When will pubs, bars and clubs reopen?
Restaurants and cafes are set to reopen under the three-stage plan. But we will have to wait a while till these restrictions are lifted.
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Comm Bank closes more than 100 branches
Commonwealth Bank has closed more than 100 of its branches this week as the financial giant attempts to survive the coronavirus downturn.
Big mistake gyms are making
Gyms across the nation are starting to get excited, making promises to customers doors will soon reopen. So, should we get excited too?
How going to the movies will change
Cinema operators are hoping to re-open theatres within months and have revealed what going to the movies could be like amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jacinda’s plan for pubs post-lockdown
New Zealand’s has outlined what life will look like after lockdown, and it provides some big clues of what Aussie night-life could look like too.
New York’s bold move during virus crisis
New York will go deeper into shutdown as more than 100km of the Big Apple’s city streets are marked for closure to traffic.
Gunmen protect lockdown-defying bar
Police were forced to storm a bar after a group of eight heavily armed people tried to defend it against lockdown laws.
Gym giant declares bankruptcy
It was made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger himself – but even that’s not enough to protect this fitness empire from the coronavirus crisis.
‘Zero cases is not Australia’s goal’
As the number of new infections continues to drop, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says getting Australia to zero virus cases is not the goal.
When PM is sending kids back to school
The PM has shared details of how his family is coping with the coronavirus crisis, including their homeschool struggles and living arrangements.
Things that won’t go back to normal
Even once restrictions are lifted, it’s unlikely life will go back to normal in Australia until a vaccine is found. Here’s what we won’t get to do anymore.
Place most Aussies comply with lockdown
As Aussies enter week six of virus lockdown – and the chance of restrictions easing gets higher – one state above the rest is doing the best job at complying with measures.
Apple announces date for reopening
Apple will soon reopen its Australian retail stores for customers, but its going to be a different experience to the one you might be used to.
Packed trains as virus-hit nation reopens
After more than 28,000 deaths and almost two months in lockdown, Italians are embracing their new freedom – heading out in droves.
Ambitious plan to reopen pubs, restaurants
One state’s restaurants and cafes could be lifted out of coronavirus lockdown by next month, with the Premier calling the plan to reopen “ambitious”.
Restrictions could be quickly tightened
Restrictions are slowly being eased across Australia, but our deputy chief medical officer has warned they could come back quickly.
Ardern faces pressure to lift lockdown
There is mounting pressure on New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to lift lockdowns as new virus cases continue to drop.
Flight Centre caves on cancellation fees
The travel agency has bowed to thousands of angry customers after initially refusing to budge on its pricey cancellation fees.
‘People have made $100k in past month’
With the closure of casinos and clubs, Australian gamblers have flocked online. But experts warn there’s a real danger to the move.
Australia’s ‘most deranged debate’
Australia has managed to keep on top of the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s one area of debate where we’ve completely lost our heads.
Lockdown trend we didn’t predict
Lockdowns around the world have been successful in suppressing virus transmission. So successful in fact, they have created another problem entirely.
Four steps to unlocking virus freedom
A decision on relaxing social distancing restrictions will be made next Friday, but there are four key criteria that still need to be met. And time is running out.
Big catch over relaxed restriction rule
Bring on the dinner parties and backyard barbies! From today, people in one state can have visitors come over once again – but there’s a catch.
‘Crushed it’: Australia’s remarkable figure
Australia’s deputy chief medical officer has boasted that the country has “crushed” coronavirus after another drop in cases.
Now I can visit mates, I don’t want to
Many of us will soon be able to visit one another’s homes. But rather than feeling relief, does your corona-neurosis mean the prospect fills you with dread? I may just stay home.
The daily figure Australia has to reach
The curve is flattening and states are relaxing restrictions, but the chief medical officer says there’s one key step to bringing our lockdown to an end.
Bali tourist slammed for ignoring sign
A tourist riding a scooter has been criticised online for completely flouting rules and regulations in place in Bali to keep locals safe.
Major Sydney beaches reopen tomorrow
Dozens of people ignored high fences and social distancing rules on the weekend, flocking to a Sydney beach to soak up some sun.
‘Lockdown fatigue’ begins to bite
Australians are increasingly venturing outside of their homes as “lockdown fatigue” sets in, amid growing calls for restrictions to be eased.
What term two looks like at your school
Schools across the country will return this week but term two will be very different in every Australian state and territory.
Aussies protest lockdown restrictions
A group gathered on the weekend to protest ongoing coronavirus restrictions saying they’re being “bullied and cajoled” by the government.
Not your ‘backyard’: beachgoers blasted
Photos show crowds of people at Sydney beaches again today despite restrictions on hours and an exercise-only rule.
Beachgoers ignore social distancing again
Large crowds have flocked to Sydney beaches again this morning, despite many being forced to shut down yesterday after distancing rules were ignored.
Restaurant meal box that keeps selling out
One of Sydney’s most popular restaurants is helping customers whip up gourmet meals at home – but you’d better get in quick.
First and last virus measures to be lifted
It feels like a lifetime ago that Australia was shut down – but as coronavirus cases drop to almost zero, these measures could be first to be lifted.
Tradie’s ‘phenomenal’ Dan Murphy’s deal
Former sparky Codie Palmer’s rum company was devastated by COVID-19 – but it’s now booming thanks to a “gamechanging” booze deal.
Apply for a new job in eight minutes
The coronavirus pandemic has left scores of Aussies out of work – but the solution could be as simple as filling out a quick online form.
Singapore keeps lockdown as virus returns
Singapore was hailed as a coronavirus success story, but the city state has been forced to extend its lockdown after the virus mounted a forceful comeback.
Be honest, guys – we’re breaking the rules
After weeks of good behaviour, every single one of us has started to push the boundaries of our lockdown laws – to the peril of the nation.
Why Myer is rehiring 2000 workers
The retail sector has been devastated by the national shutdown aimed at halting the spread of coronavirus but a profitable trend has emerged.
Three options to avoid Virgin disaster
Virgin Australia will reportedly go into administration today, after failing to find a white knight – but it’s a move that spells disaster.
Billionaire Branson’s searing open letter
Sir Richard Branson has penned an open letter to staff demanding support just hours after reports of the airline’s closure in Australia.
Sydney beaches reopen – but there’s a catch
Beaches in Sydney will reopen today in an easing of social distancing restrictions. But this does not mean things have gone back to normal.
Man breaks into cafe, spends 4 days eating
A man broke into a restaurant closed by the coronavirus pandemic, and spent four days eating and drinking before he was arrested.
Kmart, DJ’s online services slammed
Appealing to consumers on the web has never been more important as fed up Australians vent their frustration at two major retail chains.
Australia’s chance at eliminating virus
Australia may succeed in eliminating the coronavirus despite not following New Zealand’s approach of a full lockdown.
Trump reveals radical plan to reopen US
Despite warnings from experts about the potential heath disaster, President Trump has announced plans to reopen large parts of the US.
135 areas where lockdown could lift first
A leading immunologist has suggested coronavirus-free areas outside cities could soon be allowed out of lockdown, meaning these 135 areas could return to normal first.
Why Kmart shut three stores to public
The discount department store giant is converting three outlets across the country as a result of the coronavirus crisis, it has been revealed.
Couple fined for interstate recycling trip
A couple who claimed they drove from Victoria into NSW to “recycle cans” have been fined by police for breaching coronavirus rules.
Burger billionaire refuses to pay rent
He’s worth a staggering $2.79 billion – but Hungry Jack’s mogul Jack Cowin has told landlords they won’t be paid for three months.
How to find a new job ‘within 72 hours’
The coronavirus crisis has left scores of Aussies out of work. But a new venture has already helped 350 people find jobs within days.
Aussies ‘underestimate’ virus, PM warns
The Prime Minister says Australians are underestimating coronavirus. He says the consequences could be disastrous.
Key area where we’re ignoring the experts
Pollies keep telling us Australia’s virus restrictions have been informed by medical experts. But there’s one area where that’s just not true.
Group fined for eating pizza in car
A group of men who were allegedly caught sitting in their car eating pizza over the weekend have been filmed in a fiery exchange with police.
Popular pizza chain closes for good
The national restaurant institution has been riddled with controversy since initially falling into administration in November. But the doors will never open again.
Aussie lockdown could outlast others
Places like Italy and New York could be out of lockdown long before Australia, thanks to one unfortunate side effect of our current virus trajectory.
Police crack down on Gold Coast beaches
Police have been cracking down on sunbathers continuing to ignore social distancing restrictions, moving people off closed Gold Coast beaches.
Macca’s McMuffin recipe to make at home
In a world that’s not really lovin’ it at the moment, McDonald’s has done the world a solid and dropped its recipe for one classic menu item.
Mum’s angry rant over homeschooling
A mum’s refusal to participate in her son’s Year 1 “virtual classroom” struck a chord with other parents who have had enough.
‘We don’t need 6 month lockdown’
A leading biosecurity professor says six months of restrictions are not necessary and Australia would be better off with a “short, sharp lockdown”.
Schools ordered to reopen after Easter
Certain schools across the country have been ordered to reopen for term 2 or risk losing billions in government funding.
Heatwave to test Aussies in lockdown
A scorching Easter heatwave is set to be a test for Aussies who have repeatedly been urged to stay home over the long weekend.
$133m fix for childcare loophole
NSW has announced free preschool in NSW and extra funding to keep hundreds of childcare centres open after they missed out on funding help.
‘Guinea pig states’ being considered
Some Aussie states could have their coronavirus restrictions lifted early in a possible plan for “guinea pig states”.
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.
Langbroek spills on ‘exhausting’ lockdown
An Aussie comedian has said weeks into the lockdown in Italy she feels exhausted with the grind and is struggling to maintain a routine and get out of bed.
Controversial call: ‘End this lockdown now’
An Australian think tank has been slammed after calling for an end to Australia’s lockdown but experts believe it’s time to relax restrictions.
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