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Premier to wait on modelling before considering easing restrictions, says to 'be realistic' on Origin
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should contact (not visit) your GP, local hospital or 13HEALTH.
- by Danielle Cronin
'Medi-hotels' instead of home isolation for mild COVID-19 cases
Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has voiced his support for a proposal to isolate COVID-19 patients in specially designed 'medi-hotels' instead of at home.
- by Dana McCauley
Give us better data to fight rumour and fear, mayor pleads
Queensland Health should look at new ways to present the large number of COVID-19 figures to give nervous local communities more security, a bayside mayor says.
- by Tony Moore
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Australia
Australia Post considered once-a-week letter deliveries in confidential review
The review, led by Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate and submitted to the company's board, is scathing about how the business has been managed.
- by Kylar Loussikian and Samantha Hutchinson
Trump retweets call to fire Fauci after expert says quicker response 'could have saved lives'
President Donald Trump retweeted a call to fire his top infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci Sunday evening, amid mounting criticism of the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Katie Shepherd
Unemployment to hit 10 per cent, 1.4m Aussies out of work: Treasury
one of the nation's pre-eminent experts in the tax and welfare system warns it will be young Australians who bear the cost of repaying that $320 billion in support.
- by Shane Wright
Woolworths triples deliveries after concerns on Moreton Bay islands
Last month, Brisbane Times highlighted problems for older residents of Karragarra, Lamb, MacLeay and Russell islands as the the coronavirus pandemic intensified.
- by Tony Moore
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The only five exercises you need to stay fit at home
The 5BX program involves five basic exercises, takes just 11 minutes and needs absolutely no equipment.
- by Stephen Brook
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NRL 2020
Rugby superstar Quade Cooper wants to play NRL
Former Wallabies star is keen to sign a short-term deal with an NRL club, with the Bulldogs and Titans in the mix.
- by Michael Chammas
How your poo could be key to relaxing restrictions
Scientists are inspecting sewage for traces of coronavirus with hopes it could be a rapid way to detect outbreaks.
- by Max Koslowski
Why vaccine development is a case of 'market failure'
Relying on the private market to develop vaccines has failed, leaving us vulnerable, public health experts say.
- by Liam Mannix
Little Ari's plight shows the need to flatten the curve
Four-year-old Ari has been social distancing longer than most - as a leukaemia patient being treated.
- by Stuart Layt
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Queensland
Queensland regions could see virus restrictions eased sooner
The state's regions could see social distancing restrictions lifted sooner as coronavirus cases ease, but the Premier is warning any easing is still months away
- by Stuart Layt
The Brisbane suburbs most vulnerable to COVID-19
Inala tops the list, but how vulnerable is your suburb to a widespread outbreak of coronavirus?
- by Lydia Lynch
'I think we're going to smash the curve': Schools to open for term two but without most pupils
Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced both public and private schools would be mostly pupil free for the first half of the term.Â
- by Lydia Lynch and Matt Dennien
Coronavirus fines for man who flew chopper to Moreton Island beach picnic... twice
Queensland police said 496 infringement notices were handed out over the long weekend under health orders.
- by Matt Dennien
Premier pours cold water on NRL returning in May
Annastacia Palaszczuk said Queensland rugby league teams would not receive exemptions to cross the borderÂ
- by Tony Moore
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- by Jocelyn Garcia
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Global COVID-19 cases surpass 1.8 million, Australian death toll at 61
If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Megan Levy
New York records more than 10,000 deaths from coronavirus
State and New York City officials see plateauing hospitalisations as a hopeful sign for the coming weeks.
Politics
Universities spend $110 million to support international students
The students are ordinarily expected to support themselves but the COVID-19 crisis has cost them jobs and they are facing barriers to return home.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Coronavirus pandemic
Unions divided on coronavirus retail closures
- by Nick Bonyhady and Rachael Dexter
'Huge risk' if coronavirus restrictions lifted too early: Chief Medical Officer
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Jennifer Duke
Business
'No one is making any money': New taxes needed to fund recovery
The boss of wealth manager Escala Partners has warned Australians will have to pay more taxes to fund the government's $194 billion stimulus package.
- by Charlotte Grieve
World
'We need you in the White House': Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden
Sanders, the progressive firebrand, joined Biden in an online campaign event, citing the coronavirus outbreak as a reason for the party to come together.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Chinese authorities' latest wildlife trade outrage is mindbogglingly reckless
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
Will the crisis lead to a gender role revolution? Not so fast
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
A national emergency is no time for an attack on retirement savings
Paul Keating
Former prime minister of Australia
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How to set up a home gym: Advice from a personal trainer
Staying active and healthy is one of the top recommendations by health experts all around the country.
- by Kate Bartels
Why one hotel is opening ahead of schedule in the middle of the pandemic
The SKYE Suites is opening ahead of schedule and will cater to businesspeople and medical workers who need to be close to work.
- by Sue Williams
Life & Culture
Tears for a clown: why the loss of Tim Brooke-Taylor feels so personal
A decade of daily reruns made The Goodies, and its star Tim Brooke-Taylor, part of the fabric of a shared childhood.
- by Michael Idato
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NRL 2020
What Nine wants out of crisis meeting with NRL
Peter V'landys will head to Nine's Willoughby offices on Tuesday, without his CEO, to manoeuvre through the game's delicate broadcast discussions.
- by Michael Chammas
NASCAR driver suspended for racial slur in virtual race
The race was a simulation of the Monza circuit in Italy and Kyle Larson had trouble with his microphone.
- by Victor Mather
Australia may host quickfire Rugby Championship
Coronavirus may have killed this year's Super Rugby competition but a quickfire Rugby Championship is still on the table.
- by Sam Phillips
AFL puts clubs first in debt crisis
The AFL will allow clubs to repay other creditors before paying back the millions the league loans them in.
- by Jake Niall
A good leave: Stars give up part of break to help cricket
Australia’s leading cricketers have agreed to take on media commitments during their annual leave period.
- by Daniel Cherny
NRL still has health hurdles to climb, NSW top cop says
NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says the NRL still has "health and safety hurdles" to face before any restart.
- by Alexandra Smith and Michael Chammas
'I think it's a bit ambitious': Sports Minister hoses down NRL return
He is the latest government official to pour cold water on the NRL's hopes.
- by Adam Pengilly
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.
