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A man who duped a Brisbane woman into handing over more than $100,000 is given a suspended sentence and freed from custody after his barrister argues prisoners are facing increased hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
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Gold Coast Mayor reaffirms commitment to cruise ship terminal as coronavirus cripples leisure industry
2 April 2020
Tom Tate reaffirms his commitment to building a cruise ship terminal on the Gold Coast, as new opposition emerges within council on the back of coronavirus. Read More » -
Nursing homes have been locked down to protect vulnerable older people from the coronavirus but families who provide basic care, like feeding, say they need access because their loved ones may not survive without it. Read More »
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The High Court of Australia announces it will hand down its decision on Cardinal George Pell's final bid for freedom in Brisbane next Tuesday. Read More »
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An 85-year-old man who was on board the Ruby Princess cruise ship dies from COVID-19 in Toowoomba, the third person to die from the virus in the state as another 57 cases bring the total to 835. Read More »
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A Queensland crocodile farm starts live streaming crocodile hatching and feeding after closing its doors to the public. Read More »
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Researchers in Adelaide are working on turning mushroom waste into items like sunscreen, skincare products and coating for outdoor furniture. Read More »
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Experts say those with black lung are vulnerable to COVID-19 and, alarmingly, expect there are many more miners yet to realise their heightened risk. Read More »
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Australia's egg producers go to extra lengths to refill supermarket shelves emptied by shoppers stocking up for self-isolation and home cooking. Read More »
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'We've lived here for 12 years and never met': How coronavirus is changing Australian neighbourhoods
2 April 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the places where we live. Where once neighbours did not know each other's names, they are now forming bonds over "driveway drinks", having conversations over the fence and ensuring those around them are OK. Read More »
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'Grave concerns' for Kimberley as coronavirus case spike sees tough travel restrictions imposed
2 April 2020
A spike in COVID-19 cases in northern WA's Kimberley region sees shire borders closed to protect 'vulnerable' Aboriginal communities. Read More » -
The NRL and its players finally reach an agreement on pay while the competition is suspended because of coronavirus, with the game's stars to forego five months' worth of pay. Read More »
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Childcare will be free for families amid the coronavirus pandemic — a huge breakthrough for parents balancing new working arrangements. Here's what we know so far about how it will work. Read More »
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A man who duped a Brisbane woman into handing over more than $100,000 is given a suspended sentence and freed from custody after his barrister argues prisoners are facing increased hardship amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
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One of the latest cases of coronavirus in Tasmania is an employee of a local tour company that hosted two interstate travellers who, after leaving the state, were found to be ill with the disease. Read More »
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'It feels like we've been left behind': Meet the workers who can't get the wage subsidy
2 April 2020
Because Niall Harden and Sarah Wyllie are not permanent residents, they are not entitled to the Government's new JobKeeper payment, which also excludes casuals who have not been with an employer for more than 12 months. Read More » -
Seven artists from the Aboriginal community at the base of Uluru paint COVID-19 health messages to communicate the dangers of the disease. Read More »
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WA shuts its borders to the rest of the country in extreme measure to stop coronavirus spread
2 April 2020
The WA Government will become an "island within an island", closing its interstate border effective from midnight on Sunday, with the WA Premier saying the state's isolation was its best defence against COVID-19. Read More » -
Noahs Backpacker Hostel in Bondi shuts down after facing scrutiny earlier this week after people were seen on a balcony ignoring directives to practise physical distancing. Read More »
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Employees self-isolating might need to tap into some time off work. Here's how the new unpaid pandemic leave works and how annual leave can be stretched to help cover coronavirus self-isolation. Read More »
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The NRL and its players finally reach an agreement on pay while the competition is suspended because of coronavirus, with the game's stars to forego five months' worth of pay. Read More »
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AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan confirms club members can get their money back if they face financial hardship, but implores those who can afford it to stick with their clubs through the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
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Wimbledon will not take place for the first time in over 85 years, with The All England Club calling off The Championships for this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
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The NRL cancels the registrations of Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera after they brought two young women back to the team hotel during a preseason trip. Read More »
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'Come up with an Apollo 13 fix': Government challenges Supercar engineers to create ventilator
1 April 2020
Supercar engineers are taking their skills from the racetrack to the ICU ward by creating a ventilator prototype to help during the coronavirus crisis. Read More » -
Rugby Australia staring at $120 million loss in revenue as it slashes staff because of coronavirus
31 March 2020
Rugby Union is facing a deepening financial crisis in Australia due to the coronavirus pandemic, with the governing body announcing it is standing down 75 per cent of its staff in an attempt to stay afloat. Read More » -
The Government's proposed JobKeeper payment is set to move the goalposts in desperate negotiations between sporting codes and their players amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
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Motorsport engineers use fix-it mentality to design equipment for fight against coronavirus
31 March 2020
From today, new masks and protective boxes are being shipped out to Australian medical staff to help protect them while treating coronavirus patients — and they're coming from an unlikely source. Read More » -
The WA branch of the Australian Medical Association says horse and greyhound races should be put on hold during the coronavirus outbreak out of respect for the community. Read More »
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The IOC and Olympics organisers have reset the clock on the Tokyo games for a year-long delay from the intended opening — but they warn there is no blueprint for getting to the new start line. Read More »
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The new building will support more than 25 employees once built, and provide new services to the region Read More »
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The idea floated by Whitsunday MP would involve strict border closures between nine regions. Read More »
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Many rely on reading to beat self-isolation boredom, but authors have to navigate new challenges to make this possible. Read More »
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Take a look at where you can support businesses battling to stay open. Read More »
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Jobseekers are being told there is work, but to expect a very different season this year Read More »
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They are part of 57 new cases confirmed across the state. Read More »
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The Bowen Neighbourhood Centre is still open despite closing their doors and they have some exciting plans Read More »
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Scott Morrison says children are expected to return to classrooms after the looming school holidays if parents are unable to provide home learning. Read More »
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Next week, 60 of News Corp Australia's papers won't be printed and the reason is not coronavirus. Read More »
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Subscribers to Foxtel’s sport pack will receive access to its library of movies for free, as a result of coronavirus impacting live games. Read More »
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Australian Transport Safety Bureau officers are in the process of collecting evidence Read More »
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The simple idea is spreading positivity across the region Read More »
