Flu overtakes Covid as leading respiratory killer ahead of winter season

Australia is heading into winter with respiratory virus numbers currently lower than last year, but leading health experts ...

Will masks stop the latest wave of COVID? Here’s everything you need to know

COVID-19 cases are spiking dramatically in Australia. So is the return of mask mandates a good idea - and how much will masks ...

Anthony Albanese to address nation on Wednesday night as treasurer announces Covid-era support measures

Prime minister to deliver address live at 7pm AEDT as Jim Chalmers says Iran war having ‘extreme impact on global economy’ ...
UPI

32 genes thought to be key drivers of long COVID-19 identified

Dec. 16 (UPI) --In what is being hailed as a breakthrough in the fight against long COVID-19, an Australian research team says it has identified dozens of genes responsible for causing the pernicious ...

Call for Covid-era rebates for small businesses during fuel crisis as tradies to suffer $500m hit from diesel costs

The government has been urged to introduce a pandemic-era rebate for small businesses struggling with fuel prices.
European Medical Journal

COVID-19 Pandemic Linked to Drop in Melanoma Diagnoses

COVID-19 altered melanoma incidence and prognosis across regions. Discover how pandemic measures shaped cancer detection.

Greens senator raises 'COVID-style' parliament amid fuel concerns

The country's fuel supply is under pressure amid the war in the Middle East. Greens senator Peter Whish-Willson said it ...