Post-pandemic Melbourne airports chalk up greatest number of antisocial travel incidents Federal The AFP dealt with 748 incidents at airports in the past seven months, including public disturbances, intoxication and offensive behaviour.
Queensland drops vaccine mandate for private health workers September 2, 2022 By Dan Holmes Health Health minister Yvette D’Ath says QLD department and frontline workers will still have to stay up to date with their COVID vaccinations.
Balancing the virus and visitation rights in aged care September 28, 2021 By Melissa Coade Community & Social Aged care advocates have called for federal leadership on when COVID rules can ease for nursing homes in line with relaxing other public health restrictions.
NSW personal grooming industries unhappy with ‘five clients per premises’ rule September 20, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal Businesses in NSW are calling for the state government to reconsider caps on customer numbers for beauty and personal care services in October.
Rapid funding for mental health services to lift NSW in lockdown September 7, 2021 By Melissa Coade Health People living in NSW will be able to talk to a mental health professional and be referred to the most appropriate care for their needs.
Isolation impacts the brain, researchers say August 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal A growing body of evidence suggests isolation ‘greatly affects’ the way people remember and process information.
Cash payment reprieve for Victorian businesses impacted by lockdown July 19, 2021 By Melissa Coade Economy & Industry Up to 90,000 businesses can receive support payments of $3,000 through the Licensed Hospitality Venue Fund and $2,000 through the Business Costs Assistance Program.