COVID-19

Watch: The Democratic National Convention live

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The Democratic National Convention begins today at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee. The event will be held without crowds and ...

Victoria records another 17 deaths amid sharp drop in new coronavirus case numbers

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Victoria has recorded 222 new COVID-19 cases, its lowest figure in a month, while 17 more deaths take the state ...

Bolivia exceeds 100,000 cases of coronavirus and expects its peak in September

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Bolivia’s confirmed coronavirus infections reached 100,344, the ministry said, and there have been 4,058 deaths since the virus first emerged ...

Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama to kick off Democratic National Convention

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Several Republicans, Michelle Obama and former rival Bernie Sanders are lending their support to Joe Biden and the Democrats at ...

Thousands of partygoers cram into Wuhan water park for post-lockdown concert

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There was little social distancing on display in the original virus epicentre, with more life jackets than face masks. Powered ...

Virus fears hits Qld aged care home

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A Sunshine Coast nursing home is in lockdown as three residents await COVID-19 test results. Powered by WPeMatico

Grim outlook for small businesses

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Melbourne’s harsh lockdown will force more than one in eight small and medium businesses across the city to not reopen, ...

Victoria records 17 more deaths

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Victoria has recorded 222 new cases of coronavirus overnight, but tragically, 17 more people have died from the virus. Powered ...

Massive changes to shopping coming our way

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The beauty, retail and tech industries are undergoing huge makeovers in the wake of COVID-19 with a move towards virtual ...

‘Abhorrent’: Virus-plagued facility’s new blow

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A Melbourne aged-care facility with the state’s deadliest coronavirus outbreak is facing legal action from a top-tier personal injury law ...

Lisa Wilkinson to reveal more about Karl and Nine exit

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She’s one of the best known names and faces in Australian television, and now Lisa Wilkinson is set to spill ...

600 people turned away at Qld border

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More than 600 people were turned around at Queensland’s border over the weekend, more than a week since the state ...

Which city has not hosted a Summer Olympic Games?

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The Chase Australia’s official Shark, Brydon Coverdale, has created a new daily quiz challenge. Powered by WPeMatico

Accused car thief ‘clocked at 220km/h’

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A man is accused of reaching speeds of up to 220km/h during an alleged high speed police chase across Melbourne’s ...

25 deaths: Australia’s deadliest day

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Australia has recorded its deadliest day of the pandemic so far with 25 people losing their fight against the virus ...

World COVID-19 cases still rising as British travellers rush home, Russia produces vaccine

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The United Kingdom has removed several countries from its list of places exempt from self-isolation rules as a second wave ...

Health minister ‘optimistic’ coronavirus vaccine will be available by 2021

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The Australian government is in “advanced negotiations” with a range of different companies regarding a coronavirus vaccine. Powered by WPeMatico

Victoria records another 16 coronavirus deaths, as case numbers continue to drop

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Another 279 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria since Saturday, a promising sign the crisis is slowing. Powered by ...

Couples separated for years are calling for change in Australia’s partner visa system

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With waiting times for partner visas blowing out due to COVID-19, a new campaign is calling for a fairer and ...

Hundreds of refugee advocates rally outside Brisbane’s Kangaroo Point Hotel

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Six protesters have been arrested during a rally outside the Kangaroo Point Hotel in Brisbane, where 120 asylum seekers are ...

279 new virus cases, 16 deaths as flu infections dramatically drop

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This coronavirus article is unlocked and free to read in the interest of community health and safety. Get full digital ...

Moshpit ban, new hubs: Changes to live music and sport in 2021

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There is a silent fear in Australia that sport will not be the same after COVID-19 … next year or ...

How pineapple eating pigs could cure COVID-19

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It was an accidental discovery but one that may be a game-changer in the race for a COVID-19 treatment – ...

Abattoir staff allegedly told to work or get the chop

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Abattoirs are being investigated over claims they pressured workers not to undergo COVID-19 tests because it would prevent them from ...

How more Victorians are being robbed by online scammers

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Victorians have been scammed out of more than $10 million so far this year, with consumers being warned that online ...

Victoria records 303 new coronavirus cases and four deaths

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A day after recording 14 new coronavirus deaths, including a man in his 20s, Victoria has announced four more fatalities. ...

Ruby Princess inquiry slams ‘inexplicable’ and ‘unjustifiable’ decisions by NSW Health

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Authorities made “serious” and “inexcusable” mistakes when handling the Ruby Princess cruise ship, a special commission of inquiry has found. ...

India’s coronavirus death toll surpasses Great Britain

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India has surpassed the UK to be the country with the fourth-highest number of deaths linked to COVID-19. Powered by ...

New Zealand extends coronavirus lockdown by 12 days as Auckland cluster swells to 30

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New Zealand’s current lockdown measures will remain in place until at least 26 August. Powered by WPeMatico

Scott Morrison ‘deeply sorry’ for aged care shortcomings during coronavirus pandemic

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The prime minister also addressed ongoing tensions between health officials and the aged care royal commission. Powered by WPeMatico