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Coles workers demand better protection against coronavirus after hand sanitiser switch

Workers say the supermarket giant is not providing them with the best possible protection against coronavirus after their complaints were dismissed by the head office.




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'Thought my number was up': Tragedy follows horror after man quits job for dream cruise

Raymond Barbara gave up his job for "the holiday of a lifetime". Instead he ended up with coronavirus, in mourning for his late mother, and thousands of dollars out of pocket.




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Australia capitalises on low fuel prices to establish stockpile in US

Australia will buy fuel from the US at historic low prices to bolster its national stockpile, after criticisms that the Government only holds about 30 days' worth of fuel in domestic storage, far below the 90-day minimum.




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Ruby Princess doctor tells inquiry she would not have allowed passengers to disembark

The senior doctor on board the Ruby Princess tells an inquiry she is surprised passengers were allowed to disembark in Sydney last month despite some displaying COVID-19 symptoms.





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ASX rises, US markets fall from highs after coronavirus treatment trial results

The Australian share market ends higher, despite Wall Street giving up most of its gains after leaked test results of a potential COVID-19 treatment prove disappointing.




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Victoria criticises 'completely inappropriate' independent schools funding offer from Federal Government

Victorian Education Minister James Merlino accuses the Federal Government of using funding to "force" independent schools to undermine the state's strategy on face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic.




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Renters could find themselves in paradise as a wave of Airbnb homes hit the market

The major online platforms say rental listings are up 8-10 per cent compared to last year, as thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to move to the long-term market as coronavirus halts travel.




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Markets surge on Fed's promise to act 'aggressively' to save a stalled economy

The ASX joins a global rally after the Federal Reserve says it will "aggressively" use its "full range of tools" to aid the recovery, as the US economy records its worst slump since the global financial crisis.




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Restaurants and cafes recognise benefits of single-use plastics amid pandemic

A ban on single-use plastics including cutlery and straws will be pushed back in SA to allow restaurants and cafes to reopen "sooner rather than later" amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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In the middle of an economic crisis, one sector is experiencing a surprise 'COVID surge' in jobs

While the economic tsunami of coronavirus shutdowns hammers most sectors, WA's resources industry has jobs created on mine sites where providers of support services like catering, cleaning and maintenance are in high demand to keep mine sites safe.




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ASX rises as Afterpay surges on Chinese investment, job ads plunge

The Australian share market closes higher, shaking off initial falls, while Afterpay shares surge after revealing investment by Chinese firm Tencent. Job ads fell by 50 per cent in April as coronavirus hit businesses.




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ASX rises as Qantas rallies, Wall Street rebounds on tech gains

Australian shares rise, Qantas secures extra funding to get through the coronavirus crisis and US markets edge higher led by Microsoft, Apple and Amazon.




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Foxtel 'threatened with extinction' within a few years as streaming services cannibalise revenue

Under siege from much cheaper rivals and with lenders unwilling to support it, pay TV operator Foxtel is increasingly looking like a threatened species.




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Tom Cruise to star in movie shot in space, NASA confirms

Fewer than 250 people have been on the International Space Station but Mission Impossible actor Tom Cruise looks set to become one of them, in part to "inspire a new generation of engineers and scientists".




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ASX falls, miners rise as iron ore drives record trade surplus

The Australian share market falls but iron ore mining stocks make gains after Australia posted a $10.6 billion trade surplus in March and iron ore exports rose.




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Gas leak at LG Polymers plant in India kills 11, hospitalises hundreds

At least 11 people have been killed and hundreds more are in hospital after a chemical gas leak at an LG Polymers plant in southern India.



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Coronavirus cases rise as Victorians wait for restrictions to be eased

Eleven new coronavirus cases are identified in Victoria, four linked to the cluster at Cedar Meats, as infection rates fall in other states. Meanwhile, the Government is urging people not to abandon the restrictions before an announcement is made on Monday.




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As the day unfolded: Australia's COVID-19 deaths rise to 71, WHO defends China's revised death toll

If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080.




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'Unprecedented and very concerning': Concerns raised about COVID-19 powers given to mayors

Local councillors say emergency powers given to mayors risk undermining democracy.




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Ruby Princess preparing to leave as passengers promised full refund

The plans for the ship's departure come as Carnival Australia confirmed on Monday it would offer a full refund to guests on the cruise that returned to Sydney on March 19.




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Herd immunity is a myth, infectious disease experts warn

If Australia were to lift all restrictions in the pursuit of herd immunity we should expect cycling epidemics of COVID-19, increased absenteeism, and ultimately more deaths, one of Australia's leading pandemic experts has warned.




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5 Home Exercises That Are Keeping Badminton Ace Ashwini Ponnappa Fit During Lockdown




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Cars, housing raise Perth cap questions

When the Glory brought Jamie Maclaren to the A-League, they made sure he could settle quickly.




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Can the cruise industry stay afloat after COVID-19? Norwegian and Carnival plot uncertain course post-pandemic

The world's third-largest cruise ship operator cast doubt on its ability to stay afloat as a company for much longer, even as one of its biggest rivals said it is taking its first tentative steps toward reopening after COVID-19.




