Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s daughter says vulnerable workers exposed to COVID-19 have been 'let down' by business and governments

Billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest’s daughter says vulnerable workers exposed to COVID-19 have been 'let down’, citing a massive outbreak among migrants crammed into dormitories overseas.

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Coronavirus recoveries hits 1m worldwide

The global tally of coronavirus recoveries officially topped one million on Thursday, according to Johns Hopkins University.

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Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest’s daughter says vulnerable workers exposed to COVID-19 have been 'let down' by business and governments

Billionaire Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest’s daughter says vulnerable workers exposed to COVID-19 have been 'let down’, citing a massive outbreak among migrants crammed into dormitories overseas.

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Dunk hunting must stay banned to stop virus: MP

Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick wants duck hunting bans to remain in place, saying relaxing the restrictions would encourage large groups to travel and meet, thus increasing the risk of a potential spike in COVID-19 cases.

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Five ADF members test positive for coronavirus

Five members of the Australian Defence Force have tested positive to the coronavirus after returning to Australia from overseas, with all five believed to be asymptomatic. The ADF conducted the tests after local contractors working with troops in the Middle East tested positive. One of the infected persons has already returned to Brisbane, where he will be quarantined. The other four will remain in strict isolation at the Royal Darwin Hospital.

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European countries mull easing restrictions

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections worldwide has risen to more than 3 million and the global death toll has topped 210,000. (AAP Video)

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SPECIAL REPORT: Evidence builds coronavirus came from a Chinese lab

The world is searching for the origins of the deadly coronavirus as global economies desperately try to survive the fallout of mass isolation. Hundreds and thousands of people have died but as the curve begins to flatten intelligence agencies and world leaders have started piecing together how the COVID-19 tragedy happened. US President Donald Trump is convinced the virus came from a lab in Wuhan and academics have suggested it may has escaped in a major blunder. Sky News Australia investigates the cover-up in the early days of the virus which led to a global pandemic and the role UN agencies played in the deception.

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‘Fantasyland’: PM hits out at Twiggy

Scott Morrison has slammed “fantasyland” claims by billionaire Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest that COVID-19 could have come from Australia instead of China and urged him to stop freelancing in foreign affairs.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison pushes ahead with investigation into coronavirus origin despite pushback

Scott Morrison insists it would be “nonsense” to suggest coronavirus started anywhere other than China. The prime minister is pushing ahead with calls for a global inquiry into its origins.

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NYC subways will close overnight for coronavirus cleanings

New York’s 24/7 subway system will shutter nightly from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. to facilitate coronavirus cleaning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday in a historic move.

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Opinion: The FBI’s Flynn Outrage

Potomac Watch: New documents shock the conscience and demonstrate the need for accountability. Images: AFP via Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison pushes ahead with investigation into coronavirus origin despite pushback

Scott Morrison insists it would be “nonsense” to suggest coronavirus started anywhere other than China. The prime minister is pushing ahead with calls for a global inquiry into its origins.

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Police operation in Coogee blocks residents from accessing homes

A man has been arrested after heavily armed police stormed an apartment block in Sydney’s eastern suburbs this morning.

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RAW: Strike Force Trawler detectives charge man with 21 child abuse offences – Hunter Region

Supplied video obtained Friday, May 1, 2020, showing the arrest of a 34-year-old man at a home in the Hunter Region just after 11am yesterday (Thursday, April 30). The man was taken to Muswellbrook Police Station and charged with 21 offences including; Use carriage service to groom under 16 years for sex. Use carriage service transmit/publish/promote child abuse (x19). Possess child abuse material. (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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SA premier hopeful to resume ‘normal life’ by May 12

The South Australian government has committed to easing lockdown restrictions within three weeks as the state records its eighth consecutive day of zero new coronavirus cases. Premier Steven Marshall said the state would be rewarded for its efforts during the pandemic and hoped normal life would resume by May 12. Image: Getty

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Big catch over relaxed visit rule

Get out your vacuum and fold the washing piling up on the couch because you’re allowed to have a couple of people over at your house once again.

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Evidence shows COVID-19 came from Chinese lab: Trump

US President Donald Trump says he’s seen evidence the Wuhan Institute of Virology is the origin of COVID-19, not a wet market in the Chinese city, and the World Health Organisation should be “ashamed” for being a “public relations agency for China”. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has supported Prime Minister Scott Morrison's calls for an international inquiry into the origins of the pandemic, with the Coalition refusing to back down regardless of economic backlash from China. “It started in China, and that is not a statement of accusation or criticism, it’s just a statement of fact,” Mr Morrison said. Mr Morrison’s stance was supported by his predecessor, Malcolm Turnbull, who condemned the business sector for “taking China’s side” publicly in the diplomatic feud between Australia and China. “All it does is encourage China to say yeah, we just stand up there and we threaten trade consequences,” Mr Turnbull said. Image: AP

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Posh backflips on controversial decision

Victoria Beckham has made an embarrassing U-turn – and pledged to reverse her decision to furlough staff.

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Club boss: Premier League can only resume if it's totally safe for all

Premier League matches should only resume if the measures required to ensure players and staff are safe do not impact on the national effort to protect key workers, according to a leading club chief executive.

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‘Confidence’ is key to the return of the housing market

CoreLogic Market Commentator Kevin Brogan says the housing market has “seen very much reduced activity, particularly apparent in listings” due to restrictions and financial pressures as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Mr Brogan told Sky News the number of house listings dropped about 30 per cent from the level they were at this time last year. “Today we are releasing our hedonic price indices which tend to show a slowing in value growth rather than a significant decline at this stage,” he said. “The determining factor is going to be confidence. “Certainly the participants, both the buyers and sellers who have been looking at deferring will obviously be looking at picking up as soon as they safely can, and the confidence of course is going to come from being satisfied with their financial stability.” Image: Getty

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Health officer ‘unfit for office’ after comparing Cook’s arrival to coronavirus

The Prime Minister has criticised Victoria's deputy chief health officer, urging her to 'stick to her day job' after she took to Twitter to compare Captain Cook's arrival in Australia to the coronavirus pandemic. Dr Annaliese van Diemen marked Wednesday's 250th anniversary of Captain Cook’s arrival by tweeting: “Sudden arrival of an invader from another land, decimating populations, creating terror. Forces the population to make enormous sacrifices & completely change how they live in order to survive. COVID19 or Cook 1770?" Prime Minister Scott Morrison stopped short of calling for Dr van Diemen’s scalp, but said she was undermining public confidence in her position at a time when it was needed most. “I found those comments very disappointing. She clearly wouldn’t get the job as chief historian,” he said. “But when it comes to medical advice, I implore the work she’s doing as a medical officer in Victoria. That’s her expertise and I would strongly recommend she keep to that because those sorts of comments don’t inspire confidence. “People should stick to their day jobs.” Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton went a step further, calling for the state’s deputy chief health officer to be sacked. “It’s pretty obvious in the middle of a pandemic, the second-highest medical officer in the state of Victoria should actually be concentrating on the people of Victoria and the crisis associated with COVID-19,” he said. “Instead, she’s off running culture war debates. She’s unfit for that office and she should go.” Victoria’s Health Minister is standing by Dr van Diemen, saying “the Deputy Chief Health Officer is doing an outstanding job protecting Victorians from this pandemic. Criticism from angry MPs is irrelevant to the fight against this virus”. Image: News Corp Australia

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Firearm Carrying Protestors Seen at Rally Against Michigan’s COVID-19 Emergency Measures

Hundreds of protestors, some armed, demonstrated at the Michigan Capitol building on April 30 against a proposed extension of a state of emergency due to COVID-19. Michigan Governor Whitmer had asked Legislature to approve a 28-day extension of the emergency declaration, which ends April 30, sparking the protests against COVID-19 restrictions in the state capital of Lansing. Journalist Anna Liz Nicols uploaded footage of the rally. Video shows a speaker at the protest mocking social distancing protocols as he stands next to a man wielding a large firearm. The speaker says: “How did they come up with this number of six feet? I think they just pulled it out of their rear ends”. As of April 30, the state of Michigan has reported 41,379 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 3,789 deaths. Credit: @annaliznichols via Storyful

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Press conference hijacker was ‘cyber spy’

The Chinese official who hijacked a press conference with Health Minister Greg Hunt this week was previously one of China’s “top cyber spies”.

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Virus fast-tracks iconic choccie’s comeback

The return of the iconic Polly Waffle chocolate bar has been an 11-year effort and, bizarrely, COVID-19 has played a part in its comeback.

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Dust Storm Rages Across Swathes of United Arab Emirates

Dust and thunder storms hit the United Arab Emirates on April 29, with swathes of the region lashed by high winds. Local news reported strong winds in Dubai, where two workers were stranded 67 floors high after their window-cleaning platform was smashed in one incident. UAE’s National Center for Meteorology issued a warning on the Wednesday for dust storms in the area, with winds predicted to reach up to 55 kilometers per hour. Credit: natalieaxander via Storyful

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Drug Aussies are relying on could be a dud

Australia has a huge stockpile of a new “game changer” drug that may help treat COVID-19 patients — thanks to mining magnate Clive Palmer — but unfortunately it’s not the drug that appears the most promising in research so far.

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Coldest April day since the 1960s

An “extremely cold” and wet week is predicted for the lower half of Australia as a large front slams into the country.

