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David Ross is a Sydney-based journalist at The Australian. He previously worked at the European Parliament and as a freelance journalist, writing for many publications including Myanmar Business Today where he was an Australian correspondent. He has a Masters in Journalism from The University of Melbourne.

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Andrews shoots down Mikakos ‘eradication’ tweet

Daniel Andrews disputes tweet from former health minister Jenny Mikakos, says suppression remains aim, and digs in on masks.

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25/09/2020. Mortgage Choice mortgage broker James Algar, photographed near his office in Dee Why on Sydney's northern beaches. Britta Campion / The Australian

Netflix or loans? Borrowers put to the test

Mortgage brokers welcome moves from the Morrison government to scale back lending verification requirements.

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Ross Townsend's portrait of Prime Minister Scott Morrison.

UN not perfect, must work for all: PM

Scott Morrison will argue that the UN faces new challenges responding to the pandemic, as well as maritime and territorial disputes, in a speech on Saturday.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos AUGUST 10, 2020 : Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews announcing latest COVID-19 infection numbers as the state battles a second wave of the virus. Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos looks on, Monday August 10, 2020. Picture : NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Andrews stands by ‘clueless’ health minister

Premier Daniel Andrews backs Jenny Mikakos as union representing tens of thousands of aged care, disability and hospital workers demands she resign.

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Record delivery rush is swamping AusPost

Data from Australia Post reveal five years of package volume growth in three months as online shoppers stay home and shop.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 23: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews speaks during a press conference on September 23, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Victoria has recorded 15 new coronavirus cases and five deaths in the past 24 hours. Metropolitan Melbourne remains under stage 4 lockdown restrictions, with people only allowed to leave home to give or receive care, shopping for food and essential items, daily exercise and work while an overnight curfew from 8pm to 5am is also in place. The majority of retail businesses are also closed. Other Victorian regions are in stage 3 lockdown. The restrictions, which came into effect from 2 August, were introduced by the Victorian government as health authorities work to reduce community COVID-19 transmissions across the state. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

PM’s plea to Andrews over troops revealed

Scott Morrison personally appealed to Daniel Andrews to accept 1000 Australian Defence Force personnel as the second wave of COVID-19 took hold, newly released letters confirm.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos SEPTEMBER, 18, 2020: PrIme Minister Scott Morrison speaks to media in Sydney. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Joel Carrett

Open borders ‘not before time’: Morrison

PM welcomes border openings in South Australia and Queensland, saying the changes will help get Australians back into work.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos September 21, 2020: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews daily press conference with Education minister James Merlino.Picture: NCA NewsWire / Wayne Taylor

Andrews fires up over failure to fine breachers

As it’s confirmed the number of households behind the ‘Casey cluster’ have grown to seven, Victoria’s Premier resists pressure to fine them.

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A young mother reads through a legal pack from her insurance company or solicitor. She is making provisions for the future of her child. life insurance generic, family protection

Crisis lesson: keep parents in a job

The need for businesses to support parents on leave or with partners on leave has never been more clear, according to ING.

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18/09/20 Emma Sutton is a 29yo medical student. She suffered anorexia in Hugh school and into her early 20s. She is now recovered and volunteers for Eating disorders Victoria.. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Isolation fuelling eating disorders

The death of Lisa Curry’s beloved daughter Jaimi Kenny has sparked alarm about a COVID-fuelled eating disorder boom.

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