Public Health

The construction and entertainment sectors are next in line for targeted stimulus as the federal government focuses on coronavirus economic recovery.

Much of Australia is entering a new phase of fewer COVID-19 restrictions but authorities will continue to monitor cases to ensure the country remains safe.

Some disadvantaged students have been forced to learn from home without internet or their own computers and risk falling further behind, a charity says.

The cancellation of Queensland's iconic Birdsville Races due to COVID-19 restrictions will have a far-reaching impact for many of the state's outback towns.

Heat-related deaths have been “substantially underreported” on Australia’s national records, according to experts from The Australian National University

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel sources reached a maximum daily decline of 17 per cent in April as a result of drastic decline in energy demand that have occurred

The City of Perth is considering cancelling its Australia Day fireworks event due to COVID-19 but the state government says it is too soon to make that call.

Australians in same-sex relationships who experience ongoing stigmatisation in their communities visit the GP less often, use more antidepressant medication and are more likely

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The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has welcomed news that popular social media platforms are acting to limit the impact of misleading information

Community-minded people who want to help others affected by COVID-19 can now sign up to a volunteering website. A new volunteering website

The nation's banks will send debit cards directly to more than 500,000 Australians who don't have them and have previously relied on cash or EFTPOS payments.

The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) has today launched a nationwide campaign to stop people from neglecting their health concerns during the COVID-19

Some states and territories have begun easing coronavirus

Australia's chief medical officer says people will have to permanently change their behaviour to keep the coronavirus contained. Australians

Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches in Sydney are set to reopen for swimming and surfing a week after neighbouring Randwick council beaches were opened again.

Rent relief will be given to South Australian business tenants and reductions will be provided to landlords under new state government schemes.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has pointed to soaring coronavirus deaths in Europe as a warning against complacency in Australia. Scott Morrison

A new report released by the Commission for the Human Future says the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the issues and challenges faced in a globalised world.

Australians fed up with the COVID-19 restrictions are hitting the road to escape cabin fever boredom with bike sales and repairs through the roof.