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Cold Front Brings Heavy Snow to Australia’s Alpine Areas Ahead of Ski Season

A cold front brought snowfalls to Australia’s alpine regions on April 30 ahead of the ski season, which normally begins in early June. Mount Hotham Alpine Resort estimated 10cm of snow fell on the morning of April 30, according to a post to the resort’s Instagram account. Falls were also observed in ski resorts in New South Wales on the same day. More snow was expected, with the Bureau of Meteorology expecting snowfall at altitudes of above 800 metres on Friday, May 1. The start of Australia’s traditional winter ski season was thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic and the resulting bans on non-essential travel. Credit: Hotham Alpine Resort via Storyful

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Ruby Princess likely ‘ground zero’ of Tas outbreak

The ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship is the "most likely" cause of a deadly coronavirus outbreak in northwest Tasmania, a state government report has revealed. (AAP Video)

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What caused deadly virus outbreak

The ill-fated Ruby Princess cruise ship is the “most likely” cause of a deadly coronavirus outbreak in northwest Tasmania, a state government report has revealed.

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COVID-19 pandemic ‘wreaking more havoc than any terrorist attack’: WHO Director-General

Supplied video obtained Thursday, April 30, 2020, of World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, speaking at a press briefing direct from WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.   Dr Ghebreyesus says the WHO is working to provide the critical strategies, solutions and supplies that countries will need in the coming weeks and months. "One thing that we would ask is unity at the national level and solidarity at global level," he says. "More than ever the human race should stand together to defeat this virus." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/World Health Organisation)

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Man in court on child abduction charge

A man charged over the abduction and sexual assault of a 12-year-old schoolgirl in Sydney’s northwest is due to appear in court today.

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Queensland leading the world in COVID-19 vaccine race

A University of Queensland coronavirus vaccine is showing promising results with UQ researchers one of up to 100 teams working to find a cure. UQ has set itself an ambitious goal of developing a vaccine by as early as September this year. Pre-clinical trials have shown promising results with the current trial vaccine producing high levels of virus-neutralising antibodies in mice. Human trials could begin by July. Global teams are working in tandem, sharing research and data to speed vaccine development. In the US, Gilead Sciences' Remdesivir drug has shown positive results with the Food and Drug Administration reportedly set to approve the drug as a COVID-19 treatment and accelerate its delivery. Gilead Sciences has seen a 30 per cent increase in the stock market in the year-to-date. Image: News Corp Australia

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UN calls coronavirus tragedy an “opportunity” to fund green industries

The secretary general of the United Nations has declared the coronavirus tragedy is actually an “opportunity” to pour trillions of dollars into climate change fighting industries. UN boss António Guterres made the extraordinary comments in an opinion piece for the New York Times where he said the world must not return to where it was “before the pandemic”. “It is an opportunity to build more sustainable and inclusive societies — a more resilient and prosperous world,” he said. “To resolve both emergencies, we must work together as an international community. Like the coronavirus, greenhouse gases respect no boundaries. Isolation is a trap. No country can succeed alone.” Mr Guterres – who has been a member of Portugal’s Socialist Party for several decades – argues the world can accelerate green technology off the back of the killer coronavirus. “As we spend trillions to recover from Covid-19, we must deliver new jobs and businesses through a clean, green transition. Investments must accelerate the decarbonization of all aspects of our economy “Governments must honor their commitments to present new national climate plans and longer-term strategies to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.” Mr Guterres is not the only international voice to describe the coronavirus as an opportunity for climate change or attempt to use the tragedy to raise green funds. Sensing that countries have put expensive energy reforms on the backburner until the scale of economic devastation is known, the financial arm of the Paris Agreement made similar statements earlier this month The Green Climate Fund said COVID-19 was an “opportunity” to raise funds for climate change action and “relaunch economies on low-emission, climate-resilient trajectories”. “While COVID-19 is causing untold suffering, the international response to this unprecedented health crisis in modern times offers an opportunity to direct finances towards bolstering climate action. GCF will continue to make critical investments in climate-resilient water resource management, health care facilities, agriculture and livelihoods – all of which are essential to subduing and overcoming the pandemic,” the organisation wrote in an official public update. “Similarly, we will step up our efforts to catalyse green investment to relaunch economies on low-emission, climate-resilient trajectories. “The Green Climate Fund is confident that only a united approach – bringing together determined efforts and innovation – will provide lasting solutions to both the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change.”

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Meghan hints at post-Megxit drama with $256 accessory

Meghan Markle sported an evil eye pendant – a symbol of “protection from negative vibes” – during a new interview, giving a stirring style statement about life after Megxit.

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Today in History: April 30

Highlights in history on this date:

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Star blasts Trump: ‘You’re a disgrace’

Actress Holly Marie Combs has hit out at US President Donald Trump as she grieves her grandfather’s death from coronavirus complications.

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Despite Unleashing COVID-19, Expert Predicts China Could Emerge from Pandemic with Even Stronger Hold on Other Nations

Tensions between the US and China are growing, fueled by COVID-19 and accusations of dishonesty. One result is Americans are suing Beijing, seeking to hold it accountable for the worldwide pandemic. Those efforts could backfire, however, such that China not only evades consequences but potentially benefits from the pandemic.

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Lost Oasis song released after old CD found 'lying around'

A lost Oasis song has been released after an old CD was found in Noel Gallagher's home.

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MPs call for fairer fuel deal

THE price of petrol in Tasmania remains unacceptably high despite a recent oil price slump, federal Labor members say.

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What relaxed COVID-19 measures mean for Far Nothern venues

IF YOU thought of ducking into the local over the long weekend then think again- pubs and clubs will remain bound by strict trading conditions.

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WEATHER WARNING: Storm heading towards Gold Coast

FORECASTERS have warned a storm on course to hit the Gold Coast later today is likely to produce destructive winds.

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ANZ profit tumbles 62 per cent

ANZ will hold off paying shareholders an interim dividend after its first-half cash profit plunged 62 per cent on a $1 billion COVID-19 hit.

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Coronavirus crisis: Experimental drug remdesivir can ‘block’ virus, speed up recovery

An experimental antiviral drug will become the standard of care for COVID-19 after early results from a key clinical trial showed it helped patients recover more quickly.

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Tesla makes it three profitable quarters in a row

But it appears the virus may force Tesla to dial back its forecast of producing more than 500,000 vehicles in 2020

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Opinion: That Trump Lysol Moment

The dispute between "proven" therapies to treat coronavirus and taking risks for people at death’s door. Images: Everett Collection/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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Racy video lands reporter in trouble

BBC bosses ordered one of their reporters to remove a sexy spoof music video she made to raise cash for coronavirus workers.

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Star resurfaces looking totally different

Joe Manganiello is making a style change while in coronavirus quarantine.

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‘Genuine mistake’: Cops called to Gold Coast bowlo

POLICE attended a leading Gold Coast bowls club yesterday after complaints about two dozen bowlers on the greens.

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Nova Scotia gunman killed nine of his victims by setting fire to their homes

Nine of the 22 people killed in a Canadian shooting rampage actually died in house fires set by the gunman, police have said.

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Gigi Hadid and Zayn Malik 'expecting first child'

Gigi Hadid and her boyfriend Zayn Malik are expecting their first child, according to a report by TMZ.

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Star’s horror setback in virus battle

US Broadway star Nick Cordero has been fighting complications due to the coronavirus for weeks. Now his wife’s latest update revealed that on Monday he was found to be in septic shock after a lung infection spread to his bloodstream.

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Govt ‘doing all we can’ to help Australians through economic crisis

Nationals Senator Perin Davey says the government is “doing all we can” to help Australians manage financially through the coronavirus pandemic. “The good thing is the International Monetary Fund actually think that Australia is going to come out of this better than some other nations,” she told Sky News. Ms Davey said the government’s early superannuation access scheme would provide help for people who took a financial hit as a result of lockdown restrictions. She said they received 750,000 applications for early access to super and $6 billion was released on Tuesday. “It is certainly an initiative that people are making use of and I think that it is a very good way to allow people access to money so that they have that security to get through the restrictions and so that we keep money in our economy,” she said. Image: Getty

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Restrictions ease across some states as curve flattens

As Australia's coronavirus curve flattens, some states have started easing some restrictions. (AAP Video)

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Police Escort Gaggle of Geese to Safety Off Highway in Oregon

A gaggle of geese received a police escort on Highway 26 in Oregon, with the Beaverton Police Department ushering the animals to safety. In a series of three videos uploaded by the Beaverton Police, the police reported that the gaggle, two adults and five goslings walking aside the road, had caused a minor traffic delay on the highway. Two police cars herded the geese along the side of the road, shielding them from passing vehicles. The department posted that after “a mile walk, countless close calls with passing cars and a forty foot descent down a hill covered with blackberries” the geese safely arrived at a pond. Credit: Beaverton Police Department via Storyful

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US virus death toll exceeds Vietnam War

The United States' death toll from the novel coronavirus has exceeded the 58,220 American lives lost during the Vietnam War as cases topped one million. (AAP Video)

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Geelong Isolation Celebrations: Part 7

It’s time to spread a little bit of cheer.

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The great grand finals in AFL history

Memorable moments, brilliant individual displays, brutal hits and tense comebacks mark some of the greatest AFL/VFL grand finals. (AAP Video)

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War veteran who raised millions for NHS receives 125,000 cards for his 100th birthday

UK resident and war veteran Captain Tom Moore has received more than 125,000 cards from well-wishers as he marked his 100th birthday. Captain Moore rose to fame after he raised more than $57 million for the National Health Service by walking 100 laps of his garden. The centenarian has become a symbol of national unity and endurance for the British people. Image: News Corp Australia

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Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games could be cancelled altogether

The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games says the event will be cancelled altogether if it does not go ahead next year. The Olympics is currently postponed until July 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Japanese health authorities said the country may struggle to hold the Games if a vaccine for the virus was not produced before then. Image: AP

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Streamed films now eligible for 2021 Academy Awards

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that films released on streaming platforms will be eligible for the 2021 Academy Awards. The move comes as cinemas remain closed due to coronavirus lockdown restrictions. The broadened screening criteria will only extend until next year, with the awards set to return to their former structure for 2022. Image: Getty

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Protecting young people during lockdown

THE rights and wellbeing of our youngest Tasmanians will be protected by a new framework.

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Students return to school in NSW, WA for term two

Students across New South Wales and Western Australia will resume schooling on Wednesday as term two begins. NSW will begin with phase zero with students encouraged to learn remotely where possible, while stage one will see students return for one day a week from May 11. Image: Getty

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Relaxation of restrictions ‘not an invitation for a holiday’: NSW Premier

New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called on residents to "please respect the rules" as the government moves to ease social distancing restrictions, adding the relaxations are not an invitation for a holiday. "The reasons why we're allowing people to come into other people's households is to extend the definition of care," she said. The premier announced on Tuesday the state would allow up to two adults - with the exception of children - to visit other NSW households in a move that aims to reduce social isolation and improve mental health. "We know so many people in our community have been locked up in their homes for weeks on end. We thank them for it. Premier Berejiklian said she still expected "every family" to have conversations about what form the "new arrangements" would take in their particular set of circumstances. "I'll still be standing outside the house and not going inside my parents' home when I visit them because I'm still in contact with a lot of people and I don't want to put them at risk." "We don't want to see families unnecessarily go through grief." There is currently no limit on the distance someone may travel to visit loved ones. The premier urged NSW residents to maintain vigilance despite the changes to ensure the government would not be required to reinforce measures previously scaled back due to a second wave of infection. The Premier announced the majority of the $250 million in funding for deep-cleaning and disinfecting public spaces will be allocated to schools and public transport. Image: Getty

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Hillary Clinton endorses Joe Biden for presidency

Former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has formally endorsed Joe Biden to run against Donald Trump in the US 2020 presidential election. Ms Clinton made the announcement in a virtual Biden campaign where she said he was a friend and had been preparing for the position his entire life.

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America erupts over virus photo

US Vice President Mike Pence has caused a storm of controversy on Twitter after refusing to wear a mask as he toured America’s famed Mayo Clinic.

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Spain eases lockdown restrictions as daily death toll drops

Spain has reported a slight drop in the number of daily COVID-19 deaths as it records 300 new fatalities, taking the national death toll passed 23,000. The country’s cabinet is outlining how to further ease restrictions after a seven-week lockdown, with residents allowed to exercise outdoors from Friday. The total number of infections recorded in Spain has reached 210,000. Image: AP

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Trump virus testing plan ‘dissolves federal government of responsibility’

Sky News contributor Michael Ware says US President Donald Trump is providing reports about the effectiveness of the US’ coronavirus testing regime that conflict with those given by one of his top experts, Dr Deborah Birx. “She said diagnostic testing – will get us through spring, which we’re in now, and summer, which is coming, but we really need a breakthrough in antibody testing to move beyond that,” he told Sky News. The number of confirmed virus cases has surpassed one million across the country, with the death toll reaching 57,000. Mr Ware said the president held a White House briefing on Tuesday where he unveiled a “national blueprint for testing”. “What it really does is just put all the pressure on the states to come up with the tests and the way to execute them and dissolves the federal government of responsibility except for being the supplier of tests or medium of tests or swabs of last resort,” he said. Image: AP

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China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation

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Sydney’s Bondi Beach Reopens for Exercise as Australia’s COVID-19 Restrictions Eased

Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach was reopened for exercise only on April 28 as Australia began winding back COVID-19 social distancing restrictions amid falling numbers of new cases of the coronavirus. The beach was closed to the public on March 21 after large crowds ignored social distancing rules and gathered on the beach. Waverley Council voted to reopen Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama beaches for ‘Swim & Go’ and ‘Surf & Go’ from 7 am to 5 pm on weekdays. COVID-19 restrictions were being relaxed across Australia, with Western Australia allowing public gatherings of up to 10 people and New South Wales allowing two adults to visit other households from Friday May 1. Credit: Vanessa De Luca via Storyful

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Gold Coast coronavirus funding breakthrough

A GOLD Coast technology company has received a funding boost to help it create systems which enable doctors to get faster information on patients presenting with coronavirus.

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Cook’s ‘Endeavour’ voyage marks 250 years

The 250 year anniversary of Lieutenant James Cook’s voyage on the Endeavour is being celebrated, as people remember the Pacific voyage where Tahiti was first sighted. The main mission of the voyage was to record the transit of Venus on Saturday June 3, 1769 in order to give scientists an accurate reading of the distance between Venus and the Earth. Image: News Corp Australia

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Why iconic Cairns surf store is closing its doors for good

IT HAS survived major cyclone events and the Global Financial Crisis, but the first store to bring surf brands to Cairns will close its doors for the final time today.

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Donald Trump says China will be held ‘accountable’ for coronavirus

Donald Trump says China will be held “accountable” for the coronavirus pandemic and that the US is “doing a very serious investigation” into the origins of the outbreak, suggesting it could have been “something other than incompetence”.

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UK Government will pay £60,000 to the families of NHS staff who die of COVID-19

Supplied video obtained Tuesday, April 28, 2020, of UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock announcing a Government life assurance scheme that will pay £60,000 to the families of frontline NHS and social care workers who have died in the course of their duties. "We want to do everything that we can to support families who are dealing with this grief," he says. "As a Government, we are looking closely at other professions that work on the frontline against coronavirus, who also do not have access to such schemes, to see where this may be required." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/UK Prime Minister)

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Bali tourist slammed for removing ‘closed to visitors’ sign

A tourist riding a scooter has been criticised online for completely flouting rules and regulations in place in Bali to keep locals safe.

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Thousands of plaintiffs given go-ahead for talcum powder lawsuit

A massive lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson will be able to go ahead after a judge ruled that certain testimony could be heard.

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Argentina Imposes Toughest Travel Ban in Americas, Banning Flights Until Sept. 1

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China is installing surveillance camera outside people's front doors ... and sometimes inside their homes

The morning after Ian Lahiffe returned to Beijing, he found a surveillance camera being mounted on the wall outside his apartment door. Its lens was pointing right at him.

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New, easy way to ‘dob’ in rule breakers

It will be easier to anonymously dob on anyone, even your neighbour, for breaching COVID-19 restrictions in Queensland through a new online reporting form.

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Government funds $4.3m animal disease program

The government will fund a $4.3 million animal disease detection program to prevent future pandemics. More than 40 experts will train animal workers across 11 countries to detect pathogens in animals that could be contracted by people. The program will be lead by Sydney University and is set to run for three years. Image: AP

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Trump vows payback for China

Donald Trump says China will be held “accountable” for the coronavirus pandemic and that the US is “doing a very serious investigation” into the origins of the outbreak, suggesting it could have been “something other than incompetence”.

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Pelosi throws full support behind Joe Biden

Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has endorsed Joe Biden in his bid for the presidency in the 2020 election. Ms Pelosi referenced the former vice president’s work during the 2010 health care overhaul and influence in the economic recovery after the 2008 financial crisis as indications of his propensity to leadership.

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Beach Energy to defend Diamond Offshore drill rig termination contract lawsuit

Diamond Offshore Drilling has sued Australian oil and gas producer Beach Energy for abruptly terminating a $US65 million drilling contract.

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Beach Energy to defend Diamond Offshore drill rig termination contract lawsuit

Diamond Offshore Drilling has sued Australian oil and gas producer Beach Energy for abruptly terminating a $US65 million drilling contract.

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‘Look At That Thing!’: Pentagon Declassifies Footage of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena

The US Pentagon officially released three videos on April 27 of what they deemed “unidentified aerial phenomena”, footage of which had previously been widely shared across the internet. The black-and-white videos, which the Department of Defense said were recorded by Navy pilots in 2004 and 2015, show what appear to be high-speed aircraft racing across the sky. The 2004 videos, which have no accompanying audio, show a saucer-like object apparently hovering in the air before streaking off. Pilots who took the video reported to The New York Times that the incident occurred 100 miles offshore over the Pacific Ocean. The other two videos, from 2015, were filmed by Navy pilots on the US east coast, according to a separate New York Times article. A voice can be heard remarking in the audio: “There’s a whole fleet of them!” Another voice adds: “They’re all going against the wind. The wind’s 120 knots to the west. Look at that thing, dude!” The US Department of Defense said in a release accompanying the footage: “DOD is releasing the videos in order to clear up any misconceptions by the public on whether or not the footage that has been circulating was real, or whether or not there is more to the videos. The aerial phenomena observed in the videos remain characterized as ‘unidentified’”. Credit: US Department of Defense via Storyful

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Rugby league’s greatest dynasties

From St George's 11-straight premierships to Melbourne's relentlessness in the 21st century rugby league has seen some incredible team. (AAP Video)

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One case can make a suburb a hotspot

The NSW government is expanding testing for coronavirus in areas deemed “hotspots”.

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Opinion: ‘Martin, You Can Never, Ever Trust the Communists’

Main Street: Decades after Hong Kong gave refuge to Martin Lee's father, a former Kuomintang general, his son, the founder of Hong Kong's pro-democracy movement, has just been arrested. Images: KeystoneSTF//AFP/Getty Composite: Mark Kelly

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People need ‘confidence’ to go out and kickstart the economy

Widespread testing for COVID-19 is "key" to instilling the "confidence to participate" in kickstarting global economies, says The Australian's Cameron Stewart. About 13 US states have tentatively begun opening up businesses but Mr Stewart noted the public seemed hesitant to accept the move. Mr Stewart said Georgia opened up a number of local businesses including diners but observed people were "not actually going inside them". Image: AP

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Kylie’s surprising new lockdown look

Kylie Jenner showed off her natural make-up look on Instagram over the weekend.

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Dua Lipa’s secret fortune revealed

Brit pop star Dua Lipa has become one of the planet’s biggest showbiz earners, having raked in $47.5 million.

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WA languishes among worst-performing States

But the quarterly report does not take into account the economic impact of the coronavirus on local economies.

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‘In a time of giants’, Captain Cook stood ‘above them all’: Trent Dalton

The Weekend Australian's Trent Dalton says "in a time of giants" Captain James Cook "stood above them all, arguing the famous explorer's life and achievements must be remembered and celebrated. On Wednesday, Australia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the day Captain Cook made landfall at Botany Bay. "I'll be the first to acknowledge the 200 years of issues that that moment prompted and we must remember that - we do well to incorporate those stories from the shore," Mr Dalton said. Mr Dalton says "the lesson" Australians should take from this anniversary is Captain Cook's journey up the Queensland peninsula to Cooktown where Cook and his crew interacted in a meaningful way with indigenous groups. "For six weeks, Cook and his men had the most incredible interactions with the indigenous locals. They learned about Kangaroos, they learned about food, they learned about land management, they learned about interactions and languages. "You've got Sydney Parkinson interacting with elders, slowly painting their faces and interacting. I feel there are ways we can take this difficult subject and learn the lessons Cook was learning." Image: Getty

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Five words that reveal Qantas’ fury

ANALYSIS

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Low act deals fresh blow to out of work couple

A HEAVILY pregnant couple out of work due to coronavirus have been dealt another frustrating blow: dealing with a gutless graffiti tag on their now closed small business.

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‘Covid Is a Lie’: San Diego Demonstrators Protest California Coronavirus Lockdown

Anti-lockdown demonstrators took to the streets of San Diego on April 26 to protest against California lockdown measures introduced to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed protests came a day after several anti-lockdown activists were arrested on San Diego’s Moonlight Beach for violating the state’s stay-at-home order. California governor Gavin Newsom introduced the measure on March 19. Under the order, all of the state’s residents were required to stay at home except when exercising or completing necessary tasks. In this video, filmed near Pacific Beach in the city’s Avalon Plaza neighborhood, protesters can be seen waving US flags while motorists can be heard honking their car horns in the background. One man can be seen holding a sign that reads, “Covid is a LIE.” As of April 25, California had 39,254 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 1,216 were being treated in intensive care. Credit: @Matt_Tauer via Storyful

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China ramps up COVID-19 pressure as Wong calls for change

Chinese diplomats urged the German Government to make ‘positive statements’ on how Beijing was handling the COVID-19 pandemic, which has killed more than 200,000 people worldwide.

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Kim’s comment amid health scare rumours

Some signs of life have emerged from the North Korean presidency after weeks of speculation on the health of the country’s leader Kim Jong-un.

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Top doctor falls out window during call

A top Russian doctor fell 15.24m from her office window as she complained to bosses on a conference call about a shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) for coronavirus medics.

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Chinese publicity ‘trying to shape the debate’ surrounding coronavirus

The Australian Financial Review’s Andrew Tillett says China’s Ambassador Cheng Jingye likely wanted to sit down with Australian authorities to dispel suspicion about China’s role in the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Tillett told Sky News Australia should not be surprised at a “potential boycott” from the Chinese as China was facing much criticism around the world over the handling of the virus, with Australia prepared to launch an independent inquiry into the matter. Mr Jingye spoke with government officials on Sunday. He said Chinese embassies “have been very forthright in terms of publicising on twitter and things like that, which is banned in china of course, but publicising the assistance that China has offered to countries that are suffering through the pandemic”. “I think you can see that there is a lot of sensitivity with China that they’re wanting to sort of get their side of the narrative out there,” he said. “They are sort of very much more aware of getting their message out in western media and trying to shape the debate.” Image: News Corp Australia

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Cairns has a new millionaire after Gold Lotto win

A CAIRNS woman thought her eyes were playing tricks on her when she checked the results of her online Saturday Gold Lotto entry and saw she had become a millionaire.

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‘F**K COVID’: Anti-Lockdown Protesters Take to San Diego Streets

Anti-lockdown demonstrators took to the streets of San Diego on April 26 to protest against California lockdown measures introduced to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The renewed protests came a day after several anti-lockdown activists were arrested on San Diego’s Moonlight Beach for violating the state’s stay-at-home order. California governor Gavin Newsom introduced the measure on March 19. Under the order, all of the state’s residents were required to stay at home except when exercising or completing necessary tasks. In these videos, filmed near Pacific Beach in the city’s Avalon Plaza neighbourhood, protesters can be seen waving US flags and holding signs that read, “vote Newsom out” and “open California”, while others complain that the bearers’ constitutional rights are being violated. Motorists can be heard honking their car horns in the background. At one stage, a protester can be seen wearing a cap that reads “F**K COVID”, while another person can be seen holding signs that reads, “Covid is a LIE.” As of April 25, California had 39,254 confirmed cases of COVID-19, of which 1,216 were being treated in intensive care. Credit: Kelly Neill via Storyful

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PM returns to work amid pressure to ease lockdown and cut COVID-19 deaths

Boris Johnson will plunge into a hectic round of back-to-back meetings on coronavirus on his first day back in Downing Street after his life-threatening illness.

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Temperatures to fall after the lockdown's fifth sunny weekend

Stay-at-home restrictions have been harder to endure with the fine weather outside but the sunshine is forecast to fade this week.

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El Paso shooting victim dies in hospital nearly nine months after attack

A man shot at a Texas Walmart has died after almost nine months in hospital following the shooting.

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In France, billionaires isolate in hideaways as residents in Paris suburbs face unrest

While billionaires isolate themselves at luxurious hideaways on the Mediterranean during the coronavirus outbreak, residents in deprived and crowded areas of France are now facing a surge in deaths, along with unrest on the streets.

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Porsche driver’s family ‘deeply ashamed’

The estranged family of Richard Pusey, the driver of the Porsche pulled over in Melbourne before a truck hit and killed four Victoria Police officers, say they are “disgusted” and share “the same sense of devastation” as the community.

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COVIDSafe tracer app launched

The federal government has launched a COVID-19 tracer app that will help health workers find people who have come into contact with an infected person. (AAP Video)

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Regional Victorians protest state lockdown measures

Demonstrators in regional Victoria are protesting state lockdown restrictions which prohibit activities including golfing, fishing and visiting family members. Premier Daniel Andrews said his government would stand by the restrictions until at least May 11. A mercy flight from Argentina carrying 150 Australians and 14 New Zealanders has also touched down in Melbourne where passengers would be taken to hotels for a mandatory 14 day quarantine period. Image: News Corp Australia

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Sons of Anarchy star dead at 52

Actor Dimitri Diatchenko, who was known for his role in Chernobyl Diaries, has died, Fox News confirmed.

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Indian restaurant serves up free lunches

BUSINESS might be down, but an Eastern Shore Indian restaurant’s kitchen is still firing on all cylinders producing free vegetarian meals.

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‘Ridiculous’: Border closure leaves doctors furious

CONCERNED doctors say their elderly patients on the Gold Coast-Tweed border are too scared to drive across for appointments during travel restrictions.

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US will ‘blow through success’ against coronavirus if it reopens too early

Sky News contributor Michael Ware says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s response to the coronavirus “contrasts markedly” with that of other state governors across the United States. A number of states – including Georgia and Alaska – will begin reopening their economies by beginning elective surgeries and opening businesses such as restaurants. “All of that is too early according to the Centre of Disease Control,” Mr Ware told Sky News. He said the CDC advised that states retain lockdown restrictions until they have recorded two weeks where the infection rate is consistently dropping. “They found that if they can keep the infection rate between 0.8 per cent, so I infect less than one person, to 1.2 per cent infection from me than we can hang on to this,” he said. “[Cuomo] said otherwise we are going to blow through this success like the wind through the weeds.” Image: AP

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Trump’s furious ‘bedroom’ tweet

Donald Trump has angrily rejected claims about his “work schedule and eating habits”, amid reports the US President is growing frustrated at the public response to his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

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Nancy Pelosi had a ‘Marie Antoinette’ moment

Sky News host James Morrow says the Republican party has drawn a link between Nancy Pelosi and former notorious French Queen Marie Antoinette, after the Speaker showed off her luxurious lock-down lifestyle.

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Hong Kong's cage homes are almost impossible to self-isolate in

Before the pandemic, Lum Chai used to go to the park and drink beers with friends to escape his tiny living quarters. Now the 45-year-old walks the city's streets alone to kill time and keep away from his neighbors.

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Fears for next virus hot spot

Cases of the new coronavirus are overwhelming hospitals, morgues and cemeteries across Brazil as Latin America’s largest nation veers closer to becoming one of the world’s pandemic hot spots.

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Police commissioner cancels fines

With many Australians willing to flout tough social distancing laws, police have handed down fines in record numbers across the state.

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Ross house fire under investigation

THE Tasmania Fire Service is investigating the cause of a house fire in Ross on Saturday night.

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Trump ‘did not promote’ injecting disinfectant to combat coronavirus

America’s mainstream media has gone “feral” by deliberately twisting President Donald Trump’s words during his latest COVID-19 press conferences, according to Outsiders host James Morrow. President Trump has been rebuked by the media and medical groups after he asked Bill Bryan, an undersecretary at the Homeland Security Department, whether authorities should investigate whether some form of disinfectant could combat the deadly disease. Mr Morrow said this incident “is the dumbest scandal of all time.” “Listen to what Donald Trump said, he did not say people should inject themselves with disinfectant, he did not say you should gargle with a glen 20, wash down dinner with a shot of toilet duck, drink the Dettol, inject the ajax, nibble the napisan or devour the dishwashing chip.” “Frankly, at this stage of the crisis, I’m not sure these briefings Trump holds are the best use of the President’s time. “He ends sparring with a press pack of nitwits who are looking for their 15 seconds of Twitter fame.”

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Buyers eager for a slice of history

MILLIONS of dollars worth of historic Tasmanian property has changed hands this year.

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PM returning to work to face pressure over lifting lockdown measures

Boris Johnson will return to work on Monday under pressure from the Labour leader and Conservative donors over lifting coronavirus lockdown measures.

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Qld eases coronavirus lockdown

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced some of the state's strict isolation measures will be relaxed starting Saturday.

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Documentary exposes renewables ‘great betrayal’ to green left

A new film has put the “fear of God” into the Left, exposing renewables as “anything but green”, Outsiders host Rowan Dean says. Mr Dean said the environmental documentary film, ‘The Planet of the Humans’, has dared to “slay one of the holy writs of climate change”. “You see this radical left-wing film has done the unthinkable. It has slain one of the holy writs of climate change, the belief in renewables and so-called green energy,” he said. “Planet of the Humans does something truly extraordinary: it exposes the entire renewable green energy ethos as a hoax. "It demonstrates what many of us so-called sceptics or "deniers" have long suspected... that the renewable energy industry is a massive con being played by billionaires upon gullible climate believers and that so-called green energy is anything but.” Mr Dean said the film had caused the “luvvies” to decry the film as being filled with “misinformation”. But he pointed out even if the film's facts are only “half accurate,” renewables still pose a betrayal to the Green Left’s beliefs. “If this film is even only half accurate, renewables are equally the greatest betrayal of all those well-meaning but gullible Australians who so earnestly believe in global warming."

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Potential COVID-19 cluster in Blue Mountains nursing home

Authorities are investigating a potential coronavirus cluster at a nursing home in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney. A worker tested positive for COVID-19 less than a week after working a shift at Catholic Healthcare Bodington. The facility is home to 120 elderly residents which sparks fears of another concentrated outbreak. Image: Getty

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Council faces massive hit to budget

THE Hobart City Council is anticipating losing more than $6 million in revenue in a four-month period due to the coronavirus – and is predicting even greater losses next financial year.

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Sneak peek at Coast’s ‘exciting’ new playground

A GIANT 11.5m tower with a slide will be the centrepiece of the Gold Coast’s newest public playground which is in the works.

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Coronavirus crisis: Virus tracing app to be launched today

The controversial app to help trace people who come into contact with someone with COVID-19 will be launched today.

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Soldiers to man nearly 100 mobile coronavirus testing units across UK

Nearly 100 mobile coronavirus testing units manned by 1,000 soldiers will hit the road this week as the government battles to meet its 100,000 tests a day target.

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'They are starving us': Millions of Indians facing hunger during lockdown

Millions of Indians who have been without work for weeks are facing hunger as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak.

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China sees the west ‘as an enemy that must be overcome’

The coronavirus crisis may “be a turning point” for the west to realise China has never stopped its cold war against democratic nations, according to retired British Army officer colonel Richard Kemp. China’s slow response to the COVID-19 outbreak has been criticised by international governments, including Australia and the US. Beijing was accused of playing down the severity of the virus when it emerged in early December 2019, with authorities threatening to throw doctors in Hubei province, who were trying to warn the world, in jail. American intelligence has reportedly claimed China knew about the pathogen as early as October but failed to warn the world, including the World Health Organisation (WHO), about how contagious the disease was until late January. Academic research by the University of Southampton has revealed up to 95 per cent of deaths would not have happened if China and WHO acted earlier. Colonel Kemp said the COVID-19 crisis can be the world’s “9/11 moment.” "9/11 was the turning point in the war against Jihadists. It took 9/11 for the west to come to its senses and fight back,” he said. "China has never stopped its cold war against the west despite the rapprochement that was established by the Americans, by Richard Nixon and so on, they continued to see the west, and in particular the United States of America, as an enemy to be overcome. "We, on the other hand, stopped fighting and I think the coronavirus and what we are seeing now about China... people are finally of waking up to the reality that we have to find a way to fight back against this brutal communist power."

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When Coast’s new $3m fire station opens

DESIGN pictures have emerged showcasing a proposed $3 million Pimpama Fire and Rescue Station at the northern end of the Gold Coast.

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Politicians should ‘ignore teachers unions’ and send students to school

Generation Z - already saddled with enormous national debt - should not have their education put at risk due to appease the teachers' unions, Sky News host Rita Panahi says. State governments have come under increasing pressure in recent weeks to reopen schools to students as Australia begins to turn the coronavirus corner. However, some states have held firm against medical advice, a decision Ms Panahi branded “unmitigated idiocy”. "We are told to listen to the science but then we have state governments completely disregarding the science and the advice of the country's foremost medical experts in order to appease teachers unions,” she said. "We are saddling generation Z with enormous national debt, the least we can do is to ensure that they are not further disadvantaged with their schooling. “It's time to ignore the teachers' unions and instead listen to the chief medical officer and the leading medical experts and re-open schools."

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Council’s massive loss due to coronavirus

Get all the latest updates on the coronavirus crisis sweeping the state and country.

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Kanye’s angry text over billionaire status

Musician Kanye West was officially named a billionaire and added to the list of the world’s richest people by American business magazine Forbes last Friday.

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Where Is Kim Jong-un? How Experts Track North Korea’s Leader

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Coronavirus crisis: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson ‘back at work on Monday’

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will be back at work on Monday, after having recovered from a case of coronavirus that sent him to intensive care for three nights in early April.

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Victorians pay tribute to fallen soldiers

Victorians have paid tribute to fallen soldiers from their homes this ANZAC DAY. At least 50 people gathered at Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance to honour our servicemen and women. The Shrine of Remembrance was created to meet the needs of a grieving community after the extensive loss of lives in the First World War. A small service has been held inside where normally thousands of Victorians would gather.

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Private dawn services held today in Queensland

Australians have held their own dawn services to commemorate ANZAC Day after the cancellation of all public gatherings across the country. Queenslanders showed appreciation for Australia's fallen solders in the most unexpected of circumstances.

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Porche driver allegedly filmed and taunted officer as she begged for help

The driver of a Porsche at the centre of Melbourne's police tragedy allegedly filmed and taunted one of the officers as she begged for help. Richard Pusey is accused of fleeing the scene after a truck ploughed into his Porche and two police vehicles on Wednesday night – killing four officers at the scene. Police allege the 41-year-old pulled out his phone after the crash and filmed leading Senior Constable Lynette Taylor while she lay trapped and groaning. The accused allegedly spoke to the officer saying, “amazing, absolutely amazing. All I wanted to do wanted to do was go home and eat my sushi”. He then allegedly sent the videos to friends and got a lift with a passing motorist while emergency service workers tried to save the officers’ lives. Mr Pusey is charged with a string of offences including reckless conduct endangering life, speeding, failing to remain after a drug test, failure to render assistance, drug possession, and destruction of evidence. Mr Pusey is next due to appear in court in July.

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Perth locals stand on their driveways to honour those who served

Rain held off just long enough in Perth for locals to stand on their driveways in the early hours of the morning to remember those who served. The state war memorial, which is usually packed with thousands of people, sat empty after the Kings Park dawn service was cancelled.

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One word you can’t use today

Calling an Anzac biscuit a “cookie” is officially regarded as un-Australian and could even earn a fine from the Federal Government if used to market goods.

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Distillery teams up to make hand sanitiser

A Geelong distillery has been fast-tracked to aid the COVID-19 crisis.

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As Ramadan Begins, Muslims (Mostly) Accede to Pandemic Orders

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New York ‘unrecognisable’ as pandemic continues

News Corp's US Correspondent Megan Palin says New York is “unrecognisable” following the coronavirus outbreak. “They’re saying the curve is flattening, we haven’t seen the spike that was originally projected, which is obviously really good news but the numbers are still astronomical in terms of case numbers,” she told Sky News. “Out on the streets everybody is now under an executive order to wear face mask. "So, even a two minute step outside it's really quite sobering to see everyone like that." More than 47,000 people have so far died in the United States from COVID-19. Image: AP

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Alan Jones on a trampoline

Alan Jones on a trampoline as seen on instagram.

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Trombone Player Honors Veterans With The Last Post From Driveway on Anzac Day

Australians stood at their driveways at dawn listening to the Last Post to honour Anzac Day on April 25, as the COVID-19 Pandemic forced people to celebrate the day from their homes. One trombone player played from his driveway to honor the occasion. People were seen standing at their driveways holding candles or standing solemnly early in the morning, taking part in the ritual known as the Dawn Service. Returned Services Leagues encouraged Australians to celebrate the public holiday by making their tributes at home, especially in driveways and balconies. RSL Queensland said at least 21,000 Australians had pledged to participate in the dawn service. This video was taken from Malvern East, a suburb of Melbourne. A magpie can be heard warbling, adding a faint acoustic accent to the trombone player. Credit: Laura QuaranPiva via Storyful

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Sydney Train Staff Hold Anzac Day Dawn Service at Sydney Harbour Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

Sydney train staff stood solemnly listening to the Last Post to honour Anzac Day on April 25, as the COVID-19 pandemic forced people to celebrate the day from their homes. People were seen standing at their driveways holding candles or standing solemnly early in the morning, taking part in the ritual known as the Dawn Service. Returned Services Leagues (RSLs) encouraged Australians to celebrate the public holiday by making their tributes at home, especially in driveways and balconies. RSL Queensland said at least 21,000 Australians had pledged to participate in the dawn service. Credit: Sydney Trains via Storyful

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Georgia forges ahead with reopening despite warnings from experts

Georgia pushed ahead with its plan to become the first U.S. state to allow an array of merchants to reopen on Friday following a month-long shutdown to stanch the coronavirus outbreak, even though both U.S. President Donald Trump and health experts voiced disapproval. This report produced by Chris Dignam.

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Leak reveals UK was ‘warned of virus’

UK ministers were warned about the risk of coronavirus last year and told to stockpile PPE, a leaked document has revealed.

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Aussies ‘light up the dawn’ on ANZAC Day

Queensland driveways have been the backdrop for Anzac Day services this year, with Australians lighting up the dawn to pay their respects to fallen soldiers. Brisbane's Rita Sparkes remembered those who fought, including her late husband. She told Sky News it was a day she was most “proud to be Australian”. Image: News Corp Australia

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New Cop Proposes to Girlfriend Right After His Graduation From Police Academy

Freshly minted Texas policeman, Officer Flores, proposed to his girlfriend in front of his fellow officers on April 24, the same day as his graduation from the Fort Worth Police Academy. In footage uploaded to the Fort Worth Police Department’s Facebook page, Officer Flores surprises his girlfriend, Clarissa Santana, by getting down on one knee. Flores says to her: “I love you … now that I have a future to provide for you, and take care of you, and the city of Fort Worth is going to take care of you, I want to ask you if you will marry me.” Santana nods her agreement and the couple tearfully embraces. Recruit training at the Fort Worth Police Training Academy reportedly takes eight months to complete. Credit: Fort Worth Police Department via Storyful

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Australians Honor Anzac Day at Dawn While Practicing Proper Social Distancing due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Australians stood at their driveways at dawn listening to the Last Post to honour Anzac Day on April 25, as the COVID19 Pandemic forced people to celebrate the day from their homes. People were seen standing at their driveways holding candles or standing solemnly early in the morning, taking part in the ritual known as the Dawn Service. In footage uploaded to Twitter, residents of the Randwick neighborhood in Sydney observe proper social distance protocol, giving each other a wide berth while listening to the Last Post. Returned Services Leagues (RSLs) encouraged Australians to celebrate the public holiday by making their tributes at home, especially in driveways and balconies. RSL Queensland said at least 21,000 Australians had pledged to participate in the dawn service. Credit: TheSusanTracey via Storyful

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Arrest made over brutal Woree carjacking

Shirtless and with no lawyer, 25-year-old Jai Andrew Savage appeared in Cairns Magistrates court this morning over a brutal Woree carjacking last week.

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COVID-19 school shutdown ‘will further entrench poverty’

World Vision Australia has weighed into the school shutdown political debate by calling on the national cabinet to reopen schools, to save the 1.2 million children who will be further entrenched in poverty and may be lost to the education system permanently.

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Downing Street confirms Cummings has listened in on SAGE meetings

Downing Street has confirmed Dominic Cummings has listened in on meetings with senior scientists advising the government on the coronavirus outbreak - but has denied claims he is part of the secretive group.

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The Mount Sinai Hospital Doctor Donates Plasma After Recovering from COVID-19

Dr. Zevy Hamburger, an anesthesiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital, donated plasma on April 22 after he recovered from the coronavirus, in hopes of helping others who had been diagnosed with the virus, his video diary shows. According to a statement from the hospital, he is now back at work. In this video, he can be seen describing the process and his experience with the virus, and returning to work. Hamburger is a father of three, and he believes his whole family got the coronavirus. At the hospital, he is usually an obstetrician-gynecologist anesthesiologist, but he volunteered to be on the “rapid response team,” where he’s intubating patients. “He thought since he already has antibodies he would rather take the spot on the front lines instead of having one of his coworkers potentially get exposed by sick patients,” the statement from the hospital said. Credit: The Mount Sinai Hospital via Storyful

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How the Gold Coast marked Dawn Service in isolation

From our driveways, doorsteps and balconies, this is how the Gold Coast held Dawn Services in isolation. SEE THE PHOTOS.

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Workplace culture has changed, says council CEO

While Wendy Hatton is still trying to move on from the torment she endured at Geelong’s City Hall, council chief Martin Cutter says the organisation’s culture has been revamped.

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Afraid of bringing coronavirus home? Experts have answers

As millions of American remain isolated at home, epidemiologist Dr. Stephen Morse and virologist Dr. Vincent Racaniello from Columbia University provide answers to questions on whether a person can get the virus from their clothes, handling groceries or going on a run. Colette Luke has more.

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Eerie photos show how empty Sydney is

With its population of 5.2 million people being told to stay home – its an unusual sight to see the usually bustling city of Sydney look eerily deserted.

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ANZAC Day will ‘unite’ Australians amid coronavirus chaos

Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie says ANZAC Day is a chance for Australians to “unite” amid the coronavirus chaos. “It’s been such a horrific time over the last eight to 10 weeks in this country, I think some unity under the circumstances will not only be a distraction but will unite the country and I think that is fabulous,” she said. The veterans affairs advocate urged Australians to honour those who had served their country despite the challenges imposed by social distancing measures. “The best way that we can show our respects is to go down to our driveways, out onto our front lawns, out onto our balconies at 6am for the dawn service,” she said. “If you want to load up The Last Post on your phone while you’re out there that’s great.”

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‘Explosive’ risk at psychiatric facility

Fourteen people linked to a psychiatric facility in Melbourne have tested positive for COVID-19 since the first case was recorded last month, prompting the health department to test everyone on the property today.

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Queensland Teen Spends Seven Hours Chalking Mural on Power Pole in Anzac Day Tribute

Using just chalk and a power pole as her canvas, 19-year-old Monique Wilton created a colourful Anzac tribute in Kingaroy, Queensland, ahead of Australia’s national day of remembrance. Monique’s father, Brett Wilton, told Storyful that the work took around seven hours to complete. This video shows the artwork, which includes images of a bugler, poppies and crucifixes in honour of those who fought in war. Due to social-isolation restrictions brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the April 25 commemoration will be the first held without city marches since 1919 — the height of the Spanish Flu crisis. Returned Services Leagues (RSL) have encouraged Australians to celebrate the public holiday by making their tributes at home, especially in driveways and balconies, at 6am. RSL Queensland said at least 21,000 Australians had pledged to participate in the dawn service. Credit: Brett Wilton via Storyful

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'I just want to see my kids': Lorry driver living in cab to protect his family

Sacrifice is an almost universal symptom of these coronavirus times.

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Wales is changing its lockdown rules so people go home quicker

Coronavirus lockdown measures are being tightened in Wales from Saturday.

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Donald Trump surprised by how 'incredible' Boris Johnson sounded on phone

Donald Trump says Boris Johnson "sounded incredible" during a phone call earlier this week.

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Prince Charles thanks British Asians for 'vital role' in tackling coronavirus

Prince Charles has thanked British Asians for playing a "vital role" in responding to the coronavirus crisis.

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Meghan takes battle against tabloid intrusion to remote High Court hearing

The first court hearing in the Duchess of Sussex's legal action against The Mail On Sunday will take place remotely later.

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US jobless figures reach 26 million

Another 4.4 million Americans have filed for unemployment benefits, taking the total number of claims to about 26 million in the US. A number of states are reopening business this week in an effort to restart their economies. The National Governors Association released a roadmap for lifting restrictions but warned if done precipitously, it could lead to a second wave of infections. Image: AP

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‘That’s a Big One’: Possible Tornado Funnel Swirls Across Farmland in Southern Georgia

Multiple tornadoes were reported in southern Georgia on April 23, with a possible funnel observed near the small town of Alapaha in Berrien County. Footage uploaded to Facebook shows a tornado-like storm funnel touching down across a field as a man can be heard saying in the background: “That’s crazy … that’s a big one.” Local news outlets reported extensive property damage from the storms, particularly in Pelham, a town in Mitchell County, Clinch County’s Homerville and Adel in Cook County. No injuries or deaths had been reported as of the evening of April 23. Credit: Hank Snead via Storyful

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Hunt begins for Castle’s replacement at RA

While the hunt begins for a new Rugby Australia chief executive, Raelene Castle is confident her resignation won't affect the tenure of incoming Wallabies coach Dave Rennie. (AAP Video)

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North West lockdown end date revealed

TASMANIA’S Health Minister says teachers, police and other public-facing workers should be tested for coronavirus as strict measures to stamp out an outbreak in the North West appear to be making inroads.

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Trump’s baffling virus suggestion

US President Donald Trump has suggested injecting people with bleach or alcohol to fight coronavirus.

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‘No masks’: Packed flight nightmare

A Manhattan woman who flew on an American Airlines flight from Miami to LaGuardia says she was shocked that the flight was packed full — and about half the passengers did not wear masks despite the coronavirus pandemic.

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Government taking ‘quite some time’ to support aged care facilities

Shadow Seniors Minister Julie Collins says it is concerning to see how long it has taken the government to provide support for coronavirus-affected aged care facilities across the country. Newmarch House - where four aged care residents have died from the virus - revealed it was experiencing staffing shortages after workers were forced into isolation. Ms Collins told Sky News many health care facilities were also experiencing shortages of personal protective equipment and were facing further outbreaks as a result of relatives visiting residents. “There are some supports that government could be providing and should be providing and it is taking government quite some time to react,” she said. “I think that the aged care workers are doing a phenomenal job in very trying circumstances. “We know that everybody wants to be able to visits their loved one as quickly as possible but we also need to make sure that we’re protecting the mental and physical well-being of these residents.”

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Coronavirus: Under 30s will ‘wear this burden for a significant period of time’

InvestSMART Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas says “it takes many many many years to absorb the unemployment that comes from an event like this”. “On average, it takes about eight years, and we’re likely to see an unemployment level that most people haven’t seen in living memory,” he said. Mr Lucas said Australians under the age of 35 and particularly those under 30 “are going to wear this burden for a significant period of time”. “The lifestyle that we’ve been accustomed to will take so much longer to get back to, you will see a housing fall, you will see a significant contraction in GDP,” he said.

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CNN blasted for ‘fake news’ Kim Jong Un report

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threw more cold water on reports earlier this week that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was gravely ill, but declined to say if he had been in touch with officials there. "I think the report was incorrect," Trump said at a daily White House briefing, adding that he had heard it was based on "old documents." "We have a good relationship with North Korea, I have a good relationship with Kim Jong Un and I hope he's ok," Trump added. Daily NK, a Seoul-based website, reported late on Monday that Kim, who is believed to be about 36, was recovering after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure on April 12. It cited one unnamed source in North Korea. Two South Korean government officials rejected a subsequent CNN report citing an unnamed U.S. official saying that the United States was "monitoring intelligence" that Kim was in grave danger after surgery. On Tuesday, Trump, who held unprecedented summits with Kim in 2018 and 2019 in an attempt to persuade him to give up his nuclear weapons, said the reports had not been confirmed and he did not put much credence in them. Kim is a third-generation hereditary leader who rules North Korea with an iron fist, coming to power after his father Kim Jong Il died in 2011 from a heart attack. (Reporting by Steve Holland; Writing by Alexandra Alper; Editing by Sandra Maler)

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RAW: Two men charged after shipment containing more than $80 million worth of liquid ‘meth’ seized

Supplied video obtained Friday, April 24, 2020, showing the arrest of two men - aged 48 and 33 at a business at Old Guildford just after 10.30am yesterday (Thursday, April 23, 2020). The men were taken to Fairfield Police Station and both charged with import commercial quantity of border controlled drug, possess commercial quantity of unlawful import (border controlled drug), and supply prohibited drug (large commercial quantity). (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/NSW Police)

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Opinion: Congress Creates a Coronavirus Spending Mess

Potomac Watch: Congress has found its own neat and plausible answer to the Covid-19 pandemic: spend, spend some more. Thankfully, a few elected leaders are starting to realize it’s wrong. Image: Win McNamee/Getty Images

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Big W item becomes ‘new toilet paper’

Bike shops are reporting a massive spike in sales because of the coronavirus lockdown.

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Tas government to consider easing lockdown measures

Tasmania’s government will decide on Friday if the state’s strict lockdown measures will be extended into next week after recording zero new coronavirus cases on Thursday. An outbreak in the north-west region has infected 70 health care workers and forced the closure of all non-essential businesses in the area. Image: Getty

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Coronavirus crisis: Australia’s coronavirus death toll rises to 76, as NSW opens testing up to everyone

Australia’s coronavirus death toll has increased to 76, after the death of a 78-year-old woman in NSW was confirmed overnight.

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Trump respects governors’ rights to reopen states but will ‘clamp it down’ if needed

US President Donald Trump supports the right of governors to reopen their respective states but says he will "clamp it down" should he choose to. Governor Brian Kemp announced his intentions to partially reopen the state of Georgia despite no discernible decline in cases of COVID-19. "There's a lot of good feeling between myself and Brian Kemp. I like him a lot. I happen to disagree with him, only on timing," the president said. "Maybe wait a little bit longer until you get into phase two. Do I agree with him? No. But I'm going to let him make his decision." Image: AP

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US conflicted over economic response to ‘public health emergency’

US Studies Centre lecturer Gorana Grgic says balancing the government’s economic and health response to the coronavirus has led to conflict between federal and state governments. Ms Grgic told Sky News there was a “kind of partisan divide” between the states and federal responses to the pandemic. “Absolutely we see now the contrast in terms of some of these social safety net programs from the kind of job security, sick leave, some of these rights not being as expanded and a lot of people now finding themselves jobless," she said. “They are finding themselves very vulnerable now given that they don’t have basic health care and health coverage, and this is obviously a public health emergency in the first place.” Image: AP

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‘It’s hard’: TV star on isolation struggle

Sunrise presenter Edwina Bartholomew has opened up about the struggles of being a new parent while in lockdown.

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300 jobs axed as Radio Rentals closes all stores

All Radio Rentals stores, including six in WA, will be closed and 300 jobs made redundant as the electronics leasing firm migrates online amid the coronavirus-fuelled retail downturn.

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‘Disgusting’ act after four cops killed

The Porsche driver, who allegedly fled the scene after four police officers were killed in a horror freeway crash in Melbourne and put photos on Facebook of the “graphic” crash scene, has been arrested.

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Tornadoes Touch Down Across Southern Oklahoma Causing Extensive Damage

Tornadoes touched down in several parts of southern Oklahoma on April 22, with storms near Paul’s Valley flipping a semi-truck off road. The video, posted to Twitter, shows an overturned truck on Interstate 35 south of Paul’s Valley. The National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for the area, as well as several other counties across Oklahoma. Local news reported that at least one person had died in Madill, Oklahoma, due to the wild storms. Credit: @micahwall16 via Storyful

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Govt’s ‘heath and economic response’ tops Senate Committee agenda

Labor Senator Katy Gallagher says the Senate Select Committee will prioritise Australia's “health and economic response” as it begins an inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. Ms Gallagher told Sky News the committee would assess the effectiveness of the government’s economic stimulus packages to make sure they were “delivering the economic outcome that we want to see”. “Whilst we can do some of the headline stuff and look at it as kind of a high level, there will need to be forensic examining of the responses over time and particularly with the economic response happening on the ground at the moment,” she said. Image: Getty

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‘Calamity’: Video reveals virus horror

WARNING: Graphic.

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“To lose your life in the service and protection of others is a tragedy”: Premier Daniel Andrews

Supplied video obtained Thursday, April 23, 2020, of Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaking to reporters after four police officers were hit and killed by a truck on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway about 5.40pm on Wednesday. Mr Andrews asks all Victorians to pause and honour every single member of Victoria Police for the work that they do. "To live a life in the service of others is a deeply impressive thing, to lose your life in the service and protection of others is a tragedy," he says. "We honour those who we have lost. We send our best wishes to their families." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police)

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Cop killed in first week in new job

The first of four Victoria Police officers killed in last night's crash in Melbourne has been identified as 28-year-old Constable Josh Prestney.

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Australia’s coronavirus death toll rises to 75 after Vic death

A Victorian man in his 60s has died after contracting the coronavirus, taking the national death toll to 75. Health Minister Jenny Mikakos said Victoria's death toll had climbed to 16 but the state only recorded one new case in the past 24 hours. Image: AP

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New Raiders Football Stadium Lights Up Night Sky in Las Vegas

The Las Vegas Raiders’ newly constructed football stadium lit up the Nevada night sky, with footage capturing the structure’s illuminated architectural ribbon and signage. Originally located in Oakland, the NFL’s Raiders made their move to Las Vegas in early 2020. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that the stadium cost $2 billion and will seat 65,000. Credit: kimba_n_drea via Storyful

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Confronting scenes inside New York hospital: “It’s a nightmare”

GRAPHIC WARNING: The Associated Press was granted exclusive access inside Saint Joseph’s hospital in New York, at 150% capacity due to coronavirus.

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Today in History: April 23

Highlights in history on this date:

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Trump is ‘really pushing hard’ for US economies to reopen

The Trump administration is "really pushing hard" for US economies to reopen by the end of August but the decision rests with "state governors" who are making "patchwork decisions", the Australian's Cameron Stewart says. Mr Stewart said the majority of states seeking to reopen were Republican states, noting Georgia's governor and "ally of Donald Trump" Brian Kemp was in favour of his state opening quickly. "He has opened up restaurants and movie theatres, nail and hair salons, even tattoo parlours," he said. "Donald Trump put out his own guidelines for states to reopen just last week and that was to have a 14-day fall in infections. That has not happened in Georgia. It's a test case for what might happen if states open early." Image: Getty

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Opinion: How We’ll Learn to Live With Coronavirus

Wonder Land: The coronavirus lockdown model is about to collapse beneath its own weight, undermined by politics, confusion about the virus itself, and the basics of human nature. Images: AFP/Getty Images Composite: Mark Kelly

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“A tragic day for Victoria Police”: CCP Graham Ashton

Supplied video obtained Thursday, April 23, 2020, of Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton speaking to reporters after four police officers were hit and killed by a truck on Melbourne's Eastern Freeway about 5.40pm on Wednesday. Mr Ashton says the whole force is reeling from what occurred last night. "It is a tragic day for Victoria Police. It's an unprecedented event for us to lose so many officers in one event, in one very terrible collision on the freeway," he says. "Officers just doing their work, doing their job. Doing a duty that is performed by officers many times a day across our state." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Victoria Police)

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WHO boss provides false figures to support his failure to act early

The leader of the World Health Organisation had to be corrected by his staff after falsely claiming there were only 82 cases of coronavirus when he declared an international health emergency in January when the true figure was several thousand. WHO general manager Tedros Adhanom said he “declared the emergency at the right time” because there were only 82 cases of coronavirus and no deaths. Mr Adhanom was quickly corrected by his technical lead, US doctor Maria Van Kerkhove, who reminded him those figures were only cases outside of China. In reality, in China there were 7,711 confirmed cases at this stage, 12167 suspected cases, 1370 people fighting for their lives in hospital and 170 deaths. And those figures were flawed with China recently doubling the Wuhan death count, an admission the early numbers were incorrect. Despite the gaff Mr Adhanom claimed his response on January 30 was as early as possible considering the data and denied he would have acted earlier in hindsight. “Looking back I think we declared the emergency at the right time,” he said. One week before the emergency declaration was declared Mr Adhanom knocked back concerns from several doctors who held “divergent views” about WHO’s decision not to declare an emergency. WHO was still operating under the false assumption that COVID-19 could not be transmitted from human to human, despite the several thousand Chinese cases. It is not clear whether Mr Adhanom made a mistake or intentionally left out Chinese figures in his briefing today.

