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Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward April 23, 2020 Calls mount for investigation into 'dangerous' wet markets Agriculture Minister David Littleproud is pushing for more scientific research into wildlife wet markets and how they impact human health. Deadly virus 'infecting geopolitical tensions' Melbourne University Professor Michael Wesley says a problem is emerging in that "the blame over COVID-19 is starting to infect geopolitical tensions". Four killed Victoria Police officers identified The Four Melbourne police officers who had been killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Victoria on Wednesday evening have been officially identified. PM's 'road to recovery talk' panned by state officials State officials think Scott Morrison's "road to recovery talk" is premature as they hold concerns a cure may not be on the horizon, according to Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell. Banks to assist businesses in bridging gap to JobKeeper rollout The big four banks have agreed to set up a dedicated hotline for customers after businesses raised concerns they could not bridge the gap to the May rollout of the JobKeeper payments. PM 'torn up' over funeral restrictions The prime minister has expressed the distress he felt about imposing social distancing measures on people, especially limitations impacting funerals. Labor backs PM's call for 'beefed up' World Health Organisation Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles has backed Scott Morrison's call to strengthen the World Health Organisation's powers, telling Sky News it was a "constructive suggestion". Five new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says five new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New South Wales. Qld tourism at risk if Virgin collapses Queensland's tourism sector could see significant economic losses if Virgin Australia collapses. Staff shortages at aged care facility continue amid coronavirus outbreak Aged Care Minister Richard Colbeck has confirmed a western Sydney care home is still suffering staff shortages despite government assurances to lift them amid a battle with a coronavirus outbreak. PM plays down hints community sport restrictions could be eased Prime Minister Scott Morrison has played down suggestions from the Chief Medical Officer that relaxation on restrictions for community sport could occur in the near future. EXCLUSIVE: PM Morrison reflects on Australia's COVID-19 battle and his latest Trump chat EXCLUSIVE: Prime Minister Scott Morrison has discussed Australia's continual battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic, his expectations of the World Health Organisation and what exactly took place in his latest chat with US President Donald Trump. Deadly virus 'infecting geopolitical tensions' Melbourne University Professor Michael Wesley says a problem is emerging in that "the blame over COVID-19 is starting to infect geopolitical tensions". Australia to spend it's way out of recession: 'it's that simple' Speaking of the importance of spending as a means of moving out of the coronavirus-induced economic crash, Sky News contributor Caleb Bond says "you put money in their hands, they spend it and the economy will boost". Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe