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Pen-pals to keep isolated elderly company Elderly residents confined to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic could soon find a message of hope in their letterbox - and potentially make new friends.
News.com.au | 3 hours, 58 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Tasmania bans racing, sex work amid virus Tasmania has become the first jurisdiction in the country to ban horse and greyhound racing among tighter measures to restrict the spread of coronavirus.
News.com.au | 8 hours, 1 minute ago | comment? | recommend

Doctors call for refugees to be released More than 1100 doctors, psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals have demanded the immediate release of people in Australia's immigration centres to safeguard them against coronavirus.
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Tourists from Nepal move to Brisbane hotel Two busloads of Australian and New Zealand tourists have been taken to an inner-city Brisbane hotel after arriving on an emergency flight from Nepal.
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Coronavirus causing anxiety in Vic prisons Victorian criminals awaiting sentencing could have reduced prison time because of anxiety about their chances of catching coronavirus.
News.com.au | 11 hours, 59 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Fears of mass pet surrender post-virus An animal shelter has urged people seeking the comfort of a dog or cat during the coronavirus pandemic to imagine life post-virus before adopting a furry family member.
News.com.au | 11 hours, 59 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Free child care during the COVID-19 crisis Child care will be free for parents still using it during the coronavirus crisis.
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Operation to treat sick cruise ship crews Doctors will be flown on to eight foreign cruise ships floating off NSW in a joint government operation to test and evacuate patients needing urgent coronavirus treatment.
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PM eyes sector-wide virus aid for aviation Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cast doubt on the prospect of a $1.4 billion bailout for Virgin Australia to cope with coronavirus.
News.com.au | 11 hours, 59 minutes ago | comment? | recommend

Be wary of blind spots in virus response One of the most striking aspects of the coronavirus crisis has been its speed.
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