Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick says the government should "take an equity stake" in Virgin Australia rather than just granting a loan to the company, which was struggling to keep afloat amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Vaccines to combat deadly coronaviruses "are not easy" and "in fact, up to now we've never had a successful vaccine against a coronavirus,' Australia's Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says.
Sweeping new powers given to police to enforce strict social distancing are only temporary and will be re-evaluated after a 90-day period, according to NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller.
An estimated 35,000 Britons on tourist visas, working holidays and others on short-term stays in Australia are "desperate to get home" right now, British High Commissioner to Australia Vicki Treadell says.
A German cruise ship has refused to leave Fremantle port, requesting Australian Border Force allow it to remain at the Western Australia port until mid-April.
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has instructed Victorians not to visit loved ones or partners who live at a different place of residence, asking them to consider whether making social calls is "worth a life".
The government had not choice but to exclude some workers from it's 130 billion dollar JobKeeper payment according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce's James Pearson.
Labor is calling for NBN Co to provide free internet to some 55,000 students without a home connection as schools turn to distanced learning in the COVID-19 pandemic.
The government has confirmed it intends to go ahead with legislated tax cuts, with Trade Minister Simon Birmingham telling Sky News the cuts are a "key component" of the Coalition's post-coronavirus plan.
The United Kingdom has recorded its highest daily fatality rate since the coronavirus pandemic began with 381 deaths in the past 24 hours, taking the nation's total death toll to 1,789.
The government had not choice but to exclude some workers from it's 130 billion dollar JobKeeper payment according to the Australian Chamber of Commerce's James Pearson.
Former TV sitcom 'The Office' star John Krasinski is sharing positive stories from across the world in a new online show 'Some Good News' in an effort to entertain thousands of people in isolation.
