News, sport and opinion from the Guardian's Australia edition
Coronavirus
Monday
27 April 2020
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WHO clarifies ‘immunity passport’ advice; global deaths pass 200,000; Russia case tally passes 80,000; Sweden’s deputy prime-minster admits problems with strategy
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Rising substance abuse and treatment restrictions are pushing an already over-burdened rehab system to breaking point
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A summary of the biggest developments in the global coronavirus outbreak
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Several other EU countries have already announced a tentative easing of restrictions
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Larry Hogan: state hotline received 'hundreds of calls'
Headlines
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Independent MP says scheme lacks transparency and government has no authority to introduce it
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A fake article about Elisa Granato’s death was circulated on social media
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Philip Alston says worst aspects of austerity policies ‘cannot and will not be undone’
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Claims risk damaging Brazilian president already reeling from resignation of justice minister
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CV explained thrasher
Positive and practical stories for these difficult times
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Some performers cracked through the downcast mood in Australian all-star broadcast described as an ‘Anzac Day concert for the fight against Covid-19’
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The video-sharing app’s blend of memes, jokes and skits have been a surprise lockdown hit – but teen users are worried it will lose its cool
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Tests your arts knowledge with these questions from the Observer’s critics
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Aboriginal artists are streaming free music and dance performances during the coronavirus crisis
Weekend
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One of the best episodes of Drag Race ever, from a dinosaur doctor to a hijabi queen – it doesn’t get much better than this for Dylan B Jones
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Experts who assess global peril saw a pandemic coming, but they have worse worries for humanity
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There is a perception stillbirth ‘just happens’ but experts say 20% of the 2,170 babies born still a year could be saved
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I’m mixed race and ‘culturally white’, and seemed to be a disappointment to my father – but we just weren’t close
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Scott Morrison says consent will be key, indicating the app won’t be mandatory, but it could play a part in easing Covid-19 restrictions
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No evidence former Covid-19 patients protected from a second infection, says body
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Many parents have been left confused about whether students can or should return to school
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Queues formed at Centrelink offices almost immediately after lockdowns were announced. But job losses have continued amid the downturn
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Ivorian discusses being away for 104 days, including a difficult time in Spain where ‘people looked at us very differently’
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Voting starts as Bill Beaumont and Agustín Pichot battle to control World Rugby, and their backstories are just as contrasting as their visions for the sport
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The US Olympic gold medallist, and the last person to beat Simone Biles, has seen her final year of competition come to an abrupt end
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Football’s big hitters will emerge largely unscathed – but minor sports, gyms and recreation centres face a struggle to survive
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Editorial: The repercussions of Covid-19 could yet be more deadly than the virus itself. We must act now to save lives
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We should worry about generational divisions getting even worse, but it is not too late to shift attitudes, says Guardian columnist John Harris
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From celebrities posting nude photographs to ordinary women sharing erotic challenges with each other, getting risqué online has become a welcome distraction
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We’ve swapped offices for front rooms and meetings for online conferencing, but this new world of home working has created some unexpected bonds and insights, says Emma Beddington
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Clean air, birdsong and better sleep for some as coronavirus crisis slashes air traffic by 90%
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Escalating tensions need to be halted so getting help is essential, says Mariella
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If you have dried or frozen peas, you’re well on your way to a super-scrum store cupboard supper
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Six of generation Z’s star performers are living under the the same roof to create content for their 15 million followers
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In the weeks since the coronavirus crisis hit, Australia’s writers, publishers and booksellers have struggled to keep their heads above water
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The drummer, who has died aged 78, pushed a relentless beat loved by dance floors and hip-hop samplers alike
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3 out of 5 stars.
Music Sneakbo: 9 Lives review – joie de vivre from Afro bashment star
3 out of 5 stars.(Island)
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In cold open, Fauci (Pitt) clears up Trump’s false claims about the coronavirus and Miley Cyrus performs a killer cover of Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here
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The Observer’s critics recommend the best new arts shows to enjoy on TV, on the radio and online
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From live-streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon
The Full Story thrasher
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For those living with health problems, low Centrelink payments and insecure housing, the pandemic is bringing new anxieties
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'There are better ways' Coronavirus no excuse for government to push ideological changes, Labor says
Kristina Keneally says there’s no evidence from anywhere in the world that such cuts would boost economic growth
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Bushfires release 830m tonnes of CO2, rare marsupial caught on camera, court told that Porsche driver abused dying police officer
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Parents of constable Josh Prestney, 28, say they ‘cannot fathom the circumstances’ that led to their son’s death
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The president had been intending to campaign on a strong economy and facing a socialist opponent but scapegoating foreigners has worked for him before
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As 26 million Americans lose their jobs, the billionaire class has added $308bn to its wealth
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Packed pools, beaches and tour buses will not return immediately as country plans for scaled back 2020 season
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New Zealand Greens Co-leader Marama Davidson says parliament is an insulated bubble of disconnection
The co-leader of New Zealand’s Green party is uneasy with power, but is embracing the chance to make a difference -
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Multimedia
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From driveway ceremonies to backyard buglers, Australians and New Zealanders marked Anzac Day in lockdown
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Three Uber drivers who believe they caught coronavirus from passengers before the UK lockdown started share their experiences
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Ben Butler looks at whether Virgin Australia will survive, and what it means for the future of air travel if it doesn’t
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Getty photographers Cameron Spencer and Ryan Pierse take to the skies to capture the sights of Australia’s biggest city during the coronavirus pandemic
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My life seemed to be getting busier, faster: I felt constantly short of time – so I stepped outside it for a day and a night and did nothing
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Jean-Marc Caimi and Valentina Piccinni investigated how Italian teenagers were coping with the coronavirus lockdown, working with them to take pictures using video chat apps
Explore
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You can still explore this unique city’s culture from your laptop, says Hans Rooseboom, curator of photography at the Rijksmuseum
The big picture
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The Guardian’s picture editors select photo highlights from around the world
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