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Child and family member in hotel quarantine test positive; NSW restrictions to be reviewed monthly
A child and another family member being quarantined at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney's CBD have tested positive for COVID-19. The pair were staying with their family of seven in quarantine after returning from overseas.
- by Mary Ward and Latika Bourke
New York City's death toll now surpasses that of 9/11
More people have now died from the virus outbreak in New York City than perished in the September 11 attack on the World Trade Centre, as Governor Andrew Cuomo reported the biggest one-day jump in deaths in the state.
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ICU beds doubled to more than 1000 to cope with COVID-19
The number of intensive care beds in NSW have almost doubled from 500 to 1000 in just eight weeks as the state braces for hospitalisations.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Coronavirus restrictions to be reviewed 'month by month' as cases continue to stabilise
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says while social distancing measures need to remain in place until a coronavirus vaccine is found, restrictions limiting movement will be reviewed on a monthly basis.
- by Lisa Visentin
Real estate agents 'abused' as COVID-19 rent-strike grows
Thousands of renters plan to stop paying their landlords this month in a nationwide strike as government negotiations stall.
- by Jennifer Duke and Eryk Bagshaw
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Infected Ruby Princess passengers transmit virus to 19 people ashore
The impact of the decision to allow the cruise ship to dock is revealed in the number of people subsequently infected by its passengers.
- by Harriet Alexander, Max Koslowski and Lisa Visentin
Calls for new HSC minimum standards to be abandoned during COVID-19
Principals want the standards to be abandoned during the coronavirus crisis, saying they put an extra burden on children who will suffer most.
- by Jordan Baker
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Inside the Panther bubble: The proposal that could restart the NRL season
The Herald can reveal the bid that has NRL innovation committee members excited about executing the western Sydney bubble proposal.
- by Michael Chammas
'I am OK': Pell's accuser accepts High Court decision
George Pell's accuser, known only as Witness J, has released a statement after the High Court quashed the Cardinal's convictions.
- by Rachel Eddie
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Bill Gates' prophecy fell on deaf ears, and we are paying a big price
Bill Gates warned five years ago that "if anything kills 10 million people, it is more likely to be a virus than a war".
- by Jeremy Warner
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Treasury Wine mulls Penfolds demerger
The iconic Penfolds wine business is set to be demerged into a separate listed company after a wide-ranging strategic review at Treasury.
- by Darren Gray
Boris Johnson receives oxygen support, to spend second night in ICU
British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab said he was confident the Prime Minister would pull through his battle.
- by William James and Alistair Smout
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Sydney
Nation's largest hotel chain shelters domestic abuse survivors
Accor is sheltering a growing tide of people fleeing domestic violence as front-line workers say incidents of household abuse are on the rise.
- by Angus Thompson
Childcare centres across Sydney set to close because of federal package
In a letter to parents, one council general manager said it had been "left with no option" but to suspend its childcare services due to a significant budget hole.
- by Angus Thompson
Going for a drive is not on as NSW holidaymakers told to stay home
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said while there were no plans to close the state's borders, people were not allowed to travel without a good reason.
- by Laura Chung and Lisa Visentin
'He hated our case ... and the people in it', says accused lawyer
A Sydney criminal lawyer abused his knowledge of the law to pervert the course of justice, a jury has heard.
- by Kate McClymont
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'It is wrong. This has got to stop': Nurse speaks about COVID-19 abuse
Shirley Kavanagh's life changed a week ago when two boys started coughing at her on an empty train to work.
- by Julie Power
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ANU boss predicts 'transformed' university system after COVID-19
The Australian National University has warned Australia needs to look at an entirely new university funding system as international student revenue declines.
- by Fergus Hunter
Relaxing social curbs risks 'explosive resurgence' of virus
- by David Crowe and Eryk Bagshaw
Business
Super funds have powers to restrict member withdrawals
Five super funds that represent workers from industries hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic have clauses that could let them suspend member withdrawals.
- by Charlotte Grieve
World
Most people on Antarctica cruise ship have coronavirus
Nearly 60 per cent of 217 people - many from Australia - on board a cruise ship have tested positive for the coronavirus.
- by Guillermo Garat
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Property listings taking longer to sell already, new data shows
Listings that have been for sale for between 30 and 60 days jumped in March, new figures show, in an early sign of the coronavirus' impact on the housing market.
- by Elizabeth Redman
What actually happens if you pause your mortgage?
The major banks are offering pauses to people who are struggling financially due to coronavirus, but you might want to think twice before doing it.
- by Alexandra Cain
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How you can minimise the risk of catching coronavirus at the supermarket
You don't need to worry about wearing gloves or wiping down trolleys. You just need to follow some simple steps.
- by Sarah Berry
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NRL 2020
Inside the Panther bubble: The proposal that could restart the NRL season
The Herald can reveal the bid that has NRL innovation committee members excited about executing the western Sydney bubble proposal.
- by Michael Chammas
'We are not broke': SCG chair goes into bat as coronavirus hits Trust
Tony Shepherd has defended the spending of the SCG Trust as it bids to ward off insolvency, saying the COVID-19 shutdown was "nothing we could have predicted".
- by Chris Barrett
NRL prison: Players and staff to endure 14-day solitary confinement under bubble plan
Under the NRL proposal to restart the season, each player and staff member would be isolated in a room with food to be delivered and exercise equipment available.
- by Michael Chammas
SANZAAR quiet on Super Rugby restart but best-case scenario is June
SANZAAR officials are working behind the scenes on how to get matches up and running while mapping out the year's calendar.
- by Tom Decent
Practise your volley with the best: Federer offers free online tips
After posting a "helpful solo drill" on Twitter, Roger Federer then encouraged fans to tweet to him their own videos mimicking it. They have responded in droves.
'It can't be great for people': Smith questions NRL 'bubble' plans
The Melbourne Storm captain has warned the league restarting the competition under isolation conditions could take a heavy toll on players' mental health.
- by Andrew Webster
Brazil legend Ronaldinho to be freed from Paraguay jail
Two-time player of the year and Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will be released after posting bail but remains under house arrest.
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Rugby needs change but timing is off in siege of Castle
Coronavirus has laid rugby's structural frailties bare. Someone will pay, but there is little appetite from within the game to spear Raelene Castle yet.
