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No new coronavirus cases again in Queensland, but eradication not expected

While there have been no new cases of coronavirus for the third day this week, Queensland's Health Minister Steven Miles says the Government is not expecting to completely eradicate the virus.




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Queensland Deputy Premier to stand aside from ministerial duties over corruption probe

Queensland's Deputy Premier and Treasurer Jackie Trad announces she is standing aside from her ministerial role as the state's corruption watchdog launches an investigation into the selection process of a school principal.





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Venezuela's top prosecutor requests extradition of US veteran accused in plot to overthrow Nicolas Maduro

Venezuela's Chief Prosecutor Tarek Saab requests the detention and extradition of US military veteran Jordan Goudreau and two Venezuelans accused of involvement in a failed armed incursion earlier this week.




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Adani has set a dangerous precedent in requesting scientists' names

Adani sought the names of government scientists who reviewed a crucial plan for its Queensland coal mine.




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'It’s huge': Fears 80 per cent of NSW’s iconic Blue Mountains lost to bushfires

This season's bushfires have "rewritten the rule book" as ecologists fear more than 80 per cent of the world heritage-listed Blue Mountains have been lost.




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Fossil fuel methane emissions have been 'vastly underestimated', researchers say

A new study has found the oil and gas industry has had a far worse impact on the climate than previously believed.




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Falling power use due to coronavirus risks system overload and blackouts, experts warn

Falling demand for electricity caused by the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic could leave WA's main electricity system at risk of a solar power overload within months, experts have warned.




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Airline bailout push turns ugly as Queensland Minister warns NSW Treasurer to 'back right off'

Queensland's State Development Minister Cameron Dick is warning the NSW Treasurer to "back off" over a move to lure Virgin Australia from Brisbane to Sydney as part of a possible bailout package for the embattled airline.




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Rex to continue servicing regional airports after Government offers COVID-19 lifeline

The Federal Government has thrown airline Regional Express a funding lifeline to continue servicing airports in regional Australia during the ongoing pandemic.




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Historic Adelaide live music venue could be forced to close amid coronavirus pandemic

One of Adelaide's most historic music venues, which has hosted some of the world's biggest artists, could be forced to close due to a lack of support amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Could smaller nuclear reactors be a possible energy source for Queensland?

The debate over nuclear technology is a controversial one, yet many leaders in the field believe it's time for an open and calm discussion about the energy alternative.




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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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'Severe and long-lasting impacts': Queensland braces for economic fallout amid Virgin administration

For Queensland, the pain of a possible collapse of Virgin Australia runs deep, with nearly half of its workforce based in the state.




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Petrol stations accused of gouging as some Queenslanders pay 75 per cent more

While the price of petrol falls to the lowest point in a generation in Brisbane, service stations are charging 30 per cent more in north Queensland and 75 per cent more in Mt Isa, with a federal MP raising accusations of collusion.




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Quest backs down after trying to 'bully' apartment owners into accepting rent holiday

Since the 1970s, the Degenhardts dreamed of retiring to Gerroa. Their dream became a reality — but retirement got tougher this month when they were told their supposedly guaranteed monthly income would not be paid until July due to coronavirus.




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Workers are due their superannuation today but many employers are struggling to pay

Today is the deadline for employers to pay superannuation they owe workers for the first quarter, but many may struggle to do so amid the COVID-19 economic shutdown.




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Adelaide buildings turn blue for senior police officer killed in car crash

Adelaide landmarks were illuminated with blue light overnight amid more tributes for SA Police Chief Superintendent Joanne Shanahan and Tania McNeill, who were killed in a three-car crash on Saturday.




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Samuel felt he had no option but to withdraw money from his super

Samuel Clarke knows withdrawing his retirement savings early is not ideal, but he says the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent loss of business has left him no option.




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'Unacceptable' gas fracking in Channel Country should stop, leaked department report told Queensland Government

A leaked expert report shows the Queensland Government was advised to stop further gas fracking in the state's sensitive Channel Country, but a separate department already extended gas exploration until 2030.




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Property values fall slightly in parts of Queensland but steady overall

Property values fell slightly in some parts of Queensland in April but rose in others amid a sharp drop in sales due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Canberra petrol stations to face 'weekly fuel price challenges' as cost drops to $1 per litre

Canberra petrol retailers will need to meet weekly fuel price targets to avoid the ACT Government regulating the market, despite prices dropping to about $1 per litre after the Chief Minister threatened to cap margins.




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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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'A rip-off and a rort': Residents have their say as ACCC questions ‘higher than expected’ NT fuel price

Michael Gunner issues his "first and final warning" to petrol companies to take action as the ACCC puts in its two cents on the NT's comparatively high fuel prices.




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'You want $750 a week for doing nothing?': A boss argued his employees should work more hours for JobKeeper

Whether or not employers can demand eligible JobKeeper workers do extra shifts to meet the $1,500-a-fortnight payment is causing confusion and chaos in the hospitality industry.




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As Queensland's mild winter looms, calls to reopen the state get louder

Regional Queensland communities with no coronavirus cases want to reopen their businesses, saying their local economies should not suffer because of outbreaks in the state's south east.




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Almost 7,000 square kilometres of land to be released for coal and gas exploration in regional Queensland

Almost 7,000 square kilometres of land will be released for coal and gas exploration in central and north Queensland as part of measures to ensure the survival of the resources sector through the coronavirus pandemic, the State Government says.




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Hemp smoothies, muesli among creative uses of first edible organic crop

Australia's largest organic edible hemp crop is being harvested in Victoria's north west with agronomists talking up its food and fibre potential.




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Commonwealth Bank temporarily closes 114 branches due to coronavirus impacts

CBA says today's closure of 114 branches nationwide is temporary and due to a massive increase in online and telephone banking.





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Queensland's mine minister refuses to resign following Moranbah mine blast

Anthony Lynham is under pressure from the Opposition to "fall on his sword" over the latest mining disaster, which saw four men critically injured in an underground blast at Anglo American's coal mine in central Queensland.




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"Very messy": Principals question premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic




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'Very messy': Principals question Premier's part-time learning plan

Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic.




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Target and superquiz, Tuesday, April 21

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.




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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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7 Successful Companies With Unique Concepts That Ratan Tata Has Invested In




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Conor McGregor Draws Cheekiest Reply From Dustin Poirier For Questioning His Rank In Deleted Tweet




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Criminal’s Fart Gets Him Arrested & It’s As If Chulbul Pandey’s ‘Itne Ched’ Threat Has Come True




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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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David Bergen on pandemic reading: ‘The stories are not about the plague and death, but about life’


Giller Prize-winning author David Bergen, whose latest book is “Here’s The Dark,” muses on pandemic reading




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Vinay Menon: How can I ever mow the lawn after Queen’s Brian May badly injured his buttocks while gardening?


The COVID-19 pandemic is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to reprioritize, writes Vinay Menon. And if one of my childhood heroes is now coping with mangled butt cheeks from a yard mishap, isn’t that a divine sign to shun the Greenworks tools in my shed until further notice?




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Greyhound Canada shuts down all routes due to COVID-19

Greyhound Canada will halt all of its bus routes in Canada starting May 13 because of the coronavirus.




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India develops unique model to hit enemy targets without positioning error

New Delhi (Sputnik) Apr 22, 2020
Due to the unavailability of a reliable model to predict the electron density of the ionosphere, navigation errors remain, creating technological hurdles. A new model developed by Indian researchers has potential applications in calculating these Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) positioning errors. In a major development that could have a wider impact, ranging from accurate aiming




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Despite battling COVID-19, oncologist continues treating patients virtually


As a medical oncologist in Connecticut, Dr. Justin Persico was all too aware of the people he treats, who would be at greater risk for exposure to the virus.




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How to access virtual therapy while in-person appointments are out of the question


In this time of social isolation, mental health is top of mind. Here’s a guide to video chat, phone and even text therapy in Canada




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The Queen shows her support for Kate Middleton in the sweetest way

The Duchess of Cambridge made an exciting announcement on Thursday as she revealed details...




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Watch as the Queen marks VE Day with moving speech from Windsor Castle 

Exactly 75 years after her father King George VI's historic broadcast marking the end...




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Strictly's Gorka Marquez reveals daughter Mia will be dancing in Blackpool this year

It seems Strictly Come Dancing will be introducing a new dancer this year – Gorka...




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Le PLQ plaide pour l’intégration des services psychologiques dans le régime public

Les services psychologiques devraient être intégrés dans le régime public pour bénéficier à l’ensemble de la population, plaide le PLQ.