Category: National News
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COVID-19 VAX APPROVED FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIVE
Federal Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler said the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) have recommended Moderna COVID-19 vaccines be available for at-risk children from 6 months of age to under 5 years. Children in that age bracket with severe immunocompromise, disability and complex health conditions will be able to be…
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‘VERY SIGNIFICANT’ OMICRON WAVE INTENSIFIES
Health Minister Mark Butler rung the alarm bell on COVID-19 cases in Australia today as the Omicron wave coupled with a spike in influenza cases puts increased pressure on the hospital system. “As of today, there are more than 5200 Australians in hospital with COVID,” Butler said. Butler urged eligible Australians to come forward for their booster…
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TGA APPROVES MODERNA VACCINE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN
The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved Moderna’s vaccine for children aged six months to five years. Two paediatric doses of the vaccine – which contain a lower concentration of the active ingredient – have been recommended at least 28 days apart. The federal government will now wait on advice from ATAGI before rolling out…
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NSW PREMIER TO PUSH FOR RETURN OF PANDEMIC LEAVE PAYMENT
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says he will push for the return of COVID-19 leave payments for workers who lose income during isolation at a snap national cabinet meeting next week. Australians are still required to isolate for seven days if they are diagnosed with COVID-19, but support pay ended at the start of July. This…
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NSW PREMIER EXTENDS FREE RATS PROGRAM UNTIL OCTOBER
New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet had today extended free access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests for the most vulnerable. It comes after the federal support for free RATS was to run out at the end of this month. The Premier said today that the state government would step in and extend the support for…
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NSW’S 2022-23 MAJOR BUDGET INVESTEMENTS
This year’s New South Wales budget will see huge investments towards the state’s women, children and first home buyers. CHILDREN: As part of the NSW Government’s $193 million back-to-school program, families across the state will receive a $150 voucher per child. The money can be spent on school uniforms, shoes, bags or textbooks and aims…
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ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE SEATS IN YOUR AREA
Hunter – Labor, 3% margin – sees Labor’s captain pick Dan Repacholi trying to take Joel Fitzgibbon’s crown. Joel has held the seat for 26 years. He got stung at the 2019 election by an anti-Labor swing to One Nation. James Thomson (Nats) making a strong play for this. Also a proxy showdown for Australia’s energy and…
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ROADS OFFER DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD FOR SPENCER VISITORS
Months on from the floods, the town of Spencer continues to endure poor and dangerous road conditions connecting them to the rest of the Central Coast. Council has started repairs but with traffic building up on Wisemans Ferry Road – residents are desperate to prevent disaster.
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SCOTT MORRISON HITS THE HUNTER
Scott Morrison started the day in the Hunter, spruiking a green energy initiative, before later announcing $427-million to upgrade roads on the Central Coast. The battle for votes as polling day nears, even bringing out one of his predecessors.
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CENTRAL COAST RALLIES AGAINST NDIS CUTS
The Central Coast has joined the fight to defend the NDIS during an Australia wide day of action. Those living with disability gathered in Gosford to share their experiences and concern for the future.