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From the best local hotspots to fraud protection: four ways ‘chief holiday officers’ can ace their planning

They’re known for their meticulous organisational skills – but sometimes even the most proud CHO might need additional support. Here are some gamechanging tips to help take your holiday up a notch

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This Pac-Man inspired one-button corridor-gobbler just ate several hours of my day

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CBI files chargesheet against former Special Secretary in J-K Govt, two others in bribery case

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a chargesheet against the then Special Secretary in the Jammu and Kashmir government, then Chief Horticulture Officer, Jammu and a private person before the Special Judge in Jammu in connection with a bribery case which was registered in April this year. Read…

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Farewell Brett Sutton, the silver fox chief health officer Victorians couldn’t keep their eyes off

Like a superhero in an open-necked shirt and a vaguely sexy beard, he emerged during the Covid crisis to keep us safe. And now he’s gone!

The Guardian - AU

The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in Queensland has ended. Here's what that means

The Public Health Emergency Declaration expired overnight and the laws that made Queensland's Chief Health Officer the most powerful person in the state have been changed. Here's what you need to know.

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Queensland's COVID journey revealed in new data as Chief Health Officer's pandemic powers set to expire

After more than 8.6 million eye-watering PCR tests, 12 million jabs and 1 billion check ins on the state government's app – Queensland is set to take the next step in its COVID journey.

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Victoria's mask rules won't change despite the Chief's Health Officer's recommendation

Victoria's mask rules will not change despite a recommendation from the Chief Health Officer to reintroduce mask mandates for early education and retail settings.

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Every City Needs a Chief Heat Officer

A First Step Toward Adapting to Deadly High Temperatures

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IT glitch sends thousands of Northern Territory residents outdated COVID-19 test results

About 8000 text messages notifying Territorians of old COVID-19 test results were mistakenly sent out overnight, as health authorities monitor a "second wave" of cases.

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WA past COVID-19 peak but mask and vaccine mandates must stay, Chief Health Officer says

Western Australia's Chief Health Officer Andy Robertson officially declares the state is past its peak in COVID-19 cases, but warns that scrapping face masks now could have a devastating impact.

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Darwin's Greek GleNTi Festival cancelled due to supply issues

The organisers of the GleNTi, festival, one of the NT's biggest cultural events, say that "after considering financial and operational factors ... GleNTi cannot be successfully held in 2022 whilst complying with the directions of the CHO".

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Qld extends CHO pandemic powers until Oct

Queensland's Labor government has extended the chief health officer's pandemic powers for six months, without Liberal National Party or crossbench support.

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NT opposition warns new COVID legislation will give Chief Health Officer 'extraordinary power'

The Country Liberal Party is concerned new transitional COVID legislation will give the NT Chief Health Officer significant powers for the next two years.

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Queensland human rights commissioner warns against extending Covid emergency powers

Scott McDougall says the public’s willingness to accept restrictions on their rights might be tested in future pandemic waves

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Victorian COVID-19 hospitalisations at 319 as 6,926 cases and 17 deaths reported

Victoria's Chief Health Officer says the decision to continue mandating masks for some primary school students is proportionate given the state's high caseload and low vaccination coverage among younger children.

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NT opposition drafting legislation requiring CHO to provide quarterly COVID reports, citing lack of 'transparency'

An opposition bill being drafted by the Country Liberal Party would require quarterly reporting on decisions made by the government and Chief Health Officer.

ABC News

COVID-19 rules come into force in WA schools amid vaccination warning for parent volunteers

As children head back to school in Western Australia, the Education Minister warns unvaccinated parents risk not being allowed to help out in the classroom when COVID-19 case numbers rise.

The Guardian - AU

NSW and Victoria reveal back-to-school plans – as it happened

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