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The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Tamworth Regional Council, Armidale, Byron Shire, Richmond Valley, Ballina Shire and Lismore local government areas (LGAs) COVID-19 hotspots for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Regional Council of Cairns and the Shire of Yarrabah as Hotspots for the purpose of Commonwealth support from 11:59 pm 8 August 2021 until 11:59 pm 11 August 2021 with review on or before 11 August 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has de-listed the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support the City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region and more.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has declared Greater Melbourne, including Greater Geelong, Moorabool and Golden Plains a hotspot from 11:59pm on 5 August 2021 until 11:59pm on 12 August 2021.

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has widened the Greater Sydney COVID-19 from 11:59pm 5 August 2021 to 11:59pm 12 August 2021.

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 August 2021

World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August 2021) reminds us that we all have a role in supporting breastfeeding. Partners, carers, families, communities, workplaces, and governments can all help infants have a healthy start in life.

The Doherty Institute Modelling Report to advise on the National Plan to transition Australia's National COVID Response has been released.

Extension of the City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region, Scenic Rim Region, Somerset Region and Sunshine Coast Region LGAs a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding vaccination of adolescents aged 12-15 years

A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding COVID-19 vaccines in the setting of transmission of the Delta variant of concern.

The City of Brisbane, Moreton Bay Region, Redland City, Logan City, City of Ipswich, Shire of Noosa, City of Gold Coast, Lockyer Valley Region, Scenic Rim Region, Somerset Region and Sunshine Coast Region LGAs a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Read the Prime Minister’s update following the National Cabinet meeting 30 July 2021.

There have been new updates to the advice from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisations (ATAGI) for people living in outbreak areas.

More than 250 children in far-north Queensland recently had free eye check-ups! They were also offered two free pairs of glasses. This is part of an initiative started by Bamaga Enterprises Limited.