down Why do coronavirus sceptics continue to downplay the disease? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:48:18 +1000 As the global death toll from coronavirus continues to climb, a sizeable minority remains intent on downplaying the seriousness of the threat — with potentially dangerous consequences. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Federal Government Travel Health and Safety Health Policy
down 'It's really grim': Fears for iconic tourist town shut down by coronavirus travel restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:47:49 +1000 It was once a holiday destination favoured by US presidents and Hollywood starlets, but Port Douglas in Far North Queensland has turned into a ghost town due to coronavirus travel restrictions. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders Travel and Tourism COVID-19 Lifestyle and Leisure Epidemics and Pandemics Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Activism and Lobbying
down Renewable gas plant to be built on the Western Downs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 12:00:14 +1000 Hundreds of thousands of "coffee table"-sized units will help power a renewable gas plant being built on the Western Downs. Full Article Alternative Energy Electricity Energy and Utilities
down NSW won't follow Queensland and WA out of coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 08:34:32 +1000 NSW's social-distancing shutdown will remain unchanged for the foreseeable future, despite just two new coronavirus infections being recorded yesterday and some other states relaxing their laws. Full Article Health Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) State Parliament
down NSW police find no evidence Angus Taylor's office downloaded allegedly forged document from council website By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:07:01 +1000 Metadata has not provided any evidence the allegedly falsified annual report was downloaded from the City of Sydney website by anyone in Energy Minister Angus Taylor's office, NSW police confirm. Full Article Law Crime and Justice States and Territories Federal Government
down What coronavirus lockdown is like for a family with compromised immunity By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 11:48:52 +1000 The Holmes family will continue staying home even after COVID-19 lockdown rules are relaxed — with good reason. Full Article Vaccines and Immunity Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
down Lockdown restrictions are being eased in NSW today — here's how social-distancing has changed lives so far By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 05:15:11 +1000 On March 31, the Premier enacted stricter social-distancing measures "for our own good" — here's how people in Australia's worst-affected coronavirus state survived, and thrived amid the lockdown. Full Article Health Community and Society Diseases and Disorders COVID-19
down This 'meditative' TV show drifts you down a river in a tinny, calming you as you go By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 06:34:35 +1000 Sick of isolation? It might be time to explore the slow TV genre. From the comfort of your lounge room you can cruise down the Manning River as video producers live stream their tranquil journey. Full Article Rivers Lifestyle and Leisure Epidemics and Pandemics Psychology Television COVID-19 Social Distancing TV Technology Anxiety Mental Health
down Live: NSW Now: Probe into coronavirus cluster at Newmarch House sees worker stood down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 07:05:33 +1000 MORNING BRIEFING: An aged care operator at the centre of Australia's second biggest coronavirus cluster has requested a worker be stood down after alleged breaches of infection control. Full Article Crime COVID-19 Rugby League Law Crime and Justice
down 'Wake-up call' for Surfers Paradise as iconic bar closes down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 15:10:01 +1000 The marketing body representing businesses in Surfers Paradise says clubs could "reinvent themselves"' to stay competitive after coronavirus restrictions ease. Full Article Hospitality Arts and Entertainment Lifestyle and Leisure Small Business Epidemics and Pandemics Social Distancing Tourism COVID-19
down Graham Glover launches down the trail in the Cathedral Rock National Park in NSW. By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2019 10:11:00 +1000 Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Sport:All:All Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350
down Emergency warnings downgraded as wind change eases threat to northern NSW homes By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2019 23:45:00 +1000 Weather conditions start to ease in northern New South Wales where firefighters continue to battle two fires that have burnt through nearly 60,000 hectares of bushland. Full Article ABC New England North West newengland Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Fires:All Disasters and Accidents:Fires:Bushfire Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370 Australia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372
down Bushfire at Drake downgraded as conditions ease following southerly change By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 16 Sep 2019 23:34:00 +1000 A bushfire threatening homes at Drake, near Tenterfield, is downgraded as the threat to houses eases. Full Article ABC New England North West northcoast newengland Disasters and Accidents:All:All Disasters and Accidents:Fires:Bushfire Australia:NSW:All Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480 Australia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372
down Federal Group to stand down 1,500 Tasmanian staff over coronavirus restrictions By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 23 Mar 2020 12:50:27 +1100 Gaming business Federal Group says it will not have jobs for about 1,500 of its 1,930 Tasmanian workers because of restrictions on the operation of hotels and casinos introduced to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Industry Hospitality Government and Politics Health Diseases and Disorders Respiratory Diseases
down Lambie blasts gambling giant for demanding pokies rent during COVID-19 shutdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 00:08:07 +1100 Gambling giant Federal Group is demanding Tasmanian pub owners continue paying rent on leased poker machines, even while hoteliers have been forced to close due to coronavirus — a move blasted by Senator Jacqui Lambie as "trying to make a quid" during a "wartime scenario". Full Article COVID-19 Gambling Diseases and Disorders Hospitality
down Venue lockdowns drive chicken farmers to crack open alternate avenues of revenue By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 12:12:02 +1100 As coronavirus restrictions tighten and public venues close around the country, egg producers turn to other avenues of income to get by. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Poultry and Egg Production Livestock Rural
down Support is available for Tasmanian businesses reeling from the coronavirus shutdowns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 07:12:35 +1100 Tasmania's economy was just picking up as coronavirus restrictions sent thousands of people out of work — but some help is out there. Full Article Small Business COVID-19 Retail Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other)
down 'It shocks us back into realisation': Residents of Tasmania's north west brace for lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 20:17:39 +1000 Residents are finding ways to cope as a full lockdown looms over the region, with one woman banging pots and pans in support of essential workers, while another considers whether to shut up shop. Full Article Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Community and Society
down 'United in spirit': How locked-down Australians are planning to mark Anzac Day By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:07:29 +1000 Kat Jackson does not play a brass instrument, and neither does her eight-year-old daughter, Neve, but they plan to sound the Last Post in their driveway this Anzac Day. Full Article ANZAC Day Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Regional Veterans World War 2 World War 1
down A state-by-state breakdown of who did the right thing over Easter By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:40:11 +1000 Police around the country issued fines for breaching coronavirus rules over Easter, but overall people followed the rules and stayed home. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Police
down Police run down armed man to end dramatic stand-off By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 16:30:32 +1000 A stand-off in a suburban street between an armed man and police is captured on video, with officers pointing their weapons and ordering him to surrender before he is knocked down by a police car. Full Article Law Crime and Justice Crime Police
down Cash-strapped farmers brace for further pain amid foreign investment crackdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 06:18:48 +1000 A clampdown on foreign investment into Australia could cut-off vital funding for cash-strapped farmers and businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, industry figures say. Full Article Agribusiness Agricultural Policy Mining (Rural) Drought Business Economics and Finance Government and Politics Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19
down Mothers juggle farm work and parenting during COVID-19 lockdowns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:06:00 +1000 With many children home from school during lockdowns parents are learning to balance work and life balances. Full Article Child Care Children Family Parenting Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Dairy Production
down Country postie keeps community connected during coronavirus lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 08:09:53 +1000 On her country mail run Jocelyn Flint delivers letters, boxes of wine, flat pack queen-size beds, asthma puffers and even biscuits for morning tea and she's a welcome sight in Tasmania's coronavirus hotspot. Full Article Rural Health Community and Society COVID-19
down Cheika had 'no relationship' with Rugby Australia chairman, who is now standing down By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 18 Nov 2019 12:05:05 +1100 Rugby Australia chairman Cameron Clyne, who Michael Chieka said he had "no relationship" with after the Wallabies' World Cup exit, will stand down. Full Article Sport Rugby Union
down Multiple Brumbies players have come down with the mumps despite being vaccinated — here's how By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:43:41 +1100 Most Australians are vaccinated against the mumps virus, but the highly infectious disease has affected an unknown number of Brumbies players, despite the fact that they were vaccinated in childhood. Full Article Diseases and Disorders Health Infectious Diseases (Other) Super Rugby Rugby Union Sport
down Liverpool's manager Jurgen Klopp shouted at fans reaching their hands down to high-five the team By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:03:26 +1100 When questioned about the incident at a press conference, Klopp said his opinion on coronavirus does not matter as he was merely a football manager. Full Article Soccer Community and Society Health
down Talking Clock continues to tick online after Telstra's September shutdown silenced 'George' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 17:32:00 +1100 A musician with a penchant for nostalgia and 1990s web design has recreated 'George' the Talking Clock, a service recently unplugged by Telstra after 66 years. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Business Economics and Finance:Industry:Telecommunications Community and Society:History:All Human Interest:All:All Human Interest:Offbeat:All Information and Communication:All:All Information and Communication:Broadcasting:All Information and Communication:Internet:All Science and Technology:Computers and Technology:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
down Explosive device set off in Melbourne parklands smashes through roof of Carrum Downs home By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 12:23:00 +1100 Police say it is "extremely lucky" nobody was killed when an improvised explosive device launched from a vacant block of land tore through the roof of a nearby home in south-east Melbourne. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Police:All Australia:VIC:Carrum Downs 3201 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
down Health centre CEO stood down after outreach workers arrested for drug trafficking near safe injecting room By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:44:00 +1100 The head of a community centre which houses Melbourne's controversial safe injecting centre is stood down after several staff linked to other services at the centre have been charged with trafficking heroin. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:All Health:All:All Health:Drug Use:All Health:Drug Use:Heroin Health:Rehabilitation:All Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug Offences Australia:VIC:Abbotsford 3067 Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Richmond 3121
down Melbourne City beats Western United, Perth Glory down Wellington Phoenix in A-League round three By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 09:44:00 +1100 Melbourne City beats Western United 2-1 in the season's second Victorian derby, while Perth Glory enjoy a win over Phoenix by the same scoreline in Wellington. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne perth Sport:All:All Sport:Soccer:A-League Sport:Soccer:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Tarneit 3029 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000 New Zealand:All:All
down Melbourne Cup: The Irish get the last qualifier as Joseph O'Brien-trained Downdraft wins Hotham Handicap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 16:27:00 +1100 Another international raider grabs the last automatic spot in the Melbourne Cup, with the Joseph O'Brien-trained Downdraft earning his spot with a win in the Hotham Handicap on Derby Day. Full Article ABC Radio Melbourne melbourne Sport:All:All Sport:Horse Racing:All Australia:All:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Flemington 3031 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000
down Young and old dance together to break down generational barriers By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 25 Aug 2015 09:13:00 +1000 Some of the participants were ten years old while others were pushing 90, but the age gap did not seem to matter when primary school students and nursing home residents came together for a dance class in western Queensland. Full Article ABC Local westqld tropic northqld Arts and Entertainment:Dance:All Health:Older People:All Education:Play and Learning:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730 Australia:QLD:Mackay 4740 Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810
down Art Break entices passersby to try a bit of art and craft in downtown Bunbury By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 04 Sep 2015 14:24:00 +0800 Shoppers and workers could try their hand at tapestry, badge making, and flag making during the first Art Break event organised by the City of Bunbury Full Article ABC Local southwestwa Arts and Entertainment:Design:Craft Arts and Entertainment:Events:All Community and Society:Community Organisations:All Community and Society:Social Capital:All Australia:WA:Bunbury 6230
down New Zealand Warriors touch down in Tamworth ahead of NRL re-start By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 08:35:00 +1000 The Auckland-based club arrived in Tamworth in the New England region of NSW yesterday for a 14-day period of training and quarantine. Full Article Sport
down How Australian Muslims are spending Ramadan in lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 08:45:00 +1000 It's the holy month of Ramadan, which usually means Muslims don't eat or drink during the day and gather at night at food markets and mosques to break the fast. Full Article Community and Society Religion and Beliefs Health Epidemics and Pandemics
down Exit strategy: how to lift lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 06:20:00 +1000 The national cabinet is looking at a range of strategies to get us out of lockdown, ahead of a crunch meeting tomorrow. Full Article Infectious Diseases (Other) Government and Politics
down Couch Choir bringing choralists together in lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 08:45:00 +1000 The Couch Choir is a digital initiative that's grown out of the Brisbane-based Pub Choir, which has cancelled all it's events because of the COVID-19 restrictions. Full Article Music
down Torrita locals fight for just eight seconds of your time, to slow traffic down through their town By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:39:00 +1000 The small rural community of Torrita fights to keep safe speed limits through their town, and to acknowledge their existence. Full Article ABC Mildura-Swan Hill milduraswanhill Community and Society:All:All Community and Society:Regional:All Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:All Disasters and Accidents:Accidents:Road Disasters and Accidents:All:All Government and Politics:Local Government:All Human Interest:All:All Australia:VIC:Walpeup 3507
