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Staying healthy during COVID-19 restrictions

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Government compensation initiative for adverse reactions from COVID-19 vaccines

COVID-19 update: NSW announces “friends bubble”, Victoria surpasses the 600-case mark of daily cases

COVID-19 update: In NSW, one unlinked case sends the regional town of Cowra into lockdown

COVID-19 update: Restriction to ease in NSW COVID hotspots, Victoria announces roadmap out of lockdown

COVID-19 update: NSW running COVID vaccination blitz for Indigenous communities, Victoria sets new record COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 update: NSW and Tasmania announce new home quarantine trials

COVID-19 update: In NSW, Lismore and Albury go into lockdown from 6pm today

COVID-19 update: NSW lifts curfew as Ballarat in Victoria enters lockdown

Need proof of vaccination? Here’s how to access your COVID-19 digital certificate