Public Health
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Beach lovers are being warned to not linger on the sand this summer AAP - 25-11-2020
With heatwave conditions expected this weekend, Sydney's beaches are tipped to attract crowds and swimmers are being warned to maintain social distancing.
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Queensland will reopen border to NSW and Victoria next week AAP - 24-11-2020
The border war between Queensland and NSW is set to end after Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced her state will reopen to visitors south of the Tweed.
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Qantas hopeful Queensland will open its border with NSW and Victoria AAP - 23-11-2020
Qantas could return to 60 per cent of its pre-coronavirus capacity, depending on what happens with the Queensland border, by Christmas. The
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South Australia COVID-19 case lied, lockdown eased AAP - 20-11-2020
South Australia's statewide lockdown will end early after it emerged a man with COVID-19 lied to contact tracers, increasing fears about community spread.
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No new coronavirus cases in Victoria AAP - 20-11-2020
Victoria has recorded no new coronavirus cases or deaths for a third week, as it looks to recommence its hotel quarantine program. Victoria
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NSW in a move to accommodate New Year's Eve celebrations AAP - 19-11-2020
Anyone visiting Sydney's CBD on New Year's Eve will be required to carry a permit as the government eases restrictions for the festive season.
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South Australia will go into lockdown for six days AAP - 18-11-2020
South Australia is going into a six-day lockdown as a "circuit-breaker" to help get on top of a COVID-19 outbreak in Adelaide. South
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South Australian Labor calls for more testing resources AAP - 18-11-2020
The South Australian opposition has called for more testing resources in Adelaide to help combat a COVID-19 outbreak. Testing stations should
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Victoria's contact tracing system will hold public hearings next week AAP - 13-11-2020
A parliamentary inquiry into Victoria's contact tracing system will hold public hearings next week, with a number of experts expected to give evidence.
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Western Australia prepares for COVID-19 borders to fall AAP - 11-11-2020
Western Australia is days away from its hard borders coming down, with the government confident it won't affect the state's ability to hold large events.
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Victoria is preparing a testing blitz after having no new cases AAP - 10-11-2020
As Victoria has another day without any coronavirus deaths or new cases, the state is preparing a testing blitz. Victoria is preparing to launch
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Gyms in Melbourne have now reopened AAP - 10-11-2020
Fitness centres closed for most of the year have now reopened, with an industry boom predicted, while restaurants and pubs are also enjoying eased restrictions.
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COVID-safe rules for trick or treating this Halloween AAP - 30-10-2020
Trick-or-treating this Halloween needs to comply with COVID-safe guidelines, with health authorities suggesting several changes to the popular tradition.
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Cervical, breast, heart, bowel: here's what women should be getting screened regularly Health Times - 30-10-2020
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many have felt anxious about going to the GP and other health facilities, believing these places have had a greater risk of transmission.
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When too much news is bad news: is the way we consume news detrimental to our health? Health Times - 29-10-2020
Humans are curious and social creatures by nature. The news helps us make sense of the world around us and connects us with our local, national and international
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High fatalities from truck crashes demand greater safety standards Health Times - 20-10-2020
Relying on regulation through licensing alone will not combat unsafe trucking practices, says UNSW’s Dr Christopher Walker. Tuesday October 20, marks
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Pathology expert says rapid testing urgently needed AAP - 09-10-2020
Rapid antigen testing must be added to Australia's current COVID-19 protocols to aid smooth economic recovery, a pathology expert says.
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Thalidomide financial support 'won't buy dignity' AAP - 07-10-2020
A financial support package for thalidomide survivors has drawn a mixed response from recipients. A financial support package for Australian
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Body fat deep below the surface is a toxic risk, especially for your heart Health Times - 01-10-2020
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s easy to forget one of the largest health challenges we face remains the global obesity epidemic. World Health
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E-cigarettes 'gateway' to smoking for non-smokers Health Times - 01-10-2020
Using e-cigarettes triples the chance of a non-smoker taking up cigarettes and there is “insufficient” evidence that they help smokers quit, according to a new
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