covid-19

Apple to boost production outside China; India, Vietnam among possible alternatives

Jaw de Guzman

June 7, 2022

Apple is aiming to increase its production outside of China to minimize reliance on the country where strict Covid regulations…

Study reveals media ‘partially stoked bad COVID-19 info’

Jaw de Guzman

June 2, 2022

A study found exaggerated media reporting during the early months of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ‘stoked’ the global spread of…

ResApp screening coughs for COVID-19 returns promising trial results

Nina Alvarez

March 28, 2022

Early results of the ResApp trial of more than 700 people have been released but are still to be peer-reviewed….

ACMA study shows increase in Aussie online gambling during COVID

Nina Alvarez

February 18, 2022

A new study conducted by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has revealed an increase in the number of…

ADF and NT Chief Minister reject wild social media claims

Eliza Sayon

December 1, 2021

Both the Australian Defence Force and the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Michael Gunner have rejected wild social media claims that…

Top End waits to hear if local lockout will end after outbreak

Nina Alvarez

November 10, 2021

The Northern Territory is waiting to learn if its first community outbreak of COVID-19 is under control and the lockout…

University of Sydney student awarded for pioneering COVID technology

Dee Antenor

September 30, 2021

Jamie Simpson, University of Sydney science PhD candidate, has been named the Esri Young Scholar Award recipient for his research…

Queensland launches “for the love of” vaccination campaign

Comms Room Staff

September 29, 2021

The Queensland Government is delivering a new vaccination campaign that will encourage more Queenslanders to get vaccinated with the message:…

Scam alert: ACMA warns of COVID-19 vaccine scams

Comms Room Staff

March 29, 2021

ACMA has advised Australians to be vigilant about scammers using calls, SMS and emails to take advantage of the COVID-19…