Major development in election’s closest count
EDDY Sarroff in a shock move has overtaken rival Darren Taylor in the most hotly contested Gold Coast City Council division, giving his supp...
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Tuesday, March 31, 2020
‘You Asked for It’: Melbourne’s Dancing Zoo Keeper Gives Follow-Up Performance
Back by popular demand, a keeper at Melbourne Zoo showed off more of his groovy dance moves near the giraffe enclosure on March 22. Adam the...
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New Zealand’s COVID-19 cases climb slowly
Supplied video obtained Wednesday, April 1, 2020, of Dr Caroline McElnay, Director of Public Health, at a COVID-19 media briefing in Welling...
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White House Presents Data Projecting up to 240,000 Coronavirus Deaths
Dr. Deborah Birx presented data Tuesday, used to extend federal social distancing guidelines through April, projecting the death toll could ...
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Police and Army personnel conducting public health order checks in Sydney
Supplied video obtained April 1, 2020 of the NSW Police Force and Australian Defence Force personnel conducting Public Health Order checks a...
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Govt should ‘take an equity stake’ in Virgin Australia
Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick says the government should “take an equity stake” in Virgin Australia rather than just granting a loan t...
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Airpot rail tunnel ‘erased’ oppoistion claim
THE State Government has “airbrushed” the need for tunnels between Sunshine and Southern Cross Station to properly deliver the Airport Rail ...
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Child care centres on verge of ‘total collapse’
TASMANIAN child care centres cannot wait until Friday for advice from the Federal Government and face closing for good if something is not d...
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Thailand’s brutal booze ban
A northern province in Thailand has banned the sale of alcohol in an effect to control the spread of coronavirus. from World | Daily Teleg...
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COVID-19: All your business and retail questions answered
UNDER tough new Federally-mandated lockdown laws, the following businesses are not permitted to operate in public places: from National | ...
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Strict bail conditions for teen accused of stabbing murder
A MAN allegedly involved in the stabbing death of Gold Coast teen Jack Beasley has been granted bail. from National | Daily Telegraph http...
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“Do not be discouraged” US vice president
Supplied video obtained Wednesday, April 1, 2020, of Vice President Mike Pence speaking at a press conference with US President Donald Trump...
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TV stars create ‘Some Good News’ amid coronavavirus pandemic
Former TV sitcom ‘The Office’ star John Krasinski is sharing positive stories from across the world in a new online show ‘Some Good News’ in...
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“We pray for the people who are fighting for their lives”: Trump
Supplied video obtained Wednesday, April 1, 2020, of US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing with members of the Coronavirus ...
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Coronavirus crisis: Dorothy Henderson Lodge resident, 95, becomes Australia’s twentieth COVID-19 victim
A 95-year-old woman has become the twentieth COVID-19 victim in Australia. from The West Australian https://ift.tt/2yp7E1T
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New battleground as home loan rates plunge further
Home loan fixed rates have fallen further after ANZ today lowered more deals down into the “2” per territory. from National | Daily Telegr...
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Ginormous squid at Barwon Heads
LOCALS were caught hook, line and sinker when pictures of a giant squid washed up at Barwon Heads started circulating online. from Nationa...
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US death toll above China; Italy ‘plateau’
More than 800,000 people have been infected with the coronavirus worldwide and more than 40,000 have died, as the US death toll soars past 3...
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Amazing measures frontline workers are taking to protect families
STRICT instructions have emerged revealing the extraordinary steps medics are being asked to follow to stop the spread of coronavirus, as Ta...
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Emergency department forced to close
THE emergency department at a Tasmanian hospital will be forced to close due to a lack of doctors. from National | Daily Telegraph https:/...
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New virus cases linked with Adelaide airport outbreak
South Australia Health has confirmed further coronavirus cases have been linked to an Adelaide airport outbreak where six baggage handlers t...
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Drink-driver should have been isolated
A drunk-driver who crashed into a shopfront in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs was supposed to be self-isolating after returning from overseas. ...
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Human Rights Group Says Two U.S. Strikes Killed Somali Civilians
By BY CHARLIE SAVAGE AND HELENE COOPER from NYT World https://ift.tt/3dFYDSa
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Monday, March 30, 2020
Public health alert for Far North after PCYC virus connection
HEALTH authorities have issued a public health alert for the Edmonton PCYC in Cairns where it is believed a person with coronavirus attended...
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Quarantine crackdown as Qld records 55 new cases
FIFTY-FIVE new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in Queensland in the past 24 hours, taking the state total to 743. from National | ...
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Moscow enters lockdown
Moscow has officially been placed under lockdown, restricting 12.5 million residents to their homes as officials try to slow the spread of t...
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Coronavirus- COVID-19 precautions explainer
Explainer video by the Australian Academy of Science | COVID-19 Precautions from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Jq2fdh
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Who misses out on ScoMo’s $1500
The PM has just announced special new payments to keep businesses afloat and workers in jobs – but not everyone will get the Federal Governm...
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NSW Police orders cruise ships to leave state waters
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller has ordered six cruise ships anchored off the state coast to return to their port of origin as he fears ...
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Star, G8 to delay dividend payments
CHILDCARE giant G8 Education and casino operator Star Group will both delay dividend payments as they grapple to conserve cash during the CO...
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Fuller says more than two people together will be fined
Supplied video obtained March 31, 2020 of NSW Police Commissioner Michael Fuller about new legislation passed last night in Parliament sayin...
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Coronavirus: Harrowing footage from the New York epicentre
Take a look at footage from inside the COVID-19 epicentre, where makeshift hospitals are being built in parks, and bodies are being transpor...
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Tensions rise in southern Italy over food shortages
Tensions are rising in southern Italy as food and money shortages plague its citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic. The government put asid...
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Opinion: Harvard’s China Virus
Main Street: Coronavirus isn’t the only ‘stigma’ that has been imposed on Asian-Americans. Images: Associated Press/Bloomberg News Composite...
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“Every one of us has a role to play in winning this war”: Trump
Supplied video obtained Tuesday, March 31, 2020, of US President Donald Trump speaking at a press briefing with members of the Coronavirus T...
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US to send Italy $100mn in medical supplies
US President Donald Trump has pledged to send $100 million worth of protective equipment to Italy after speaking with Prime Minister Giusepp...
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Hyperinflation fears grow as global borrowing skyrockets
The Australian's Adam Creighton says "the scary reality" is world governments are "trying to borrow huge amounts at the s...
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Chant pushes for more testing around clusters
Supplied video obtained March 31, 2020 of NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant speaking to the media in Sydney about the numbers of infec...
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“Everybody should assume they have it”: Berejiklian
Supplied video obtained March 31, 2020 of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaking to the media in Sydney about the the threat of coronavirus...
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A life devoted to helping others
After 50 years working to enrich the community, Lyn Mulligan’s efforts continue to inspire. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt...
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Health professionals warn ICU beds are a ‘finite resource’
Australian College of Critical Care Nurses President Alison Hodak says intensive care beds are a "finite resource” and the public shoul...
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Workers supported through $130b wage plan
Eligible Australian workers will get $1500 each fortnight as part of a $130 billion federal government plan to protect the economy from coro...
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100k businesses rush for $1500 payments
The government’s wage subsidy package has been hailed as a “country-changing moment” and endorsed on nearly all sides of politics, business ...
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Coronavirus restrictions ‘an extreme curtailment of civil liberties’
“Extreme” and “far-reaching” powers limiting people’s freedom so Australia can fend off the COVID-19 pandemic will shape the nation for year...
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Drake’s family snaps with porn star ex
Drake shared a little more about his private life with his fans. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2QWR9jM
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See doctor's novel solution to deal with mask shortage
With global shortages of protective equipment endangering lives every day, a Spanish doctor has found a novel solution. from CNN.com - RSS...
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Sunday, March 29, 2020
Businesses: ‘If you are reading this please go home’
PHOTOS have revealed dozens of people flaunting social distancing advice on the road to a Gold Coast hinterland national park. from Nation...
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Is this the end of personal training?
Last night Prime Minister Scott Morrison introduced a raft of new social distancing measures limiting who we meet with and further restricti...
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Australian cases of COVID-19 ticks over 4,000
The total number of COVID-19 cases in Australia has risen past 4,000 as the death toll climbs to 17 people. New South Wales reported another...
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Banks move to support landlords, tenants
Australian banks will extend the six-month deferral of loans to 30,000 more businesses to help them cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. (AAP Vi...
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What stage 3 restrictions mean
Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews has once again urged residents to “stay at home” as he confirmed the state would enter “critically important...
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Banks to stand by landowners who stand by tenants
Australian banks are extending six month payment deferrals to include businesses with loans up to $10 million which will cover “98 per cent ...
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‘We’ve won this thing, thanks everyone’
BROOKE Patterson says she is the new Dawn in Southport. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Uu8Ut7
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Coronavirus latest: Civilians and police clash in China, alpacas visit aged care residents
COVID-19 day 83 snapshot: Scenes from around the world as the coronavirus crisis unfolds from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2UpmX...
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NZ corononavirus cases continue steady rise
Supplied video obtained Monday, March 30, 2020, of Dr Ashley Bloomfield, Director-General of Health, with an update on COVID-19 at parliamen...
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Trump: US coronavirus deaths likely to peak in two weeks
Donald Trump has said coronavirus deaths in the US are expected to peak in two weeks - as his top scientific adviser warned the outbreak cou...
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Cabin crew to join fight against coronavirus at new Nightingale hospitals
The NHS has enlisted easyJet and Virgin Atlantic to help staff the new Nightingale hospitals being built to deal with the coronavirus pandem...
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Grammy-winning country music star dies after contracting coronavirus
Grammy-winning country music star Joe Diffie has died two days after revealing he had contracted coronavirus. from The Latest News from th...
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Coronavirus: EasyJet founder in threat to oust board
The billionaire founder of easyJet is threatening to seek the removal of most of its board members unless it cancels a £4.5bn aircraft order...
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In pictures: iconic silos coming down
The famous Fyansford silos are being carefully demolished piece by piece, and the Addy is covering from literally every angle. Check out the...
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Crown appeal of teen rape case dismissed
THE Court of Criminal Appeal has rejected the Crown’s appeal against the purported leniency of the sentence given to a teen rapist who was l...
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2.2 million would have died ‘if we did nothing’: Trump
US President Donald Trump said if his administration didn’t take action against the coronavirus, 2.2 million Americans could have died - ins...
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China threatened by second wave of coronavirus
Health authorities in China are fearing a second wave of the coronavirus outbreak as the country records a growing number of imported infect...
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Airport to be turned into virus mortuary
Birmingham Airport could be turned into a temporary coronavirus mortuary for 12,000 bodies. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2U...
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ASX feeds off slowing COVID-19 infections
It was a volatile start to the week on the ASX which jumped one per cent at open before dropping into negative territory, only to rise again...
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Elderly man charged with breaking quarantine
A 73-year-old man has been charged for breaching self-quarantine directives at his retirement village in Western Australia. The Geraldton re...
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Council launches coronavirus hotline for Cairns residents
CAIRNS Regional Council has launched a dedicated local hotline number for residents looking for advice and support about coronavirus. from...
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Centrelink better prepared for ‘extraordinary levels of demand’
Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says Centrelink is now more prepared for the “unprecedented” demand on its resources than last week. Th...
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‘Healthy’ chef, 19, dies as lungs collapse
A 19-year-old Italian chef described as “very healthy” has died in a suspected case of coronavirus, after doctors told him he “didn’t have t...
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Saturday, March 28, 2020
New Zealand records first COVID-19 death
New Zealand has recorded its first death from COVID-19 as the nation’s tally of confirmed cases rises to 514. The victim has been identified...
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Drug agencies brace for surge
Drug agencies are working around-the-clock to ensure support services continue to run as they brace for an increase in drug and alcohol abus...
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Lock the state down, scientists warn
BIOSTATISTICIANS have warned that Tasmania, with its current rate of COVID-19 infection growth, could reach 500 cases as soon as April and r...
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Deb Frecklington vows to fight on as leader
LNP leader Deb Frecklington has vowed not to stand down if the party loses the seat of Currumbin in the by-election. from National | Daily...
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Young Aussies ‘transmitters of virus’
Young Australians are “transmitters of the virus” and have been warned they are putting other lives at risk after a number of house parties ...
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Two new Australian coronavirus deaths
Two states have reported fresh coronavirus deaths overnight – one in Queensland and another in Victoria. from World | Daily Telegraph http...
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Young Aussies ‘transmitters of virus’
Young Australians are “transmitters of the virus” and warned they are putting other lives at risk after a number of house parties and social...
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Mayoral candidate ‘gobsmacked’ by voters
A GOLD Coast mayoral candidate says she is “gobsmacked” by “some people’s voting preferences” after yesterday’s election. from National | ...
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Free parking for coronavirus hospital staff
UPDATED: HOSPITAL staff working directly with confirmed COVID-19 patients will receive free parking in the Argyle St car park. from Nation...
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Ghost town Geelong: eerie scenes from our city
Geelong’s high-traffic areas have become eerily deserted as more and more restrictions are placed on our movements amid the coronavirus pand...
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PM reveals new virus messaging service
The Australian Government has partnered with Atlassian and Facebook to create a new from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/39wSGnu
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Australian COVID-19 death toll rises to 16
The Australian COVID-19 death toll has risen to 16 after deaths in Queensland and Victoria overnight. A 75-year-old woman, who was a passeng...
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Woman mauled to death by dogs
An elderly woman has died after being attacked by three dogs on the south coast this morning. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift....
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Couple ‘prisoners’ in Rome after cruise horror
A St Leonards couple have become “prisoners” in their Rome hotel room after a holiday of a lifetime was turned upside down due to COVID-19. ...
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Hong Kong asked domestic workers to stay in to stop the spread of coronavirus. But many got infected at home by their employers
When the coronavirus outbreak reached Hong Kong, domestic worker Jinkie Alhambra followed guidance from the government and stayed home on he...
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Businesses working out new battle plans
LIFE as a small business operator can be tough at the best of times. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2WRRGYm
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Outsiders weather and ice age watch: Winter temperatures defying climate change claims
Antarctica has recorded its coldest ever March temperature with the Northern Hemisphere reportedly experiencing one of its snowiest winters ...
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Community encouraged to practice kindness and remember those in isolation
Beyond Blue’s lead clinical advisor Dr Grant Blashki is encouraging the community to reach out and contact those who are in isolation during...
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China ‘acting as charitable godfather to gain global power’: Farage
Leader of the Brexit Party Nigel Farage says “China is acting as the charitable godfather, dishing out money, medical equipment and trying t...
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Tornado Touches Down Causing Damage in Northeast Jonesboro
A large tornado was confirmed in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on Saturday, March 28. The tornado caused damage to several structures, according to r...
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Australia must have a ‘long, hard’ look at further relations with China
Australia needs to have a “very long, hard and truthful discussion” about its relationship with China following the crisis caused by COVID-1...
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Coronavirus crisis: UK-style wage subsidy scheme on cards for Australia
The Morrison Government is working on a wage subsidy so that business can keep workers on their payrolls during the coronavirus crisis. fr...
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Airbnb offers 'heroic' NHS workers free homes during coronavirus outbreak
Frontline NHS workers will be offered free places to stay by Airbnb during the coronavirus pandemic. from The Latest News from the UK and ...
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Friday, March 27, 2020
Coronavirus crisis: Regional airlines get $200m to keep them flying amid COVID-19 downturn
Regional airlines are being thrown a lifeline by the Federal Government after more support was announced today to keep them flying. from T...
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‘Dissenting’ doctor calls for lockdown
Victoria's chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton has called for a total lockdown, signalling he doesn’t agree with the Federal Government...
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UPDATE: Police arrest hand sanitiser thieves
TWO Devonport women, aged 30 and 34 have been arrested after six bottles of hand sanitiser were stolen from Mersey Community Hospital at Lat...
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Life in Taiwan is ‘pretty much the same’ as it was before COVID-19
University Researcher Mat Carney says "life is pretty much the same as it was" before the COVID-19 outbreak three months ago. &quo...
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Autumn racing to continue amid COVID-19 crisis
Racing Dreams host Tim Gilbert spoke with Anthony Cummings about the impact of COVID-19 on this year’s racing year. “With the issues that ar...
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Wholefoods store offers order collection or home delivery
BULK organic and wholefoods store Unpacked is shaking things up to support local growers and keep people well fed during the coronavirus cri...
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The government is burning down the country in order to save it
Sky News host Andrew Bolt says the government’s "extreme measures" to shut down businesses in an effort to stop the spread of coro...
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Cairns council puts staff at coronavirus risk: CFMEU
THE CFMEU has lashed out at Cairns Regional Council for making no special provision for COVID-19 leave for staff and failing to provide work...
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Queensland’s ‘idiot’ election decision
Queensland council elections are being today despite outrage as COVID-19 continues to ravage Australia. from National | Daily Telegraph ht...
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Adam Lambert releases ‘Velvet’ album
Adam Lambert 'became somebody to love' last month when he fronted megastar rockers Queen in Australia and now the singer is releasin...
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Jacinda Ardern calls for Kiwis in Australia to receive welfare benefits
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has renewed her call for Kiwis in Australia to receive welfare benefits during the COVID-19 crisis...
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WHO warns young people again to take COVID-19 seriously
The World Health Organisation has again advised young people to take the coronavirus seriously. More than half a million people worldwide ha...
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Real reason coronavirus election is going ahead
A CYNIC might argue the reason Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is pushing ahead with today’s council elections has nothing to do with local go...
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Aurora Australis returns to Hobart
The Aurora Australis has returned to Hobart for the final time. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3by3Rh2
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Australian manufacturing sector impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
As Australia desperately attempts to contain the spread of COVID-19, there is no part of society or business left unaffected. The big questi...
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Series to highlight the Cradle Coast
A new television series aims to shed some light on the beauty of the Cradle Coast. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2yeX0e0
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Parents flooding homeschooling services
Homeschool providers across Australia are being inundated with calls from stressed parents after state governments advised families to keep ...
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Beaches pizza joint starts food and beer delivery service
A CAIRNS pizza joint is bringing ultimate comfort food and drink to those in self-isolation. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.t...
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Hundreds tune in to backyard wedding
TRUE love always finds a way. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2WZX3Vx
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Police probe Waurn Ponds burglary
POLICE are probing a burglary at a Waurn Ponds electronics retailer in the early hours of Saturday. from National | Daily Telegraph https:...
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Thursday, March 26, 2020
‘Just shocking’: Public service resists work from home calls
Public service workers are being forced to go into the office despite pleas for Australians to work remotely during the coronavirus outbreak...
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Jungle surfing company shuts down permanently
A FAR Northern tour operator under investigation over the death of a South Australian tourist in the Daintree Rainforest has been forced to ...
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Captain Cook 250th anniversary plans axed by virus
An epic circumnavigation of Australia to mark the 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s arrival Down Under has been beached by coronavirus. ...
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Councillor’s ‘reprehensible and out of touch’ comments slammed
COMMENTS made by a Hobart City Council elected member about the coronavirus crisis have been labelled “reprehensible and out of touch” by th...
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Puppies From Atlanta Humane Society Visit Georgia Aquarium During Coronavirus-Forced Closure
Adoptable puppies from the Atlanta Humane Society visited the Georgia Aquarium on Thursday, March 26, while it was closed due to the new cor...
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China to shut borders to foreigners
China has announced it will close its borders to foreign nationals this weekend. These new measures include restricting foreign airlines to ...
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Delays to financial help for self-employed 'could kill off small businesses'
The chancellor is being urged to speed up his £9bn coronavirus bailout for the self-employed, amid fears that waiting until June for handout...
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Ask the Expert: Your working from home questions answered
Working from home is the new norm for many Australians, but productivity and mental health can both take a hit when we’re operating in isola...
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Coast woman charged in police bikie raids targeting gang
MULTIPLE people including a Gold Coast woman have been charged following police raids targeting bikies across Queensland’s southeast yesterd...
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COVID-19 renters’ safety net on the horizon
The National Cabinet in considering ways to provide rent relief with COVID-19 pushing thousands of Australians out of work and overturning e...
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Is social distancing working?
Social distancing measures may be working with new cases of coronavirus in both NSW and Victoria appearing to be on the decline. from Nati...
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Govt organising flights to bring Aussies home
The government is organising charter commercial flights to bring home Australians stranded in South America. A flight out of Peru is already...
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10-year plan for city’s trails
Geelong’s shared trails are set for an overhaul, with the council adopting a 10-year plan to connect and improve the region’s massive networ...
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FaceTime used to check returned Aussies
As lockdown measures around Australia tighten, Victoria Police are using FaceTime to ensure people who should be in quarantine are following...
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Half a million infected as new COVID-19 epicentres emerge
There are now more than 525,000 coronavirus cases globally with the pandemic killing over 23,000 as new epicentres emerge. New York recorded...
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Opinion: Coronavirus and the Big-Government Contagion
Potomac Watch: Appropriators throw hundreds of billions of dollars at the virus—and at everything else. Images: Reuters/Getty Composite: Mar...
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Aussies among hikers stuck in Nepal
Hundreds of trekkers, including Australians, are trapped in Nepal as the country goes into lockdown to stem the outbreak of coronavirus. f...
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SUPERmarkets: Woolies offers up thousands of jobs as Coles spends big on extra hygiene measures
Supermarket giant Coles is allocating an extra $1 million per week on sanitisation and hygiene measures to protect staff and customers. Wool...
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LIVE: Sky News COVID-19
LIVE: Sky News COVID-19 from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2UjWyDR
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Economy shutdown a ‘good thing’ for flattening the curve
The Switzer report’s Peter Switzer says “the bottom line is we shouldn’t be raiding supermarkets and overbuying” and believes “we will be ba...
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Cafes and Restaurants adapt to challenges of government’s COVID-19 measures
Cafes and restaurants across Australia are adapting to take-away and delivery only in the days after the latest directive from federal and s...
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NSW health updates COVID-19 cases
Supplied video obtained Friday, March 27, 2020 of NSW chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant speaking to reporters in Sydney as authorities aro...
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‘Patient zero’ at Wuhan market identified
The first person from the Wuhan market – where the coronavirus pandemic likely began – to test positive for the virus was a woman selling li...
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Prince Charles awkwardly denies handshake before testing positive for coronavirus
Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is now self-isolating in Scotland. from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Ji9B2l
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I’m A Celeb star flaunts giant tatt in nude shoot
I’m A Celeb star Charlotte Crosby stripped totally naked to show off her huge dragon tattoo in a sizzling throwback snap. from Life | Dail...
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Qld schools close for non-essential children
Schools in Queensland will be closed for all children whose parents are not essential workers as Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk ramps up dras...
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Qld schools student free from Monday
Supplied video obtained Thursday, March 26, 2020 of Queensland Premier Anna Palaszczuk speaking to reporters in Brisbane as authorities arou...
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Australia’s stage three lockdown: What it could look like
Australia has gone from being the land of the free to businesses closing down, outdoor gyms being barricaded from the public and all non-urg...
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Council finds loophole to save your view
Geelong council has moved to soften the impact of the State Government’s increased height limits in some residential zones – by simply rezon...
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Easy explainer: New restrictions for Australians
The 30-minute rule for hairdressers and limitations around the number of attendees permitted at funerals have been relaxed, as the Federal G...
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Police smash cannabis supply syndicate in western Sydney
Supplied video obtained March 26 of police video showing the seizing of $3 million worth of prohibited drugs as part of investigations into ...
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Tasmanian parliament suspended
SITTINGS of state parliament will be suspended for five months due to the coronavirus crisis. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift....
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‘Border Farce’: Outrage at packed crowd
A disturbing video from Sydney Airport this morning is going viral. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3aku9Tv
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9000 more jobs in limbo
Some of Australia’s best-known retail brands will close their doors due to the coronavirus crisis, leaving thousands of jobs in the lurch. ...
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Meghan bans Harry from visiting Charles
Meghan Markle has reportedly banned Prince Harry from travelling back to the UK to visit his father, Prince Charles, who has been diagnosed ...
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No money for out-of-work Kiwis, says government
THOUSANDS of out-of-work Kiwis across the Gold Coast are outraged they aren’t entitled to Centrelink benefits – with many fearing they’ll be...
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Wondering what people are using instead of toilet paper?
EVER wondered what people are using instead of toilet paper? from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3dwDQR5
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NZ PM answers questions from the nation after putting her daughter to bed
Supplied video obtained Thursday, March 26, 2020 of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern during a live Q&A with the nation on Faceb...
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Coronavirus medics are ‘collapsing’
By the time Patricia Nunez’s cough started, she was already familiar with the dreaded dry hacking sound tormenting patients who had for week...
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Kylie Jenner’s huge virus donation
Kylie Jenner continues to do her part during the coronavirus pandemic. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2JjswJS
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New world news from Time: U.S. Believes Ex-FBI Agent Robert Levinson Has Died: Family
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government has concluded that retired FBI agent Robert Levinson, who vanished more than a decade ago, has die...
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Flight Centre to stand down or sack 6000, Virgin says 1000 jobs will go
Virgin Australia has also said more than 1000 workers would likely be made redundant from the 8000 asked to stand down from their jobs as de...
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Cops release CCTV after alleged Haymarket glassing
Supplied video obtained Thursday, March 26, 2020 and released by police following an alleged assault in Haymarket on February 27. Police are...
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Virgin Australia Flight Attendant Brought to Tears in Emotional Farewell to Passengers and Crew
A Virgin Australia cabin supervisor said an emotional thank you to crew and passengers after landing in Dunedin, New Zealand on March 24, as...
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Opinion: Trump’s Leadership in the Time of Coronavirus
Wonder Land: Rallying the United States through the coronavirus crisis is President Trump’s best path to success come November. Images: Keys...
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Live lounge: Home yoga and meditation
SLOWLY becoming a couch potato or sick of sitting around the house? We’ve got a solution that will benefit both your spiritual and physical ...
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Ruby Princess debacle ‘gobsmacking’: Labor
Labor Senator Kristina Keneally says the Federal Government must explain “the disastrous” decision to allow passengers to disembark from the...
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Olympics delay could have knock-on effects
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics have become the first Games in modern history to be postponed for anything other than a world war, after the COVID-1...
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Border Force slams NSW Health over Ruby Princess
Australian Border Force head Michael Outram has slammed NSW Health over the Ruby Princess debacle, in which 2700 passengers were allowed to ...
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Victorian Premier discusses school closures, hair dressers, and his own family’s restrictions
March 25, 2020. Part 3 Q and A: Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos, and Premier Daniel Andrews discusses specifics around the state'...
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Hunt for sick cruise passengers
TASMANIAN health officials are urgently trying to track an unknown number of Tasmanians who may have been aboard a cruise liner where corona...
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Star to stand down 90pc of staff
THE Star will temporarily stand down 90 per cent of its staff and offer two weeks paid “pandemic leave” as it deals with the fallout of the ...
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Companies hiring amid coronavirus pandemic
Job vacancies were slashed by almost 20 per cent in the first fortnight of March, as many businesses aimed to reduce costs while they weathe...
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Man dies from homemade virus ‘cure’
A man has died in the US after reportedly taking a drug he mistook for one President Donald Trump has been touting as a treatment for corona...
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Big question about celeb diagnoses
Stars, they can get the coronavirus, just like us. But they can also get tested. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2Jfy4oZ
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Wippa and wife welcome another baby
Nova’s Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli and his wife Lisa have welcomed their third child. from Life | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2UMY2Wn
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‘Distasteful’: Bond star’s money bombshell
Daniel Craig revealed that he doesn’t plan to leave the fortune he’s collected throughout his acting career to his children when he eventual...
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INFECTED SET FREE: NSW cleared infected cruise ship passengers without doing a single coronavirus test
Dozens of passengers infected with the coronavirus were let into Sydney by NSW Health before they were even tested for the deadly virus in a...
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Premier Andrews discusses hospital workers who tested positive, shopping centres, and Trump’s reaction to COVID-19
March 25, 2020. Part 2 Q and A: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews discusses specifics around the state's COVID-19 rules and restrictions ...
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GPs call for a total shutdown
TASMANIAN general practitioners have called for a complete lockdown of all work-places as part of a three-point plan to tackle coronavirus. ...
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Council’s immediate action to ease virus burden
Free CBD parking, potential rates savings and a host of refunded, reduced and waived fees are among a series of immediate coronavirus suppor...
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ASX jumps at open after Wall St’s highest rise since 1933
The ASX opened on Wednesday up an enormous six per cent off the back of an 11 per cent rise by the Dow Jones on Wall Street, its biggest jum...
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Premier Andrews discusses COVID rules – workplaces, food courts etc
March 25, 2020. Part 1 Q and A: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews discusses specifics around the state's COVID-19 rules and restrictions ...
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Celebrities urge fans to comply with pandemic restrictions
A number of celebrities have released a series of video messages to fans urging them to stay home and take the restrictions amid the COVID-1...
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Madrid ice rink transformed into makeshift morgue
An ice rink in Madrid has been transformed into a makeshift morgue as Spanish authorities scramble to deal with the rising death coronavirus...
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US done ‘more testing in eight days’ than South Korea did ‘in eight weeks’: Trump
US President Donald Trump has applauded the work of Congress and health officials for their efforts in combatting the COVID-19 outbreak sayi...
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Trump wants US economy open by Easter
Donald Trump said he wants the US economy running again by Easter, and that the coronavirus "cure is worse than the problem". fr...
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How to sign up to become an NHS volunteer responder
The health secretary has announced the government is seeking 250,000 volunteers to help the NHS during the coronavirus outbreak. from The ...
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Monday, March 23, 2020
Boris Johnson is being tested like no leader since Churchill
Normal life to lockdown in just seven short days. The pace of the change matched only by the acceleration of this disease. from The Latest...
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ACC green lights supermarket joint effort
Australia’s competition watchdog has given the green light to supermarkets to communicate directly with each other to sure up the supply of ...
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What you need to know about COVID-19 financial help
The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown Australia into unprecedented turmoil with many fearing for their financial futures, but experts have offere...
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At least 53 cruise ship passengers test positive for COVID-19
Widespread anger and criticism has been raised over two cruise ships that were allowed to dock in Sydney last week with thousands of passeng...
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NT police patrol bottle shops ahead of state lock down
Northern Territory police are patrolling bottle shops to prevent people from panic buying alcohol as the state cracks down on travel restric...
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Trump administration working with Democrats on urgent relief bill
Supplied video obtained Tuesday, March 24, 2020, of US President Donald Trump speaking at a press conference with members of the Coronavirus...
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Trump says the US will be open for business ‘soon’
US President Donald Trump says America will be open for business "soon", confirming a decision will be made as to whether the coun...
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“We will prevail together”: Trump
Supplied video obtained Tuesday, March 24, 2020, of US President Donald Trump speaking at a press conference with members of the Coronavirus...
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Trump ‘right’ to call out China over COVID-19 origin
Sky News contributor James Brown says Donald Trump was “right” to call out the Chinese communist party for casting doubt on whether the coro...
