Public Health
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Some parts of Queensland is enjoying a tourism boom AAP - 22-09-2020
Queensland is nearing 14 days without community COVID-19 transmission which could lead to restrictions being lifted as parts of the state enjoy a tourism boom.
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NSW Health strives for a COVID-safe summer AAP - 21-09-2020
NSW Health is striving to achieve zero community transmission of COVID-19, while the premier announced a plan to get people out and about safely during summer.
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New research shows Aussies are drinking and using cannabis more AAP - 10-09-2020
Australians have been drinking and using cannabis more often during the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows. Two in five Australians have
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A virtual garden brings hope in this pandemic AAP - 08-09-2020
Lifeline's John Brogden says COVID-19 restrictions are exacerbating people's isolation, with many left to grieve or struggle with their thoughts alone.
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Climate change and the tyranny of psychological distance Health Times - 03-09-2020
With last summer’s bushfires largely out of the headlines, has the psychological distance people might feel towards climate change increased? UNSW Sydney’s
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Report shows more than 2000 Australians dying from OD AAP - 31-08-2020
More than 2000 Australians are dying from drug overdoses every year, with most deaths unintentional and involving prescription medication.
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Calls for a national code to allow agricultural workers to cross state borders AAP - 31-08-2020
NSW will push for the establishment of a national agricultural workers' code that permits workers to freely cross state borders amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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South Australia will introduce pandemic leave payments AAP - 20-08-2020
The South Australian government will introduce pandemic leave payments for locals workers who lose pay when forced into COVID-19 quarantine.
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Victorian government has funding for family violence services AAP - 17-08-2020
The Victorian government has announced an extra $20 million for family violence services to help keep survivors safe in their own homes. Victoria
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Rural GPs psychological skills training helps patients impacted by bushfires & COVID-19 Health Times - 17-08-2020
The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) is boosting the skills of GPs in rural and remote Australia so they can better help patients with mental health
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New Zealand has COVID-19 cases again AAP - 12-08-2020
Four New Zealanders in one Auckland family have tested positive for COVID-19, ending the country's 102-day run without community transmission.
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COVID-19 research call for domestic violence workers Health Times - 10-08-2020
UNSW researchers seek workers helping people impacted by domestic and family violence for a study into how services are meeting community need during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Australians are warned over fake COVID-19 medications AAP - 06-08-2020
Australians have been urged not to take medicines being touted as a cure or preventative for COVID-19 with a doctor warning they can be "downright dangerous".
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Remote interpreting services are essential for people with limited English Health Times - 05-08-2020
According to 2016 Census data, 3.5% of Australians have limited English proficiency. When they’re receiving health care,
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New Zealand will charge international arrivals AAP - 30-07-2020
A new scheme to charge entrants to New Zealand has been attacked as unworkable and pointless. The New
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A couple in Melbourne gave away free masks AAP - 28-07-2020
A Melbourne couple is making facemasks to give away to people in their community during the pandemic and their kindness has prompted neighbourhood camaraderie.
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NSW police have fined several venues across the state for breaching COVID-19 safety measures AAP - 27-07-2020
The number of COVID-19 cases linked to a western Sydney Thai restaurant has risen to 67 while dozens of people and several hospitality venues have been slapped with
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Police will enforce Melbourne's new mask rule AAP - 23-07-2020
Police will be out in force to ensure Melburnians are wearing a mask when they leave their house as Victoria continues to record high coronavirus numbers.
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The City of Melbourne says no to safe injecting site AAP - 23-07-2020
The City of Melbourne has voted against a Victorian government push to locate the state's second safe injecting room across from a popular market.
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Victoria records highest COVID-19 cases AAP - 17-07-2020
Victoria has recorded 317 new coronavirus cases, the nation's biggest daily increase since the pandemic began, as well as two more deaths.
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