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VIC aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Victoria for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

QLD aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in Queensland for residential aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

NSW aged care vaccine hubs open now

Dedicated aged care vaccine hubs are now open in NSW for residential, and community and in-home aged care workers. Make an appointment today.

Pause extended on New Zealand green zone flights

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about the pause on New Zealand green zone flights.

Declaration of Victoria as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd, has today declared the state of Victoria a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

COVID-19 vaccines available soon for 16 to 39-year-olds

The Prime Minister has announced people aged 16 to 39 will be eligible for the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine from 30 August 2021.

Commonwealth Hotspot Lifted for Greater Darwin; Extended for Katherine; Extended for all of NSW

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today lifted the COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support for Greater Darwin, extended the declaration for Katherine (including Tindal), and extended the current Hotspot for all NSW local government areas.

Pause on New Zealand green zone flights

A statement from Australia's Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly about a pause on New Zealand green zone flights.

Commonwealth Hotspot declared for Greater Darwin and Katherine

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared Darwin and Katherine a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Commonwealth hotspot extended for the ACT and for Greater Melbourne

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the current Hotspots for the Australian Capital Territory, and for Greater Melbourne, City of Greater Geelong, Moorabool and Golden Plains.

Declaration of New South Wales as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the state of New South Wales a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Extension of Commonwealth hotspot for Newcastle and surrounding local government areas

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today extended the Newcastle, Cessnock, Lake Macquarie, Dungog, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Port Stephens and Singleton hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

RFDS kicking goals in Ngaanyatjarra lands

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) crew are continuing their good work in remote Australian communities.

Declaration of nine Western NSW LGAs as Commonwealth Hotspots

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Bathurst, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Coonamble, Gilgandra, Narromine, Walgett and Warren LGAs Hotspots for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 11 August 2021 update

An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 11 August 2021.

Declaration of the Australian Capital Territory as a Hotspot for Commonwealth Support

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has today declared the Australian Capital Territory a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support.

Changes to Hotspots for Commonwealth support in Cairns, Yarrabah, Dubbo and Melbourne

The Australian Government Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly, has de-listed the Hotspot for the purpose of Commonwealth support for the Regional Council of Cairns and Shire of Yarrabah, declared a Hotspot for the Dubbo Regional Council, and extended the Greater Melbourne Hotspot.
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