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Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward April 27, 2020 China warns of economic hit over COVID inquiry Australia has been warned by the Chinese ambassador that it could face an economic hit if it does not back down from a push into the nation's handling of the coronavirus. 'In a time of giants', Captain Cook stood 'above them all': Trent Dalton The Weekend Australian's Trent Dalton says "in a time of giants" Captain James Cook "stood above them all, arguing the famous explorer's life and achievements must be remembered and celebrated. Barilaro, Molan eye federal Labor seat NSW Deputy leader John Barilaro and federal senator Jim Molan are both considering running for the seat of Eden-Monaro if local Labor member Mike Kelly retires from politics. Truck driver faces Melbourne court over fatal crash A truck driver has faced the Melbourne Magistrates Court over his alleged role in a horrific multi-vehicle crash which killed four police officers in Melbourne on Wednesday. COVID Safe app set for mass downloads Australians have rushed to download the government's COVID Safe mobile phone app to assist health authorities with tracking cases of coronavirus. June the deadline for economic recovery New modelling has shown the government needs to lift lockdown restrictions by June to ensure a stronger economic recovery and prevent further losses. Victoria to conduct 100,000 COVID-19 tests over two weeks Premier Daniel Andrews has announced his state will undertake a coronavirus testing blitz with plans to test 100,000 Victorians for the virus over the next fortnight. NT premier indicates restrictions will begin to lift The Northern Territory's Premier Michael Gunner has indicted he will begin to ease restrictions ahead of the May Day long weekend as the territory has only five remaining active cases of the coronavirus out of the 28 recorded. COVID app to make workplaces safer: Westacott Business Council chief Jennifer Westacott has encouraged workers to download the government's COVIDSafe app, telling Sky News it will assist in making workplaces safer. Childcare review to look at centres with high proportion of skilled visa holders Childcare centres could receive a lifeline as Education Minister Dan Tehan says the government will review whether skilled visa holders should be eligible for the JobKeeper program. China warns of economic hit over COVID inquiry Australia has been warned by the Chinese ambassador that it could face an economic hit if it does not back down from a push into the nation's handling of the coronavirus. Hunt praises 'magnificent' COVID app uptake Health Minister Greg Hunt has praised Australians for the "magnificent" uptake in the government's COVIDSafe contact tracing app, with 1.13 million downloads overnight. US will 'blow through success' against coronavirus if it reopens too early Sky News contributor Michael Ware says New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's response to the coronavirus "contrasts markedly" with that of other state governors across the United States. NAB to take 'decisive action' in the face of coronavirus slowdown It is essential for NAB's long term prosperity in the face of the coronavirus crisis for the bank to "take decisive action" and raise $3.5 billion in new capital, according to CEO Ross McEwan. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe