au 'Some beautiful souls out there': mates' volunteer start-up makes global connections By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:41:21 GMT Within five days, the trio had created Crisis Heroes, a platform to connect strangers struggling in lockdown with those who could help them. Full Article
au Please Explain podcast: how Australia bypassed WHO's China problem By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:47:02 GMT Anthony Galloway joins Tory Maguire to discuss China's relationship with the WHO and why Australia has stepped away from the organisations messaging. Full Article
au As others drove up prices, Gavin began his long-haul ventilator drive By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 05:45:00 GMT Medical equipment supplier Gavin Berry drove from Victoria to Queensland to the Illawarra to deliver ventilators. Other operators were a bit less altruistic. Full Article
au One in five Australian five-year-olds at risk of falling behind in school By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT New research has found that 22 per cent of Australian children are "developmentally vulnerable" at age five. Full Article
au As the day unfolded: Donald Trump to suspend immigration into US as COVID-19 economic fallout hits Virgin Australia, oil price, Australian death toll at 72 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:01:01 GMT 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. Full Article
au I'm in France in lockdown and so jealous of Australia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Watching Aussies on social media nip down to the beach while "in iso" is hard. Full Article
au Coronavirus updates LIVE: Donald Trump to suspend immigration to US, Australian death toll stands at 74 as COVID-19 cases exceed 2.5 million worldwide By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:01:01 GMT 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. Full Article
au Low-flow faucets and shower heads that save water without losing the luxury By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:39:13 +0000 Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure. Full Article Shop
au The polar vortex is bringing snow to the US this weekend, because chaos loves company By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 18:00:51 +0000 It's unusually late for the polar vortex to be this weak, but that's leading to some bizarre weather. Full Article Environment
au Offspring's Asher Keddie shares steamy sex scene with husband Vincent Fantauzzo By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:34:11 GMT Offspring's budget for extras has either evaporated or the show's creators just pulled off one of the most ingenious headline-grabbing stunts on Australian television. Full Article
au Operation Quack Hack: FDA Targets Fraudulent COVID-19 Products By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:20:07 EDT Some companies are selling fraudulent products with claims to prevent, treat, mitigate, diagnose, or cure coronavirus. Medscape Medical News Full Article Infectious Diseases News
au Christy O'Donnell's 'Remember Me Well' Is A "Beautiful Wall Of Sound" By www.clashmusic.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:19:12 +0000 It's another hint of his incoming EP...Glasgow's Christy O'Donnell has always had a deep emotional connection to music. Beginning to play guitar at a teen, it seemed to unlock something inside of him, allowing him to access his emotions in a new way. “It was like being blind and discovering colour,” he says. “When I felt bad I didn’t know how to deal with it until I found music.” Writing his own songs, locating his own sense of expression, Christy will release his new EP shortly. New single 'Remember Me Well' lands on May 8th, and it's a grand, alluring "wall of sound". Dominated by that driving, surging vocal, it's the sound of someone's talent, of their message, coming into focus. "I wanted to buildup to this beautiful wall of sound," he comments, "like I’m in a summer’s garden, like I’m sitting on the grass with all these flowers growing up around me." "The track features a solitary violin which swells and opens into a rich musical soundscape: this trajectory from introspection to full-blown expression is something that first struck me in the music of Bon Iver, so I tried to model in on that. Let me know how you like it!" Tune in now. Order Christy O'Donnell's new EP HERE. Join us on the ad-free creative social network Vero, as we get under the skin of global cultural happenings. Follow Clash Magazine as we skip merrily between clubs, concerts, interviews and photo shoots. Get backstage sneak peeks, exclusive content and access to Clash Live events and a true view into our world as the fun and games unfold. Buy Clash Magazine Full Article
au Australia pushing for new regulations on wildlife markets to prevent future pandemics By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 11:11:45 +1000 Australia's Chief Veterinary Officer is urging international counterparts to support the formation of new regulations and standards for wildlife markets in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Food Safety Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
au 'Send them back': South Australians call for tighter interstate border controls By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:32:11 +1000 The message from a large proportion of the population who want to get back to business is 'tighten the borders and re-open South Australia', even if the rest of the country remains in lockdown. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Community and Society Government and Politics States and Territories
au The three stages Australia will follow to relax restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:03:41 +1000 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. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
au Health authorities say many elements of coronavirus restrictions will remain By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 15:04:53 +1000 National Cabinet has released a 3-stage plant to reopen Australia, although it's up to states and territories to decide when restrictions will ease. Full Article Health Policy Healthcare Clinic Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Federal Government Government and Politics Forms of Government Epidemics and Pandemics
au Australia is now part of the 'first movers' club as it eases coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 04:56:07 +1000 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". Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 World Politics Government and Politics
au Aust first peoples migration was planned By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 18 Jun 2019 21:32:15 +0000 The ancestors of Aboriginal people in Australia arrived in several large and deliberate migrations by island-hopping to reach West Papua, new research shows. Full Article Australia Science
