Australia's death toll rises to 59...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward April 12, 2020 Australia's death toll rises to 59 New South Wales health authorities have confirmed another death in the state, taking the nation's toll to 59. 'Nasty' busy bodies emboldened by police lockdown The coronavirus crisis has exposed a "nasty" culture of dobbers according to Outsiders host Rita Panahi. Australians urged to 'binge' on studying Australians have been urged to use their time in isolation to "binge" on studying as higher education providers around the nation slash the prices on short courses. Victoria extends state of emergency by four more weeks Victoria's state of emergency will be extended for at least another four weeks, Premier Daniel Andrews has announced. Australians flying home from Uruguay A group of more than 100 Australians and New Zealanders rescued from a cruise ship off the coast of Uruguay are expected to arrive in Melbourne on Sunday morning. Indonesian coronavirus crisis is heading towards a humanitarian catastrophe Indonesian doctors are being forced to choose which patients get ventilators as the nation's health system is overwhelmed by the escalating coronavirus crisis. US daily death count of 2,000 breaks COVID-19 records across the world The United States has broken a bleak record, becoming the first country to confirm more than 2,000 deaths in one day. Mental health fallout from COVID-19 'absolutely terrifying' Registered paramedic Paul Spinks says "the mental health fallout" from COVID-19 "absolutely terrifies" him. Qld border restrictions tightened Queensland has further segregated itself from the rest of the nation as stronger border restrictions came into force overnight. Australians urged to 'binge' on studying Australians have been urged to use their time in isolation to "binge" on studying as higher education providers around the nation slash the prices on short courses. Australia must not be 'saddled with debt' Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says now is the time to "bunker down" amid calls for an expansion of the wage scheme to include big business. World Health Organisation 'taken Beijing's lies over obvious facts' Asian Affairs Affiliated scholar Sean King says "too often" the World Health Organisation has "taken Beijing's lies over what should be obvious facts". Australia needs to stop its trade 'dependency' on China Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells says Australia should consider "decoupling" trade relations with the current Chinese communist regime once the coronavirus pandemic is over. Support programs for new parents moved online A national support group has experienced a surge in calls from parents navigating the difficulties of looking after a newborn baby under coronavirus restrictions. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe