Live: Several states announce immediate reduction in interval to get COVID booster shot

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Top Stories Live: Several states announce immediate reduction in interval to get COVID booster shot A number of states including NSW, Victoria and South Australia have reduced the interval between getting the second dose of COVID vaccinations and receiving a booster shot. Follow live. Police tracked man accused of murdering Charlise Mutten after he failed to float boat at Sydney docks Police believe 31-year-old Justin Stein acted alone in the alleged murder of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten, whose body was found in a barrel yesterday, five days after she was last seen in the Blue Mountains. The isolation period for COVID-positive cases could soon be just five days. It's even shorter elsewhere With cases continuing to climb around the country, authorities are considering cutting the mandatory isolation for people with COVID-19. Here's what you need to know. Backpackers, international students offered visa fee refund to entice them back to Australia In an attempt to help prop up a number of industries facing worker shortages, the federal government will provide a fee rebate to any students or backpackers who come back to Australia in the next few months. Australia and New Zealand prepare to ship aid to Tonga, with plans to avoid introducing COVID-19 Australia's HMAS Adelaide is being loaded with supplies, New Zealand is also sending ships to Tonga, and Telstra is offering to restore the country's communications. What are the symptoms of COVID-19 and when should you seek medical attention? Health authorities say for most people who are vaccinated against COVID-19, it is a mild illness that can be managed at home and that only people with severe symptoms should call triple-0 or go to hospital. Still can't find chicken in your supermarket? Here's why Despite assurances from chicken producers that supplies would remain available at major supermarkets, empty shelves in the poultry section are proving otherwise. Barty rolls on at Melbourne Park as potential clash with Osaka looms on the horizon Ash Barty moves a step closer to a possible Australian Open match-up with defending champion Naomi Osaka, dropping just two games in her defeat of qualifier Lucia Bronzetti in the second round. 'Absolutely awful': Kyrgios's beaten opponent shocked by crowd sledging, booing British qualifier Liam Broady applauds Nick Kyrgios's showmanship, but he says he was taken aback by the crowd's behaviour during their Australian Open first-round match. NSW Premier hits out at 'disgraceful act' as 42,000 rapid tests stolen from Sydney warehouse Dominic Perrottet says police will catch those who stole 42,000 rapid antigen tests from a warehouse in Sydney as NSW brings forward access to a COVID-19 vaccine booster jab to three months after a second dose.   Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy