con Consumer confidence ‘severely depressed’ as families sit on their cash By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:03:16 +0100 A new survey by GfK found there was a slight overall improvement in mood but fears for the future remain. Full Article
con GCHQ reveals last message from German Second World War network By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:04:18 +0100 Historian Tony Comer says it is ‘a small insight into the real people behind the machinery of war’. Full Article
con Second World War veterans join Trump at VE Day ceremony By www.itv.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 23:21:25 +0100 The men ranged in age from 96 to 100. Full Article
con 'The world has lost one of the greats': Magician Roy Horn dies aged 75 after contracting coronavirus By www.itv.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 07:14:36 +0100 Magician Roy Horn, best known as part of the Las Vegas performing duo of Siegfried & Roy, has died at the age of 75. Full Article
con Singapore, Malaysia announce billions in stimulus to prop up economies as coronavirus spreads By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:08:01 GMT Singapore and Malaysia are spending billions to keep their economies afloat, while Indonesia has reported its largest rise in cases in a single day. Full Article
con Social distancing, hand washing are fantasy concepts in Europe's squalid migrant camps By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 23:41:01 GMT A growing chorus of aid workers is warning of an impending humanitarian catastrophe if coronavirus sweeps into makeshift refugee cities. Full Article
con Intentionally incomplete: US intelligence says China concealed extent of outbreak By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:09:04 GMT China’s public reporting on cases and deaths is intentionally incomplete. Full Article
con Jobless claims double in a week as coronavirus takes toll on US economy By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 18:53:01 GMT The coronavirus outbreak continues to upend all aspects of American life, including the November presidential election. Full Article
con 'A civic catastrophe': Wisconsin elections go ahead despite pandemic By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:16:02 GMT The sight of voters waiting in long lines to cast ballots during a pandemic and poll workers wearing HAZMAT suits stunned many Americans. Full Article
con Coronavirus economy is already hurting Trump's re-election chances, economists say By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 10:26:01 GMT Still, it's an open question whether the economy will ultimately doom Trump in November. One election model still predicts a Trump victory by a wide margin. Full Article
con Organised effort helping drive 5G coronavirus conspiracy theory By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 06:11:02 GMT One Qatar-based researcher analysed 22,000 recent interactions on Twitter and found a large number of accounts displayed "inauthentic activity." Full Article
con 'Banana republic': Trump threatens to unilaterally suspend Congress By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:30:23 GMT The President's remarkable threat - which came on the day US recorded its highest number of coronavirus deaths - drew immediate criticism from constitutional experts. Full Article
con 'The greatest challenge': Asia catches coronavirus' second wave By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:49:01 GMT Beijing has imposed new restrictions on an upscale diplomats district home to 3.5 million people, as it guards a second wave of coronavirus cases. Full Article
con Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:28:02 GMT The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause. Full Article
con Economic lockdown causes big reduction in air pollution globally By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:06:01 GMT Researchers believe the reduction in air pollution from a one-year lockdown could prevent 780,000 premature deaths globally. Full Article
con The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:40:01 GMT These are days, obviously, when faith is being tested; this is not unique. But the isolation requirements add a new measure of distress and psychological challenge. Full Article
con Liberal Party conservatives want 'immediate' expulsion of Turnbull By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:05:05 GMT Malcolm Turnbull's memoir has yet to be released, but that hasn't stopped an outbreak of Liberal Party infighting over the weekend. Full Article
con 'We are in a war': Why the construction industry is too big to fail By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Construction sites, large and small, remain open even as other industries have been shut down or curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
con 'Unprecedented and very concerning': Concerns raised about COVID-19 powers given to mayors By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:35:05 GMT Local councillors say emergency powers given to mayors risk undermining democracy. Full Article
con 'Some beautiful souls out there': mates' volunteer start-up makes global connections By www.smh.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
con Hunting the malcontents who shared Mal’s contents By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:37:03 GMT Just how did the publishers of Malcolm Turnbull's memoir find out their intellectual property was quickly spreading across the Canberra bubble? Full Article
con 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.smh.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
con Hunt rules out trans inquiry, wants nationally consistent care By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 12:28:02 GMT The federal health minister has shot down calls for an inquiry into gender dysphoria, in recognition of the "further harm" it could cause. Full Article
con Economic lockdown causes big reduction in air pollution globally By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 17:06:01 GMT Researchers believe the reduction in air pollution from a one-year lockdown could prevent 780,000 premature deaths globally. Full Article
con The assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things unseen By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:40:01 GMT These are days, obviously, when faith is being tested; this is not unique. But the isolation requirements add a new measure of distress and psychological challenge. Full Article
con Liberal Party conservatives want 'immediate' expulsion of Turnbull By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 08:05:05 GMT Malcolm Turnbull's memoir has yet to be released, but that hasn't stopped an outbreak of Liberal Party infighting over the weekend. Full Article
con 'We are in a war': Why the construction industry is too big to fail By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Construction sites, large and small, remain open even as other industries have been shut down or curtailed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article
con 'Unprecedented and very concerning': Concerns raised about COVID-19 powers given to mayors By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 16:35:05 GMT Local councillors say emergency powers given to mayors risk undermining democracy. Full Article
con '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
con Hunting the malcontents who shared Mal’s contents By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 02:37:03 GMT Just how did the publishers of Malcolm Turnbull's memoir find out their intellectual property was quickly spreading across the Canberra bubble? Full Article
