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Poliovirus wastewater testing established amid heightened global risk
Infringement notices totalling $66,600 given to three Sydney-based companies and two individuals for alleged unlawful importation of nicotine vaping products
Innovation at Work: Safer food, cleaner water
Bats have flown in for flowering gums
Governments hold first detailed discussions on proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005)
Water Quality – Cascades, Mawson Lakes
$9.7 million for flood hit Australian communities
Mosquitoes targeted in comprehensive treatment campaign
Insecure jobs forcing hundreds of thousands to work through injuries, illness
Sewer smoke testing to start in Bega
New case of monkeypox detected in Queensland
Moratorium on new gaming machines in hotels and taverns across Alice Springs
Prestigious State Award comes to Wagga Wagga City Council
Health measures underway to respond to evolving Monkeypox situation
Statement on twelfth meeting of International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding coronavirus disease pandemic
First monkeypox case detected in Queensland
Response to Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee
Response to Emissions Reduction Assuarance Committee
New legislation to improve water services and protect community ownership
UN High Commissioner for Refugees calls on states to lift remaining pandemic-related asylum restrictions
Broadened criteria for returning visa holders
Bulk kerbside collection temporarily paused due to Covid impacting staffing levels
Statement on eleventh meeting of International Health Regulations Emergency Committee regarding coronavirus disease pandemic
WHO launches guidance on digitally documenting SARS-CoV-2 test results
NSW SES Evacuation Warning – Stuarts Point
“First time” achievements in pandemic influenza preparedness in two regions with high humanitarian and public health vulnerabilities
Recommendations for improved oversight of public health measures welcomed
Anthrax detection near Swan Hill
New requirements for arrivals from Tonga
Aged care consumer bodies welcome new visitor access principles to set national standard that puts older Australians first
Updated advice for schools on assemblies and large gatherings
Proposed rescheduling of medications – oral meloxicam and injectable lidocaine – submissions due
NSW new sydney New Year’s Ashes test not at risk
SA individual fined $7,992 for alleged unlawful advertising of medicinal cannabis
New policy brief highlights lessons on airport asylum in age of Covid
Public Health Amendment Bill
Nine countries designated very high risk
Farming communities, economies set to benefit from return of overseas workers
More Freedoms To Come As Victoria Hits 90 Per Cent Vax Rate
Summer festivals get government backing
TGA warns consumers of counterfeit nicotine vaping products
Two Covid cases notified in Christchurch last evening
Mandatory Covid vaccination policy to further protect WA
ACT reaches 80% of eligible population fully vaccinated
Vaping with nicotine more common than smoking among NZ teens
South Australia Covid update as at 7 October 2021
Changes to stay-at-home orders for regional NSW local government areas 6 October
Further changes to stay-at-home orders for regional NSW local government areas