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Refugees protest amid coronavirus fears

Dozens of refugees worried about the spread of COVID-19 in their cramped living spaces have protested at a makeshift detention centre in Brisbane.

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SA public, private sectors join forces

For the first time, SA’s public and private sectors will stand side-by-side to deal with the coronavirus, increasing the number of hospital beds available.

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More virus cases from WA quarantined liner

Five new cases of COVID-19 from the Artania have been confirmed as the cruise ship begins a 14-day quarantine in Western Australia.

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More virus cases from WA quarantined liner

Five new cases of COVID-19 from the Artania have been confirmed as the cruise ship begins a 14-day quarantine in Western Australia.

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Five cruise ships to depart NSW waters

Five cruise ships will be reprovisioned in Sydney harbour before departing amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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4 hours ago

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Tas coronavirus case from Ruby Princess

One of the six Tasmanians who recently tested positive to coronavirus had been aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

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Labor seeks support for healthcare workers

Federal Labor is seeking more protections for healthcare workers dealing with the pandemic, while SA is proposing penalties for those attacking frontline staff.

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Queensland’s new coronavirus cases slow

The number of new Queensland COVID-19 cases diagnosed has fallen for a second day, but the overall tally continues to rise.

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COVID-19 measures breached in Nth Qld

Five men who allegedly used a dinghy to sneak to a remote North Queensland island, in contravention of COVID-19 regulations, have been charged by police.

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Domestic violence services get $32.5m aid

Frontline domestic violence services have been given $32.5 million in priority funding after an agreement with states and territories.

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Supermarkets boost COVID-19 measures

New social distancing measures at Woolworths and Coles have left customers queuing to do their Saturday morning shop.

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8 hours ago

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Four new virus cases in NT

Northern Territory remains community transmission free despite four more coronavirus cases recorded in Darwin.

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8 hours ago

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Visa rule changes for backpackers, others

The Morrison government is making temporary changes to backpacker visa arrangements and others until the coronavirus has passed.

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9 hours ago

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CSIRO gets $220m for biosecurity facility

The Morrison government is providing $220 million for a CSIRO facility in Geelong to test potential COVID-19 vaccines.

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10 hours ago

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More flights to get stranded Aussies home

Qantas and Virgin Australia will run regular flights for Australians to get home from four regional hubs after talks with the federal government.

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15 hours ago

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Victoria’s virus death toll hits eight

A woman in her 70s has become the eighth Victorian killed by coronavirus, while a swag of returned travellers have defied restrictions.

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16 hours ago

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Australia ‘definitely not’ through crisis

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has told Australians the COVID-19 crisis is not over, despite the slowing in new cases.

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16 hours ago

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NSW govt defends handling of Ruby Princess

Twelve people have been fined for flouting self-isolation rules while pressure mounts on the NSW health minister over his handling of the Ruby Princess scandal.

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