COVID-19

Ask The Expert: Your travel questions answered

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Thousands of Australians are counting the cost of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Powered by WPeMatico

New Aussie COVID-19 treatment trial

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A malaria drug and an HIV treatment will be trialled on COVID-19 patients at 70 hospitals in Australia’s first major ...

China dismisses transparency concerns as US blamed for virus

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China has dismissed comments from Australian Foreign Minister Marise Payne concerning Beijing’s transparency with the COVID-19 outbreak. Powered by WPeMatico

Aussie shares plummet as oil prices dive below zero

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The Australian share market has followed Wall Street lower after US crude oil futures turned negative for the first time ...

Nintendo Hopes to Produce More Switches in 2020 than 2019, Despite Current Shortages

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The Nintendo Switch is the perfect piece of hardware for the COVD-19 lockdown we currently find ourselves in, but unfortunately, ...

This 73-year-old ‘Skipping Sikh’ wants you to stay fit during quarantine

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A British man has made it his mission to inspire others to keep fit during the coronavirus lockdown. Powered by ...

Jair Bolsonaro joins hundreds of anti-lockdown protesters in Brazil

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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro told hundreds of protesters he disagreed with partial coronavirus lockdowns implemented by some state governors. Powered ...

David Beckham, Diego Maradona among football stars thanking healthcare workers in new video

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Video shows dozens of current and former football stars, including Park Ji-sung, Pele, Harry Kane and Diego Maradona clapping to ...

So you’re going to school online – here are 6 ways to make the most of it

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Schools are online and many students may find this new learning environment challenging. But organising your time and taking effective ...

UK government hits back at reports Boris Johnson’s virus outbreak response was too slow

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The British prime minister’s office says a newspaper article slamming Boris Johnson’s response to the coronavirus outbreak contains falsehoods and ...

One move Aussies must make to save their bank accounts

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Exclusive: One in three Australians have been financially hit during the COVID-19 pandemic and many more expect further pain to ...

Ask The Expert: Your education questions answered

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It’s been a fraught time for parents trying to do right by their children as they learn from home. Powered ...

Hilarious lockdown memes you need to see

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As COVID-19 escalates and billions of people worldwide are confined to their homes – and glued to their phones – ...

Mayor blasts Trump: ‘Are you telling New York to drop dead?’

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* New York’s virus outbreak ‘past the high point’ Powered by WPeMatico

ASX dives as investors await new virus data

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The Australian share market has taken a dive in early trade ahead of data that will show how coronavirus is ...

Marise Payne calls for global review of the coronavirus pandemic

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Foreign Minister Marise Payne has called for an independent international review of the coronavirus pandemic. Powered by WPeMatico

‘One World: Together at Home’ concert underway with star-studded lineup

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The concert is set to feature performances from an impressive lineup of musicians including Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling ...

Victorian man dies from coronavirus, taking state’s toll to 15

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A man in his 80s has died of COVID-19 in Victoria, taking the state’s toll to 15 while nine new ...

$5,000 coughing fine extended to protect all essential workers in NSW

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Those coughing on supermarket workers will now cop a $5000 fine as NSW works to contain a coronavirus outbreak in ...

David Beckham, Park Ji-sung and Diego Maradona among dozens of football stars thanking healthcare workers in new video

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Video shows dozens of current and former football stars, including Park Ji-sung, Pele, Harry Kane and Diego Maradona clapping to ...

Olympians fighting on the front lines of the pandemic

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Paramedic Jo Brigden-Jones should be on the Gold Coast training for the Olympics, but instead she treats and transports patients ...

China ‘punishes’ officials over COVID-19 response

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Chinese officials have been “punished” for failing in their response to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Powered by WPeMatico

Why top ICU doc isn’t panicking over COVID-19

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I was told by a smart doctor that one of the best people to speak to about COVID-19 was here ...

Antibody test ‘by May’ as infection toll ‘could be 85 times higher’

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Global drug manufacturer Roche aims to launch a new coronavirus test next month to detect if people have already recovered ...

What help is available for household debt

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With Australia’s unemployment rate predicted to double in coming months, managing household debt is the top priority for many. Powered ...

Apple CEO Tim Cook Talks To Employees About COVID-19 Plans and Economy in Online Meeting

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In a virtual meeting with employees, Apple CEO Tim Cook discussed the COVID-19’s impact and the company’s plans to tackle ...

Alexander Downer calls on China to ‘come clean’ on coronavirus origin

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Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says China is fooling no one by giving away medical supplies, adding the country must ...

Two Chinese students attacked and robbed in Melbourne CBD

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Women who attacked two Chinese students in Melbourne’s city centre are being hunted by police, with the mayor condemning the ...

COVID-19: Concerns that a decrease in illicit drugs could lead to more harmful substitutes

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Experts have raised concerns that coronavirus could see vulnerable drug users turn to more dangerous alternatives to the illicit substances ...

Vic coronavirus cases jump by 17

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Victoria has recorded 17 new coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours, bringing the state’s total to 1319, the state’s ...