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Latest news: COVID-19 vaccine

Woolworths plans vaccine mandate for staff

Woolworths plans to order all of its 170,000 workers to get their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by early next year to reduce the risk of infection.

Victoria firm on hospitality vaccine mandate

Melbourne's hospitality workers have less than two days to become fully vaccinated if they want to work when the city's pubs, cafes and restaurants reopen.

Australia hits another vaccine landmark as booster shots near

Australia could start a population-wide coronavirus vaccine booster program before the end of the year.

Premiership Demon blasts mandatory vaccinations

Melbourne premiership star Tom McDonald is strongly against mandatory vaccinations for AFL players, saying the move would be ethically wrong.

Victoria police stood down over vaccine refusal

More than 40 Victoria Police staff have been stood down and face losing their jobs after refusing to have the COVID-19 vaccine. 

ACT reaches 80 per cent double-vaccinated milestone

The ACT has passed another major vaccine milestone, with 80 per cent of Canberra's residents over 12 now fully vaccinated.

Crows AFLW player refuses COVID-19 vaccination

AFLW premiership player Deni Varnhagen reportedly informed the Crows she is not willing to receive a COVID-19 jab.

Australia secures two new COVID-19 treatments

Australia has secured two additional COVID-19 treatments, but Health Minister Greg Hunt made it clear they are not replacing vaccinations.

Judge rules NSW vaccine mandates valid

Public health orders requiring NSW health workers, teachers and some construction workers to be vaccinated to keep working are valid.

Concern over NT’s vaccine mandate for workers

Concerns have been raised about Northern Territory's new law requiring thousands of workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Christmas.

Unvaccinated NT workers face $5000 fines

Tens of thousands of Northern Territory workers could be fined or blocked from their workplaces unless they get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Contact tracing efforts to ‘evolve’ as ACT exits lockdown

The ACT Government’s contact tracing efforts will become more focused in the coming weeks and months as the ACT exits from lockdown.

Get vaccinated before Australian Open: Victorian government

International tennis stars have been urged to get vaccinated if they are serious about playing in next year's Australian Open.

Canberra among most vaccinated areas: Barr

The ACT is set to reach the milestone of 90 per cent of its eligible residents being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by the end of the month.

ACT reaches 70 per cent fully vaccinated, nursery cluster now 7

70 per cent of Canberrans aged 12 and up are now fully vaccinated, with the ACT the first jurisdiction in Australia to reach the milestone.

ACT records 25 new coronavirus cases

The ACT has recorded 25 new coronavirus cases overnight with 12 linked to existing cases or ongoing clusters.

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