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Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward April 20, 2020 China should be 'contrite' over COVID-19 China under Xi Jinping's leadership has become "more arrogant, more aggressive and less respectful of the rest of the world", something it should address in the aftermath of the COVID-19 crisis, according to former foreign minister Alexander Downer. Turnbull exposes Prime Minister's 'alleged duplicity' in Tony Abbott's removal: Markson In his new book to be released on Monday former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull "exposes the schemes of other ministers who wanted to overthrow" then Prime Minister Tony Abbott including Scott Morrison says Sky News host Sharri Markson. NRL boss Todd Greenberg stands down NRL boss Todd Greenberg has stepped down, effective immediately, as National Rugby League chief executive. New Zealand to ease coronavirus restrictions New Zealand will ease coronavirus restrictions next week, with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern declaring the country stopped "a wave of devastation." China used WHO in a bid to open Australia's borders China's ambassador to Australia used the World Health Organisation to lobby for the country's Chinese travel ban to be axed in the early days of the outbreak. Barnaby Joyce wary of government's tracing app 'safeguards' Barnaby Joyce is holding firm on his criticism of the COVID trace app telling Sky News the safeguard assurances being trundled out are the same as any other "government harvesting of information". Vic Premier warns lifting restrictions early would be 'too painful' Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has urged Victorians to remain home and continue to adhere to social distancing measures as he confirmed lockdown restrictions are unlikely to be lifted in the coming weeks. Royal Flying Doctor Service to receive $52.8 million package The government has dedicated $52.8 million to the Royal Flying Doctor Service to increase the retrieval of unwell patients in rural and remote areas by up to 50 per cent. China used WHO in a bid to open Australia's borders China's ambassador to Australia used the World Health Organisation to lobby for the country's Chinese travel ban to be axed in the early days of the outbreak. Labor calls for royal commission into Ruby Princess debacle The public is "hopping mad" about the Ruby Princess scandal, which is why a royal commission is the best way to get to the bottom of who is responsible for the debacle, according to Labor's Ed Husic. National cabinet to ease elective surgery ban Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell says national cabinet will lift the ban on elective surgery at Tuesday's meeting. Australians already 'distrust' govt on technology Shadow Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says it's "fair" Australians have questions about the COVID Trace app, insisting it was a "matter of trust". NZ cabinet to decide on easing lockdown New Zealand's cabinet will decide on Monday if the nation's lockdown restrictions can be eased from Thursday after four weeks of strict lockdown measures. Oil price plunges to lowest level since 2001, as ASX opens down The ASX 200 opened down 0.4 per cent in the first half hour of trade on Monday, despite US shares closing strongly on Friday. Bindi Irwin wedding special set to release in July A sneak peak has been released of wildlife warrior Bindi Irwin's wedding to Chandler Powell before the release of their television special set to air in Australia in July. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe