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Fri 6 Mar 2020

Supermarkets prepare for ‘food riots’

Supermarkets prepare for ‘food riots’

As shelves in Australia continue to be stripped of essential items, UK supermarkets are preparing for riots, with many products already sold out.

Yes, dogs can catch coronavirus

Yes, dogs can catch coronavirus

Hong Kong authorities have confirmed a coronavirus patient’s dog has a “low-level infection” saying it is “likely to be a case of human-to-animal transmission”.

Double the money to attract tourists: ALP

Double the money to attract tourists: ALP

Labor is calling for the government to double the amount of money on offer to promote tourism in bushfire-hit areas amid fears about the impact of coronavirus.

ScoMo announces $1b virus fighting fund

ScoMo announces $1b virus fighting fund

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has struck a deal with the states and territories to stump up money for coronavirus, which could blow out to $1 billion.

Share market braces for worst day

Share market braces for worst day

The local stock market fallen sharply again at the open of trading, with experts saying the worst is yet to come as virus fears take hold.

1200 students in isolation

1200 students in isolation

Students and staff at a high school are in self quarantine after a Year 11 student was confirmed to have the deadly coronavirus.

The world’s most exciting new cars

The world’s most exciting new cars

This week’s hotly-anticipated Geneva motor show was cancelled due to coronavirus, but that didn’t stop makers showcasing this year’s biggest reveals.

Perfect response after Meghan booed

Perfect response after Meghan booed

The Sussexes have attended their first official event together since news they were quitting as senior royals, and there was a slightly awkward moment.

Mercedes’ game-changing buyer guarantee

Mercedes’ game-changing buyer guarantee

Luxury brands under pressure to improve customer protection after German giant falls into line with mainstream manufacturers.

Millionaire lotto winner back on night shift

Millionaire lotto winner back on night shift

“You need to work, it keeps you sane”: Millionaire’s kind sacrifice for sleepless nights and caring for people less fortunate.

It's not just toilet paper: Unexpected items now selling out

It's not just toilet paper: Unexpected items now selling out

Australia’s hoarding crisis is escalating with multiple items dwindling on the shelves as Woolies admits the situation is “challenging”.

You can now run Android on iPhone

You can now run Android on iPhone

Debate rages about why you would want to, but the team working to run Android on an iPhone has at least proven that it can.

Australia make history with Cup ‘miracle’

Australia make history with Cup ‘miracle’

Australia’s hopes of a World Cup final looked to be dashed earlier today but the side have continued a stunning title defence.

Shock find in new creature’s stomach

Shock find in new creature’s stomach

Scientists have discovered a strange new sea creature but they were so shocked at what they found inside it, they gave it a poignant name.

‘Toilet roll situation is making me anxious’

‘Toilet roll situation is making me anxious’

I don’t know about you, but there’s one thing that’s making me more anxious than coronavirus itself and that’s toilet roll or lack thereof.

Four Aussies stuck on coronavirus cruise ship

Four Aussies stuck on coronavirus cruise ship

Australians are stuck on a cruise ship where more than a dozen people may have the coronavirus, after a man on the same ship died from the infection.

Another candidate quits presidential race

Another candidate quits presidential race

Hours after billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced he was quitting the presidential race, the woman who destroyed his campaign has followed suit.

Thu 5 Mar 2020

AAP closure triggers media stoush

AAP closure triggers media stoush

Accusations of a “sinister” motive behind the closure of the AAPress newswire service have been dismissed as “conspiracy theory nonsense” that smack hypocrisy

Frank admission from Woolies boss

Frank admission from Woolies boss

The boss of Woolies has admitted facing “unusual and challenging times” and hinted at further shopping limits as people scramble to buy toilet paper.

Mum waters fake house plant for two years

Mum waters fake house plant for two years

A mum has expressed her outright shock after taking meticulous care of a beloved house plant for years only to discover it wasn’t real.

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