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Christine Kellett is The Australian’s digital director. She was previously content director, The Weekend Australian’s digital editor and has been a news editor, chief of staff and senior reporter at titles including The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Brisbane Times and news.com.au.

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VARIOUS CITIES, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 27: In this photo illustration, the Australian government coronavirus (COVID-19) tracking app 'COVIDSafe' is installed on April 27, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. The Australian government application will create a bluetooth connection between two phones with the application installed, log the interaction, and help the government identify potential COVID-19 cases. Critics are concerned about personal privacy, and the app requires uptake of just under half the population to be successful. (Photo Illustration by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

AFP on trail of trace app hoaxers

Hoaxers who tried to frighten users of the COVIDSafe contact tracing app through fake texts face up to five years in jail.

Richard Ferguson

‘WE ALWAYS RUN IN MARGINAL SEATS’Politics

Major General (Retired) Jim Molan AO DSC, Chief ofOperations for Coalition Forces in Iraq, former commander of the Australian Defence Colleges and former Senator speaking at The Daily Telegraphâ€™s Save Our Heroes Summit, held at The Parliament of New South Wales. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Molan flags run at Eden-Monaro

As speculation mounts that Mike Kelly will retire from the bellwether seat, Jim Molan is adamant a Liberal must contest it.

Richard Ferguson

By-election in lockdownPolitics

Labor's Dr Mike Kelly, defeated in the seat of Eden Monaro, contemplates a possible move to the Senate when former foreign minister Bob Carr calls it a day.

Labor MP poised to quit

Voters could face their first post-pandemic federal by-election as speculation mounts Labor’s Mike Kelly will quit Eden-Monaro.

Richard Ferguson

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Large crowds exercising on the Bondi to Bronte walk around McKenzies beach on 26th of April 2020. Photographer: Adam Yip

COVIDSafe a step closer to a normal way of life?

If today’s beach crowds are any guide, Australians are itching to get back to normality. From tonight, we may be a step closer, with the launch of the government’s tracing app.

Richard Ferguson and Eric Johnston

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NSW Police escort cruise ships out of Sydney Harbour.

Major operation to send liners home

The ‘largest peace time maritime operation’ has taken place to rid Sydney Harbour of cruise ships amid Ruby Princess scandal.

Emily Ritchie and Christine Kellett

CORONAVIRUS CRISISNation

After Christmas sales, Hobart, an empty Myer store in Murray Street

Myer shuts doors, sends 10,000 staff home

In one of the biggest shocks to the retail sector in a week where tens of thousands of jobs have been lost, the nation’s biggest department store has decided to close.

Eli Greenblat, Lachlan Moffet Gray and Elias Visontay

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference at Parliament House on March 22, 2020 in Canberra, Australia. The second federal stimulus package unveiledÂ today by the Australian Government offers $66 billion worth of measures for coronavirus-hit economy including relief for retirees and a new wage for workers who lose their jobs and it builds on the measures included inÂ the first $17.6 billion economic stimulus packageÂ announced more than a week ago. There are now 1081 confirmed cases of COVID-19 In Australia while the death toll now stands at seven. (Photo by Sam Mooy/Getty Images)

Pubs, clubs, cinemas, casinos, churches to close

Restaurants and cafes will only be able to offer takeways under the tough new social-distancing measures announced by Scott Morrison.

Richard Ferguson and Christine Kellett

CORONAVIRUS CRISISNation

Signs and tape baring cars from entering the Bondi Beach car park, 21st March 2020. Bondi Beach closed over crowds amid coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic.Picture by Damian Shaw

‘Most irresponsible behaviour we’ve seen’

Australian coronavirus cases top 1000 as Sydney’s Bondi Beach is shut to prevent people ignoring social distancing guidelines.

Emily Ritchie, Adeshola Ore and Jamie Walker

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A Queensland Health spokesperson has confirmed Queensland Health has strategies and plans in place to ensure we are well prepared for all COVID-19. Photo: contributed

Fifth virus death as PM tightens borders

NSW Health has confirmed two new deaths, as Scott Morrison announces tighter travel restrictions and the University of Queensland suspends classes.

Lachlan Moffet Gray, Elias Visontay and Christine Kellett

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Jill Abel CEO Australian Cruise Association at Kings Pier with cruise ship Viking Sun in the background. Viking Sun is on a 245 day ultimate world cruise. Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

Indonesia gets tough with ship’s docking

Cruise ship passengers have had their travel itinerary thrown into disarray after their ship was denied access to three Indonesian ports.

EMILY RITCHIE

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