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Criminal probe launched into Ruby Princess fiasco as new cases bring Australian total to 5687
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says a criminal investigation will be necessary to determine whether the operators of the Ruby Princess were “transparent” about ill passengers on board. Thirty-four people have lost their lives in Australia to the virus.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos, Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
'Make sure they're not left to starve': Push for wage subsidy to cover visa holders, casuals
The ACTU is jostling for changes to the government’s JobKeeper package to ensure more casuals and visa holders get the $1500 a fortnight wage subsidy.
- by Jennifer Duke
'He only went outside a couple of times': MP's father-in-law dies from COVID-19
Ged Kearney said her father-in-law had done his best to isolate but became sick suddenly, was admitted to hospital and died seven days later.
- by Dominica Sanda
Diabolical dilemma looms even after coronavirus curve is flattened
The nation's leaders face a diabolical trade-off between imposing harsh social distancing measures for the long haul and more coronavirus deaths.
- by Liam Mannix
China should be sued for $6.5 trillion for coronavirus damages: think tank
China could be sued under 10 possible legal avenues for its role in the early cover-up and spread of the coronavirus, according to report.
- by Latika Bourke
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Turns out politicians can drop the ideology and fix things. Never let 'em forget it
From Scott Morrison down, we're suddenly a nation of utilitarians, who ask: What will do the most good for the most people?
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
The ATO just got a gift
By funnelling the JobKeeper program through the ATO, the government will kill the cash economy and motivate the population to get their taxes in order.
- by Jon Faine
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Share houses strain under pressure of social distancing regulations
COVID-19 is putting share houses under strain as they try to navigate working from home, losing work, paying rent and staying sane while confined to the house and each other.
- by Amelia McGuire
Little sympathy for celebs 'suffering' in COVID-19 quarantine
Too many carbs, not enough cushions. Amid a global pandemic, these complaints fell flat on social media.
- by Andrew Hornery
'I felt violated': When Michelle had friends visiting, her neighbour started filming
Anger, resentment and shame are tearing apart communities apart as residents call the police on each other.
- by Michael Koziol and Andrew Taylor
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'Really nasty': Karl and heavily pregnant Jasmine ambushed in Bunnings
According to a witness, The Today Show co-host and his pregnant wife were visibly upset by the altercation at the Sydney hardware store.
- by Lucy Manly
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Mobile phone location data used to track our movements during coronavirus crisis
Vodafone has provided mobile phone location data to the federal and NSW governments to monitor whether Australians are following social distancing restrictions.
- by Ben Grubb
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Three Ruby Princess cruise ship passengers die within 24 hours
The Ruby Princess has been the source of more than 620 cases of COVID-19 in Australia, and now 10 deaths.
- by Alexandra Smith and Mary Ward
'Police state': Stopping the virus with the full brunt of the law
The sight of police closing beaches and driving through parks enforcing regulations to stay at home has been sobering for many people.
- by Michael Koziol
'Confusion ... hysteria': Byron Bay locals fear influx of travellers at Easter
The Easter break looms as a major test for Sydney’s commitment to the lock down as towns warn not enough is being done to keep holiday makers away.
- by Mike Foley
'We all miss our treatments': Sydney's social set forgo Botox, boob jobs in pandemic
"I want to be a positive role model. But of course, when the isolation rules are lifted, I'll be the first one at the salon."
- by Lucy Manly
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Separated parents using pandemic to reopen custody fights
Divorces are likely to rise as a result of the coronavirus lockdown but it might take some time as separating couples stay under the same roof.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Lunch with Carriageworks' Blair French: the arts can foster resilience
The arts administrator says great art "disturbs your consciousness, shakes up your universe if only just a little".
- by Linda Morris
What does under 'strict supervision' actually mean?
I suspect advertising Passover matzos as being “under strict supervision” is just a marketing ploy.
- by Danny Katz
Politics
Alcohol rehab centres close over virus fears amid rising demand
Some drug and alcohol rehabilitation services are closing or refusing to take new admissions during the coronavirus pandemic, stoking fears for the welfare of people increasingly needing support.
- by Dana McCauley
Pandemic presents us with terrible climate risk - and opportunity
- by Nick O'Malley and Mike Foley
Business
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Mobile phone location data used to track our movements during coronavirus crisis
Vodafone has provided mobile phone location data to the federal and NSW governments to monitor whether Australians are following social distancing restrictions.
- by Ben Grubb
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Privacy
Zoom, video conferencing apps under privacy commissioner's microscope
- by Michael Koziol
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Coronavirus pandemic
ANZ says it’ll place people before profits, act as a 'shock absorber'
- by Clancy Yeates
World
Trump unapologetic as he pushes ahead with post-impeachment purge
Even in the middle of a pandemic, Trump has made clear that he remained fixated on purging the government of those he believes betrayed him.
- by Peter Baker
Opinion
Jessica Watson on surviving this isolated life
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Some of Australia's most treasured buildings at risk
The National Trust sent all volunteers and staff home and stopped all visitations overnight. So who is maintaining some of Australia's most prized heritage buildings?
- by Tawar Razaghi
Isolation to do list: Seven steps to an organised closet
If you've already slept in today, and are now pacing aimlessly around the house, it's time to pick a task.
- by Mikaela Wilkes
Life & Culture
Bluffer's Guide: How to get by when the music (temporarily) dies
Live gigs might be off the table for the foreseeable future but that doesn't mean you can't curate a live concert experience in the comfort of your home.
- by Nathanael Cooper
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US buyers ready to pounce on Australian teams, says investment banker
The American powerbroker responsible for ownership deals in the NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL has prospective buyers ready to swallow up entire Australian sporting codes.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Disease expert boosts NRL hopes of 'Project Apollo' lift-off for season in June
The NRL initially set July 1 as its earliest restart date, but information from a new expert could help fast track a return to football.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Mixed messages as NRL boss fights to survive
Todd Greenberg should have told NRL HQ what he told me: that he wanted to stick solid with the players and his staff.
- by Danny Weidler
Sacrifices necessary for quarantine solution to work, warns Pearce
Australian Rugby League commissioner Wayne Pearce says having separate bases where multiple teams would stay together for weeks at a time now seems preferable.
- by Scott Bailey
EPL players reject 30 per cent pay cut as public row escalates
The players' union claims the British Government would lose more than $409 million in tax if the plan goes ahead.
- by Rob Harris
'Always thinking opponents may have the disease': Nicaragua plays on
The Primera Liga de Nicaragua is one of only four leagues to have survived the coronavirus lockdown, but players say fear has changed the way they play.
- by Andrew Downie
NRL is run more like a charity than a business, says key sponsor
TripADeal co-founder Norm Black says an inability to get a bank loan to bail the game out of trouble highlights how badly the NRL has been run for a decade.
- by Danny Weidler
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Code breaker: Who will survive Darwin's evolutionary test?
Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is set to come to the fore as across Australia's football codes sport there is an acute "struggle for life".
