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'We are in a war': Why the construction industry is too big to fail

Construction sites, large and small, remain open even as other industries have been shut down or curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Former Spice Girl in trademarks battle with Australian skincare company

Fashion designer Victoria Beckham has taken a Sydney-based skincare company to court over two trademarks using the letters "VB".




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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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We need Ghebreyesus to lead WHO through this crisis

We blame the captain when we find our modest paddle-steamer unable to weather a hurricane. But this UN agency's failings are by design.




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As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.3 million, US death toll approaching 40,000, Australia's death toll stands at 71

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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'Some beautiful souls out there': mates' volunteer start-up makes global connections

Within five days, the trio had created Crisis Heroes, a platform to connect strangers struggling in lockdown with those who could help them.




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Nurse moved serenely between generals and beggars in the street

Mother Teresa expected much of others but even more of herself.




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Please Explain podcast: how Australia bypassed WHO's China problem

Anthony Galloway joins Tory Maguire to discuss China's relationship with the WHO and why Australia has stepped away from the organisations messaging.




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As others drove up prices, Gavin began his long-haul ventilator drive

Medical equipment supplier Gavin Berry drove from Victoria to Queensland to the Illawarra to deliver ventilators. Other operators were a bit less altruistic.




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Flu season that looked like 'a big one' beaten by hygiene, isolation

Confirmed cases of influenza dropped from 7002 in February to just 95 in April so far as the government’s measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 kicked in.




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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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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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Time stands still at Sydney Observatory due to virus lockdown

The yellow and black cast-iron Time Ball has sat atop Sydney Observatory since June 1858.




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Someone's not playing by the book

Malcolm Turnbull’s newly-released memoir The Bigger Picture gained some further publicity on Sunday courtesy of revelations that Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s senior advisor Nico Louw had leaked a copy of the book to his almost 60 of his mates.




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Children paying the price of library shutdowns

During lockdown children are doubtless spending plenty of time staring at their devices, but are they reading books on them?




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COVID-19 is global but so is recovery from addiction

The pandemic isn't stopping the meetings at the heart of Alcoholics Anonymous and other 12-step programs - they are just going digital.




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Locked-down lives drive emergency department numbers to record lows

Numbers of patients visiting hospital emergency departments have dropped to record lows across Australia amid fears people are delaying life-saving treatment.




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How local outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred across Sydney

The suburbs which recorded NSW's first cases of local transmission of COVID-19 have been revealed, as health experts warn that this is the measure Australia needs to watch.




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It pains me to say this, but when it comes to the virus app Barnaby Joyce has a point

A model favoured by the Europeans would better protect privacy.




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One in five Australian five-year-olds at risk of falling behind in school

New research has found that 22 per cent of Australian children are "developmentally vulnerable" at age five.




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Xi and Trump: insecure 'strongmen' who had nothing to offer in a crisis but vanity

Neither emerges from their handling of the pandemic with any honour.




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Students to spend one day a week in class under back-to-school plan

Students would return to school for one day a week under a plan to gradually resume lessons




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Full time schooling to resume term three, beginning with one day a week in May

NSW students will go back to school one day a week from mid-May, with temperature checks and priority COVID testing for teachers




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Meteor next backyard project as the heavens put on 'an isolation show'

The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits.




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Official COVID-19 figures underestimate spread by 'order of magnitude'

A senior epidemiologist says official government modelling underestimates the true spread of COVID-19 in Australia.




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CBD Melbourne: Taylor bids farewell to the ranch

Energy Minister Angus Taylor’s long, and at times politically painful, involvement with rural sector has run its course.




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NSW Health says COVID-19 testing for anyone is inevitable

Every Sydneysider will be tested and retested for coronavirus before the pandemic abates, as rapid and widespread detection emerges as a crucial factor for easing restrictions.




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Inside a COVID-19 test lab, where negative results are positive news

From throat swab to high-tech lab and back again in under 24 hours. This is COVID-19 testing in Sydney.




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Salman Khan Gets Lauded For Launching 'Being Haangryy' - An Initiative To Provide Food To The Needy




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This Indian Lawyer Made It To FB’s Oversight Board & Now Holds The Power To Overrule Zuckerberg




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5 Superb Skin Care Products That Every Man Tired Of Acne Needs in His Life




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Get Rid Of These 4 Hair Problems With A Miracle Remedy From Onion Hair Oil




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Man Ki Baat: Ramayan Breaks Record, Kim Jong-un Is Alive & Liquor Stores Finally Open



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Sorry SRK, But 'Money Heist' Director Has Someone Else In Mind As The Professor In Hindi Remake




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‘He Had No Idea,’ Nikki Bella Opens Up About Breaking Up With John Cena After Grand Proposal




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Xiaomi Just Launched The MiBox 4K That Converts Any TV Into A Smart TV With Awesome Specs




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Rupert 'Ron' Grint Just Became A Dad & We Wonder If The Kid Will Go To Hogwarts




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Xiaomi's New Mi 10 5G Is Here To Take On Flagship Phones & Here's Everything To Know About It




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Deepika & Ranbir May Reunite For Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Baiju Bawra’ & We’re Already Excited




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While Zara’s Billionaire Owner Is Lauded For Help, Workers Forced To Work Amid COVID-19 Crisis




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Son Heung-Min Trades Football For M-16 Assault Rifle To Complete His Mandatory Military Training




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‘Betaal’ Trailer Looks Like We’ll Finally Get To Watch A Promising Horror Thriller After Long




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Aarogya Setu Beats Popular Apps To Become One Of The Most Downloaded Apps In The World




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5 Scenes From ‘Betaal’ Trailer That Give A Peek Into The Dark Future If We Don’t Contain COVID-19




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A Brewery Is ‘Donating’ 2600 Ltrs Of Beer While We Line Up & Pay A 70% Corona Fee




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From Surviving Human Trafficking To Meeting The Obamas, This Baroda Man’s Story Is Worth A Read




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6 Billionaires Who Filed For Bankruptcy And Went Completely Broke Within No Time




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‘Spider-Verse’ Almost Had Cameos By Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield & Now We’re Mad




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5 Indian Businessmen Who Believed & Invested In Start-Ups Which Turned Into Successful Businesses




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5 Beard Products Men Can Use To Grow A Thick Beard Fast During The Lockdown



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