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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.
Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 August 2021
Read the transcript of Chief Medical Officer, Professor Paul Kelly's interview on ABC Radio National on 12 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
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.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 11 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on 3AW on 11 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 11 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC Radio Brisbane on 11 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on ABC Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2021
Read the transcript of Therapeutic Goods Administration Adj. Professor John Skerritt's interview on SBC Radio Melbourne on 10 August 2021 about COVID-19 vaccines.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, Dr Ruth Vine's opinion piece on mental health impacts of COVID-19
An opinion piece from Dr Ruth Vine, Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Mental Health, on the mental health impacts of COVID-19, and the response from the Government.
Declaration of areas of regional NSW as Commonwealth hotspots
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.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 9 August 2021
Read the transcript of Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr Ruth Vine's interview on Radio National Breakfast on 9 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Listing Regional Council of Cairns and Shire of Yarrabah areas of COVID-19 local transmission as hotspots
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.
De-listed South East QLD Hotspot for Commonwealth support
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.
Vaccine Operations Centre – Weekly Operational Update – 2 August 2021
A statement from the Vaccine Operations Centre on the status of the vaccine rollout.
Greater Melbourne declared a COVID-19 Hotspot for the purposes of Commonwealth support
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.
Greater Sydney Hotspot for Commonwealth support widened
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.
Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) weekly COVID-19 meeting on 4 August 2021 update
An update from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) following their weekly meeting on 4 August 2021
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Today on 5 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Today on 5 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 5 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on Sunrise on 5 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Lieutenant General John Frewen's press conference on 4 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's press conference on 4 August 2021 about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.
Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 4 August 2021
Read the transcript of Lieutenant General John Frewen's interview on ABC News Breakfast on 4 August 2021 about coronavirus (COVID-19).
Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd – Address to the Australian Medical Association National Conference
Read Acting Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd's address to the Australian Medical Association (AMA) 2021 National Conference on 31 July 2021.
Extension of the South East Queensland Hotspot for Commonwealth Support
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.
ATAGI statement regarding vaccination of adolescents aged 12–15 years
A statement from the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) regarding vaccination of adolescents aged 12-15 years
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