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Global coronavirus cases pass one million; Spain, UK record worst daily toll for third day in a row
Spain's death toll broke the 10,000-mark following a record 950 new deaths in 24 hours. It has the world's second-highest death toll, 10,003, after Italy. Together the two countries make up nearly half the global death toll.
- by Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
Free childcare for all, but Morrison vows to go back to old ways
Free childcare will be for all families with priority given to children of essential workers, disadvantaged children and those previously enrolled.
- by Fergus Hunter and Eryk Bagshaw
'A matter of trust': Experts call for release of coronavirus modelling
Infectious disease experts say the government should release the modelling underlying its response to COVID-19 to keep the public on board with restrictions.
- by Dana McCauley and Eryk Bagshaw
World Health Organisation reviews face mask evidence
The WHO is re-evaluating evidence of the effectiveness of wearing face masks in public amid suggestions they may have helped contain outbreaks in some Asian countries.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Billions of face masks sent to China during Australian bushfire crisis
Employees of property developer Poly, among other state-owned enterprises were ordered to scour the world for medical equipment as Wuhan succumbed to coronavirus.
- by Kate McClymont and Royce Millar
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'Need both stories': WHO adviser calls for national recovery tally
A national recovery tally is not being kept by the Department of Health. A WHO adviser says that information is sorely needed.
- by Michael Fowler and Sherryn Groch
Trump sends oil prices surging with tweet, but leads to confusion
Donald Trump suggested that he had brokered a deal that would have Saudi Arabia and Russia dramatically ratcheting down their oil production. The news sent oil prices surging but was immediately met with scepticism.
- by Javier Blas
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'Real, rapid relief': NSW cafes, gyms, restaurants to get $10,000 for overheads
Small businesses in NSW will be given $10,000 cash to cover overheads and bills amid the coronavirus crisis.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Australian rugby
Revealed: The cash buffer to see rugby through the next three months
Rugby Australia will draw on its modest reserves to stay afloat in the short term.
- by Georgina Robinson
Final stage of Sydney's CBD light rail opens
The final stage of Sydney’s controversial $2.9 billion CBD light rail quietly opened on Friday morning.
- by Tom Rabe
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NRL brings in new medical expert as intent grows to restart season
The prediction of the NRL's pandemic expert did not come to fruition - so the code is bringing in a new expert.
- by Michael Chammas
Virgin warns of price hikes under Qantas monopoly
Virgin Australia's chief executive has warned travellers will face higher prices if his airline collapses.
- by Patrick Hatch and Eryk Bagshaw
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Ruby Princess staff may have misled NSW Health, Premier says
Gladys Berejiklian's position comes as Australian Border Force and healthcare providers on Thursday boarded the Ruby Princess, which is moored off Botany Bay.
- by Alexandra Smith and Sally Rawsthorne
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One in three seriously ill COVID-19 patients under 60: NSW Health
Eleven patients among the state’s hospitalised coronavirus cases are under 40, a stark warning to younger people who believe the virus is only a danger to older generations.
- by Kate Aubusson
Barilaro convinces Berejiklian to give him a department
It's a move that will be seen by some as a further split between the Deputy Premier's party and the Liberals.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Westmead Hospital radiation therapists test positive for COVID-19
The positive tests have resulted in two cancer patients and roughly 20 radiation oncology staff going into quarantine.
- by Kate Aubusson
Fears of 'silent spread' in parts of Sydney as cases with unknown source rise
The source of local transmission is not known for up to one-third of confirmed COVID-19 cases in parts of Sydney.
- by Pallavi Singhal
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Budget burden grows but PM sticks by franking credits
Scott Morrison says reductions in parliamentary and public service pay aren't on the cards even as CBA economists tip a $155 billion deficit in 2020-21.
- by Shane Wright and Eryk Bagshaw
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Treasury Wine Estates hit with new shareholder class action
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- by Darren Gray
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'A huge challenge': Africa braces for a coronavirus tsunami
Experts say the continent is "very, very close" to where Europe was 40 days into the coronavirus pandemic.
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- by David Montgomery and Manny Fernandez
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Rugby Australia will draw on its modest reserves to stay afloat in the short term, while Qantas confirmed it would honour its two-year sponsorship contract.
- by Georgina Robinson
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State of Origin to restart the season if NRL gets green light
The NRL's innovation committee wants the interstate series to show the government and pandemic experts that it can safely play rugby league while locked down.
- by Andrew Webster
Players open to 'bubble' proposal after striking new pay deal
Having just agreed to the deal, players' union boss Clint Newton said they were open to some of the NRL's left-field proposals to resume the season.
- by Adrian Proszenko
How cricket went from high-water mark to survival planning in a month
Just weeks after the WT20 final, Cricket Australia is seeking a $200 million line of credit in the event next season is wiped out as a result of coronavirus.
- by Chris Barrett
Flu shots part of NSW plan to keep racing on track as Tasmania shuts meetings
The Tasmanian Premier shut three racing codes in his state on Thursday but NSW continues to race with government backing.
- by Chris Roots
'Live' replay shows why Uruguay game is still key to football's future
Twitter didn't exist when the Socceroos played their 2005 World Cup qualifier over Uruguay. But a 'live' replay saw the match trending on the platform this week.
- by Dominic Bossi
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Bursting in the bubble: it's time for sport to step into the real world
Big-time sport's anxiety to be back up and running is understandable, but sits at odds with the world that is necessarily lying low.