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Answered: 50 questions about life during the coronavirus crisis
From exercising to taking your kids to the park. Here’s how you can stick within the rules. from The West Australian https://ift.tt/2J9xwAP
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Funeral homes move to stream services amid COVID-19 pandemic
Australian Funeral Directors Association Adrian Barrett says extending government restrictions on social distancing to funerals was a “tough...
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Australia’s early testing puts country in a ‘better position’ than Italy, US
The Australian Medical Association’s Dr Chris Moy says Australia did “a lot more testing than other countries” before the coronavirus hit an...
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Rival supermarkets work as one to fill empty shelves
Shoppers could see less food options available on supermarkets shelves but much higher quantities to cope with the ongoing panic-buying prob...
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ASX positive in early trade, up 1.1 per cent
The local market has opened up 1.1 per cent on Tuesday, but “goodness knows what’s going to happen throughout the day” according to Sky News...
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Number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Australia passes 1,800
New South Wales has recorded another 149 new cases of the coronavirus overnight, bringing the state’s total to 818 with a 22 per cent spike ...
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Coast school alerted to new virus case
A PARENT of two Gold Coast schoolchildren has been confirmed as the region’s latest case of coronavirus, as the outbreak continues to spread...
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UK residents told to stay home or face a fine
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a tough new lockdown to tackle coronavirus, warning people to stay at home or face a fine. In ...
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South African President announces three-week lockdown over coronavirus
South Africa will enforce a three-week lockdown over coronavirus, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Monday. from CNN.com - RSS Channel -...
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Opinion: Business Declares War on Coronavirus
U.S. manufacturers including General Motors, Ford and Tesla turn their might from making cars to making ventilators. Images: Reuters/Getty C...
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RFG issues COVID-19 response
DONUT King owner Retail Food Group will pause non-essential capital spending, freeze recruitment and slash director fees by 20 per cent as i...
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Everything you need to know when claiming Centerlink
Australians displaced by the coronavirus shutdown are able to make Centrelink applications without physically entering a store. ID checks ca...
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Cairns election social distancing issues persist
SOCIAL distancing practices are still not up to scratch at Cairns Regional Council pre-poll voting booths despite extraordinary measures bei...
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Business leaders slam ‘ludicrous’ border plan
GOLD Coast and Tweed business leaders are calling on the Queensland Government to rethink the “thought bubble” of closing the border which c...
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Sunday, March 22, 2020
Albanese says he is fully supportive of government in spite of not being included in the national cabinet
Supplied video obtained March 23, 2020 of the opposition leader Anthony Albanese speaking in Parliament about the coronavirus and its affect...
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Schools across Victoria close Tuesday
All Victorian schools will close on Tuesday as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 soars to 355. Premier Daniel Andrews on Monday said...
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Sydney turns into a ghost town as businesses shut their doors
Sydney’s iconic Circular Quay resembles a ghost town as cafes, restaurants and other non-essential businesses close right across the city. P...
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PM says more social restrictions are coming
Supplied video obtained March 23, 2020 of the Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaking in Parliament about the coronavirus and its affects on ...
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Massive lines outside Centrelinks across the Gold Coast
LONG lines have formed outside Centrelink offices across the Gold Coast this morning after the Prime Minister last night ordered the closure...
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Eerie scenes as Australia closes
The midday deadline to close down Australia’s pubs, entertainment venues, restaurant dining rooms and gyms has now passed on the east coast....
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Rex to almost completely stop flying
Australia's biggest regional airline, Rex, has threatened to stop flying if it isn't given more support as it struggles in the wake ...
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Long Lines Form Outside Welfare Office in Sydney as Businesses Told to Close
Offices for Australia’s national welfare service, Centrelink, were flooded with people on Monday, March 23, as the government ordered many n...
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Aussies flock to Centrelink after workforce plunged into doubt
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies have had their income left in limbo after the government shut down. from National | Daily Telegraph https...
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Scott Morrison addresses Parliament: “this coronavirus will not break our Australian spirit”
Mr Morrison urged Australians to look after each other and show compassion and respect. He praised Labor and state and territory leaders for...
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Australian shares sink to seven-year low
Australian shares have sunk to a seven-year low as investors continue an aggressive sell-off. The benchmark ASX 200 is trading 299 points lo...
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NSW Education Department ‘well equipped’ to move school curriculum online
New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian says no child will be turned away from school amid the coronavirus outbreak. The NSW Premier anno...
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PM’s message as virus ‘wreaks havoc’
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australians have faced no time like this since World War II. from National | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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Easy explainer: How to access coronavirus cash payments
The Federal Government has unveiled a raft of measures in a bid to stimulate Australia’s coronavirus-hit economy, and to help those affected...
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Thousands line up at Centrelink as MyGov down
Long queues snaked around Centrelink offices around the country today as the Federal Government’s online portal for unemployment benefits cr...
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Centrelink smashed in Cairns: ‘Don’t know how I’ll survive’
DEVASTATING scenes are playing out in the Cairns as hundreds of residents line up down the street waiting for Centrelink to open following m...
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Coronavirus latest: Germany faces harsh new restrictions as Australia shuts down non-essential services
COVID-19 day 73 snapshot: Scenes from around the world as the coronavirus crisis unfolds from World | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/2U984...
