Only a third of people call an ambulance when they are having a heart attack because they are unsure of the warning signs, or assume they are not at risk.

These are the findings of a new survey of survivors by The Heart Foundation, which also discovered nearly 50 per cent are driving themselves to the doctor or hospital.

When Warrawatja Bell was 48, he was training for a boxing match when he felt dizzy and his body started heating up.

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"Paramedics hooked me up to an ECG monitor and they told me then and there you are having a heart attack and I didn't believe them," the now 50-year-old said.

The research found this was not uncommon.

Of those surveyed, 54 per cent said they weren't sure they were having a heart attack, while 26 per cent thought they were unlikely to have a heart attack.

A heart attack can present as chest pain in men and women, but it is not the only symptom.

There may be pain in the arms, shoulders, neck, jaw or back.

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Shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, vomiting or generally feeling unwell can also be signs.

"I often say to family and friends what is scary about a heart attack is that it isn't scary," Mr Bell said.

The COVID-19 pandemic also stopped people seeking medical help, with survey respondents saying they were scared of catching the virus or adding to the workload of busy hospitals.

But Heart Foundation's Director of Health Strategy Julie Anne Mitchell said if it's a heart attack, every minute counts.

"Don't delay, call Triple-0, treatment starts over the phone," she said.

"Be alert to the fact these unusual symptoms may be a sign and to call Triple-0."

Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout has been expanded to include some participants and carers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

From tomorrow, NDIS participants aged 16 and over and carers aged 16 and over are eligible to receive the coronavirus jab.

NDIS and Government Services Minister Senator Linda Reynolds said National Cabinet greenlit the extension on Friday.

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"National Cabinet has refined the national vaccination rollout plan to maximise opportunities for Australians to be vaccinated over the second half of the year, in line with increased supply," Ms Reynolds said in a statement.

She labelled the move as "a very important step".

As of June 6, more than 40,000 NDIS participants received at least one dose of the vaccine. This is an increase of 16 per cent, or about 9200 participants since 25 May this year.

NDIS participants can find a vaccination site using the Department of Health's eligibility checker.

The barrister acting for decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has accused fellow soldiers of "enormous jealousy" and journalists of engaging in a "poisonous campaign" against him.

Bruce McClintock, SC, opened this morning in the Federal Court defamation case against the owner of Nine newspapers, Nine Entertainment Company.

Mr McClintock said the articles which alleged the killing of unarmed Afghans and bullying of SAS colleagues "destroyed" the Victoria Cross recipient's reputation.

"A man with a deservedly high reputation for courage, skill and decency," he said.

He told the court Australia is a country which prides itself on its military prowess, but behind that was the fact "war is violent".

"The simple fact is that some who've reported on matters concerning my client have forgotten that fact, the violence of war, in the rush to tear him down," he said.

He said by 2014 other soldiers had developed "enormous jealousy" of Mr Roberts-Smith and his awards.

The court heard he was left one "puerile" note which read "BRS is after another medal".

Among the allegations is that he carried a disabled Afghan outside a compound and shot him 10 to 15 times, then took his prosthetic leg back to Australia for use as a drinking vessel.

Mr McClintock said that was "improbable".

"It would have meant that he couldn't use his weapon … and it would have made him vulnerable," he said.

He said he was a suspected insurgent and was shot twice.

He also said the leg was taken home by another soldier and in the scheme of human wickedness, that was not terrible.

"Allowances should be made … for men who have engaged in the extremity of armed combat to relax and decompress," he said. 

Nine Entertainment Company was also criticised for withdrawing an allegation Mr Roberts-Smith murdered an unarmed Afghan man near the Helmand River.

Mr McClintock said it was "outrageous" for a media company to make an allegation like that and then withdraw it with a "blithe wave of the hand" a month before the trial.

He asked for the highest amount of aggravated damages ever awarded in Australia.

Mr Roberts-Smith has denied all allegations.

Nine Entertainment Company, which is also the publisher of this website, is relying on a defence of truth.

A Melbourne couple are separated from their newborn baby despite returning multiple negative coronavirus tests and being fully vaccinated.

Sarah and Moe Haider arrived in Brisbane from Doha on May 26 and have not had the chance to hold their new son, Ilyas.

Ms Haider needed an emergency C-section and was taken from hotel quarantine to hospital to give birth.

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She had a baby boy, born 10 weeks early, who is in a neonatal intensive care unit.

The parents have not been allowed near their son due to Queensland's COVID-19 regulations.

"Neither of us has held him," Mr Haider said on 3AW today.

"We're lost for words at this point.

"We haven't held him … I still don't understand why."

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Mr Haider said when he was with his wife he tried "to be the rock that she needs".

Mr Haider works in Qatar so the couple wanted to come home.

They were originally flying to Melbourne but their flight was cancelled on May 24.

There was nothing to indicate Ms Haider would have an early pregnancy so she was able to fly.

Mr Haider said his partner was forced to give birth alone.

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"You start questioning a lot of things … she just told me she was crying the whole time," he said.

"You start questioning a lot."

Mr Haider said after his son's birth, his exemption came through to visit Ms Haider and their newborn in a COVID-ward.

The new father said his wife was distraught.

The family is trying to get home to Melbourne but it is unclear when they will be able return.

Last week, Queensland Health Minister Yvette D'Ath said the regulations keeping the Haiders apart were neccessary.

"We know that the majority of positive cases around the country have come from people who have travelled from overseas," she sai.d

"We can't afford to take risks."

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Severe wintry weather will leave much of Australia's southeast shivering with damaging winds, heavy rain, thunderstorms, flooding, widespread snow, and hail forecast.

A strong cold front will impact southern Australia on Monday and Tuesday before creating a cut-off low-pressure system over New South Wales.

This will move slowly east and produce rain, storms, snow, and hail across Victoria, NSW, and southern Queensland, according to Weatherzone.

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In NSW and the ACT temperatures will continue to drop in the coming days, with snow forecast beyond the Alpine regions.

From Tuesday there are strong and gusty winds expected and snow and ice may lead to dangerous conditions for driving.

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The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) said the conditions are the result of a strong cold front that will cross much of NSW on Tuesday with a very cold pool of air moving into the west, then northeast of the state.

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Winds speeds exceeding 70km/h are forecast for Adelaide, most likely around midday, and 60km/h in Melbourne and Hobart later today as the front moves gradually east.

In South Australia winds have whipped up dust, prompting a warning for asthma sufferers.

The exposed coasts and ranges of these areas might see wind gusts reaching above 90km/h.

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Behind this cold front is heavy rain and isolated thunderstorms, and also some hail with up to 60mm predicted in some parts of South Australia.

But the heaviest rainfall is expected across Victoria and NSW as the weather system moves to the eastern states from tomorrow.

While every state and territory in Australia is now rolling out the coronavirus vaccine, the rules on who can get them varies slightly.

Phase 1A and 1B vaccinations are still ongoing after starting in February.

That includes health workers, aged care staff and residents, border and quarantine workers and their households, critical and high-risk workers, over-70s, people with medical conditions and disabilities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 years and over.

People aged 50 and over are also now able to get their jabs and in most states and territories, people aged over 40 can now also book – or at least register their details for a future booking.

The vaccine, which has been shown to be highly effective against coronavirus, is free for all, regardless of immigration or Medicare status, and comes in two doses.

How to make a vaccine booking

People are not being contacted to book their jab but must make their own arrangements via each state or territory below.

Australia is currently using two brands of vaccine – Pfizer and AstraZeneca.

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You are not allowed to choose which jab you have, but Pfizer is recommended for people under 50 due to the extremely rare chance of blood clots from the AstraZeneca jab.

COVID-19 patients are in fact eight times more likely to get a blood clot than from the vaccine, with the Australian government saying four to six people in a million will get a blood clot after the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Pfizer doses are given three weeks apart.

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AstraZeneca is being given to those over 50, with the doses spread 12 weeks apart.

However, some younger people are opting to have that jab too.

In addition to the individual state and territory rules, across the nation, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged over 16 can get the jab now and should contact their doctor or visit their state health website to book.

People who have an exemption to leave the country can also get the jab.

People going for their vaccine will be asked to wait for 15 minutes after receiving the shot and should take their Medicare card with them to the appointment.

NSW

All over-50s can now get the jab in New South Wales, in addition to those in phases 1A and 1B, which includes health and frontline workers and people with medical conditions.

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People who are not that age but match the eligibility criteria because of their job, health issues or if they are caring for a vulnerable person can also get it now.

Check your eligibility online here.

People aged 40-49 are also now being given the jab in NSW.

People of that category must register their interest here and will be invited to book an appointment at a hub, such as at Sydney's Olympic Park centre, by NSW Health as it works through the list.

People can also contact their GP to book an appointment to have their jab done at their surgery.

Or you can book to go to one of the mass vaccination centres across the state, after your eligibility is confirmed.

NSW is not doing walk-in appointments.

There is a 24-hour helpline on 1800 020 080.

Victoria

Victoria has expanded its vaccination rollout to people aged 40 and older.

People can either book an appointment on 1800 675 398, or walk up and wait at centres that accept walk-ins.

The list of clinics and waiting times for walk-ins is here.

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There are almost 50 clinics across Victoria, with vaccination one of the reasons people in Melbourne can leave home under lockdown rules.

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Residential aged care and disability care staff are being given priority for walk-ins under a "blitz" by the state government.

Queensland

After a slow start, Queensland has now ramped up its vaccination rollout.

Everybody aged 40 and over can now get the jab.

People aged 40-49 should register online here, with Queensland Health saying it will contact that age group by email "when appointments become available".

Over-16s are also being offered the vaccination at certain centres on the Gold Coast, Queensland Health said.

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People aged over 50 can book to get jabbed at their GP, community Aboriginal Controlled Community health service or vaccination hub, according to Queensland Health's website.

Plus, more rural and remote Queenslanders will be rolling up their sleeves as local pharmacies join the national COVID-19 vaccine rollout this week.

The Australian Government is partnering with the Queensland community pharmacy network to bolster the regional rollout of vaccines, with 49 pharmacies joining.

ACT

The ACT Government COVID-19 vaccination clinics are now vaccinating all phase 1A and 1B groups, as well as everybody over the age of 40.

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Book an appointment here or call 02 5124 7700.

The territory is giving jabs at Garran Mass Vaccination Clinic, Calvary Public Hospital clinic, GP surgeries and Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services.

Northern Territory

Anybody aged over 16 in the NT can get their vaccination from this week.

Book online here for one of the centres, which include Royal Darwin Hospital Auditorium COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic and the Alice Springs Hospital COVID-19 Hub.

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NT Health said it is working to provide the COVID-19 vaccine to remote communities across the Northern Territory in partnership with Aboriginal Health Organisations.

Contact those clinics here.

South Australia

South Australia is vaccinating people as young as 16 in regional areas.

See the list of clinics here.

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People 50 and over, frontline workers, health workers or aged care residents can get the jab in metropolitan areas such as Adelaide.

Appointments can be booked online here.

It has not yet expanded to under-50s.

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SA Health said on its website: "The vaccination commencement date for the rest of South Australia's adult population is still to be confirmed.

"Our aim is for every South Australian over 16 years and over to have the opportunity to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in 2021."

Tasmania

Tasmania has this week added people aged over 40 to its rollout.

That's in addition to over-50s and people in phases 1B and 1B.

Tasmania Health also says NDIS participants and their carers over 16 are also eligible.

Multiple community clinics are giving vaccinations, alongside hospitals.

Book online here or call 1800 671 738.

Western Australia

Western Australia is vaccinating people aged over 50, as well as people including vulnerable people, frontline workers, carers and other high-risk groups.

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It has not yet opened the rollout to over-40s.

Book online here.

Vaccinations clinics in Perth include Joondalup, Perth Airport, Kwinana and Claremont.

People in regional areas can also get jabbed at hospital-based clinics in the Goldfields, Great Southern, Kimberley, Mid West, Pilbara, South West and Wheatbelt regions.

GPs, GP respiratory clinics and Aboriginal Medical Services throughout regional and metropolitan areas are also giving out jabs, WA Health says online.

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