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Latest news: COVID-19 vaccine

Morrison denies encouraging anti-vaxxers

Threats against politicians have alarmed federal authorities during violent protests over COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine mandates.

Senate votes down One Nation vaccine bill

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's bid to remove vaccine mandates has failed despite support from a handful of government senators.

Australian Open deadline looming for Djokovic

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley says a December entry deadline will reveal if Novak Djokovic intends complying with a double vaccination requirement to play.

ACT records 17 new COVID cases as testing surges

The ACT's fully vaccinated rate has cracked 97 per cent, as 17 new COVID cases were reported in Canberra.

‘Australians have had a gutful of governments telling them what to do’: PM

Scott Morrison has condemned the violent Melbourne protests but says he still has sympathy for people who have had enough of COVID-19 restrictions.

Morrison attacks state-imposed vaccine mandates

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has hit out at vaccine mandates for people entering retail and hospitality venues, imposed by state or territory governments.

South Australia introduces teacher vaccine mandate

South Australian authorities have announced a mandate requiring all state education workers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Australian doctors want more jabs for poorer nations

The country's peak medical group wants Australia to pull its weight to help ensure poorer nations can vaccinate their populations.

Aussies able to travel without booster shots

Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are no plans at this stage to make Australians have a coronavirus booster shot to allow them to travel.

ACT restrictions ease as 15 new cases are recorded

The ACT has taken another step toward living with COVID-19 in the community, with more restrictions being eased to a near baseline.

Canberra records nine new COVID-19 cases

Nine new COVID-19 cases have been detected in the ACT, as Canberra gets ready to ease some of its last remaining virus restrictions.

NSW vaccine mandate withstands latest challenge

A second bid to overturn COVID-19 vaccine mandates in NSW has failed, opening the door for a veteran paramedic and religious objector to be sacked.

NSW woman wins Million Dollar Vax prize

A fully vaccinated woman in NSW has become an instant millionaire after winning the Million Dollar Vax campaign.

Canberra COVID cases rise to 18

The ACT has recorded 18 new COVID cases overnight, the highest number in Canberra since 23 October.

Unvaccinated Crow Varnhagen out of AFLW season

Adelaide AFLW defender Deni Varnhagen will not play in the competition this season after refusing to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.

ACT ‘still strong’ despite school COVID-19 cluster

The ACT is still on track to ease some of its last remaining COVID-19 restrictions despite a growing cluster in Canberra schools.

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