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‘Brace Yourself’: How Doctors in Italy Responded to Coronavirus
By BY BARBARA MARCOLINI AND ROBIN STEIN from NYT World https://ift.tt/2QBpMfh
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Battered bike worth every cent
Geelong real estate mogul Daniel Hayes has raised $100,000 for men’s health after auctioning a motorbike he rode across the Nullarbor. fro...
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Coronavirus: When will supermarkets go back to normal?
Panic buying is stripping the shelves of supermarkets and pharmacies with new drastic measures brought in to meet demands. from National |...
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Berejiklian says NSW schools to remain open, encourages parents to keep kids at home
Supplied video obtained Monday, March 23, 2020 of NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaking to repoters in Sydney as authorities around Austra...
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DASH CAM: Terrifying head-on collision on Gold Coast Hwy
A driver has shared dashcam footage showing a terrifying head-on crash on the Gold Coast. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/3...
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Star prepares COVID-19 response
THE Star has called an immediate trading halt ahead of an announcement regarding trading conditions amid COVID-19. from National | Daily T...
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Saturday, March 21, 2020
Confirmed coronavirus cases in Australia surge past 1,200
The number of confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 has surged in the past 24 hours to over 1,200 as the government warns it wil...
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New COVID-19 cases for Geelong, Surf Coast
THE number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases across Greater Geelong and the Surf Coast has doubled since Friday. from National | Daily ...
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South Australia closes borders
South Australian Premier Steven Marshall has announced the state’s borders will be closed from 4pm on Tuesday, following similar moves by Ta...
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Forecasts ease for Far North but flooding still a risk
RESIDENTS in the Far North already grappling with the impact of coronavirus can breathe a sigh of relief as a severe weather warning for the...
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'Dreams and aspirations' at risk as athletes wait to hear if Olympics will go ahead
These are tough times for professional athletes four months out from an Olympic Games. from The Latest News from the UK and Around the Wor...
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Hinterland community records first COVID-19 case
A COMMUNITY in the Gold Coast Hinterland has recorded its first case of coronavirus as the number of people infected with the virus across t...
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Unit to be demolished after ‘arson attack’
A SOCIAL housing unit under construction has been destroyed in yet another blow to the state’s housing crisis. from National | Daily Teleg...
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Region’s top NAPLAN improvers revealed
NEW data analysis has revealed the region’s schools where NAPLAN scores have improved the most. from National | Daily Telegraph https://if...
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NSW, Victoria to push for shutdown of non-essential business
Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says NSW and Victoria Premiers will push for a complete shutdown non-essential business nationwide...
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Decision on school closures tonight
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will meet with medical experts, the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee and health off...
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‘Severe’ measures after Aussies flout rules
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced in a press conference today that he “may have to take far more draconian measures” with the potentia...
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This man spent almost five decades on death row. He could go back
Sitting in an armchair next to his sister, in a cozy living room in the Japanese city of Hamamatsu, Iwao Hakamada looks like your average 83...
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Weird, wonderful ways businesses are adapting to pandemic
GEELONG residents are being urged to continue shopping locally, as coronavirus puts the squeeze on businesses across the region. from Nati...
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Millions face stay-at-home orders in U.S.
Eighty-four million people are under orders to close up shop and stay at home on Saturday, as lawmakers in Washington neared a deal that cou...
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They Went Abroad to Study. Now They Are Stranded.
By BY SOMINI SENGUPTA, TARIRO MZEZEWA AND SHERYL GAY STOLBERG from NYT World https://ift.tt/33AZTRW
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4,500 retired doctors and nurses sign up to battle coronavirus
The health secretary has said 4,500 retired healthcare workers have signed up to help battle the coronavirus outbreak in the UK. from The ...
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Trump congratulates Kim on managing coronavirus in North Korea
US President Donald Trump has written to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un offering help to fight the coronavirus pandemic. from The Latest ...
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PM announces ‘supercharged’ $66 billion coronavirus ‘safety net’
The government has unveiled a $66 billion stimulus package designed to be the “bridge to recovery” for businesses on the brink of collapse a...
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What happened at Bondi beach was ‘not okay’: Govt to crackdown on crowds to stop coronavirus spread
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned the government will be forced to enact “draconian measures” to curb the spread of coronavirus as th...
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Social distancing measures falling on deaf ears
Social distancing measures continues to fall on deaf ears. from National | Daily Telegraph https://ift.tt/399xpQr
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Man charged in UK with trying to sell fake coronavirus treatment kits around world
A man has been charged with making dozens of fake coronavirus treatment kits and trying to sell them around the world. from The Latest New...
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Friday, March 20, 2020
COVID-19 is not a ‘financial crisis’ but a ‘health crisis turned productivity crisis’
REA Group Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee says Australia is "not in a financial crisis", but rather "a health crisis that has...
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New restrictions at Coast polling booths
AS THE number of coronavirus cases on the Gold Coast skyrocket – so has the level of restrictions at polling places around the city. from ...
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Star’s hilarious social distancing idea
Kevin Bacon is offering up a fun and thoughtful way to encourage people to stay home to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. from Life | D...
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Italians sing together as radio stations broadcast national anthem
Major national and regional Italian radio stations switched to broadcast the national anthem, so that residents in quarantine could listen t...
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Australian sport ‘doesn’t look or feel right’ but at least there’s ‘some normalcy’
Fox Footy's Nick Dal Santo says Australian sport "looks eerie" and "it doesn't look right or feel right" as the ...
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