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Government must be ‘pragmatic’ about tax reforms

Cornerstone Group Senior Director James Cullen says economic reform cannot begin at the “same old ideological starting points” if it is going to help the country recover from the coronavirus crisis. After former treasurer Peter Costella reportedly encouraged the government to bring forward personal income tax cuts, Mr Cullen told Sky News the government should accept “we’re not going to land the perfect package". "There is a whole lot of good middle portions you can do for a broader economic and tax reform package, so I think we need to be pragmatic," he said. “Pragmatism was at the heart of the government’s response to COVID-19, I think they’ve got a bit of a tick from that to date. “There’s no reason why the current mood in the country is for reform and the government should capitalise on it because the window will start to narrow as the months tick by.” Image: Getty

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Crazy ways Aussie businesses are surviving COVID-19

With tough times upon us and many firms brought to their knees in the corona era, it’s also important to shine a light on Aussie businesses able to adapt and survive. From a gin tuned hand sanitiser company owned by Shane Warne to coffee, meal delivery, fashion, beauty and keep fit businesses across the country, there is a road ahead when shutdown is over.

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Is Apple’s cheap iPhone worth it?

Apple’s 2020 iPhone might be the perfect device for this year.

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NATO commander urges Australia to maintain relationship with organisation

A NATO commander has urged Australia to maintain its relationship with the organisation, telling Sky News it's helping keep the Pacific safe. Australia first started working with NATO as a global partner 15 years ago, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to missions. Sky News explores NATO's relevance in 2020, seven decades after it was created. Image: AP

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NY daily death toll beginning to stabilise

New York authorities say the coronavirus death rate is stabalising after 474 people died in the past 24 hours, down from the day before. Governor Andrew Cuomo said while the death toll was still devastating, it was slowing. Image: AP

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Long Lines Form for Bubble Tea as Singapore Toughens COVID-19 Lockdown

Crowds of bubble tea fans rushed to outlets across Singapore on April 21 as the nation closed the stores as part of a toughening of their COVID19 lockdown. The Singapore government closed bubble tea stores, along with barbers and pet food retailers, while entry to four of the country’s wet markets was also restricted, according to local media. The number of confirmed coronavirus cases has spiked in Singapore in recent days, with 1,426 new cases identified on April 21. Clusters of cases have been found in the nation’s dormitories for foreign workers. There were 8,014 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Singapore and 11 people had died from the virus on April 21, according to the World Health Organization. Credit: kwang via Storyful

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Police grateful for support in strange times

CONSTABLES Ben Harris and Courtney Sykes said kind community and local business gestures had made them feel supported and appreciated during the pandemic.

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‘His language was pretty filthy’

Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff has hit back at suggestions they had a “truly bizarre” relationship when he served as prime minister.

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Lockdown helps Netflix add record 16m subscribers in first quarter

Netflix has reported a record surge in new subscriptions as more people seek entertainment while stuck at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Kim Jong Un’s ‘dictatorship dynasty will survive’

Australian National University researcher Dr Leonid Petrov says the "dictatorship dynasty will survive" regardless of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's health. Chairman Kim is reportedly critically ill after undergoing a cardiovascular procedure earlier this month. Mr Petrov told Sky News it was very difficult to have an accurate idea of the leader’s health because North Korea “is a black box in terms of information and statistics” and South Korea was being “lukewarm” with information. “If something happens to Kim Jong Un there will be either another leader from the Kim dynasty or a collective leadership which would be equally keen to have a working relationship with the US and also good stable relationship with its immediate neighbours," he said. “The dictatorship dynasty will survive.”

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Australian fuel prices could fall a further five cents per litre

Australians could see further falls of "four or five cents" per litre at the bowser as global oil prices continue to plummet, the NRMA's Peter Khoury says. "The wholesale price in Sydney as of yesterday was 82 cents. We expect that to fall now to below 80 cents," Mr Khoury said. "The average prices in the major capitals will likely get to below 80 cents." Mr Khoury said the smaller capital cities and regional centres were not seeing falls happening "anywhere near enough, or quickly enough". The NRMA hoped to see the regions' fuel prices fall to at least 100 cents or below, which would still see "a handsome profit margin". Image: News Corp Australia

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NSW teachers attack back to school plan

The NSW Teachers Federation has described the government's plan to have 25 per cent of a school student body rotating through a school one day a week as incomprehensible. (AAP Video)

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Man wins $250,000 on holidays

A Queenslander who “completely forgot” buying scratchies during a family holiday in Tasmania is now $250,000 richer.

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What happens if Kim Jong-un dies?

Speculation about Kim Jong-un’s health is growing after reports he underwent a previous surgery.

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Extraordinary scenes as Gold Coast MP sworn in

THE Gold Coast’s newest MP has been sworn in during extraordinary scenes at State Parliament.

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Qld to trial COVID-19 treatment

Queensland researchers are finding it difficult to enrol coronavirus patients in a COVID-19 treatment trial due to the low number of active cases in the state. Scientists want to trial anti-malaria and anti-HIV drugs on coronavirus patients who are ill-enough for hospitalisation but not in need of intensive care. Queensland has less than 300 active cases of the virus, with six new cases confirmed on Monday night. Health officials have confirmed a virus cluster in Cairns after an infected lab technician from Brisbane visited the city. Image: Getty

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“I feel desperately for our people who have been stood down”: CEO Kevin Roberts

Supplied video obtained Wednesday, April 22, 2020, of Cricket Australia CEO Kevin Roberts speaking to reporters via teleconference. Roberts says Cricket Australia is doing "everything possible" to deliver next cricket season. "At the same time we are very conscious that this situation is really fast-moving and it's really unpredictable," he says. "We can't pretend to predict exactly how next season is going to play out. "We need to be planning as well as we can for the risks that are known, and the risks that are unknown. To not do that would be akin to driving a car while looking in the rear vision mirror rather than looking out the windscreen." (AAP VIDEO/Supplied/Cricket Australia)

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Where the virus actually originated from

The World Health Organisation says that all available evidence suggests the novel coronavirus originated in animals in China late last year and was not manipulated or produced in a laboratory.

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Nigerian citizen: I prefer to die from Covid-19 than hunger

Nigeria's lockdown is making life increasingly difficult for the country's poor. CNN's Stephanie Busari reports from Lagos on the desperation many face.

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Former British rapper arrested on suspicion of fighting for Islamic State in Syria

A former London rapper has been arrested on suspicion of joining Islamic State fighters in Syria.

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Vic house prices to plunge as economy loses billions

House prices in Victoria will plunge, and the state economy will lose a billion dollars a week as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new modelling by the department of treasury. House prices are expected to tumble as much as nine per cent in six months, knocking $80,000 off the value of the median Melbourne house valued at $860,000. Treasury is also forecasting another 270,000 Victorians will lose their jobs and the state unemployment rate will climb to 11 per cent. To mitigate this, the Victorian Government is seeking to establish a $24.5 billion emergency fund. A bill for the multi-billion emergency fund is expected to be introduced tomorrow.

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Australians urged to honour ANZAC Day with livestream service

Australians are being urged to take part in Canberra’s ANZAC Day dawn service via livestream. People are invited to light a candle or lay a wreath on their driveway at 6am on Saturday to honour service men and women. Image: Getty

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Petrol prices could drop to 30 year low

Economists say petrol could fall to its lowest price in 30 years. The price drops can be seen throughout major cities around Australia, while prices in regional towns have so far been largely unaffected. A significant decrease in the level of road travel has also lead to an oversupply of oil, causing companies to reach out to buyers as they struggle to store the excess loads.

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Extreme Weather Outlook

WATCH: Sunny and mild weather continues throughout much of the country. Alison Osborne has the details about the next cold front to sweep the south and the cold outbreak looming next week.

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Armed man reportedly making threats at unit block

POLICE are on scene at a Labrador home this morning after reports of an armed man inside a unit.

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Today in History: April 22

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Coronavirus: in this Stockholm suburb, ‘youth ambassadors’ inform residents about dangers

Setting out from a municipal building in Jakobsberg, a suburb northwest of Stockholm, a group of seven teenagers walk around the neighbourhood to inform locals of the risks of COVID-19 and what they need to do to limit its spread.

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Coronavirus pandemic highlighting ‘the push and pull of health versus economy’

Sky News Contributor Michael Ware says the coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the operation of the “many Americas” in the United States where the states operate according to their own agenda. State governors have begun considering lifting restrictions as protests are taking place across the country, urging leaders to reopen the economy and allow workers to return to their jobs. Mr Ware told Sky News “we are seeing the coronavirus reaction both politically and in terms of public health versus economy being reflected differently in red Republican states and blue Democratic states”. “What we’re seeing in the south and the Midwest, people want to get back to work, people want to get back to business”. He said Georgia’s governor announced he would reopen a number of businesses over the weekend – including tattoo, massage and beauty parlours and restaurants – despite recording 19,000 virus cases and 775 fatalities across the state. The struggle between maintaining lockdown and allowing people to begin going about their normal lives has shown the “the push and pull of health versus economy that’s playing out here in the US,” he said. Image: AP

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Virgin vows to bounce back ‘leaner, stronger’ from administration

Virgin Australia Chief Executive Paul Scurrah has vowed the airline will survive the "worst aviation crisis" in history, guaranteeing it will bounce back “leaner, stronger and fitter”. The airline entered voluntary administration on Tuesday after the government knocked back a last-ditch request for a $100 million grant to keep the company afloat for another couple of weeks. Chief executive Paul Scurrah praised the board's decision to quickly enter administration. "Our board made a very courageous decision last night to put the company into voluntary administration and do so quickly, with the intent of working with our administrator, Deloitte, to come through and be as strong as we possibly can on the other side of this crisis,” he said. Mr Scurrah also thanked the government for its commitment to a two-airline system. Virgin Australia’s administrator, Vaughan Strawbridge, revealed there were “in excess of 10 parties” that have expressed interest in the airline. "Obviously, we have to keep those parties confidential, but they are in excess of 10 parties and I’ll say in excess of 10 parties who are known to us who have got a keen interest in being part of the restructure of Virgin,” he said.

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