AUSTRALIA IN LOCKDOWN: Footy matches and festivals banned under radical coronavirus crackdown...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 13, 2020 AUSTRALIA IN LOCKDOWN: Footy matches and festivals banned under radical coronavirus crackdown Prime Minister Scott Morrison has sensationally declared mass gatherings will be restricted across the country with formal guidelines warning all "non-essential" events be banned from Monday. Coronavirus 'devastating' to sporting profits The Herald Sun's Michael Warner says the economic impact of the coronavirus on sports around the world "will be devastating" as empty stadiums "means no money". Government takes 'historic' stance to combat coronavirus spread State and federal governments should be applauded for its "historic" response to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, according to Sky News host Chris Kenny. Nation's leaders consider coronavirus stimulus as major sporting events are cancelled The prime minister is currently meeting with state and territory leaders at a COAG meeting in Sydney to discuss the coronavirus crisis. Justin Trudeau's wife tests positive for COVID-19 Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has gone into self-isolation after his wife Sophie tested positive for coronavirus. Australian Grand Prix cancelled as coronavirus outbreak escalates The Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne has been officially cancelled amid coronavirus fears. Qantas admits underpaying staff $7.1m Qantas is the latest major company to be caught up in an underpayment scandal, revealing it owes hundreds of workers $7.1 million. Six new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Vic, another three in SA Three new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South Australia, bringing the state's total to 12. George Pell awaits court's verdict on appeal George Pell might have to wait months to learn the result of his latest bid for freedom. Millions of Australians to receive cash handout as part of govt stimulus More than six million Australians will receive a cash handout of $750 as part of the prime minister's $17.6 billion coronavirus stimulus package. While we are not immune, we are prepared: PM Prime Minister Scott Morrison has delivered a primetime address to the nation assuring Australians his government is "taking action" and has a "clear plan" to tackle the economic impacts caused by the coronavirus. Coalition follows Labor's 'go hard, go early, go household' mantra with stimulus The Coalition's stimulus package couldn't be any more in line with the "go hard, go early, go household" mantra Labor followed during the GFC "if it tried", according to Sky News Chief Anchor Kieran Gilbert. NZ 'fundamentally changed' by Christchurch attack New Zealand's prime minister has described how her country and its people have "fundamentally changed" since the Christchurch attack. Markets suffer worst day since 1987's Black Monday crash Global markets have suffered their biggest one-day loss since the 1987 Black Monday crash after a coronavirus-induced meltdown saw trillions of dollars wiped. Disneyland California closes over coronavirus fears Disney has temporarily closed its popular theme park in California amid the coronavirus outbreak. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe