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The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared a Hotspot for the Victorian LGA of Greater Shepparton for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on COVID-19, schools and reopening Australia.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on National Principles for Infection Prevention and Control in Quarantine.

A statement from the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC) on the role of ventilation in reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for the Victorian local governement area (LGA) of Moorabool Shire for the purpose of Commonwealth support.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 29 September 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and the Jervis Bay Territory.

To enable fully vaccinated Australians to travel, the Australian Government is finalising new arrangements. Find out more.

Australians living with the most common and deadliest form of brain cancer will be given new hope. Thanks to a patient-focused clinical trial for Australians with Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM)

The Australian Government is opening two medical research grant rounds, worth $90 million to help accelerate Australian-led genomics and cardiovascular research.

The Australian Government is investing $9.2 million in 12 new health and medical research projects. Transforming their ideas into life-saving medicines, devices and treatments for the patients of the future.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared a hotspot for Latrobe City, Victoria.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the current hotspot for Mitchell Shire, Victoria.

The Australian Government has announced $25.5 million for research aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

COVID-19 vaccination information kiosks are now open in shopping centres and at festivals in Queensland and Western Australia to help you book a vaccination appointment.

Brewarrina is a small town in north-west New South Wales, but don’t let its size fool you - it’s a town with huge community spirit.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 22 September 2021.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) about the need for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots.

The Australian Government is rolling out 440,000 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through pharmacies across the country this week.

The Australian Government continues to make rapid antigen test (RAT) kits available to the services and providers in high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) across NSW.

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about New Zealand green zone flights due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in New Zealand.

The Australian Government CMO, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Melbourne, and declared a Hotspot for Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire.

The Australian Government has announced $4 million for traumatic brain injury research. Funding is from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF).

Consultation is now open on the Australian Medical Research and Innovation Strategy 2021-2026 and related Priorities.