down Cowangie man who filmed himself running down emus has sentence reduced By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 25 Oct 2019 07:37:00 +1100 A 21-year-old who intentionally drove through a mob of emus at 80 kph, has had his prison sentence cut in half but told to volunteer with an animal charity. Full Article ABC Mildura-Swan Hill milduraswanhill Law Crime and Justice:All:All Law Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:All Law Crime and Justice:Crime:Antisocial Behaviour Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Cowangie 3506 Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500
down Alison Whitehead ran up and down a local hill until she reached the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest's peak By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:39:00 +1000 Alison Whitehead ran up and down a local hill until she reached the equivalent elevation of Mount Everest's peak Full Article ABC North West Queensland northwest Community and Society:Regional:All Health:Exercise and Fitness:All Health:Men's Health:All Health:Mental Health:All Health:Women's Health:All Rural:Rural Tourism:All Rural:Rural Women:All Sport:International Competitions:All Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825
down Richmond beats Lions, Bulldogs defeat Crows, Power down Fremantle in AFL round 23 By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 25 Aug 2019 19:36:00 +1000 The Lions miss out on the AFL minor premiership to the Cats following their loss to the third-placed Tigers, the Bulldogs earn a return to finals action, while the Power defeat the Dockers to end their season on a winning note. Full Article ABC Ballarat brisbane adelaide ballarat melbourne perth Sport:All:All Sport:Australian Football League:All Australia:All:All Australia:QLD:All Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000 Australia:SA:Adelaide 5000 Australia:SA:Alberton 5014 Australia:SA:All Australia:VIC:All Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350 Australia:VIC:Footscray 3011 Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000 Australia:VIC:Richmond 3121 Australia:WA:All Australia:WA:Perth 6000
down Jack de Belin withdraws legal challenge against NRL's no-fault stand-down policy By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 22 Aug 2019 10:48:00 +1000 St George Illawarra player Jack de Belin has withdrawn his legal challenge to the NRL's no-fault stand down policy, with his lawyers telling a Federal Court in Sydney there was "no utility" in proceeding. Full Article ABC Illawarra illawarra Law Crime and Justice:All:All Sport:All:All Sport:Rugby League:All Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
down Greyhound Racing NSW 'blindsided' by Dapto Dogs 'shutdown', CEO vows race will go on By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:08:00 +1100 The CEO of Greyhound Racing NSW has vowed to "move heaven and earth" to ensure racing goes ahead at the Dapto Dogs tonight, following yesterday's shock announcement the track would close. Full Article ABC Illawarra illawarra Government and Politics:All:All Sport:All:All Australia:NSW:Berkeley 2506 Australia:NSW:Dapto 2530 Australia:NSW:Lake Heights 2502 Australia:NSW:Lake Illawarra 2528 Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500
down Here are the MPs who have (and haven't) downloaded the coronavirus app By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:03:21 +1000 We checked whether every member of Federal Parliament had downloaded the COVIDSafe tracing app. Find out whether your local member has or not. Full Article Government and Politics Infectious Diseases (Other) Federal Government Health Respiratory Diseases COVID-19 Community and Society
down This small, fragile country beat the coronavirus with the world's toughest lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:08:00 +1000 As most of the world struggles to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, one country which should have been vulnerable is keeping deaths and case numbers extremely low. Full Article Disease Control Infectious Diseases (Other) Disease Outbreak Government and Politics COVID-19
down Meditate with Chris Hemsworth, bake with Maggie Beer — the celebrity masterclasses taking off in lockdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 05:55:45 +1000 Celebrities, cooks and internationally renowned performers offer online masterclasses, as those in coronavirus isolation look to upskill. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Community Education Social Media Information and Communication Internet Culture Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) People Human Interest Food and Cooking Lifestyle and Leisure Social Distancing Community and Society Respiratory Diseases Healthcare Facilities Health Administration Activism and Lobbying
down No changes to NSW social-distancing shutdown before this weekend, Premier warns By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 08:18:45 +1000 Australia's national cabinet will meet tomorrow to discuss relaxing coronavirus social-distancing restrictions, but NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has warns nothing will be changed before Mother's Day on Sunday. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Respiratory Diseases Infectious Diseases (Other) Health Policy
down Claremont prosecutors ditch argument killings were fuelled by Edwards's marriage breakdown By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:36:10 +1000 The prosecution in the Claremont serial killings trial withdraws its case that Bradley Edwards was so emotionally upset about the breakdown of his relationship with his wife that he murdered three young women. Full Article Murder and Manslaughter Law Crime and Justice Courts and Trials
down 'My credibility's gone down the tube': Man awarded $35,000 over woman's Facebook post By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 12:39:24 +1000 Rose Bay man Bruce Goldberg is awarded $35,000 in damages over a defamatory Facebook post that implied he was a danger to women and a stalker, fuelling "chatter" in the affluent community. Full Article Information and Communication Internet Culture Social Media Law Crime and Justice Courts and Trials