w ‘The Nightmare Scenario’: How Coronavirus Could Make the 2020 Vote a Disaster By www.politico.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 23:55:56 GMT Trump can’t cancel the presidential election. Here’s what you should really be worrying about. Full Article
w Science Alone Can’t Tell Us How to Respond to the Coronavirus By www.politico.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:58:01 GMT Researchers can learn about the disease and develop treatments, but they can’t decide political and moral questions Full Article
w Admit It: You Are Willing to Let People Die to End the Shutdown By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:30:26 GMT The question is how many and how soon. In the pandemic, everyone is a moral relativist. Full Article
w Justin Amash Wants to Destroy the System that Created Trump By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:21:30 GMT But critics fear his third-party White House bid will only serve to reelect the president. Full Article
w MAGA Babe, Hillary Toilet Paper and Al Gore: The Weird World of the Virtual 2020 Campaign By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 23:55:48 GMT The Trump-Biden fight is already underway, and it's totally online. What it's like to spend seven days following their whirlwind all-digital faceoff. Full Article
w The World Order Is Dead. Here’s How to Build a New One for a Post-Coronavirus Era. By www.politico.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 11:00:01 GMT U.S. and world leaders have a chance to craft an international system that works for this era. But they have to avoid the mistakes of the past. Full Article
w ‘Not the World’s Number One’: Chinese Social Media Piles On the U.S. By www.politico.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:30:35 GMT The verdict is in: China has outperformed, while the once-respected American system has disastrously faltered. Full Article
w The Mountain County That Went into Coronavirus Lockdown By www.politico.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:30:17 GMT When rural America confronts the pandemic, it faces a different set of challenges. Full Article
w The Women of Maine vs. Susan Collins By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:31:50 GMT The senior senator faces an especially difficult reelection challenge. Did she change or did her voters? Full Article
w What’s Behind China’s New Behavior in Europe By www.politico.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 14:59:29 GMT In ramping up diplomatic pressure, China is trying to control the narrative of the pandemic. Full Article
w Experts Knew a Pandemic Was Coming. Here’s What They’re Worried About Next. By www.politico.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:26:21 GMT Nine disasters we still aren’t ready for. Full Article
w Youth Climate Activists Once Opposed Joe Biden. Now, They Say They’ll Vote for Him. By www.politico.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:30:42 GMT But if he wants to avoid being the target of their protests both before and—if he’s elected—after November, he’ll need to earn more than just their votes. Full Article
w No, the Covid Fight Isn’t Like WWII—And That’s Bad News By www.politico.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 11:00:08 GMT Everyone’s favorite comparison should leave us pessimistic. Full Article
w Do not risk more Labor power sharing By www.themercury.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT ERIC ABETZ: It is all the way with the Liberal Coalition or disaster. Full Article
w Shops hit with fake $50 notes By www.themercury.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 06:56:00 GMT A WAD of fake $50 notes has been splashed across southern Tasmania with police receiving 20 separate reports of the counterfeit currency. Full Article
w Scallywags on tasty mission By www.themercury.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT A FUN children’s show featuring former Junior MasterChef star Jack Lark features a serious message about healthy eating. Full Article
w Major win for regions By www.themercury.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT TASMANIA is set to benefit from a major overhaul of a fund that was supposed to provide vital projects and infrastructure to Australia’s regions — but instead pumped millions into mainland capital cities. Full Article
w Police warn of knife law crackdown By www.themercury.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Jun 2016 14:00:00 GMT WHEN reaching for the steak knife double check the T-bone is on its way because strict new laws banning knives in public places take effect this week. Full Article
w Coronavirus fears spark tourist ban at Tiwi Islands grand final By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:17:11 +1100 The Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands football grand final will go ahead tomorrow, but will be restricted to local spectators only because of coronavirus concerns, authorities say. Full Article Sport Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Community and Society Indigenous Culture
w Caster Semenya switches to 200m for Olympic Games tilt By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 12:57:44 +1100 Double Olympic 800m champion Caster Semenya announces she wants to compete in the 200m at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Full Article Sport Olympics (Summer) Athletics
w New Zealand postpones ODI series with Australia due to border restrictions over coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:08:17 +1100 Australia's three-match ODI series against New Zealand began behind closed doors. Now it's been postponed, along with a return series, after a tightening of border restrictions by the New Zealand government. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Cricket Onedayseries
w NRL season under a cloud following NZ Government's response to coronavirus fears By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 18:03:59 +1100 There is renewed speculation about whether the 2020 NRL season will be postponed following the New Zealand Government's decision to tighten border restrictions. Full Article Sport Rugby League Respiratory Diseases Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) NRL
w NRL season continues for now, but Super Rugby suspends competition over coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 09:02:57 +1100 NRL warns the coronavirus pandemic is rugby league's greatest ever challenge but games will continue for the moment, while Super Rugby announces it is suspending its season after this weekend. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Rugby Union Rugby League NRL Super Rugby
w NT's Nightcliff Tigers make NTFL history with back-to-back premierships By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 11:21:00 +1100 Coronavirus concerns see low crowd numbers at the NT's NTFL grand final, where the Nightcliff Tigers make history winning back-to-back premierships in a first for the club, beating St Mary's by 13 points. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Community and Society
w Candice discovered she was losing her eyesight — so she took up cycling By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:21:43 +1100 The 20-year-old was a softballer on an elite path, but was told her eyesight was failing because of a genetic condition — so she turned to the Tandem Project. Full Article Sport Cycling Paralympics Disabilities
w Cameron Smith wants NRL season suspended because of coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 20:27:11 +1100 The NRL is facing pressure from one of the greats of rugby league, as Melbourne Storm captain Cameron Smith calls for the 2020 season to be halted as a result of coronavirus. Full Article Sport Rugby League NRL
w Wellington Phoenix commit to Australian stay but call for A-League to be postponed By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 23:36:34 +1100 A-League championship contenders Wellington Phoenix believe the competition should be suspended because of coronavirus as they prepare to go into self-isolation in Australia. Full Article Soccer A-League Sport
w A-League and W-League games to continue behind closed doors By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 12:08:14 +1100 The A-League and W-League seasons will continue despite the coronavirus outbreak, the FFA says, but games will take place behind closed doors and the Wellington Phoenix will be based in Australia. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Soccer A-League
w Our major sporting codes are bracing for a huge coronavirus hit as an extended shutdown looms By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:02:31 +1100 The coronavirus outbreak has caused chaos on the sporting calendar, with seasons and competitions either cancelled or suspended — and there are even bigger concerns for clubs and leagues, writes Tom Wildie. Full Article Sport Australian Football League NRL Athletics Cricket Surfing A-League Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders Health
w Coronavirus will inflict financial pain on the AFL and NRL. But who will pick up the bill? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:36:17 +1100 Even wealthy sports are going to take a massive hit, and the only guarantee is that someone will have to pay, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Australian Football League Sport Rugby League NRL
w Will football be suspended if a player catches COVID-19? It depends on the code By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 09:20:54 +1100 The AFL and NRL will both play matches this weekend, but both leagues are taking different approaches to dealing with the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Rugby League NRL Australian Football League
w NSW handed Sheffield Shield as coronavirus bring season to abrupt finish By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:09:57 +1100 Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, Cricket Australia calls for a halt to all community and grade cricket, cancelling the Sheffield Shield final and handing the title to New South Wales. Full Article Sport Cricket Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other)
w Perth Wildcats demand NBL trophy after Kings' coronavirus fears end finals series By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:11:34 +1100 The NBL have yet to confirm a winner of the now cancelled Grand Final series between Perth and Sydney but the Wildcats are adamant that they deserve the title, not the Kings. Full Article Sport Basketball NBL
w Abe says Olympics will go ahead despite top official testing positive to COVID-19 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 02:53:58 +1100 Japan's plans to hold a "complete" Olympics despite the advent of coronavirus may have taken a hit after one of its top Olympic committee officials was diagnosed with COVID-19. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Olympics (Summer) Travel Health and Safety World Politics Sport
w 'That's how we play the game': The essence and beauty of football on the Tiwi Islands By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 08:30:58 +1100 The game of footy is almost a different sport on the Northern Territory's Tiwi Islands — a place where former AFL star Austin Wonaeamirri says Aussie Rules is a way of life. Full Article Community and Society History Sport Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Indigenous Culture Australian Football League
w The big hit: An extended coronavirus shutdown may change sport as we know it in Australia By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:30:53 +1100 With the major sports leagues in Australia facing an extended shutdown, the financial impacts could be severe, if not devastating for clubs and sports as a whole. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Television Broadcasting Rugby Union NSW Club Rugby Super Rugby Sport Rugby League NRL Australian Football League Olympics (Summer) Socceroos A-League Soccer
w Australia's richest footrace Stawell Gift on hold drawing a pall over busy Easter business By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 12:24:37 +1100 The long-term future of the Stawell Gift is secure, but businesses could be forced to close after this year's event was put on hold. Full Article Sport Epidemics and Pandemics Regional Business Economics and Finance Infectious Diseases (Other) Diseases and Disorders
w 'Bring the game home': Elders say hosting match will be just recognition for footy's birthplace By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 17:11:31 +1100 Titta Secombe says it's time the origins of Australian Rules football — which she says involved Indigenous mobs playing for pride with a possum-skin ball — are properly recognised. Full Article Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) History Australian Football League Sport Community and Society Human Interest
w AFL to go ahead with round one amid coronavirus crisis By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 19:50:24 +1100 The league's commission decides to go ahead with at least the first round of the men's 2020 season after days of doubt over the fate of the season. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Australian Football League
w The knowns and unknowns of the 2020 AFL season By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:52:39 +1100 Who is projected to finish on top of the ladder? What impact will the lack of crowds have on the AFL season? Will the season even be completed? We crunch the numbers ahead of the first bounce. Full Article Sport Australian Football League
w Perth Wildcats awarded NBL title after coronavirus interrupts grand final series By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:11:53 +1100 The Wildcats are awarded the NBL championship, with the league announcing their decision two days after the grand final series against the Kings was cancelled because of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article Sport Basketball NBL
w Will racing shut down with a positive coronavirus test? Not necessarily, according to officials By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 15:11:53 +1100 Racing is hoping to buck the trend of sports shutting down during the coronavirus pandemic, even if a jockey tests positive. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Horse Racing
w Coronavirus shutdown could send country footy clubs to the wall By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:21:02 +1100 This autumn, for the first time since World War II, footy fields across Victoria will be empty on Saturdays, which could spell the end for some struggling regional clubs. Full Article COVID-19 Sport Australian Football League Netball Sports Organisations Health Regional Community and Society People Human Interest
w 'It is like a ghost town': AFL, NRL enter the brave new world of no crowds at matches By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 22:18:41 +1100 AFL and NRL players begin to get used to the "weird" sensation of playing matches inside empty stadiums as both competitions step up measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Sport Australian Football League Rugby League NRL
w AFLW talent spread too thin? Next gen can 'change the game in two years' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 05:23:25 +1100 A new generation of female footy players is beginning to hit the AFLW, with coaches saying their talent is "really quite scary" and could change the game in the next few years. Full Article Sport Women Australian Football League
w AFL a masterclass in social distance signalling — maintaining a facade of following the rules By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 07:00:57 +1100 The league, clubs and broadcasters found multiple ways to demonstrate they could stage the game without breaching all these cloying new societal protocols, writes Richard Hinds. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport Australian Football League
w NZ Warriors to stay in Australia amid coronavirus troubles for NRL By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 09:44:14 +1100 The NRL season still has 16 teams, as the New Zealand Warriors make the call to remain based in Australia for the foreseeable future. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Rugby League NRL Sport
w Former English Premier League player Peter Whittingham dies aged 35 after pub fall By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:51:17 +1100 Former English Premier League footballer Peter Whittingham dies at the age of 35, nearly two weeks after an accidental fall. Full Article Sport Soccer English Premier
w AFL to shut down for 30 days if player has coronavirus By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:33:53 +1100 AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says the competition will shut down for at least 30 days — not 14 — if a player tests positive to coronavirus. Full Article Australian Football League Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Sport
w Middle-aged women are turning to bodybuilding — and they've got the edge on their younger rivals By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 21 Mar 2020 05:00:59 +1100 The transformative nature of bodybuilding is particularly appealing to those already going through a transition period: middle-aged women. Full Article Women Community and Society Sport Weightlifting