Korean taunted with cough in Australia
In an “embarrassing experience of racism”, a South Korean man in Cairns has been taunted with fake coughs and sneezes by a passenger in a stopped car.
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Mountain biker fined $1600 for solo ride
A mountain biker who drove to a park to go for a ride was approached by a police officer who then fined him for “unnecessary travel”.
Babysitters allowed in Victorian homes
Victoria has updated its stay at home rules to allow parents to have their children babysat if they need to leave home for an essential reason.
Ruby Princess debacle ‘not our role’
Australian Border Force has hit back at reports it was responsible for allowing the Ruby Princess to dock while knowing passengers were sick.
‘Immunity passport’: Life after lockdown
From “immunity passports” to wristbands or a traffic-light system, how to get out of lockdown could be our most delicate problem yet. Here’s what it might look like.
JobKeeper package passes parliament
The largest financial package in Australian history has passed through parliament after getting the green light in the Senate on Wednesday night.
Isolation outfit that’s selling ‘like hotcakes’
We usually only wear pyjamas to bed, but as Australia adjusts to life in lockdown, this basic item is flying off the shelves in record numbers.
Man fined $1000 for sitting at picnic table
A man has been hit with a $1000 on-the-spot fine after he was caught sitting at picnic table by police conducting proactive patrols in Sydney.
All the virus news from the past 24 hours
It has been another frantic day of coronavirus developments in Australia. Here’s everything you need to know about how it will affect you.
What you can and can’t do this Easter
From family gatherings to last-minute chocolate runs, here’s what you can and can’t do this Easter weekend under the government’s virus restrictions.
Easter warning in second virus text
Australians have been warned in a second emergency text from the government, with leaders saying our “good work” could be quickly undone.
Confusion over ‘catastrophic’ virus plan
As health authorities whisper about slowly exposing Australia to coronavirus, the federal government is fighting to shut down the “catastrophic” plan.
Petrol prices hit two-decade low
The cost of fuel is dropping across the country with price lows last seen in 2000. These are the cities and suburbs with the best deals.
Man calls cops on teen Coles worker
Teenager Hayley Evans was left shaken up after an abusive customer called the cops on her during her shift at Coles, yet she did nothing wrong.
‘Weird message’: Karl and Premier clash
Today show host Karl Stefanovic and Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk have gone head to head over the state’s holiday policy.
One adult, child positive from Hilton hotel
NSW’s Chief Medical Officer has confirmed an adult and child have COVID-19 after a family in a quarantine hotel were rushed to hospital.
Australia forced into ‘brutal’ decision
Now that Australia appears to have got the coronavirus under control, it faces an even more disturbing choice on how to end the epidemic.
Warning of ‘explosive resurgence’ of virus
Modelling released by the Morrison Government has provided a reality check for Australians, showing just how bad things could have got.
‘Eliminating’ virus too high a cost
Scott Morrison has made clear his view that any attempt to eliminate COVID-19 entirely in Australia would carry too high an economic cost.
Why we brought in social distancing
The country’s chief medical officer has outlined why Australia brought in social distancing and explained how important it is.
RBA keeps cash rate on hold
The Reserve Bank has kept the interest rate at 0.25 per cent as the country grapples with the economic fallout from the coronavirus.
‘Forgotten’ Aussies denied $1500 cash
The JobKeeper wage subsidy was designed to keep Australians in jobs – but one group says they have been left to “fall through the cracks”.
One mistake could ‘undo everything’
Australia’s response to the coronavirus has allowed us to avoid the “horror scenario”. But one upcoming event could bring all that work undone.
Year 12 students won’t face another year
Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan has pledged that there will be no Year 13 amid Australia’s coronavirus pandemic.
Photo that proves fines have gone too far
Police have been handing out fines by the dozen as they enforce new social distancing rules – but one picture highlights a huge problem.
Cops withdraw $1600 driving fine
Victoria Police has withdrawn a $1600 fine it issued to a learner driver who was penalised after being caught during a lesson with her mother.
Young Brisbane nurse diagnosed with virus
A nurse working with coronavirus patients has tested positive for COVID-19 and a number of her colleagues have undergone testing.
PM promises relief for struggling tenants
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has revealed a new mandatory code of conduct will help protect commercial leases during the pandemic.
Cops fined for breaching social distancing
Two off-duty cops have been fined for partying on the weekend after one was spotted intoxicated on a nearby street and had to be taken to hospital.
Controversial plan to stop virus spread
A scientist believes he knows the best way to stop the spread of the coronavirus in Australia, but not everyone will like it.
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