con 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
con '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
con Frustration and fear turn to hope as WA flags economic revival in roadmap By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 17:23:45 +1000 Local businesses forced to close by the pandemic are offered a glimmer of hope, as the WA Government flags the state could be more "economically progressive" than others due to its low COVID-19 case numbers. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders Health States and Territories Government and Politics State Parliament
con 'It’s huge': Fears 80 per cent of NSW’s iconic Blue Mountains lost to bushfires By www.sbs.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 20:59:41 +0000 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. Full Article Australia Science
con '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
con Rex to continue servicing regional airports after Government offers COVID-19 lifeline By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:50:10 +1000 The Federal Government has thrown airline Regional Express a funding lifeline to continue servicing airports in regional Australia during the ongoing pandemic. Full Article Air Transport Regional Development Economic and Social Development Liberal National Party States and Territories Epidemics and Pandemics
con 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
con Concerns over who gets access if a successful coronavirus vaccine is discovered By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 04:57:42 +1000 As numerous laboratories race to develop a coronavirus vaccine, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovation warns that it can't just be available to people in wealthy countries. Full Article Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Health COVID-19 Epidemics and Pandemics Medical Research Vaccines and Immunity
con 'Severe and long-lasting impacts': Queensland braces for economic fallout amid Virgin administration By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 05:32:39 +1000 For Queensland, the pain of a possible collapse of Virgin Australia runs deep, with nearly half of its workforce based in the state. Full Article Epidemics and Pandemics COVID-19 Federal - State Issues Health Policy Travel Health and Safety Federal - State Issues Government and Politics Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) Activism and Lobbying Lifestyle and Leisure Travel and Tourism Tourism Air Transport Industry Company News Business Economics and Finance Respiratory Diseases
con 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
con What does Tasmania's economy face post-coronavirus? By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 06:37:29 +1000 CommSec's State of the States latest report reveals Tasmania's economy performing stronger than it had for more than 10 years. But that was before the coronavirus crisis hit. What's ahead? Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Community and Society State Parliament Economic Trends
con Rex to double regional flights after second cash boost in a week By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:30:48 +1000 Fresh support from the Federal Government and several states means the key carrier will be able to increase services across its network. Full Article COVID-19 Regional Air Transport Federal Government
con Key points from the PM's press conference By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:48:49 +1000 Where coronavirus came from, Australia's relationship with China, and the possibility of being able to jump on a plane to New Zealand were all canvassed by the PM in his latest press conference. Full Article Government and Politics Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Travel and Tourism Politics and Government Forms of Government Business Economics and Finance Industry Mental Health Tourism Elections
con Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:57:53 +1000 A shutdown to fight the spread of COVID-19 has made a dire situation even worse in Lebanon, with its currency plunging in value. Full Article Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Diseases and Disorders Infectious Diseases (Other) COVID-19 Unrest Conflict and War
con Markets surge on Fed's promise to act 'aggressively' to save a stalled economy By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:37:34 +1000 The ASX joins a global rally after the Federal Reserve says it will "aggressively" use its "full range of tools" to aid the recovery, as the US economy records its worst slump since the global financial crisis. Full Article Health Diseases and Disorders COVID-19 Business Economics and Finance Economic Trends Globalisation - Economy Medical Sciences
con Energy operator wants to remotely switch off rooftop solar systems amid 'uncontrolled growth' By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:01:45 +1000 Australia's electricity grid operator wants the authority to remotely switch off new rooftop solar systems in SA in order to manage their "invisible and uncontrolled" growth. Full Article Solar Energy Alternative Energy Electricity Energy and Utilities Business Economics and Finance Environment Energy Science and Technology
con Solid demand and favourable weather buoy agribusiness confidence By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 07:23:56 +1000 Solid rainfall has boosted farmer confidence this season and, while uncertainty hangs over the global economy, many remain optimistic that agriculture will weather the storm. Full Article Agricultural Prices Agricultural Chemicals Grain Wheat Stockmarket Rainfall Air Transport Fishing Aquaculture Sheep Production Beef Cattle Horticulture Oil and Gas Retail Dairy Production Economic Trends Wool Pest Management Pests Pests Diseases and Control Methods Farm Labour Sea Transport Food Processing Social Distancing Hospitality Drought Livestock Epidemics and Pandemics Agricultural Machinery
con Key points from the Prime Minister's latest press conference By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 18:33:43 +1000 The Prime Minister and Chief Medical Officer urge people to download the tracing app to speed easing of restrictions, while another large support package to help keep aged care resident safe is announced. Full Article COVID-19 Diseases and Disorders Health Government and Politics Business Economics and Finance Aged Care Community and Society Internet Technology Computers and Technology Science and Technology
con Why this former US Congress hopeful is betting on a small country newspaper By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 05:30:02 +1000 Michael Waite ran for office in Washington and worked for Bill Gates' private investment company, but helping establish a community newspaper could be his toughest challenge yet. Full Article Information and Communication Print Media Rural Rural Media Small Business Business Economics and Finance Media US Elections
con In the middle of an economic crisis, one sector is experiencing a surprise 'COVID surge' in jobs By www.abc.net.au Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 08:13:18 +1000 While the economic tsunami of coronavirus shutdowns hammers most sectors, WA's resources industry has jobs created on mine sites where providers of support services like catering, cleaning and maintenance are in high demand to keep mine sites safe. Full Article COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (Other) Respiratory Diseases Diseases and Disorders Health Oil and Gas Work Unemployment Mining Industry