While you're spending so much time at home you may be doing a lot more cooking and even picking up skills and trying things you had never dreamt of attempting before. But as your shopping bills rise and your skill set expands, what are the consequences for your local restaurant or takeaway?

On today's show: * What's remdesivir? * Where does it come from? * What do we know about side effects? * What about that study from China that found it provided no benefit? * Is lifting restrictions now too risky? * What does all the research into SARS-CoV-2 mean for the common cold?

Eating out, going clothes shopping, hugging a friend? Depending on your circumstances, these are some of the things you may not have been able to do during the lockdown. But coronavirus restrictions are slowly being eased in some parts of the country - so what's top of your 'to-do' list, when you're allowed to do it?

On today's show: * What's going on with school openings? * How important is Vitamin D and what role could it play in COVID-19 infections? * Could low blood oxygen be used as a way to see if someone has COVID-19? And Norman has some information from a yet-to-be-published paper about why some South Korean recovered patients seem to be testing positive again for COVID-19.

* What are some possible origins of coronavirus? * Are you more likely to get coronavirus if you work in an abattoir? * Can I get sick from meat processed in an abattoir if the worker had coronavirus? * Could herbal medicine play a role in helping stop or treat coronavirus? And Norman and Tegan discuss research regarding skin rashes that are being reported by some COVID-19 patients.

Long before Michael Mosley became known for the 5:2 diet, he was obsessed with another topic — sleep. Dr Mosley returns to Life Matters to talk about his sleep tips, as well as what we can learn about sleep from some of our best-known celebrities, amongst them: Margaret Thatcher, Mark Wahlberg, and Keith Richards.

In his family, Robert Power was about to do what no-one else had ever done...but then everything changed. Robert's decisions tested his faith and the faith of those who loved him.

Gymnasiums, swimming pools, pilates, yoga and dance studios were forced to close during the COVID-19 outbreak. We all had to adapt, with many people choosing other forms of exercise and a huge surge in the number of us doing classes online.

Can these lockdown patterns of urban behaviour change how we shape our cities, one man's mission to de-plastic our sea and sand, how Cape York communities have had zero infection on a shoestring budget, and a landmark Dylan song falls back into relevance.

A newcomers-friendly introduction to some impressively original sounds.

A high-quality collection of labyrinthine fusions from tantalisingly unfamiliar artists.

A double-CD set that superbly showcases this label’s remarkable history.

Solid-enough budget compilation highlighting both known and worth-knowing talents.

Every track is destined to fill a dancefloor with abandoned gyrations.

RISE, MY SOUL is the third full length album the BYU Women’s Chorus has recorded under the direction of Jean Applonie. The album features songs that assure and nourish the soul, and affirm faith, hope, and love.

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The Red Cross have launched a phone service to connect vulnerable Australians as many feel the pressure of home isolation and social distancing restrictions.

A diplomatic spat between Australia and China appears to be escalating, with accusations of unprofessional conduct and petty games.

When the COVID-19 restrictions hit Big White in British Columbia, Canada, 90 per cent of the mountain dwellers left within 24 hours, leaving behind hundreds of dollars worth of ski equipment and even abandoning their cars in the street.

Former Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia should "scale down the rhetoric" towards China and an international coronavirus inquiry, suggesting instead "more calm and quiet diplomacy" would be more effective.

The Federal Government has announced a one-off $205 million package to support the aged care sector through the coronavirus pandemic.

RN Drive's Country Drive ploughs through some of the most important news of the week from rural and regional Australia.

As we continue to sit at out home desks and take less breaks to stroll around the block, physiotherapists are reporting higher rates of neck and back pain.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is threatening to revoke the license of the facility at the centre of a deadly COVID-19 outbreak at Penrith in Sydney's west.

Cardinal George Pell was aware of abuse being committed by clergy as early as the 1970s, and failed on two occasions to take action to remove paedophile priests, the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse has found. Cardinal Pell said he was surprised by some of the views of the Royal Commission about his actions, and he said these views are not supported by evidence.

There are fears without adequate protection, entire tribes in the Brazilian Amazon could be eradicated.

Parliament is set to pass legislation introducing tough penalties for people or agencies who access data from the COVIDSafe app in violation of its stated purpose.

In moving to relax lockdown measures, Australia joins a handful of countries that have successfully flattened the curve and are now embarking on a much trickier challenge.

Stadium-swelling country abounds on Chesney’s 15th studio album.

A nice little stocking filler for the country lovin' type.

A streak of warm-hearted defiance courses through Kristofferson’s 28th album.

A simple and direct, and certainly endearing sixth set from the Welshman.

Smiles and tears from country friends reunited.

A spirited album converting life’s sadder aspects into music graced with humour and joy.

A refreshingly varied voyage, with Tom Waits, Beth Orton and Patti Smith amongst the crew.

A lovely piece of programming, tenderly performed.

Demands to be heard by all lovers of Berlioz's best-known orchestral work.

Vinci’s final opera possesses extraordinary energy and some beautiful moments.

This sensitive, dynamic recording is a joy, and may even constitute a revelation.

In its own way, the Seven Words of Christ is just as sublime as the Stabat Mater.

Uncompromising, truly unique music from the experimental veteran.

Rod’s first festive collection finds the crooner on fine fireside form.

An indispensable illustration of the wild and vivid evolution of 1960s psychedelia.

An absolute tour de force of an album from an artist with nothing left to lose.

Is the government pulling the right levers to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19. How long can the Australian economy survive shut downs before we tip into irreparable damage? 

What impact will Boris’ bout of COVID-19 have on his leadership and the nation’s fight against the virus?  His former boss, political columnist Charles Moore weighs in. Later in the program Moore discusses his best-selling three volume biography of Margaret Thatcher. Was the Iron Lady really an eco-warrior? Would she have supported Brexit?