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Victoria ramps up efforts to fight virus - Thousands of extra intensive care beds will be created in Victoria ahead of a surge in coronavirus cases that is expected to peak in June.

NSW coronavirus death toll rises to 10 - NSW has recorded its first coronavirus death outside Sydney with a patient dying in Orange, taking the state's toll to 10.

Cruise industry calls for more support - An Australian cruise ship lobby group is calling for better support and collaboration from the federal and state governments to aid crew members stran ...

Tasmania confirms two new virus cases - Tasmania has confirmed two new cases of coronavirus after the island state went a day without recording a new COVID-19 case.

RSL endorses Anzac dawn driveway service - With Anzac Day's once indestructable traditions cruelled by forced isolation, Australians will instead walk to the ends of their driveways on April 25 ...

Bulldogs sacked by NRL over sex scandal - Disgraced Canterbury players Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera have been deregistered by the NRL after it was revealed the pair had sex with tee ...

Perth man charged over coronavirus lie - A 33-year-old Perth man has been charged after he allegedly told police he had the coronavirus while being arrested over serious family violence.

Vics only state to heed golf virus advice - Victoria is going it alone in closing golf courses while other states are defying Golf Australia's advice to shut down.

California to release prisoners early - The US state of California has announced plans to release up to 3500 inmates from prison early, as concerns rise for inmate safety amid the novel coro ...

Japan on brink of coronavirus emergencyy - Japan remains on the brink of a state of emergency as the rate of new coronavirus cases accelerates across the country, its top government spokesman s ...

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