PM considers ‘Rudd era’ cash handouts to mitigate coronavirus economic fallout...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward March 9, 2020 PM considers 'Rudd era' cash handouts to mitigate coronavirus economic fallout EXCLUSIVE: The Morrison Government is considering a Kevin Rudd-style cash handout as part of its multi-billion dollar coronavirus stimulus package. Only way to stimulate the economy is 'through a Newstart increase' Senior Advisor at the Australian Council of Social Service, Charmaine Crowe says the Australian government "needs to look at boosting household expenditure, and the best way to do that would be to increase Newstart". School closures could become 'new normal': NSW Education Department The NSW Education department has conceded more schools could be temporarily closed as the novel coronavirus continues its spread across the state. Mourners farewell Hannah Clarke and her three children Hundreds of mourners have said their final goodbyes to Hannah Clarke and her three children after they were murdered in Brisbane last month. Federal Government is 'displeased' with state response to coronavirus EXCLUSIVE: Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has revealed the federal government is "displeased" the NSW Government is not doing enough to stimulate the economy which has been ravaged by the coronavirus. Frydenberg leaves door open to further Budget stimulus Josh Frydenberg insists Australia is well-prepared to deal with the economic fallout of COVID-19, as the treasurer leaves the door open fo further economic stimulus in the May budget. Three Sydney high school students contract coronavirus Three more students at two separate high schools in NSW have been diagnosed with coronavirus. Brisbane family vows to get justice after three-month-old baby dies The family of a baby who died in a north Brisbane home vows to seek justice as they await autopsy results. Doctors hit out COVID-19 'mixed messaging' The federal government has been accused of spreading mixed messaging in the effort to contain the spread of coronavirus. Govt urged to bring forward budget period Centre Alliance Senator Rex Patrick has urged the government to bring forward the May budget in order to tackle the coronavirus crisis before it hits its peak. Federal Government is 'displeased' with state response to coronavirus EXCLUSIVE: Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell has revealed the federal government is "displeased" the NSW Government is not doing enough to stimulate the economy which has been ravaged by the coronavirus. Govt stimulus package 'absolutely crucial' The Australian Financial Review's Matt Cranston says the news of billions of dollars wiped from the Australian share market is "very concerning, and a massive fall of more than five per cent". UK PM heckled over late flood visit British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been heckled by Worcestershire locals for failing to visit flood victims over the last three weeks. Local markets 'grim' due to coronavirus Markets are "unsure" where future growth is located as stock markets plunge due to the coronavirus outbreak according to Commsec's Tom Piotrowski. World Vision accused of corruption and nepotism Australian charity World Vision is facing corruption and nepotism allegations. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe