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UK records its highest daily death toll from coronavirus as global infections pass 874,000
Prince Charles has spoken publicly for the first time since recovering from coronavirus, as 563 people in the UK died in a day from COVID-19. Follow our live coverage here.
- by Latika Bourke
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Disability carers plead for protective equipment, warn of collapse without more support
The disability care sector is pleading for help to keep their doors open and for personal protective equipment for carers amid the coronavirus outbreak.
- by Rob Harris
Retired doctors, nurses and students mobilised to join fight against deadly virus
The medical watchdog will mobilise more than 40,000 retired doctors, nurses, midwives and pharmacists to get them back into the healthcare system to join the coronavirus resistance.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
Sydney banker sues Chinese news outlet over 'Ponzi scheme' claims
The former head of Macquarie's private bank says an Australian-based Chinese news outlet defamed him after his company refused to "sponsor" the outlet.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
ABC to broadcast educational shows, mini lessons on kids channel
In a move that will give students without internet better access to educational content, ABC Me will broadcast educational content during school hours.
- by Jordan Baker
'Experimental' vaccine months away, pinprick tests in doubt
A vaccine against the coronavirus is Australia's only hope of defeating the pandemic. But success is not guaranteed and could take many months.
- by Dana McCauley
'Disastrous': Joko under pressure to stop villagers taking virus home
There are growing fears that Indonesian President Joko Widodo has not done enough to stop the spread of coronavirus, risking millions of lives.
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
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Profiting from a pandemic: former Chinese general accused of huge COVID-19 mark-ups
An Australian company run by a former Chinese army officer allegedly charged three times the market rate for medical goods sent to China at the height of the epidemic.
- by Nick McKenzie and Anthony Galloway
Meet Mauricio, who’s given up his house to 20 students with no jobs or wages
"They are running out of money to buy food. And that is what worries me," says Mauricio Pucci.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Fergus Hunter
Opinion
The Fitz Files
This NRL tropical island idea is preposterous. But it just might work
Shipping NRL players to a resort island off Queensland, testing them for COVID-19 and then playing matches couldn't work. Could it?
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Trump's morbidity marker: When 200,000 dead amounts to a 'very good job'
A little over a month ago the US President was saying of the coronavirus, "it’s like a miracle – it will disappear”.
- by Bruce Wolpe
Focus on maths and literacy, and don't beat yourself up, says minister
Education experts say stressed-out parents do not have to run six hours of lessons a day.
- by Jordan Baker
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Sydney
Wife of ex-Liberal mayor and estate agent calls to ban his trade in council
Tina Ayyad, whose husband is former mayor Ned Mannoun, wants to disqualify property developers and real estate agents from running for council.
- by Angus Thompson
NSW government presses ahead with WestConnex privatisation plans
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet confirmed a scoping study was still under way into the state's ownership of the motorway.
- by Lisa Visentin and Tom Rabe
Berejiklian calls for businesses to 're-tool', make medical supplies
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has appealed to local businesses to pivot to producing medical supplies amid confirmation a 95-year-old Sydney woman has become Australia's 20th coronavirus death.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW Police Commissioner talking tough to 'get people to turn on'
Before NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller starts his day leading the state's fight against coronavirus he has his temperature checked.
- by Lucy Cormack
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Sydney emergency
Fire at derelict bowling club in Sydney's inner west
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the derelict club as fire crews raced to get the blaze under control on Wednesday afternoon.
- by Laura Chung
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Scott Morrison prays for Australia in video for Christians
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has urged Christian Australians to look to God in these times of "great need and suffering".
- by Anthony Galloway
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Coronavirus pandemic
Promised tax cuts in doubt as debt threatens to reach $1.5 trillion
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Shane Wright
Business
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Coronavirus pandemic
Ominous signs the property market is running out of steam - and fast
Halfway through March the growth in property prices took a worrying turn.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Seven asks staff to take 20 per cent pay cut
- by Broede Carmody, Michael Lallo and Zoe Samios
World
'Disastrous': Joko under pressure to stop villagers taking virus home
There are growing fears that Indonesian President Joko Widodo has not done enough to stop the spread of coronavirus, risking millions of lives.
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
Why Trump changed his mind and kept the US locked down for pandemic
- by Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman
Opinion
I helped prepare Australia's pandemic plan and so far it's unfolding reasonably well
Adam Kamradt-Scott
Former registered nurse and public servant in Australian pandemic preparedness.
It's certain COVID-19 will change everything but this needs to change most of all
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
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First-home loan deposit scheme cut-off extended in the wake of COVID-19
The government has thrown a lifeline to nervous first-home buyers approved for the scheme, extending the time they have to buy with a 5 per cent deposit.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Real Housewives star buys $10 million Noosa house but is locked out of QLD
When she bought her holiday home last October Krissy Marsh probably expected to be able to use it, but within days of settling the border was closed.
- by Lucy Macken
Life & Culture
Half the world will have a 'corona birthday'. I was among the first
I spent six months preparing my own mini-extravaganza for my 40th birthday. Then coronavirus happened.
- by Melissa Singer
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'They're being treated with contempt': Rugby pay war turns ugly
Former union heavyweights and past players have taken aim at Rugby Australia as the protracted pay battle engulfs the game.
- by Georgina Robinson and Tom Decent
Opinion
The Fitz Files
This NRL tropical island idea is preposterous. But it just might work
Shipping NRL players to a resort island off Queensland, testing them for COVID-19 and then playing matches couldn't work. Could it? Stranger things have happened.
- by Peter FitzSimons
NRL chief Greenberg agrees to take same percentage pay cut as players
Todd Greenberg came in for plenty of criticism after it was revealed the NRL executive would only take a 25 per cent pay cut. That has now changed.
- by Sam Phillips
'They're all hurting': Langer's sympathy for old enemy as virus hits England head on
English cricket is facing the biggest challenge in its history and it has nothing to do with an Ashes series against Australia.
- by Chris Barrett
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A-League
Players could leave as free agents after Wanderers stand down entire squad
Western Sydney Wanderers are one of five clubs to have stood down their entire squads due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Dominic Bossi
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NRL 2020
Jumping the gun: NRL pandemic expert shuts down July 1 return for competition
Peter V'landys claimed "none of what she said came true" but the NRL's own pandemic expert says bold predictions about the comp restarting are premature.
- by Andrew Webster
NRL deregisters disgraced Bulldogs duo Okunbor and Harawira-Naera
The players have had their contracts torn up and will not play for the Bulldogs again.
- by Sam Phillips
Have Your Say
19 years on from Wallabies heroics, players look to Harrison for another big play
Rugby Australia and the players' union won't call the lack of decision on pay cuts a stand-off, but it's threatening the game's survival.
