STAGE 1 RECOVERY: Morrison unveils plan to reopen Australia...

Real news, honest views. View Online   |   Forward May 8, 2020 STAGE 1 RECOVERY: Morrison unveils plan to reopen Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his three-step plan to reopen Australia which will start with restaurants, cafes and swimming pools given the green light to open. The lockdown will be a 'breeze' when compared with reopening the economy Sky News Darwin Bureau Chief Matt Cunningham says "the shut-down was the easy part" and the "difficult part will be getting things reopened". NSW won't follow national cabinet's guidelines New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian has been firm over the last few days that at this stage the state will not be following the guidelines as announced by national cabinet on Friday on the potential easing of restrictions. STAGE 2 RECOVERY: Cinemas, beauty parlours to open doors Prime Minister Scott Morrison has laid out the second stage of the government's three-step plan to reopen Australia. STAGE 3 RECOVERY: Interstate travel, larger gatherings to get greenlight Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced the third step in the plan to reopen the country, which includes gatherings up to 100 people, a return to the workplace, nightclubs opening and all interstate travel. We are fighting the virus and 'we are winning': Morrison Prime Minister Scott Morrison has spoken about the pain Australians have endured during the COVID-19 lockdown but he has declared his government is now winning the fight against the deadly virus. Ruby Princess anchors off Philippines The Ruby Princess cruise ship has anchored off the Philippine coast after a two-week voyage from Sydney. Decision to implement three-step plan up to state, territory leaders During questions after his announcement on Friday, Scott Morrison announced it was be up the state and territory premiers to outline their own timeline for implementing the three-step plan to reopen Australia. South Australia's COVID-free streak ends South Australia has recorded its first case of COVID-19 after two weeks with no new cases. Decision to implement three-step plan up to state, territory leaders During questions after his announcement on Friday, Scott Morrison announced it was be up the state and territory premiers to outline their own timeline for implementing the three-step plan to reopen Australia. STAGE 1 RECOVERY: Morrison unveils plan to reopen Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison has unveiled his three-step plan to reopen Australia which will start with restaurants, cafes and swimming pools given the green light to open. Qld Premier 'drunk on power' for not handing down budget: Opposition Leader Queensland Oppostion Leader Deb Frecklington says Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has gone "drunk on power" after the state government declared it would not conduct a full budget this year. UK faces worst recession in 300 years The Bank of England has warned the coronavirus crisis is pushing the economy toward its sharpest recession since the Great Frost in 1709. Retail stocks react positively to PM's address Retail stocks in particular responded positively to the prime minister's announcement earlier on Friday. Monumental: Ancient Greek sites to reopen Ancient monuments in Greece, including the Acropolis, will reopen to visitors from May 18. Latest News Bulletin Copyright Australian News Channel Pty Ltd Unsubscribe