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Time to stop using ‘long COVID’ says Queensland health chief

John Gerrard says 'long COVID' wrongly implies something unique, sinister and exceptional when all viruses have long-term effects.

Lockdowns should be included in COVID-19 inquiry

Australia's peak employers body says a potential royal commission into the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic should examine lockdowns and border closures.

Australian Senate acknowledges need for inquiry into excess deaths

Persistence paid off yesterday for Senator Ralph Babet, of the United Australia Party, as the Senate voted in favour of his motion calling for further inquiry into the causes of Australia’s excess deaths.

Clive Palmer claims ‘victory’ in funding COVID vaccine case

Clive Palmer claims to have helped set a precedent against COVID-19 vaccine mandates after a court found emergency service workers were given unlawful orders.

Australians abandon failed mRNA Covid shots

After climbing the world leaderboard during the initial Covid vaccine rollout to achieve over 95% vaccination coverage,¹ Australians have turned their back on boosters, with the vast majority now ‘under-vaccinated’.

Covid vaccine injury compensation win, but youth worker still has ‘heart of a 90-year-old’

An Adelaide youth worker who was “disabled” by pericarditis after getting a Covid booster shot under a workplace mandate made headlines this week after the South Australian Employment Tribunal ruled that he is to receive income support and payment of medical expenses for his injury.

Government censorship threatens health, safety, and scientific freedom

Sky News Australia reported that Doctors demand an overhaul of Australia’s medical ethics guidelines over the new ‘Woke’ set of codes, arguing for a return to the Hippocratic Oath.

Australia’s COVID-19 response ‘worst ever failing’

Experts from a range of sectors are calling for a royal commission into Australia's management of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Landmark Covid vaccine injury win

The Department of Child Protection (DCP) must pay compensation and medical expenses to a youth worker who developed pericarditis after getting a Covid booster under a workplace vaccination directive, the South Australian Employment Tribunal has ruled.

ACT Government: Stay COVID Smart

COVID case numbers and hospitalisations are once more on the rise, and the community should stay vigilant, ACT ministers advise.

Florida Surgeon General calls to halt use of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, sparking debate

On January 3, 2024, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo called for a halt in the use of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines after US health agencies failed to adequately address his concerns about DNA contamination in the products.

Call for COVID Royal Commission – with teeth

A national COVID inquiry is underway, but it will not deliver the accountability that Australians deserve.

Australian medical regulator finally relaxes Covid gag order on doctors

A directive to health practitioners barring criticism of the Covid vaccines and rollout has finally been dropped by Australia’s medical regulator, AHPRA.

Festive warning as poll reveals lax COVID-19 attitudes

One in three Australians don't believe keeping up their COVID-19 boosters or measures to curb its spread are important amid an eighth wave, a survey shows.

Real connections trump virtual gatherings: The magic of in-person events

From virtual dance parties and raves to virtual happy hours and potlucks – online gatherings reached new heights during COVID-19, helping individuals stay connected during lockdowns.

Remote work, reduced pay: are we willing to make a trade?

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to reshape the workforce, with almost half of Australian workers willing to sacrifice part of their annual salary to work from home.

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