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Frydenberg warns of 'significant impact' of coronavirus on economy
Treasury is crunching numbers to gauge the full scale of the virus's impact on the economy and the federal budget
- by Jonathan Kearsley and Shane Wright
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Crime
Probe in Victoria after Sydney man allegedly stole identities to net $11m from life savings, superannuation
Adam Jones has been charged over an $11 million cyber fraud in which he allegedly obtained the financial profiles and identities of more than 80 people across the country.
- by Lucy Cormack
'Desist from meddling': Libs split over Casey council's call to extend Aziz's paid leave
A former Liberal MP and powerbroker is making calls on behalf of the council as a storm breaks over its decision to keep paying the councillor.
- by Royce Millar and Benjamin Preiss
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Climate policy
'Untapped potential': Push to ban petrol cars in Australia as electric sales surge
Electric car sales have more than tripled in Australia in the past year, as industry advocates urge the Morrison government to follow Britain's ban on new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars.
- by Rob Harris
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Donald Trump acquitted in Senate impeachment trial, remains in office
Donald Trump will contest the November presidential election after the US Senate acquitted him of committing 'high crimes and misdemeanours'.
- by Matthew Knott
Man charged after dramatic Flinders Street arrest
26-year-old charged with reckless conduct endangering life and traffic offences after yesterday's city shutdown.
- by Rachel Eddie
Tourists collect abandoned cars, Mallacoota Rd reopens
The road into Mallacoota has reopened, with tourists who abandoned cars in dramatic evacuations able to get back in.
- by Rachel Eddie
Opinion
The Venture
The high cost of loneliness in the gig economy
A friend is returning from the gig economy to a full-time job. It’s about escaping professional loneliness.
- by Tony Featherstone
Changing needs: Jeff Bezos sells $2.7b of Amazon stock
Jeff Bezos is offloading more Amazon stock as his profile becomes increasingly public.
- by Tom Metcalf
In Other News
Local
Cladding crisis: $5 million apartment block in limbo for almost a year
It's considered safe by many in the industry but quagmire caused by flammable cladding crisis means Port Melbourne apartment block has sat vacant for months.
- by Clay Lucas
Mother stabbed in front of children, dies in driveway
The woman died in the driveway of her Seaford home after allegedly being stabbed by her ex-partner.
- by Erin Pearson
Green gateway to be chopped for huge intersection
Hundreds of trees are going in this bushland suburb to make way for an 11-lane intersection and locals are horrified.
- by Chloe Booker
Melbourne gets its first cannabis dispensary. It may be the first of many
State's first stand-alone medical cannabis clinic opens in St Kilda this Saturday, with cannabis oil for those with a script.
- by Liam Mannix
Australia's opioid crisis: How pain management got out of control
'We saw a system that was broken, and so many people were slipping through the cracks - including our son."
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Politics
Afterpay to front Senate inquiry probing fintech regulation
Afterpay boss Anthony Eisen is among a string of high-profile chiefs expected to front up to an inquiry into the financial technology sector.
- by Jennifer Duke and Clancy Yeates
Australia considers sending coronavirus evacuees to mining camps
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Anthony Galloway
RBA governor warns of 'profound' impact from climate change, urges investment
- by Shane Wright and Matt Wade
Business
Winemakers warn of coronavirus hit after surge in China exports
As local winemakers toast another healthy lift in China exports, many fear the coronavirus could hit exports as a major trade show is postponed because of the crisis.
- by Darren Gray
World
BBC could face major funding shakeup, broadcaster fears political payback
New reviews into the future of the BBC could ultimately introduce a subscription-based model for the British institution.
- by Bevan Shields
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Liveability is about more than just lifestyle, experts warn
Stuck in traffic on the way to work? Still waiting for long-promised local infrastructure to be built? A new tool has mapped Melbourne suburbs by liveability.
- by Jemimah Clegg
‘Critical and urgent’: The fix in sight for Melbourne's apartment dwellers
It's long been available for house owners but can be tricky in apartments – yet a new system could cut energy usage for high-rise residents. Here's how.
- by Jim Malo
Life & Culture
Why you probably don't want all of your dreams to come true
This expert says he has reached the 'counter-intuitive' conclusion that people receive the biggest boosts to their self-esteem and self-worth in times of struggle.
- by Mary Ward
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Sport
One-sixth of quite a bit: Alex Rance leaves $1.4 million on the table
Alex Rance agreed to a settlement in which he was paid one-sixth of his estimated $800,000 annual salary, giving up a total close to $1.4 million in their salary cap over this year and 2021.
- by Jake Niall
Cricket's bushfire fundraiser will not go ahead on Saturday
The Bushfire Cricket Bash charity game scheduled to be played before for the BBL final will not go ahead as planned.
Lehmann to have heart bypass surgery after scare
The former Australian cricket coach, who turned 50 on Wednesday, experienced chest pains on the morning of his birthday and was taken to hospital.
- by Rob Forsaith
Big Bash season is too long for fans: Zampa
Australia’s frontline white-ball spinner claims the BBL goes too long for fans as Cricket Australia braces for possibility of another underwhelming finals crowd.
- by Daniel Cherny
Date set for showdown between Tszyu and Horn
With a shot at a world title likely to follow, there is much riding on this April clash between Australian stars Jeff Horn and Tim Tszyu.
Neutral doctor will attend every AFLW match
The AFL has moved to address concerns around medical resourcing in women’s football with a neutral doctor set to be available at every AFLW match.
- by Daniel Cherny
Silvagni brothers taking father's departure in stride
Jack and Ben Silvagni have not missed a beat around the club despite their father Stephen finishing up as list manager in a much-publicised departure.
- by Peter Ryan
Have Your Say
Djokovic in the clear for 'shoe tap' on chair umpire
The World No.1 Novak Djokovic has escaped any punishment for his ‘shoe tap’ on the chair umpire during the Australian Open final. Is that right?
