Eerie scenes as Australia closes
The country has officially shut down, as a ban on pubs, restaurant and cafe dining, gyms and entertainment venues begins.
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Woolies reveals 5 new virus rules
First the supermarkets put in limits on what we can buy, now Woolies has a strict regime to keep stores clean and maintain social distancing at the checkout.
158 sick people left Sydney virus ship
It’s emerged that more than 150 sick passengers departed a cruise ship in Sydney earlier this month with only a handful tested for coronavirus.
Motorist films foul tirade at parking ranger
An angry motorist has filmed himself abusing a Sydney parking ranger claiming, incorrectly, the council worker was handing out tickets while people were “starving on the streets”.
‘Risky’ confusion over 100 person limit
The chief medical officer has said the government’s 100 person limit on indoor spaces may not be enough to prevent infection – 20 people could be enough to pass the virus on.
’Rubbish’: Anger over petrol price rip-off
Drivers are paying as much as 60c too much for petrol and Australians aren’t going to put up with paying top dollar while oil global prices plummet.
‘Worst fire danger since January’
Weeks after they were all put out, bushfire danger is back with a vengeance with temperatures set to soar across the south and east.
Bunnings to stop sausage sizzles
From tomorrow shoppers won’t be able to grab a snag when they head down to their local Bunnings, with the retailer announcing the iconic sausage sizzle is being suspended.
‘Pandemonium’: How Woolies’ plan failed
It was supposed to be the solution for vulnerable shoppers but pre-dawn crowds has led Woolies to admit they could do better.
Patch of ocean that could change weather
An isolated zone of warm water far off in the Pacific Ocean could turn Australia’s autumn weather on its head for a big chunk of the country.
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