Suicide rates will surge of the back of radical coronavirus restrictions with health experts warning the death toll could be ten times higher than the number of people killed by the virus itself.
NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro will not be fined for a visit to his farm in Nerriga as police say the trip was not in breach of the Public Health Act.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is keen to ease restrictions, particularly around cafes and restaurants, however NSW and Victoria are baulking for fear of a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, according to Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell.
Pubs and restaurants in the Northern Territory will be able open their doors to the public next week, as 175,000 litres of beer makes its way from interstate.
New interim Rugby Australia boss Rob Clarke says he is open to restoring the Western Force in a nation-wide competition that may include teams from New Zealand as rugby battles through a severe cash flow shortage brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
The states are again preparing to go it alone on lockdown measures despite the prime minister saying he would like to see restrictions eased by Mother's Day.
National Party Federal President Larry Anthony says he is "not aware" of a campaign to expel John Barilaro from the Nationals, but if there was "I suspect this is a very small group of people".
Inglis Managing Director Mark Webster says Australia's leading thoroughbred horse auctioneer has adapted due to the pandemic ahead of the important 2020 Chairman's Sale on Friday.
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