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Global death toll passes 162,000 as the tally in the US approaches 40,000
There are more than 2.3 million known cases of infection but more than 604,000 people have recovered. In Australia, the death toll stands at 71.
- by Paul Sakkal
Economists warn PM not to end social distancing as job losses grow
Some of the nation's most respected economists have warned the Prime Minister Scott Morrison against easing social distancing rules too early, as unemployment estimates grow.
- by Shane Wright
Thousands of council workers stood down as virus hits
Those without work range from crossing supervisors to aquatic centre employees, many of whom are casuals and who have in many cases been let go permanently rather than stood down.
- by Benjamin Preiss and Clay Lucas
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Push for JobKeeper changes as business faces King Solomon-like choices
Government faces pressure from small businesses to make JobKeeper changes to help firms survive and keep their staff.
- by Shane Wright
Police say at least 10 killed in Canadian mass shooting
The accused gunman, who had apparently been dressed as a police officer is one of the dead.
- by John Morris
'A level playing field': digital giants to pay Australian media companies for news
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will impose a mandatory code on firms like Google and Facebook after losing faith in their work to reimburse Australian media companies for news and other content.
- by David Crowe
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Tony Abbott dismissed official Defence advice on submarines, Turnbull claims
Abbott dismissed advice from Australia's top Defence official to admit his government could not meet its stated deadline for a new submarine fleet, sparking a national security clash.
- by David Crowe
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'We told him to stay home': Family's plea after a final goodbye by video call
The family of the 15th Victorian to succumb to COVID-19 has issued a plea for people to take the threat of the virus seriously.
- by Tate Papworth
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Groceries v video games: How women and men spend their stimulus payments
Women have led the charge in spending one-off government stimulus payments during the past fortnight. And they've made very different choices to male recipients.
- by Matt Wade
'Crying for days': Frustration with travel agents grows
Many grounded travellers have nowhere to turn after the peak travel industry body last month suspended complaints.
- by David Estcourt and Goya Dmytryshchak
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Beckham in legal fight with Australian company
Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two 'VB' trademarks.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Doctor told to leave share house over COVID-19 fears
NSW emergency registrar was distraught after the share-house owner asked him to leave as she was 'sick with worry'.
- by Angus Thompson
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School shutdowns could be reviewed, Premier says
Premier Daniel Andrews believes schools will stay closed until the end of term two but 'stable numbers' continued 'then of course we would always reserve the right to look at those restrictions'.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Families strive for cracking Orthodox Easter
No church-going or lamb on the spit, but families still celebrated an Orthodox Easter like no other.
- by Carolyn Webb
This is how much you should budget for food each week
According to an ABS survey of household spending, the average household spent $12,324 on food in 2015-16.
- by Jessica Irvine
Australian-born virologist is Greece's coronavirus 'hero'
Infectious diseases expert Sotiris Tsiodras has become a national hero in Greece for helping control the spread of COVID-19
- by Anna Patty
COVID-19 arrest: Teen accused of threatening to cough on police
An 18-year-old, arrested in Melbourne's west for repeated breaches, told police he had COVID-19 and threatened to cough on them.
- by Sophie Griffiths and Tammy Mills
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Furious Trump berated Turnbull over deal to resettle refugees
Former PM reveals dealings with US President Donald Trump - as well as Barack Obama calling Trump a "lunatic".
- by David Crowe
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Trying to jab Turnbull, PM's office pokes itself in the eye
The Prime Minister's office, accused of trying to undermine the publication of Malcolm Turnbull's new book, appears to have undermined itself.
- by Tony Wright
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Government's university rescue package a 'fraud', says Labor
Tanya Plibersek says the government is failing to address a "catastrophic" scenario that will have ramifications for the whole economy.
- by Fergus Hunter
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'You need know nothing about me': Joyce among MPs refusing COVID-19 app
- by Fergus Hunter and Michael Koziol
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Investor shock as high-flying hedge fund posts savage slide
Regal Funds Management was hit with a sharp 59 per cent slide in its high-performance hedge fund during March, leaving some investors fuming.
- by Kylar Loussikian
'Everybody is paying': ANZ Bank chairman David Gonski
- by Clancy Yeates and Emma Koehn
World
Police say at least 10 killed in Canadian mass shooting
The accused gunman, who had apparently been dressed as a police officer is one of the dead.
- by John Morris
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Amazing renovations: How $200k transformed this home
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- by Sarah Webb
This type of Melbourne property is bucking the trend amid coronavirus
As economic uncertainty spreads, you'd be forgiven for thinking all parts of the housing market would slow down – but this segment is the most active.
- by Elizabeth Redman
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Play it forward: How Lethal thinks footy should change
Field 16 players a side, cut football department spend and get rid of VFL affiliate teams. These are Leigh Matthews' recommendations for the future of Australian Rules.
- by Michael Gleeson
Axe may fall on support staff as CA looks to slash costs
Former vice-captain Adam Gilchrist has forecast a dramatic scaling back of player salaries and the overall cricket economy amid a grim outlook for revenues as a result of the virus crisis.
- by Chloe Saltau
Cox Plate under lights one option 'on the table'
Night race is one proposal the MVRC will consider after chief executive Michael Browell conceded the 100th running of the event will go ahead without crowds.
- by Damien Ractliffe
Clean sweep on offer for Roos captain Emma Kearney
North star is in the mix to become the first player to win a clean sweep of the AFLPA's AFLW awards, which will be announced online on Monday.
- by Damien Ractliffe
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'Players will be next': Mark Taylor predicts pay cuts
The former Test captain said there is "no doubt" players will be forced to accept wage reductions as a pay war brews with Cricket Australia.
- by Rob Forsaith
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Rugby poised to slash its player wage bill
Australia's four highest-paid players will sacrifice $1 million between them under a pay deal set to be agreed between Rugby Australia and the players union.
- by Georgina Robinson
'Big Three' plan to share prizemoney with battlers
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer have some radical ideas to help lower-ranked tennis players who are struggling financially.
- by Reuters
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Why the 1970 grand final and not 1989 matters most
The most important game of Australian football was the 1970 grand final, which changed the game, Carlton, the Pies, and the lives of individuals.
