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Restaurants and cafes recognise benefits of single-use plastics amid pandemic

A ban on single-use plastics including cutlery and straws will be pushed back in SA to allow restaurants and cafes to reopen "sooner rather than later" amid the coronavirus pandemic.





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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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In what's left of the Australian TV industry after coronavirus, will the next Secret Life be made?

Some are warning Australia's television industry is facing a crisis that could affect how much viewers pay for entertainment in the future, and whether the kinds of shows that have been hits in the past will continue to be made.




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Fine-dining restaurants turn to takeaway to keep staff employed during virus lockdown

With dine-in service off the table many restaurants struggle to retain staff who are ineligible for JobKeeper payments.




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COVID-19 losses just the start of Westpac's woes amid escalating money laundering, tax problems

Westpac joins ANZ in deferring its interim dividend as it braces for the financial impact of COVID-19, but mounting issues around money laundering and tax reporting may cost it almost as much.




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RBA expects 1 million Australians to stay unemployed until end of next year

Up to a million Australians may have lost their jobs since social-distancing measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 ramped up, new ABS data suggests, while the Reserve Bank expects the economy to take a 10 per cent hit.




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Take a seat: This tiny Australian territory is allowing diners back in cafes and restaurants

Norfolk Island is the only place in Australia you can dine in a cafe and gather outdoors with 50 people.




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Murray Bridge journalist launches online service after ACM suspends newspaper

A journalist left out of work after Australian Community Media shut down his regional printing press starts his own online newspaper in an effort to keep the community informed.




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'They got us a beauty': Farmers speak up about falling victim to tractor ad scam

One WA couple who fell victim to a tractor ad scam wants others to know about the dangers, as NT Consumer Affairs uncovers more than 20 similar sites.




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Government delays banking overhaul recommended by royal commission

Reforms recommended by the Banking Royal Commission, which uncovered widespread financial misconduct, will be delayed so the financial industry can recover from the coronavirus crisis, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg announces.




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Fifty trains out of service as fault forces Adelaide passengers to 'pack like sardines'

The number of Adelaide rail services has been radically reduced after a mechanical fault, with remaining trains becoming packed with passengers apparently in breach of social distancing.




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South Australia set to reopen as authorities relax social distancing

SA's Premier announces a sweeping repeal of many of the state's current coronavirus restrictions, with outdoor dining at restaurants and cafes to resume from Monday — but caps on gatherings will remain.




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Restaurateurs, publicans say rules to reopen not financially viable with 10-person limit

Many Queenslanders rejoice that some coronavirus restrictions will soon be lifted but what does this mean for the state's restaurateurs and publicans?




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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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Auschwitz: The final witness

“In seeing the mass of people coming in and out day after day, butchered and gassed, and we did the work, how can you have peace of mind?”




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Please Explain podcast: is Australia close to eliminating COVID-19?

In today's episode of Please Explain, Liam Mannix joins Tory Maguire to discuss government modelling that indicates Australia is on track to eliminate the virus.




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It wasn't planned but Australia is on the verge of an exciting possibility

Scott Morrison might not like to admit it, but we are accidentally within sight of eliminating COVID-19.




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As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.2 million, Australian death toll stands at 69

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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A luminary of Australian science fiction

Mervyn Binns, well-known Melbourne bookseller who specialised in science fiction, fantasy and counter cultural literature, has died aged 85.




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Economic lockdown causes big reduction in air pollution globally

Researchers believe the reduction in air pollution from a one-year lockdown could prevent 780,000 premature deaths globally.




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Neither Sweden nor NZ: Australia must steer its own COVID-19 course

With some modifications, Australia must keep its social-distancing restrictions in place until after winter.




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As the day unfolded: Australia's COVID-19 deaths rise to 71, WHO defends China's revised death toll

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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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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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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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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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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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

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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I'm in France in lockdown and so jealous of Australia

Watching Aussies on social media nip down to the beach while "in iso" is hard.




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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

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




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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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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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7 Phones From The 2000s We All Owned At Some Point Because Of Their Cool Designs




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Live: Australia v India, second Test

Join Rohan Connolly for all the day one action of the second Test from the Gabba.




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Take a beginner’s dance class taught by National Ballet’s of Canada First Soloist Tina Pereira


Tina Pereira’s dance repertoire with the company includes The Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Nutcracker,” Katerina in “The Taming of the Shrew,” and the title role in “Carmen” to name a few.




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Body image activists caution about glorifying Adele’s new look


We just shouldn’t be commenting on Adele’s body at all, activists say.




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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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Robbie Williams and Ayda Field share adorable picture of son Beau

Robbie Williams and Ayda Field have shared a handful of images of baby Beau since his birth...




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GMB's Charlotte Hawkins shares rare picture with husband Mark and daughter Ella Rose to mark VE Day

Good Morning Britain's Charlotte Hawkins delighted fans on Friday as she shared a very...




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Emma Willis shows off daughter's purple hair as she pays tribute to husband Matt

Matt Willis turned 37 on Friday and wife Emma paid him the sweetest of tributes to mark his...




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Covid 19 coronavirus: Scott Morrison announces restrictions easing in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced what will be first to reopen under the national cabinet's three-step plan to lift coronavirus restrictions.Morrison announced the plan agreed upon by state leaders in today's...




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Ahmaud Arbery shooting: Father and son arrested for shocking 'cold-blooded killing' of young black jogger

Georgia authorities arrested a white father and son on Thursday (US time) and charged them with murder in the February shooting death of a black man they had pursued in a truck after spotting him running in their neighbourhood.The...




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Elon Musk bought properties around him because people climbed walls to break in - now he's selling them all

Billionaire and new dad Elon Musk has opened up about the alarming "privacy issues" that sparked his property-buying bonanza.The Tesla and SpaceX founder, who has just welcomed his sixth child, was interviewed by comedian Joe Rogan...




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Covid 19 coronavirus: Why are Australians not catching virus at hairdressers or supermarket?

It's one of the great mysteries of Australia's Covid-19 experiment: despite fears supermarkets and hairdressers could prove high risk for the spread of the virus, there have been no major outbreaks detected.When pubs, clubs, and...




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White father, son charged with murder in Ahmaud Arbery case

The white father and son stood quietly on Friday (US time) as the judge read murder and aggravated assault charges against them in the fatal shooting of a black man who was running through their Georgia neighbourhood. In just a few...




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L’emploi au Québec complètement massacré

Du jamais-vu ! Rien de moins que 821 000 emplois perdus en deux mois, dont 543 000 à temps plein.