A new study finds that during September 2022, about 1.3 million Australians were living with long COVID and of that number about 55,000 were children aged four and under.
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Photo shows A woman wearing a protective mask walks with a bike in China.These Asian nations want more tourists — here's how they're making it cheaper and easier for Australians
Several Asian countries have eased rules or removed fees for Australian visitors. Find out where and what it means for your next holiday or business trip.
Photo shows Three girls walk along a white sandy beach on a sunny day.Doctor requested 21,000 COVID tests in a single day: How some pathology companies 'rorted' Medicare during the pandemic
Some Australian pathology companies engaged in widespread and "systematic rorting" at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with new documents revealing accusations of fraud, cost-shifting and "opportunistic" claiming.
Photo shows A graphic showing a Medicare card, $100 bills, COVID cells and scientific beakers