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Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 16, 2020 PM warns clock is ticking on economic support National cabinet has given the go ahead for elective surgery to resume, as Prime Minister Scott Morrison puts forward a $48 million funding boost for mental health. 'Virgin bid an attempt to protect jobs, not make a profit': Qld Treasurer Sky News host Peta Credlin says it's difficult to take the Queensland government "seriously," when the new Treasurer Cameron Dick has made a $200 million dollar bid for Virgin Australia, but doesn't "know the size of Virgin's debt". Autopsies show Kobe Bryant and all others aboard helicopter died immediately An autopsy has revealed NBA legend Kobe Bryant died of blunt trauma with catastrophic brain injuries and 30 percent burns. Victoria records 11 new COVID-19 cases Victoria has recorded 11 new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours. Trump unveils 'Warp Speed' effort to create vaccine by 2021 US President Donald Trump says he hopes to deliver a coronavirus vaccine by 2021 as he launched 'Operation Warp Speed'. Bali may open to tourists in October The Indonesian island of Bali could reopen for tourists in October if the infection rate continues to improve. EU backs Australia's call for independent COVID-19 probe The European Union's leading foreign minister has reportedly backed Australia's call for an independent inquiry into the origin of the coronavirus outbreak. NSW, Qld and NT enjoy first weekend of freedom from restrictions Most states and territories are enjoying their first weekend of freedom as lockdown restrictions are eased. Aldi forced to recall apple juice over contamination fears Aldi has been forced to recall a juice product over fears it could cause serious illness. Labor calls for an extension of the government's Medicare mental health plan Shadow Health Minister Chris Bowen has called on the Morrison Government to "consider extending the Medicare mental health plan from 10 consultations to 20". Week in Politics: Devastating economic impact of COVID-19 laid bare The devastating economic impact of coronavirus was laid bare this week with unprecedented job losses in April breaking all the wrong records. 'Virgin bid an attempt to protect jobs, not make a profit': Qld Treasurer Sky News host Peta Credlin says it's difficult to take the Queensland government "seriously," when the new Treasurer Cameron Dick has made a $200 million dollar bid for Virgin Australia, but doesn't "know the size of Virgin's debt". Joe Biden resumes presidential campaign from home Presidential candidate Joe Biden says he doesn't want to spend any more energy on misconduct allegations against him. Financial markets remain 'functional but fragile': PM In a briefing to the National Cabinet, the Prudential Regulator said the banks were in a strong position despite the pandemic, but warned there wasn't much more room to give when it came to cash-strapped customers. State governments 'crushing jobs and crushing spirits' Sky News host Chris Kenny says SA's Liberal government and WA's Labor government have closed their borders and are "killing efforts to restart the (AFL) competition" which is in turn "crushing the spirit" of Australians. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe