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Latest news: Pandemic

COVID royal commission backer Gallagher says things have changed

The Albanese government has been forced to defend its decision not to set up a royal commission but rather a three-expert inquiry into the pandemic.

WHO declares end to COVID-19 global health emergency

The global coronavirus pandemic is no longer considered an international health emergency, the World Health Organisation says.

Who gained, who lost while working from home during pandemic

A research study into the impacts of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic has found that people with disabilities gained the most, men were less able to collaborate, and employees with caring responsibilities particularly benefitted.

Ruby Princess passengers get final crack at COVID compensation

A desperate passenger from the ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise is set to find out whether she'll go home with compensation, or just COVID-19, after a preliminary win in Australia's highest court.

How COVID-19 lockdowns made life worse

Nearly half of Australians say the COVID-19 pandemic made their lives worse as new research cites mental health decline and job insecurity as driving factors.

Pandemic, climate stress contribute to children as young as 10 self-harming

The COVID pandemic and climate anxiety are likely contributing to the stress that is causing an alarming number of adolescents to self-harm, a study has found.

Australia a ‘nation of dobbers’: report

Australians have no qualms dobbing in their neighbours, with new data showing reports to Crime Stoppers rose dramatically during the pandemic.

Cost of living more stressful than pandemic for Aussies

Australians are more concerned about cost of living pressures than the COVID-19 pandemic, but many still feel lost when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.

What’s up Doc? Healthcare workers take out hottest profession

How did a worldwide pandemic affect our perception of attractiveness as a society? We know that online dating usage surged from late 2019 to 2022, as lockdowns and isolation took a global loneliness...

Paid pandemic leave extended indefinitely

National cabinet has agreed to extend paid pandemic leave for workers for as long as mandatory COVID-19 isolation periods are in effect.

More Australian businesses face failure: report

A growing number of Australian businesses face failure in coming months as the true picture of insolvency emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Millions to get access to COVID-19 antiviral treatments

Eligibility for potentially lifesaving COVID-19 antiviral treatments is to be widened.

Concerns pandemic education fallout not over in Australia

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's education is not over, one of Australia's leading charities warns.

Aged and health care sectors urge more government pandemic help

Aged and health care leaders have urged an incoming Labor government to bolster support for the fight against COVID-19.

Aussie glasses half full beyond pandemic

Australians have declared 2022 a year of positivity, with eight in 10 feeling 'glass-half-full' and almost one in five more optimistic still.

Kids’ mental health suffered from pandemic restrictions and lockdowns

Pandemic lockdowns and restrictions adversely affected children and young people, with a rise in self-harm cases admitted to hospitals. 

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