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Frank Chung is a senior journalist at news.com.au covering topics including local and international breaking news, politics, culture, media and technology. In his previous role as finance editor he wrote about economics, retail, industrial relations, small business, consumer affairs and real estate.

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A cyclist working for the food delivery service Deliveroo rides his bike in Madrid on March 27, 2020 amid a national lockdown to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. - The death toll in Spain soared over 4,800 after 769 people died in 24 hours, in what was a record one-day figure for fatalities in the country. (Photo by Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

‘Heroes of the pandemic’ being ripped off

Food delivery drivers are pleading for better pay from platforms like UberEats and Deliveroo so they can afford “to eat good food like our customers”.

Australian Coronavirus

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Police officers patrol the Shrine of Remembrance during an anti-lockdown rally on September 12, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Anti-lockdown protesters organised a

Professor’s warning about shocking photo

A law professor has exposed a worrying aspect of Victoria’s heavy-handed coronavirus restrictions after having her own run-in with police.

Food

Virus found on frozen squid packaging

China’s health authorities have issued a warning after reportedly detecting coronavirus on the packaging of squid imported from Russia.

US Politics

(FILES) In this file photo taken on May 21, 2018 US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg speaks after receiving the American Law Institute's Henry J. Friendly Medal in Washington, DC. - New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on September 19, 2020 that the state would erect a statue in Brooklyn to honor Supreme Court Justice and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg. (Photo by JIM WATSON / AFP)

‘Burn it down’: Chaos after court icon dies

Protesters gathered outside a prominent Senator’s home amid threats of riots if Donald Trump forces through a new Supreme Court justice.

Health & Safety

new season of Celebrity Apprentice Australia is returning after a six year break, to be helmed by Lord Alan Sugar, who is the 'boss' on the UK series. Michelle Bridges, Wippa and Olympic gymnast Olivia Vivian are first three celebs named to feature next year. Picture: Channel 9

Billionaire TV star nabs flight to Australia

Celebrity Apprentice star Lord Alan Sugar has secured a coveted flight into Australia, even as tens of thousands of Aussies remain stranded overseas.

Retail

Woman berates CVS store manager for calling police on two black men for shoplifting. Picture: Twitter/@CharitySade

Woman’s ‘insane’ rant at store manager

A woman has berated a pharmacy store manager for calling police after two people were caught shoplifting – for one specific reason.

US Politics

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 15: Democratic presidential nominee and former Vice President Joe Biden participates in a roundtable event with military veterans at Hillsborough Community College on September 15, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. Biden is making stops in Tampa and Kissimmee in the pivotal swing state of Florida. Drew Angerer/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Russia trying to ‘denigrate Joe Biden’

Russia is engaged in “active efforts” to interfere in the upcoming US election by attempting to “denigrate” Joe Biden, the FBI has warned.

Australian Economy

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 14, 2020: Victoria's Chief Health Officer Prof. Brett Sutton at the daily update on the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Andrew Henshaw

Sutton savaged in scathing resignation

A Victorian government official has taken aim at Daniel Andrews and health chief Brett Sutton in a scathing resignation letter.

Health & Safety

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER 15 2020. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announces an energy plan for the Hunter Valley region at Westrac. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Joel Black

PM personally offered Dan help three times

Scott Morrison wrote directly to Daniel Andrews three times to offer ADF support for the bungled hotel quarantine. The Premier never replied.

Leaders

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 14: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks to the media during a press conference on September 14, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Metropolitan Melbourne's stage 4 lockdown restrictions have been eased slightly as of midnight 14 September, with the curfew eased to 9pm to 5am. Permitted exercise time has increased to two hours per day, public outdoor gatherings of two people or a household is now permitted for up to two hours while social

Dan to be grilled on secretive China deal

Daniel Andrews may be called to appear before a Senate inquiry to answer questions about his controversial deal with China.

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