Searching for a humane response to the coronavirus – East Asia Forum
Author: Greg McCarthy, UWA The coronavirus (COVID-19) has served to magnify political, economic and cultural tensions within and between Australia and China. This is a consequence of fear. But beyond the anxiety, the new virus is a challenge for humanity rath…
NSW firefighter who exploded at Scott Morrison while saving others claims he was SACKED – Daily Mail
NSW Rural Fire Service volunteer Paul Parker’s rant went viral after his foul-mouthed criticism of the prime minister in front of TV cameras in Nelligen on NSW’s south coast in early January.
Sarah Ristevski opens up about her mum Karen’s death and why she supports her killer dad – Herald Sun
Sarah Ristevski has denied being involved in the death of her mother and defended her ongoing relationship with her killer dad behind bars, during her first public interview.
Heritage win as court blocks harbourside ‘trophy’ home redevelopment – The Sydney Morning Herald
Controversial waterfront property development rejected on heritage grounds after a court was unsatisfied the property wouldn’t be turned into a ‘trophy’ home.
‘My husband is in the water’: Bondi Beach walk ends in tragedy – The Sydney Morning Herald
The moment a large wave knocked a couple off the rocks and into the water has been caught on camera. Lifesavers pulled the man out a short time later but he couldn’t be revived.
Coronavirus crisis: Australian expatriates in China describe how disease has changed their lives – Daily Mail
So far, the disease has infected at least 69,195 people globally and killed 1,669. The epicentre of the virus, Wuhan, remains almost entirely cut off from the outside world.
Teen was shot dead in southwest Sydney street in ‘targeted attack’ – SBS News
An 18-year-old man has died after he was shot in the chest in Sydney’s southwest.
Taking it to the streets: Frisbee, lattes in residents’ suburban play – The Age
A Brunswick West street was closed off for the first Victorian session of 1000 Play Streets, a new national program to encourage more connection and activity.
NBA stars show support for China in fight against virus – ecns
15 (Xinhua) — Star players attending the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend on Saturday voiced their support for China’s fight against the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
Bondi Beach wave death: Russian DJ named as victim – 7NEWS.com.au
A husband was killed – swept away while walking along rocks at Bondi Beach – while his wife was badly injured.