au New Liberal MP wants 'both sides' of climate change debate taught at schools By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 05:19:40 +0000 School children should hear a diverse range of views in the classroom, including from climate change advocates as well as sceptics, a new Liberal MP says. Full Article Australia Science
au False arson claims spread on social media amid Australian bushfire crisis By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 05:03:08 +0000 Social media experts have warned of a "disinformation campaign" aimed at creating a false narrative of arson being solely responsible for the Australian bushfire emergency. Full Article Australia Business Science
au '100 seconds to midnight': Australia singled out as Doomsday Clock advances By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 20:50:21 +0000 Nuclear war, climate change and misinformation have been identified as the three issues that could lead to a man-made apocalypse. Full Article Australia North America World Science
au Half the world's beaches could vanish by 2100 and Australia's coastline will be hit the hardest By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 02:49:19 +0000 Climate change and sea-level rise are currently on track to wipe out half the world's sandy beaches by 2100, researchers warn. Full Article Australia Science
au More and more uni students in Australia are choosing to study the environment By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:16:36 +0000 As a new year of tertiary education gets underway and Australia recovers from a summer of bushfires, Australian universities have told SBS News there has been increasing interest in their environment courses. Here, three students share their motivations. Full Article Australia Science
au Study shows 'climate-change fingerprint' in Australian bushfires By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Wed, 04 Mar 2020 20:34:32 +0000 A study suggests Australian bushfires were 30 per cent more likely as a result of climate change but there was no clear climate-change driver for local drought. Full Article Australia Science
au Climate scientists say coronavirus could be Australia's golden opportunity By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:24:31 +0000 Climate experts say the way Australia chooses to rebuild its economy after the COVID-19 pandemic will seal its climate change fate. Full Article Australia Business Science
au Australia's roads are empty now, but what happens after coronavirus? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:18:46 +1000 Experts say going back to the normal gridlock on city transport networks in a post-coronavirus world is not only unappealing — it's unnecessary. Full Article Transport Industry Business Economics and Finance Community and Society States and Territories Traffic Offences Road
au Grattan Institute projects 3.4 million Australians will lose jobs, and predicts which industries will be hit hardest By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 21:02:35 +1000 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. Full Article COVID-19 Unemployment Arts and Entertainment Dance Opera and Musical Theatre Economic Trends Hospitality
au Australian Government tells Facebook and Google to pay for news By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:00:07 +1000 Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says a mandatory code will help "level the playing field" by requiring digital platforms such as Google and Facebook to pay news media businesses for the content they produce. Full Article Federal Government Government and Politics Internet Technology Digital Multimedia Media
au One year after its launch, Canberra's light rail patronage has plummeted By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:11:24 +1000 Light rail was officially launched one year ago in Canberra and, up until the COVID-19 outbreak, was proving more popular than first estimated. The government announced an increase in frequency to help alleviate the peak hour crush earlier this year, but now, the carriages are running empty. Full Article Community and Society Government and Politics Local Government Industry Business Economics and Finance Rail Transport
au Virgin Australia pilot calls for a last-minute lifeline By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:57:27 +1000 Virgin Australia captain George Kailis has been flying planes for almost 20 years, but fears for himself and co-workers as the company looks likely to enter into voluntary administration. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Air Transport Company News Tourism Travel and Tourism COVID-19 Regulation Federal Government Government and Politics
au Virgin Australia expected to go into voluntary administration By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:33:01 +1000 Virgin Australia is expected to announce the airline will go into voluntary administration, with Deloitte tipped to help the company restructure about $5 billion in debt and pay off its creditors. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Air Transport Industry Markets COVID-19 Stockmarket
au 'No job losses planned' as Virgin Australia goes into voluntary administration By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 09:01:33 +1000 Australia's troubled second airline, which saw its cash flow collapse because of tough coronavirus travel restrictions, appoints accounting firm Deloitte to act as administrator after the Federal Government rejected calls to bail it out. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Air Transport Regulation Unions Company News COVID-19 Government and Politics Federal Government Tourism Travel and Tourism
au From flying planes to stacking shelves — Virgin Australia staff react to airline's insolvency By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 17:09:46 +1000 Virgin Australia's potential collapse has left staff scrambling for jobs, as tourism and aviation industries prepare for the threat of major player leaving the market. Full Article Air Transport COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Travel and Tourism Company News Tourism Industry Work Community and Society People Human Interest
au Australia faces biggest economic contraction since Great Depression, Reserve Bank warns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:12:22 +1000 Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe warns Australia's unemployment rate is likely to hit 10 per cent by June, and even though Australia will recover, the coronavirus emergency "will cast a shadow over our economy for some time to come". Full Article Business Economics and Finance Globalisation - Economy COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Unemployment Community and Society Stockmarket Markets
au Australia capitalises on low fuel prices to establish stockpile in US By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:50:01 +1000 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. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Business Economics and Finance Federal Government Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
au Waiting on a parcel from Australia Post? This is why it's taking so long By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:00:38 +1000 As Australians stay at home, and with many bricks and mortar stores closed, more of us are shopping online, placing a huge strain on the postal service. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Epidemics and Pandemics Health Business Economics and Finance Community and Society
au Australia calls for independent study of wet market risks in response to COVID-19 pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:16:08 +1000 Australia is ratcheting up pressure on China to look into the health risks associated with wildlife wet markets as the world continues to battle the deadly spread of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Agricultural Policy Federal Government Government and Politics International Aid and Trade Agricultural Marketing Markets Business Economics and Finance Trade Agribusiness
au Virgin Australia's 'haircut' will have a 'domino effect' on jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:00:10 +1000 The future of Australian aviation is crucial for the wider tourism sector, which is already bleeding because of recent travel bans initiated to stop the spread of COVID19. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Consumer Protection Company News Regional Regional Development Federal Government Government and Politics Regulation COVID-19 Air Transport Travel and Tourism Tourism Small Business Unions
au Calm before the storm? House prices tipped to tumble as auction clearance rates slump By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 03:15:58 +1000 A property analyst warns the worst-case scenario could see falls of up to 30 per cent, mainly in Sydney and Melbourne, while the end of the bank's mortgage repayment holidays will bring the real test for the housing market. Full Article Housing Industry Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics
au Cheaper Australian-made ventilator offers greater ICU capability option amid coronavirus pandemic By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 06:16:09 +1000 An Australian-made ventilator that costs a tenth of the price of existing models is brought to life in just four weeks, which could revolutionise intensive care capability in the fight against COVID-19. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics Manufacturing Industry Business Economics and Finance Medical Procedures Health COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases
au Australia's tallest building to be built in Melbourne as Government fast-tracks development By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:02:57 +1000 The Victorian Government announces a proposal for a 101-storey building is one of four to be approved amid moves to fast-track development in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Urban Development and Planning Government and Politics Building and Construction States and Territories Architecture
au How insulated is Australia's space industry from the COVID-19 crisis? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 06:41:31 +1000 An Australian company that's set to own the world's largest privately operated rocket test range says the Australian space industry is well protected from the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Full Article Globalisation - Economy Economic Trends Manufacturing Defence and Aerospace Industries Industry Regional Development COVID-19 Lockdown Astronomy (Space) Spacecraft
au Top Sydney restaurant delivers fine dining in a $110 takeaway box By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 07:08:19 +1000 The COVID-19 outbreak may have forced them to close their doors, but some of Sydney's most revered restaurants won't let that stop them from giving their customers the fine dining experience at home. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Health Policy Business Economics and Finance Industry Food and Beverage
au These three people's lives have changed because the pokies have shut down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 04:47:10 +1000 The coronavirus shutdown has negatively affected so many aspects of the economy, but for these Australians, the closure of pokies rooms has changed life for the better. Full Article Gambling Clubs and Associations Hospitality COVID-19
au Arnhem Land opened up to Aussies like never before with spectacular online concert series By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 08:33:35 +1000 As artists worldwide launch livestream concerts from home, Yolngu musicians in one of the most remote parts of Australia are offering up a unique series of performances from north-east Arnhem Land. Full Article COVID-19 Indigenous Music Music Industry Arts and Entertainment Aboriginal Aboriginal Language Indigenous Culture
au Italy to fully reopen restaurants, bars from June By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:17:49 +1000 More than two months after the first case of COVID-19 appeared in a small town outside Milan, Italy prepares a staged end to Europe's longest coronavirus lockdown. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance
au 'It's been hectic': Flour production soars as coronavirus causes record demand By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:30:15 +1000 Australia's largest flour mill will produce an extra 50 million kilograms by the middle of the year as consumer demand goes through the roof. Full Article Rural Business Economics and Finance Food Processing COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Food and Cooking
au Call centre staff in the Philippines have been sleeping at work to help Australian customers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 06:08:16 +1000 A union for call centre workers in the Philippines claims staff have been sleeping in the office in potentially unsafe conditions to help Telstra and Optus customers, despite the risk of the coronavirus. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Work Community and Society Epidemics and Pandemics Health Business Economics and Finance
au Westpac sets aside $3.6b for COVID-19 debt and AUSTRAC penalty, ASX falls By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:30:57 +1000 Australia's second-largest bank says its upcoming results will suffer a massive hit due to COVID-19, on another volatile day for the ASX. Full Article Stockmarket Currency Company News Business Economics and Finance
au Authorities investigate aged care coronavirus cluster as Victoria records seven new cases By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:25:56 +1000 Victoria's total of COVID-19 cases rises to 1,361, as Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton reveals authorities are investigating three cases linked to a Melbourne aged care facility. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Lockdown Health Respiratory Diseases Business Economics and Finance Education Schools State of Emergency Emergency Care Aged Care