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While all eyes are on coronavirus, there are plenty of less-threatening but really inconvenient bugs and viruses around at this time of year.Before you spend a small fortune on medications and vitamins to stave off those regular pests,…

FROM midnight Sunday, Australia’s toughest border security measures will come into place.All non-essential travellers into the state by air or port, including Tasmanians, will now go into one of the state’s mandatory isolation…

Shane Richardson’s decision to walk away from South Sydney was reportedly triggered by a falling out with Sam Burgess. The Saturday Telegraph reports that the pair have hardly spoken since Burgess’ career came to an end after last year’s…

China’s cover-up: How it hid killer coronavirusWho Australia’s coronavirus spreaders really areAustralian private and Catholic hospitals are about to be closed and their staff stood down putting 100,000 workers out of a job right as the…

The Morrison government is providing $198 million in support to regional airlines struggling through the coronavirus crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has announced.A further $100 million will also be available to smaller…

Australian businesses are set for a possible six month period of "hibernation" in a further attempt to shield the economy from the devastating impact from the coronavirus.Prime Minister Scott Morrison said details of the plan to…

States and territories will “pursue their own arrangements” in relation to whether schools will remain open for the remainder of the term, but Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s firm stance on the matter has not wavered.Speaking at a press…

At least eight regional airlines could collapse within days because of the crippling coronavirus pandemic, putting life-saving flights at risk.Regional Express Airlines (Rex) has also warned it could shut down without immediate support…

A Sydney man stuck in Peru is anxious about rescue flights and furious at the Australian government for not doing more to help travellers stranded because of coronavirus.Thomas Curnow is among hundreds of Australians stuck in Peru who…

The backflip on a 30-minute time limit on haircuts during the coronavirus outbreak has been labelled "bonkers" by the boss of the largest hairdressing chain in the country.Just Cuts chief executive Denis McFadden said it was physically…

The head of Virgin Australia says more than 1000 of 8000 workers asked to take leave in the face of the coronavirus will probably be made redundant.The airline has asked 80 per cent of its 10,000 staff to take a mixture of holiday, long…

More Australians can now be tested for coronavirus as even tighter restrictions come into place to slow the spread of the illness.Anyone with a fever or acute respiratory infection who works in health care or aged care can now be tested…

A coronavirus disaster is unfolding in Indonesia, where the “death curve” is outpacing the rate of new cases, suggesting the true number of infections is tens of thousands more than official figures suggest.Modelling by Indonesian…

The national cabinet has announced changes to the current coronavirus testing criteria while the deadline to suspend all elective surgery other than the most urgent procedures has been extended until April.The testing will now include…

The Government has announced it will expand the testing criteria for coronavirus and suspend some elective surgeries in an effort to fight the pandemic. In a statement following another meeting of national leaders on Wednesday night, the…

Business groups, Labor and unions want the Morrison government to follow the UK and introduce a wage subsidy rather than let jobless people queue for days for benefits during the coronavirus crisis.But Prime Minister Scott Morrison isn't…

Parents have no more clarity about who they should listen to over whether to send their children to school after the prime minister met with teachers.Labor has described the whole situation as a mess.Victoria and the ACT have moved to…

Australians will be able to bulk-bill phone or video hook ups with their doctors from next week as health authorities work to contain the rapid spread of coronavirus.Telehealth services will be available to the entire population,…

Foreign workers and non-citizens could soon be extended welfare benefits after students and apprentices were given an extra $550 a fortnight to help them deal with the economic fallout of the coronavirus.Social Services Minister Anne…

Laws to ensure home and office renters aren't kicked out as the coronavirus hits the economy will be discussed at a leaders' meeting.Prime Minister Scott Morrison will discuss the model rules with state and territory leaders as part of a…