National & World

Calls for refugee support in virus crisis

Advocacy groups are calling on federal and state governments to provide more support for refugees and new arrivals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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People with disability need virus support

The disability royal commission says it is deeply concerned about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Australians with disability.

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Rogue tradies risk sinking construction

Unions are urging Australia’s construction industry to take virus health and safety measures seriously, saying reckless operators can “stuff it up” for all.

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G20 faces ‘grave’ challenges: Cormann

Leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies will hold a virtual summit later on Thursday to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and fast-tracking a vaccine.

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Sport

AFL

Carlton axe partnership with VFL club

Carlton have ended their alignment with the Northern Blues, effectively meaning the VFL club originally known as Preston will fold after 138 years.

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Horse Racing

Lees filly could be a Thorn in the side

Rising to a middle distance could prove an advantage for untapped talent Game Of Thorns when she takes on two benchmark fillies at Rosehill.

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Rugby

NRL wants 87 per cent pay cut for players

A pay cut of up to 87 per cent faces NRL players as the league begins to brace for the worst case scenario of a lost season due to coronavirus.

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World

Japan to set up coronavirus task force

Japan’s economy minister says the government is not thinking of declaring a state of emergency for now but is setting up a coronavirus task force..

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China’s local virus cases down

For the sixth time in eight days China has reported no new locally transmitted cases of coronavirus but imported cases have risen.

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US Senate passes $US2 trillion relief bill

A $US2 trillion stimulus package to help workers and industries impacted by the coronavirus outbreak has been passed unanimously by the US Senate.

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UK deaths from virus outbreak rise to 463

The total number of coronavirus cases in the UK have risen to 9529 as of Wednesday, with 463 Britons dying from COVID-19.

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Shock, relief, tears after NZ terror plea

Tears of relief are flowing after the Christchurch terrorist changed his plea and admitted killing 51 worshippers in an attack last March.

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Finance

Finance

Soul Pattinson half-year profit down

Investment house W. H. Soul Pattinson says its regular profit after tax dropped 33 per cent to $124.7 million, but it has managed to increase its dividend.

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Finance

Retail bleeds jobs, Lew defies landlords

Solomon Lew says Premier Investments will not pay rent during a virus-necessitated shutdown of its stores as thousands of retailers across the nation shed jobs.

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Finance

ACCC gives green light to Bauer merger

The ACCC has determined Bauer Media’s proposed merger with Pacific Magazines was unlikely to substantially lessen competition in relevant markets.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Bindi marries then shuts Australia Zoo

Bindi Irwin’s nuptials have been held less than 24 hours before weddings were limited to just five guests under stringent government coronavirus regulations.

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