Emily Woods
Victoria to order 166 million more RATs
Victoria is negotiating a “significant” order for 166 million rapid antigen tests to build on its stockpile. The state recorded 21,966 new...
Vic hospitalisations leap, 21 more COVID deaths
Victoria has another 21 COVID deaths and 40,127 new infections, as the state’s health system continues to struggle. Wednesday’s infections were made...
Thousands of Victorians wasted their time getting tested: Delays invalidate COVID tests
About 7000 Victorians who queued up to take PCR tests over Christmas and New Year’s will not receive their results as the...
Vic hospitals under ‘extreme pressure’
Three Victorian hospitals are warning people not to visit emergency departments unless “absolutely necessary” due to extreme pressure from rising COVID-19 admissions...
Victoria expanding access to rapid COVID tests as 7172 new active cases boost state’s tally to 31,461
Victoria will soon widen access to rapid antigen tests to ease testing pressure after a heatwave forced the closure of some PCR...
Two jumping castle victims to leave hospital as ‘little mum’ JJ farewelled
One Tasmanian jumping castle victim has been discharged from hospital and another will be released next week, after family and friends farewelled...
Hillcrest’s ‘little hero’ Peter Dodt farewelled at moving service
Hillcrest Primary School victim Peter Dodt has been remembered by family and friends as a “little hero” who tried to save others...
Police start manhunt after Perth girl, 7, assaulted by home intruder on Boxing Day
Police have described the sexual assault of a seven-year-old Perth girl inside her family home on Boxing Day as “disturbing” as they...
WA records zero local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has recorded zero new local COVID-19 cases out of almost 5000 tests after the state extended its health restrictions. Three...
Tas COVID-19 spike continues with 35 cases
Tasmania is seeking advice on whether rapid antigen COVID-19 tests can be used at its border for interstate travellers, instead of PCR...