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UK death toll passes 10,000 as Boris Johnson explains how close he came to dying
While the 55-year-old British Prime Minister is not officially back at work, he used a video message to thank the NHS workers who saved his life and said he would be "grateful for the rest of his life".
- by Latika Bourke
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Borders likely to stay closed until next year, travellers told to see Australia first
The restrictions are costing the tourism industry an estimated $9 billion a month, with travel bans expected to stay in place for the longer term.
- by David Crowe
NSW gives a $440m lifeline to tenants
The Berejiklian government will spend $440 million on its long-awaited residential and commercial rent rescue and relief package.
- by Alexandra Smith
Health Minister 'cautious' as NSW records seven new coronavirus cases
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard also said the troubled Ruby Princess, which is docked south of Sydney, would start its return journey on Wednesday after 10 days of quarantine.
- by Alexandra Smith
The kids who won't return to school after COVID-19
At any one time, at least 50,000 Australian kids are completely detached from formal education. Now that NSW schools have moved to at-home learning, that number is expected to skyrocket.
- by Jordan Baker
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Coronavirus pandemic
Memo stating babies would be separated from COVID-19 mothers retracted
The state’s largest private hospital has apologised for telling mothers with COVID-19 that they would be separated from their babies after giving birth.
- by Kate Aubusson
'Factional hit': Blame game grips Liberals over minister's downfall
Liberal insiders say fallen state government minister Don Harwin was betrayed by his own party colleagues.
- by Lisa Visentin and Jordan Baker
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Coronavirus pandemic
Surfers in Sydney's east are not criminals, but they're being treated that way
Police cleared the waters at Bronte Beach this morning, but when are surfers ever within two metres of each other?
- by Luke Kennedy
'I saw the writing on the wall': Carman's founder got ahead of coronavirus curve
Carman's Fine Foods founder Carolyn Creswell says she got ahead of the curve when the coronavirus struck China late last year and ramped up production of the brand's muesli bars and porridge.
- by Cara Waters
Criticism of cruise ship that sailed despite WHO declaring a pandemic
The decision to continue with the cruise to Antarctica was “unfair and it seems irresponsible”, one expert said.
- by Timna Jacks
No traffic lights and virtual barbecues: cycling becomes an indoor sport
Australians are still buying bikes, for different reasons than usual, but home trainers have been in hot demand.
- by Garry Maddox
The Sydney doctors working 4000km from home on what should have been their wedding day
Doctors Max Allin and Greta Geninson were meant to get married but found themselves working in a WA hospital.
- by Sarah Keoghan
In Other News
Sydney
'A fish is a fish': Sydneysiders eating harbour fish despite warnings
Like thousands of Sydneysiders, Jeremy Sims is ignoring official advice warning people not to eat fish and seafood caught west of the Harbour Bridge.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Coronavirus pandemic
Police ‘inundated’ with calls over Palm Beach long weekend visitors
Locals reported an influx of visitors, while broadcaster Adam Spencer criticised Airbnb holidaymakers flocking to his beachside home.
- by Sally Rawsthorne and Andrew Taylor
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Sydney emergency
Family of seven 'lucky to have survived' Sydney house explosion
Police had to carry two residents from the home in Sydney's inner west after an explosion caused a partial collapse.
- by Jenny Noyes
Calls to scrap new Powerhouse Museum after Arts Minister resigns
With the departure of Arts Minister Don Harwin, the new Parramatta Powerhouse Museum has lost its biggest advocate in state cabinet.
- by Linda Morris
Virtual congregations gather for Easter services
Two Anglican inner city churches both celebrated Easter online in contrasting styles.
- by Anna Patty
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Politics
Government funding guarantee not enough to plug 'big hole' in university budgets
Universities have warned a relief package will not address billions of dollars in lost revenue and thousands of job losses.
- by Fergus Hunter
'Huge risk' if coronavirus restrictions lifted too early, says Chief Medical Officer
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Jennifer Duke
Business
'I saw the writing on the wall': How the Carman's founder got ahead of coronavirus curve
Carolyn Creswell says she got ahead of the curve when the coronavirus struck China late last year and ramped up production of the brand's muesli bars and porridge.
- by Cara Waters
World
'I owe them my life': Boris Johnson thanks hospital staff
The British Prime Minister issued a brief statement thanking health workers after he was moved out of intensive care.
Opinion
Scott Morrison is starting to take us into his confidence - that's important
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
A national emergency is no time for an attack on retirement savings
Paul Keating
Former prime minister of Australia
Leading us out of the maze will be as hard as taking us in
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
Blaring sirens and empty streets: New York City life grinds to a halt
Megan Levy
Breaking news reporter
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Property bydomain
What landlords can do if tenants can't pay rent due to coronavirus
Landlords have been asked to work with tenants if they can't pay rent. These are the steps landlords can take to reach an agreement.
- by Alexandra Cain
Why getting dressed up to work from home matters
She may be working from home, but every morning Alice Hidajat showers, dresses in one of her smartest outfits, puts on makeup and slips into high heels.
- by Sue Williams
Life & Culture
Cooking shows set to continue but 'so much has changed'
MasterChef and Plate of Origin came up against an unlikely challenge with the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Michael Lallo and Broede Carmody
How your fitness tracker can help fill testing gaps for coronavirus
- by Ellie Zolfagharifard
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Sport
'He was a beast': Cassidy hails Might And Power after death of a legend
Might And Power made Jim Cassidy cry more than once and the hoop remembered him as a great mate and a champion racehorse after he was euthanised on Sunday.
- by Chris Roots
Analysis
NRL 2020
Points of principle: Politis' call a test of V'landys' leadership
Roosters chairman's call to scrap premiership points already won when the NRL season restarts has placed the ARLC chairman in an awkward position.
- by Roy Masters
Border barrier: Queensland Premier pours cold water on NRL return
The game is inching closer to having to ensure all 16 clubs have their players and staff in NSW with the Broncos, Cowboys and Titans denied travel exemptions.
- by Adam Pengilly
'Absolutely committed': Castle sure Rennie will take up Wallabies post
Raelene Castle is confident Dave Rennie will coach the Wallabies this year, but player flight in the midst of financial uncertainty could hurt the game in the meantime.
- by Georgina Robinson
Lafai checks himself into hospital after Good Friday home incident
Dragons centre was served with an AVO after an incident where he is alleged to have punched holes in the wall of his family home after a dispute with his wife.
- by Adam Pengilly
Players agree NRL points already won should be kept for restart
Nick Politis, chairman of the so-far winless Sydney Roosters, called for points to be scrapped when the season recommences.
- by Scott Bailey
Exclusive
NRL 2020
NRL for sale? League would consider private investment, says V’landys
The ARLC chairman has dropped a bombshell by revealing he is open to the prospect of selling an equity share in the NRL.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
Nine attack was right on the money, and the game needed to hear it
The broadcaster did the game a favour this week by calling out years of mismanagement at the NRL. It might just prove to be a turning point for rugby league.