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How to strengthen your resolve to exercise during quarantine


For starters, give up the notion that the inspiration to exercise is going to sweep over you like a sweaty tsunami. “Exercise,” says one expert, “needs to be a non-negotiable if we want to stick with it.”




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Eamonn Holmes' brother interrupts him with phone call at work as star makes surprise revelation

Eamonn Holmes has been a familiar face on the television for over a decade, but it sounds...




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Oil rise fails to lift stocks

The sharemarket slipped further into the red at noon, as declines in supermarkets and banks offset strength in energy stocks.




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La crise de la COVID-19 représente une manne pour les lobbyistes

Les inscriptions ont bondi de 53 % à Québec et de 60 % à Ottawa au mois d’avril




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PM promises more pandemic aid to come from Ottawa

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is addressing Canadians from outside his Rideau Cottage home, a day after announcing more support from the federal government is on its way to assist certain sectors of the economy hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Into the Woods: Spine-Tingling Secrets About the Friday the 13th Franchise

Kids, if you've ever wondered why it's a bad idea to have sex at your picturesque lakeside summer camp, look no further. While it didn't invent the idea of punishing teenagers...




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Gollum star Andy Serkis raises £280,000 after mammoth 'Hobbitathon' reading

Andy Serkis has raised more than £280,000 for charity after completing a live, continuous reading of The Hobbit.




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Gary Neville details Man Utd compromise Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes must make

Fernandes and Pogba are yet to feature in the same Man Utd side due to the Frenchman's rotten luck with injuries this season, but a partnership is on the horizon now he is back to full fitness




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En télétravail: Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge et le lâcher prise

Guillaume Lemay-Thivierge n’allait pas être complètement stoppé dans son élan par le confinement. C’était une question d’équilibre mental.




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How On-Demand Solutions are Changing the World of Enterprise Software

On-demand software, or software as a service, is changing how companies do business. The notion of cloud software and the Internet of Things has dominated the technology discussion for some years, but it's more than just another Silicon Valley buzzword.

Keep on reading: How On-Demand Solutions are Changing the World of Enterprise Software




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Des collations qui plaisent aux jeunes

Voici des inspirations de desserts et collations qui allient plaisir et santé!




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Crise sanitaire: anxiété et symptômes dépressifs chez la moitié des jeunes adultes canadiens

La moitié des jeunes adultes vivent une anxiété profonde et présentent des symptômes de dépression depuis le début de la crise sanitaire.




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The Fabric Spotlight: Lessons Learned from Crises with M.R. Rangaswami

Known for being the interviewer, not the interviewee, Sand Hill Group's Co-Founder, M.R. Rangaswami recently sat with The Fabric's Chief Strategist, Prabakar Sundarrajan to discuss his career and perspectives since "accidentally arriving in Silicon Valley."

Keep on reading: The Fabric Spotlight: Lessons Learned from Crises with M.R. Rangaswami




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Kawasaki Disease From COVID-19 in Kids: How Common?

(MedPage Today) -- As health organizations have started warning about unusual presentations of a Kawasaki disease-like inflammatory syndrome associated with COVID-19, some pediatric cardiologists noted that even classic cases are likely going undercounted...




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Promise of T1D Vaccines; Can Bariatric Surgery Be Essential?

(MedPage Today) -- Researchers developed a potential vaccine for a certain type of virus infection that leads to an autoimmune attack, which may result in turn in part to the development of type 1 diabetes. "Our hope is that these trials will show...




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Olympic organisers commit to July games date despite COVID-19 outbreak

While major events are being cancelled and postponed around the world, those behind the Tokyo Olympics say they don't have to make a decision about the games with just four months to go.




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AFL players apologise 'unreservedly' for night-long party against social-distancing advice

A group of North Melbourne footballers apologises for throwing a party at a Melbourne home last night, with the club saying it was "inappropriate in the current climate".




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Carlton young gun Sam Walsh urges AFL not to raise its draft age

One of the AFL's rising stars wants the league to ignore calls to raise the minimum draft age from 18, as he worries young players may "lose their way" if it is changed.



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St Kilda's new 'G-Train' Caitlin Greiser wins AFLW All-Australian nod

St Kilda's new cult hero Caitlin Greiser is one of 11 first-time selections in the 2020 AFLW All-Australian team after topping the league's goal-kicking chart.



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NRL season restart under a cloud as players raise pay concerns

The resumption of the NRL season on May 28 remains in doubt, with the players seeking answers over pay and other conditions only days out from their planned return to training.




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Head of new sport integrity agency targets organised crime as greatest threat

Former footballer, AFP assistant commissioner and ASADA boss David Sharpe says his first challenge at the newly former Sport Integrity Australia will be to tackle organised crime.




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Adele praises coronavirus heroes on her birthday: 'Truly our angels'

Adele returned to Instagram for the first time in several months to thank fans for their birthday wishes and salute workers on the pandemic's front lines.




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Column: Surprise! The Internet has thoughts about Adele's new body

Adele's celebratory Instagram spurred compliments and criticism that are just as sexist as Donald Trump's comments about Donna Reed.




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Unions praised coronavirus aid for Hollywood workers. Now they say it falls short for some

In March, Hollywood unions applauded a government package to help entertainment gig workers. Flaws in the rollout meant many couldn't access it.