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National

Tech to find power network faults faster

A team of international researchers has developed radial, new technology to find faults in power networks faster in a bid to reduce the length of power outages.

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National

Experts develop immunity test for COVID-19

Researchers at Monash University and Alfred Health have developed a rapid test to determine a person’s immunity to COVID-19.

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National

Qlders praised as new virus cases drop

Queensland appears to be achieving a “very dramatic reduction” in coronavirus cases despite some inexcusable crimes against society, authorities say.

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National

Casuals need year-long link for JobKeeper

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter has ruled out changes to make more casual workers eligible for the government’s $130 billion wage subsidy scheme.

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National

NSW COVID-19 death toll rises to 18

NSW has now recorded 18 COVID-19 deaths after an 86-year-old man and an 85-year-old man died on Sunday as the state’s total number of cases rises to 2637.

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AFL

AFL examines 18-team quarantine option

The AFL is exploring the option of returning to action after the coronavirus shutdown with all 18 teams quarantined in one location.

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Horse Racing

Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team

Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who joins her.

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Rugby

NRL to experiment on return: Robinson

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes the NRL needs to experiment with rules and concepts if the game is to return in 2020.

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World

World

UK PM admitted to hospital for tests

Downing Street says UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been admitted to hospital for tests after showing persistent symptoms of coronavirus.

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World

France’s death toll slows amid lockdown

France’s health ministry says the country’s daily death toll from the coronavirus has fallen in the past 24 hours.

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World

Virus death tolls slow in Italy and Spain

Coronavirus death tolls in the UK and US remain grim while the pace of infection seems to be slowing in Italy and Spain.

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World

We can defeat the coronavirus: Queen

“We should take comfort that while we may have more still to endure, better days will return,“ Queen Elizabeth has told the British people.

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World

India lights candles to fight ‘darkness’

People confined to their homes in India have gathered at their doors, balconies and windows at 9pm in a show of solidarity in the fight against COVID-19.

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Finance

Finance

Caltex to extend planned refinery shutdown

Caltex Australia will bring forward and extend the shutdown of its Lytton refinery as the coronavirus pandemic puts pressure on demand.

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Finance

Battling traders seize virus loan scheme

A coronavirus loan scheme for battling businesses is proving popular, with the Commonwealth Bank approving $150 million in loans.

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Finance

Aussie market remains ‘sensitive’ to virus

The coronavirus-affected Australian stock market could see a gain of 0.9 per cent on Monday, but may not finish that way.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Marianne Faithfull in hospital with virus

Singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull is in hospital in London with the coronavirus, and is stable and responding to treatment.

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Entertainment

Louis CK downplays his sexual misconduct

Comedian Louis CK who admitted to several accounts of sexual misconduct has joked about the scandal in a performance which was recorded live in Washington DC.

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Entertainment

Photographer Victor Skrebneski dies

Acclaimed fashion and celebrity photographer Victor Skrebneski has died in Chicago at the age of 90.

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