Australia's COVID-19 death toll rises to 16...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 29, 2020 Australia's COVID-19 death toll rises to 16 The Australian COVID-19 death toll has risen to 16 after deaths in Queensland and Victoria overnight. The welfare system is 'too slow' for businesses paying weekly bills Broadcaster Kel Richards says the decision to "go down the welfare road" is "too slow" for businesses desperately in need of immediate financial assistance. NSW health minister 'mortified' over stolen health supplies New South Wales Health Minister Brad Hazzard says he's "mortified" members of the public have been stealing hospital supplies, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise in the state. Baby dies after testing positive for coronavirus in the United States Officials have confirmed a baby, who had tested positive for COVID-19 has died in the United States. Lasting impacts of coronavirus 'won't see the outright rejection of globalisation' Economics Fellow from UNSW Tim Harcourt says we will not see an "outright rejection of globalisation" amid the continual COVID-19 impacts, but rather a "reset in our thinking and the types of things that we do" in a global setting. South African coronavirus lockdown met with large crowds and long queues The first day of South Africa's coronavirus lockdown has been marked by busy streets and long queues at supermarkets. A wage subsidy 'is vital to minimise coronavirus impacts': Albanese Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says "it's very clear that a wage subsidy is vital if we're going to minimise impact on individuals and businesses of this coronavirus crisis" moving into the future. Australians switch off for Earth Hour Thousands around Australia switched the lights off overnight to celebrate Earth Hour 2020. New Australian border restrictions in effect Tough new border restrictions have come into effect in Australia, sending thousands of new arrivals to quarantine in hotels for two weeks. Morrison govt 'needs to do a lot more' with economy The Australian's editor-at-large Paul Kelly says "the Morrison government needs to do a lot more with the economy". PM expands coronavirus campaign to WhatsApp Australians will now have access to a new messaging service which will provide individuals with updates on the measures put in place by governments to curb the spread of COVID-19. Coronavirus will 'reshape the strategic landscape' Deputy Labor leader Richard Marles has warned coronavirus will rewrite "the strategic landscape of the world", and how Australia is placed to take advantage of that depends on how quickly it pulls through the crisis. Italian government approves new multi-billion-dollar coronavirus stimulus package Italy's government has approved a multi-billion-dollar package to help the areas which have been hardest hit during the coronavirus emergency. Private health funds to postpone premium increase Private health funds will postpone the April 1 premium increase for at least six months, with the announcement part of a package of support measures to relieve pressure on consumers during the pandemic. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe