Radical lockdown measures may kill more people than the virus itself...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 7, 2020 Radical lockdown measures may kill more people than the virus itself Suicide rates will surge of the back of radical coronavirus restrictions with health experts warning the death toll could be ten times higher than the number of people killed by the virus itself. Barilaro is 'just the tonic we need in Canberra' Nationals Senator Matt Canavan is urging John Barilaro to "reconsider and still think about a tilt at Eden-Monaro". Barilaro cleared over farm visit NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro will not be fined for a visit to his farm in Nerriga as police say the trip was not in breach of the Public Health Act. NSW, Victoria 'baulking' at PM's push to ease restrictions Prime Minister Scott Morrison is keen to ease restrictions, particularly around cafes and restaurants, however NSW and Victoria are baulking for fear of a fresh COVID-19 outbreak, according to Sky News political editor Andrew Clennell. Almost 200,000 litres of beer en route to NT as territory prepares to open pub doors Pubs and restaurants in the Northern Territory will be able open their doors to the public next week, as 175,000 litres of beer makes its way from interstate. Royal Commission finds Pell was aware of child abuse Cardinal George Pell was likely aware of child abuse within the Catholic Church as early as 1973, a Royal Commission has found. ATO investigating super scheme fraud The Australian Taxation Office has confirmed it is investigating fraudulent activity around the government's early access to super scheme. Interim Rugby Australia boss Rob Clarke says he is open to Western Force returning to the fold New interim Rugby Australia boss Rob Clarke says he is open to restoring the Western Force in a nation-wide competition that may include teams from New Zealand as rugby battles through a severe cash flow shortage brought on by the COVID-19 crisis. States split on lockdown lift ahead of Mother's Day The states are again preparing to go it alone on lockdown measures despite the prime minister saying he would like to see restrictions eased by Mother's Day. Barilaro accused of breaching coronavirus restrictions John Barilaro has landed himself in hot water for the second time this week, after being accused of breaching coronavirus shutdown restrictions. National 'elders' pushing to expel Barilaro 'a very small group' National Party Federal President Larry Anthony says he is "not aware" of a campaign to expel John Barilaro from the Nationals, but if there was "I suspect this is a very small group of people". Barilaro is 'just the tonic we need in Canberra' Nationals Senator Matt Canavan is urging John Barilaro to "reconsider and still think about a tilt at Eden-Monaro". PM takes hardline 'no jab no job' stance on NRL flu vaccinations Prime Minister Scott Morrison has issued a hardline stance on NRL players who avoid the flu vaccination saying 'no jab no play'. ASX opens down after negative US, EU data released The Australian sharemarket is down approximately half a per cent in early trade after negative economic data was released in the US and Europe. Inglis' 2020 Chairman's Sale to take place through 'virtual auction' Inglis Managing Director Mark Webster says Australia's leading thoroughbred horse auctioneer has adapted due to the pandemic ahead of the important 2020 Chairman's Sale on Friday. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe