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First Dog on the Moon
By mid-year the COVID-19 pandemic no longer dominated the headlines. However, doctors and health experts warned Australians not to become complacent. The Omicron strain was proving to be more infectious, albeit less deadly, yet the take-up of boosters was lagging. First Dog on the Moon laments the change in attitude on the part of many Australians to the virus, including a perceived decline in community spirit – and sandwich sharing.