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Top 3 Covid vaccine questions – Omicron, vaccines for ages 5-11, and mental health over festive season
Three new cases recorded in NT 9 December
AMA supports move to secure supply of medicines
AMA speaks on child vaccines and Omicron
Western Australia Covid update as at 09 December 2021
PNG candidate for next variant if Australia doesn’t help boost jabs
NSW Energy Minister, Fijian PM, European Climate Foundation chief, ACTU President
HELP relief for doctors wanting to work outside metro Australia welcomed
Big differences in private health benefits highlight urgent need for reform
South Australia Covid update as at 9 December 2021
Business fined for failing to protect workers from methyl bromide exposure
Covid vaccine claims scheme
AMA Private Health Insurance Report Card highlights differences in insurer benefits, as funds’ profits soar
Aboriginal End-of-Life and Palliative Care Framework released
Pharmacists ready with Moderna boosters but services must be sustainable
Updated ATAGI statement on influenza vaccination in 2021
Fair pay agreements are just that; fair
Testing requirements for asymptomatic unvaccinated travellers
Covid – Omicron update from CMO Professor Paul Kelly
APS statement on retirement of Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt
Long Term Cognitive Decline Following Stroke
More than 4 million My Vaccine Passes issued; 103 community cases; 70 people in hospital, 5 in ICU
Sports grant to improve water safety and help Aussies swim safely
NSW latest Covid update as at 9 December
Rheinmetall awards Supashock export contract to equip European defence vehicles
Beyond Blue’s Be You Bushfire Response Program wins national award
Global dairy markets “teetering on edge”
FMA files civil proceedings against Kiwibank for false or misleading representations over fee waivers
New survey results show how NDIS is improving lives of Australians
Red Cross goes green with new building opening today
Top of Chops: iconic leg of ham ranks as Australia’s number one Christmas food in 2021
Vaccinate world now, or face years of mutant strains like Omicron
14 people charged today, 24 in total, following months-long investigation into drug smuggling
IMOVE CRC report makes recommendations to improve accessibility of driverless vehicles for People with Disability
Red Cross calls on employers to hire and support people caught up in justice system
Simple solutions for stress-free Christmas
Omicron strain won’t impact property trends
Planned new green hydrogen project at Port pirie, South Australia
New partnership to combat antimicrobial resistance in gonorrhoea
Supermarket wars – Woolworths still healthiest, but Coles most Aussie
Health in World of Work
Western Australia Covid update as at 08 December 2021
National study confirms importance of mental health services
Age not barrier to improved technology for diabetes, new study finds
Better access for Canberrans seeking mental health support
Training for community pharmacy to support people who are grieving
Safety checks at 16 NSW airports
Immune and inflammation researchers win 2021 Burnet Prize

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