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Millions of Australians could be eligible for a COVID-19 cash boost. Here’s how

If you’re in isolation after testing positive to COVID-19, you may be eligible for a $750 Centrelink payment. See if you’re eligible and how to claim it here.

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What we know now about COVID immunity after infection – including Omicron and Delta variants

We’re starting to get a more detailed understanding of COVID immunity across variants. Here’s what we know so far.

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A medical staff member speaks with a COVID-19 patient in the infectious disease ward of the Strasbourg University Hospital, eastern France, Thursday Jan. 13, 2022. The omicron variant is exposing weaknesses at the heart of Europe's public health system. In France and Britain, a sharp rise in coronavirus hospitalizations coupled with staff falling sick has led to a shortage of beds. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

Victoria reports drop in COVID cases and hospitalisations

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Members of the public are tested at a pop-up COVID clinic in Melbourne's north. File image.

Victoria detects a ‘handful’ of new ‘son of Omicron’ subvariant cases

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Jeroen Weimar said authorities had detected 'a handful' of cases with the Omicron sub-variant.

Victoria’s Omicron outbreak may have peaked, but COVID-19 deaths continue to mount

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Victoria has recorded another 39 COVID-related deaths as the number of new cases and hospitalisations decrease.

Aussie teens will soon be able to roll up their sleeves for a COVID-19 booster shot

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Australian teenagers will soon be able to roll up their sleeves for a booster.