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National

Perth man charged over coronavirus lie

A Perth man is accused of telling police during an arrest he had coronavirus, which he later admitted was a lie, and setting off an explosive.

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National

News Corp to suspend community papers

The production of 60 News Corp community newspapers will be suspended due a collapse in advertising due to COVID-19, but digital titles will continue.

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National

Easier access to regular medicines in SA

The South Australian government is allowing people to get their regular medications without a script during the coronavirus pandemic.

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National

No tiptoeing through ACT tulips in spring

Canberra’s annual celebration of spring, Floriade, has been cancelled this year because social distancing could not be assured.

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National

No new virus cases recorded in Tasmania

No new virus cases were recorded in Tasmania on Tuesday, but Premier Peter Gutweni has warned against complacency.

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Sport

AFL

McGuire backs AFL return to suburbs

Collingwood president Eddie McGuire supports a push for AFL matches to be played at Melbourne’s suburban venues to work around an impending clash with cricket.

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Horse Racing

Grey Missile heads Edmonds Gold Coast team

The Toby and Tent Edmonds partnership has lived up to its promise to support regional racing with a big team at the Gold Coast headed by Grey Missile.

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Rugby

COVID-19 hasn’t impacted ‘21 cap yet: RLPA

The Rugby League Players Association has responded to suggestions next year’s salary cap could be drastically reduced from $9.9 million to $5.9 million.

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World

World

Virus spreads aboard US aircraft carrier

The captain of a US aircraft carrier wants his crew to be isolated onshore in Guam after there was an outbreak of coronavirus aboard his ship.

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World

US predicts 100k to 240k virus deaths

The White House is forecasting that there will be 100,000 to 240,000 deaths from virus in the US

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World

Trump signs off on deferring tariffs

US President Donald Trump has signed of on a plan deferring tariffs for most-favoured nations for three months

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World

US death toll eclipses China

The death toll from coronavirus in the US has eclipsed China’s as more medical professionals head to New York, the part of the country hardest hit by the virus.

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World

Italy posts 837 more dead, contagion slows

Italian health officials say the country has “reached a kind of plateau” in the coronavirus contagion curve.

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Finance

Finance

Building approvals climbed 19.9% in Feb

Home building approvals climbed by 19.9 per cent in February but the coronavirus pandemic is set to take a toll on the building industry.

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Finance

ACCC won’t block $16bn CUB sale to Asashi

Asahi’’s $16 billion purchase of Carlton & United Breweries from AB Indev has been given the green light from the competition watchdog.

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Finance

House prices show early virus impact

Housing prices have shown the first signs of coronavirus impact, with March recording the lowest monthly gain since July.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Will COVID-19 hurt US movie releases?

There is speculation that the coronavirus pandemic will wipe out all the US blockbuster movie releases.

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Entertainment

Bluey wins International Emmy award

ABC TV children’s program Bluey, one of Australia’s favourite programs, has won an International Emmy award.

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Entertainment

Placido Domingo feels ‘fine’ after virus

Tenor Placido Domingo is “at home and I feel fine” after he was hospitalised in Mexico with coronavirus.

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