EXCLUSIVE: Morrison considers second cash splash in a bid to save the economy...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 16, 2020 EXCLUSIVE: Morrison considers second cash splash in a bid to save the economy Prime Minister Scott Morrison is currently locked in meetings with Josh Frydenberg and Mathias Cormann as he seeks to finalise details on a second round of coronavirus stimulus. Now is 'not the time to push the barrow' on climate change Sky News host Paul Murray says there is a "double standard about which politicians we go after and which politicians we let off the hook" in terms of their handling of coronavirus. PM hints at future ban on indoor gatherings Prime Minister Scott Morrison has foreshadowed a potential change to indoor gatherings, with a recommendation expected to be handed to the national cabinet on Tuesday. Australia is not a 'one party state' when it comes to combating coronavirus: Albanese The Coalition needs to work more closely with Labor during the coronavirus crisis if it wants to pass its stimulus packages in a timely manner, according to Opposition leader Anthony Albanese. Biden commits to picking a woman as VP Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden confirmed if he wins his party's nomination he will pick a woman to be his running mate. Travellers who ignore isolation requirements to face fines, jail time Anyone entering Australia will be faced with a hefty fine or jail time if they refuse to self-isolate for a 14 day period as part of strict new travel rules put in place on Monday. Victoria's four-week State of Emergency comes into effect A four-week State of Emergency has been declared in Victoria, which Premier Daniel Andrews says is likely to be extended as necessary, while the state grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak. Coronavirus: The Facts and the Fiction In a Sky News Australia Sunday night special, Peter Stefanovic investigates the deadly coronavirus outbreak - how it started, how to avoid it and the conspiracy theories spreading as quickly as the virus itself. NRL season in doubt over virus outbreak Melbourne Storm's captain Cameron Smith is pushing to postpone the NRL competition for a month in order to buy time as the coronavirus outbreak cripples the sporting world. COVID-19 won't be resolved by 'a couple of weeks quarantine' A decision to close schools across the country could result in students not being able to return for the remainder of the year, ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr has warned. Cruise ships banned; travellers forced to self-isolate under tough new coronavirus restrictions Prime Minister Scott Morrison says all travellers arriving in Australia from this evening will be forced into a 14-day period of self-isolation, as the number of confirmed domestic coronavirus cases rises to 250. Scott Morrison is the preferred PM: Newspoll The latest Newspoll published by The Australian shows Prime Minister Scott Morrison as the preferred prime minister compared to Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese 42 per cent to 38 per cent respectively. Israel to release COVID-19 patients' locations to the public Israel has shut down restaurants and theatres, as Iran fears the pandemic could overwhelm health facilities. Australian retailers brace for coronavirus impact The retail industry has been impacted heavily amidst the outbreak of coronavirus, and while supermarkets and pharmacies are experiencing an increase in sales, it remains to be seen how long supply can last despite buying restrictions. Disneyland donates food after closure The Disneyland Resort in California has promised to donate all excess food following its closure to the local food bank. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe