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Trump predicts US death toll will hit 65,000; Partygoers caught, fined as Victorian cases spike
Speaking at the White House, US President Donald Trump said the nation could have been facing a death toll of 2.2 million if the government did nothing.
- by Marissa Calligeros
Forget going to the MCG, concerts or overseas travel until 2021: health chief
Victorians should forget about going to football, cricket or travelling overseas for 'some time', says the state's health chief.
- by Noel Towell
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Company 'knew' virus was running rampant on Ruby Princess, court told
In a series of explosive allegations, Princess Cruises has been accused of recklessly endangering lives.
- by Carrie Fellner, Anna Patty and Lucy Cormack
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Coronavirus pandemic
As Australia self-isolates from the world, economic recovery hangs in the balance
More than half the nation’s population growth since 2005 has come from overseas migration, and the skilled program has been the dominant driver of the economy for the past decade.
- by George Megalogenis
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Aviation
Queensland government offers $200m Virgin bailout – with strings attached
The offer comes with several conditions, including that the airline's headquarters remain in Brisbane and that the federal and other state governments offer similar support.
- by Toby Crockford
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility
Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.
- by Peter Hartcher
'Everything has shifted': How a pandemic is reshaping the US election
As a rule, if the economy is going well then US presidents get re-elected. If it's going badly, they lose. But will that hold in a global health emergency?
- by Matthew Knott
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The Turnbull Memoir
'I was caught up in a degrading and corrupt parody of democracy'
In his new book, Malcolm Turnbull details the events of the Liberal leadership coup that resulted in his treasurer, Scott Morrison, taking the prime ministership.
- by Malcolm Turnbull
Analysis
Good Weekend
Why the 'weaker sex' wins at every stage of life
It's no wonder women are more resilient and live longer than men – they have extra genetic horsepower in every cell.
- by Amanda Hooton
'We thought we were the safest place on earth'
The Tasmanian outbreak forced two hospitals to close, leaving 40 pregnant women with nowhere to give birth.
- by Dana McCauley
Opinion
Aviation
The new players circling ailing Virgin
If Virgin fails to get a lifeline, private equity holders will take the knife to costs and reduce the number of flights.
- by Adele Ferguson
'We are all living it': Telstra boss battles unique challenge
The COVID-19 pandemic has already exacted a heavy toll on Andy Penn as a father, son and chief executive.
- by Zoe Samios
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Weekend Reads
It was meant to be their big day. Four hours later, they married on Zoom
As our social lives are forced online, a growing number of iron-willed brides and grooms are harnessing digital tools to push on with their wedding day instead of calling it off.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Opinion
Dressed to kill: The morality of costume in Killing Eve
Fashion in Killing Eve represents both role play and power struggle. But do the clothes desensitise us from the atrocities?
- by Anna Johnson
Local
'Go back to your country': Chinese students bashed in Melbourne CBD
The two female students were walking along Elizabeth Street when a stranger taunted them about coronavirus.
- by Paul Sakkal
'Be kind, be reasonable': Ups and downs of home schooling's first week
In the first few days of remote term two, some parents found out more about their kids than they perhaps wanted to.
- by Bianca Hall and Anna Prytz
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Calls to rethink Victoria's most expensive road project during pandemic
Doubts are emerging about the viability of the $16 billion North East Link, as experts warn the coronavirus pandemic undermines key assumptions underpinning the project.
- by Timna Jacks and Clay Lucas
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AFL off-field behaviour
Crow reported for drink-driving hours after Bulldog star's bingle
After Western Bulldogs vice-captain Lachie Hunter returned a positive breath test after allegedly driving into four parked cars, Adelaide forward Tyson Stengle has allegedly been caught drink-driving.
- by Sam McClure, Rachel Eddie and Jake Niall
Analysis
Naked City
'Never in a million years': The police sergeant who tracked Mokbel and Gobbo
The story of Tony Mokbel and his lawyer Nicola Gobbo may be about to air on TV, but that doesn't lead to happy endings.
- by John Silvester
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Downer raised Russia concerns at US embassy without government approval
The former foreign minister acted alone according to a new memoir by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.
- by David Crowe
'How could he have been so stupid': Turnbull, Joyce and the 'bonk ban' debacle
Months before his affair with Vikki Campion became public, Barnaby Joyce assured then prime minister Malcolm Turnbull that they were not in a sexual relationship.
- by David Crowe
Politics
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Coronavirus pandemic
Fair Work open to extending wage repayments as coronavirus bites
While wage underpayment remains a key issue, Fair Work Ombudsman Sandra Parker says its focus has shifted to helping business and workers through the coronavirus crisis.
- by Nick Bonyhady
Business
Xero chance of subscription discounts for struggling businesses, says chief
Xero chief executive Steve Vamos, who is working from his home in New Zealand, has ruled out any reduction to Xero's subscription costs for small businesses in distress as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
- by Cara Waters
World
At war with the states over lockdowns, Trump calls on people to rise up
Donald Trump has urged supporters to "liberate" themselves from stay-at-home orders aimed at containing COVID-19.
Europe is emerging from the pandemic with beds and ventilators to spare
- by William Booth, Chico Harlan, James McAuley, Loveday Morris and Michael Birnbauman
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Why investors could be regretting negative gearing right now
Most landlords are already losing money on their investment which may explain the hesitance to cut rents for struggling tenants, experts say.
- by Jim Malo
'Never get emotional': How to win an online property auction
Even experienced bidders now need to develop new skills to win in the digital environment. Here's what you need to do to secure your dream home online.
- by Alexandra Cain
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It's Underbelly, but not as you knew it
Ella Scott Lynch takes the lead in Nine's gutsy, female-led crime drama Informer 3838.
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AFL planning a long-term overhaul of the game
The AFL is planning a long-term overhaul of the game, and not just for the next two seasons, to deal with “the new economy”.
- by Michael Gleeson
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AFL off-field behaviour
Two AFL players in hot water over car incidents
Western Bulldogs vice-captain Lachie Hunter has returned a positive breath test after allegedly driving into four parked cars in inner Melbourne.
- by Sam McClure, Rachel Eddie and Jake Niall
Another knee setback makes Charlie Curnow an unlikely starter in 2020
Promising Blues' forward Charlie Curnow is unlikely to play in 2020 after scans revealed a hairline stress in his bone.
- by Peter Ryan
Staff forced to take huge pay cut to save Cricket Australia: Roberts
‘‘As things stand, we’re going to run out of cash by the end of August,’’ CEO Kevin Roberts is said to have told staff this week.
- by Andrew Wu
Victorian venues part of hub planning
The AFL has not ruled out Victorian venues hosting games without crowds if and when the season resumes as they continue planning for a range of scenarios.
- by Peter Ryan
Play on: Swans chairman reverses opposition to playing during crisis
Andrew Pridham, who questioned the AFL's decision to play round one, has backed the concept of quarantine hubs to restart the season.
- by Caroline Wilson
Adelaide's Tyson Stengle allegedly caught drink-driving
Adelaide forward Tyson Stengle has allegedly been caught drink-driving in an unregistered car, blowing a blood alcohol reading more than double the legal limit.
Have Your Say
Why it's time to lay off Patrick Dangerfield
The players, with Dangerfield as their figurehead, were labelled greedy, but the Geelong champion could hardly have rolled over when it came to negotiating a pay cut with the AFL.
