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China should be sued for $6.5 trillion for coronavirus damages says top UK think tank

China could be sued under 10 possible legal avenues for its role in the early cover up and spread of the coronavirus, according to report.




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New Zealand Health Minister demoted after breaking lockdown for beach trip

Minister said he recalled the beach trip only after attracting public scrutiny for a mountain bike ride.




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Austria, Denmark first in Europe to announce easing of lockdowns

Austria has seen three consecutive days in which the number of COVID-19 recoveries has exceeded the number of new cases.




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Experts defend New Zealand's strict lockdown rules in face of criticism

As the number of new coronavirus cases drop, a group of academics said the government's lockdown plan is out of proportion with the health risks posed by virus.




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Countries rally behind WHO after Trump suspends payments

While Trump's criticism of the WHO is being shared by others, US allies disagreed with a suspension of payments.




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As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65

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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As normal everyday functioning vanishes, our society has been put on trial

The fabric of our society is generally taken for granted as flexible and difficult to tear, but the pandemic has torn our society out of its routine.




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Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next

There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks.




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COVID-19 medical trial to treat thousands with HIV, malaria drugs

A clinical study led by Melbourne’s Doherty Institute aims to treat every patient hospitalised with coronavirus infection over the next 18 months, in a bid to keep them out of intensive care.




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As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65

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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As normal everyday functioning vanishes, our society has been put on trial

The fabric of our society is generally taken for granted as flexible and difficult to tear, but the pandemic has torn our society out of its routine.




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Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next

There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks.




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COVID-19 medical trial to treat thousands with HIV, malaria drugs

A clinical study led by Melbourne’s Doherty Institute aims to treat every patient hospitalised with coronavirus infection over the next 18 months, in a bid to keep them out of intensive care.




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How to bathe, brush, and trim your pets at home

Everything you need to know to solve your bang-trimming, nail-clipping, and poopy-butt problems.




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DJI’s new industrial UAV is the coolest drone you’ll never get to fly

You need special training and licensing to fly a drone this intense.




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S-ICD 'Noninferior' to Transvenous-Lead ICD in Head-to-Head Trial

Based on its first randomized comparison to standard ICDs, the subcutaneous-lead ICD 'should be considered in all patients who need an ICD who do not have a pacing indication,' researchers said.
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Ibrutinib for MCL Just as Effective in the NHS as in Trials

The impressive clinical response to ibrutinib seen in mantle cell lymphoma clinical trials can be achieved in the National Health Service, say UK clinicians, although progression rates remain high.
Medscape News UK




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Day’s gamble fails as sand traps strike

JASON Day recorded yet another top-10 finish at a major but was left to rue what might have been after his unlikely final round US Open charge was snuffed out in a sand trap.




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Daw committed to stand trial over alleged rape

North Melbourne footballer Majak Daw has been committed to stand trial over the alleged rape of a teenage girl in 2007.




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WA's zero coronavirus streak ends as restrictions roadmap set to be unveiled

Western Australia's roadmap to ease coronavirus restrictions will be laid out in full by the end of the weekend, despite the state breaking its eight-day streak of no positive tests.




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Dining out, local and regional travel allowed under easing of coronavirus restrictions

Restaurants, cafes and shops are given the green light to reopen and local and regional travel is on the cards under the first step of National Cabinet's plan to ease coronavirus restrictions.




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Scott Morrison outlines the staged easing of coronavirus restrictions

The Prime Minister says it's ultimately up to states and territories to decide how much current restrictions are relaxed.




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The three stages Australia will follow to relax restrictions

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he hopes Australia will be mostly reopened by July, and has unveiled the three-step plan agreed to by National Cabinet to get there. Here's how it looks.




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Changes to Victoria's pandemic restrictions won't be made until next week

State Premier Daniel Andrews says lockdown measures will remain in place until at least Monday.





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Australia is now part of the 'first movers' club as it eases coronavirus restrictions

Even compared to some of the success stories around the globe, Australia still has a relatively flat curve. Here are the approaches being taken by the other "first movers".




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With WA's coronavirus restrictions set to lift, these will be the first measures to go

WA Premier Mark McGowan is set to outline the state's roadmap for easing coronavirus-related restrictions.




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China limited the Mekong’s flow. Other countries suffered a drought.

New research show that Beijing’s engineers appear to have directly caused the record low levels of water in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.




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Grattan Institute projects 3.4 million Australians will lose jobs, and predicts which industries will be hit hardest

The think tank predicts between 14 and 26 per cent of the entire Australian workforce will lose their job, if they haven't already, as a result of government shutdowns and physical distancing rules.




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Worker killed in industrial accident at quarry north of Adelaide

Police and paramedics are at the scene of a fatal industrial accident at Truro north of Adelaide, where a man has been killed.




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COVID-19 hoarding triggers record surge in retail sales, but a payback is coming

Supermarket and grocery store turnover leapt 22 per cent in March on panic buying of toilet paper and food but sales are expected to fall as stockpiling subsides and major retailers, including Myer, extend shutdowns.




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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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Workplaces warned to be ready to respond immediately if COVID-19 emerges, as restrictions are 'gradually relaxed'

Australian business are presented with a new set of rules on how to manage workplaces during the coronavirus pandemic, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he would "love to see a return to work across the board".




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Coles, Woolworths ease coronavirus restrictions on toilet paper

Customers will be able to buy multiple packets of toilet paper at the supermarket giants, although a number of other items remain restricted.




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Can't get a refund on your cancelled trip? Here's what to do

More than 6,000 people have complained to the ACCC about their travel company's handling of refunds. We've looked into what your options are for getting your money back.




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Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli

A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value.




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Flight Centre stops charging cancellation fees for trips affected by coronavirus

The travel agent chain backs down from charging hundreds of dollars in cancellation fees for trips cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions, following pressure from customers and the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.




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As restrictions are lifted in parts of Australia, some states announce more rules to be eased

Children in SA will soon be able to return to playgrounds and in NSW, real estate watchers could be heading to open homes and auctions as soon as next weekend, as some state governments announce further easing of restrictions. These are the key coronavirus developments from today.




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Shutdown costing economy $4 billion a week as Cabinet prepares to assess restrictions

Josh Frydenberg will tell the National Press Club he is happy a discussion about lifting coronavirus restrictions is taking place earlier than first planned as new analysis says the Australian economy is losing $4 billion a week.




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Hotel industry body calling for pubs to reopen later this month under loosened restrictions

A peak industry body says South Australia's 12-day stretch without any new coronavirus cases has created a "high level of expectation" that pubs will reopen.




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Women bearing brunt of COVID-19 job losses 'suddenly' stripped of financial independence

New data shows how hard the impact of the coronavirus has been on women's jobs as a leading economist worries about the long-term impact for women in the workforce.




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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: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65

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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As normal everyday functioning vanishes, our society has been put on trial

The fabric of our society is generally taken for granted as flexible and difficult to tear, but the pandemic has torn our society out of its routine.




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Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next

There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks.




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Paying tribute on Anzac Day like no other

While the challenges of today may seem all-pervading, the sacrifices of those who served in conflicts past and present should be top of mind on Saturday.




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COVID-19 medical trial to treat thousands with HIV, malaria drugs

A clinical study led by Melbourne’s Doherty Institute aims to treat every patient hospitalised with coronavirus infection over the next 18 months, in a bid to keep them out of intensive care.




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5 Ravi Shastri Controversies That His Die-Hard Fans Would Probably Want To Forget




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Heritage department outlines distribution of $500 million of arts and culture COVID-19 support


Nearly $327 million will be handed out by the heritage department in the initial stages, while the remainder will be “assessed based on needs.”




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Telco customer sees internet bill more than triple during pandemic — and she's not alone

Customers who rely on cellular connections to access the internet say they're being hit with unfair overage fees when many are required to work and study from home. They want better price breaks and say promises to beef up high-speed access outside major cities haven’t resulted in action.