ea Coronavirus updates LIVE: Donald Trump to suspend immigration to US, Australian death toll stands at 74 as COVID-19 cases exceed 2.5 million worldwide By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:01:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea As the day unfolded: Scott Morrison says Australia's COVID-19 restrictions to remain in place for at least four weeks, nation's death toll stands at 65 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:26:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea New suits and long journeys: How we navigated the Great Depression By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:14:55 GMT Memories of the Depression years come flooding back with talk of Australia heading into another depression or at least a severe recession. Full Article
ea Please Explain podcast: is Australia close to eliminating COVID-19? By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 05:30:00 GMT In today's episode of Please Explain, Liam Mannix joins Tory Maguire to discuss government modelling that indicates Australia is on track to eliminate the virus. Full Article
ea 'Let us out, let us live in peace': Tamil mum asks to go home to Biloela By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:08:07 GMT Fresh from victory in the Federal Court a Tamil mother wants government to give her family a normal life in Australia after two years in detention. Full Article
ea Macquarie University to accept students based on year 11 results By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 06:58:02 GMT Macquarie University has become the first in NSW to accept students based on year 11 results across all its course offerings. Full Article
ea "Very messy": Principals question premier's part-time learning plan By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:38:03 GMT Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic Full Article
ea 'I needed money': paroled drug mule Cassie Sainsbury speaks out in Colombia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 07:55:00 GMT The Australian woman walked free from a Bogota jail where she served three years for drug running, telling 60 Minutes "it doesn't feel real" to be out. Full Article
ea 'Very messy': Principals question Premier's part-time learning plan By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 03:34:01 GMT Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants students to resume learning under a roster system, but principals have slammed the idea as confusing and unrealistic. Full Article
ea The Great Lockdown is a sledgehammer busting dreams that won't bounce back By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 11:02:01 GMT It’s like a giant version of the Kings Cross lockout. Full Article
ea As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.2 million, Australian death toll stands at 69 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 14:05:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea Snow resorts plough on for bumper ski season despite instructors' doubts By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Snow resorts are preparing to open, but the coronavirus pandemic has cast doubt on this year's ski season. Full Article
ea Don't touch the flags! Golfers find a fairway to beat coronavirus handicap By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Sydney golf clubs have never been more booked up as players flock to the greens for a dose of the outdoors. Full Article
ea Sports fear exodus of COVID kids By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:07:01 GMT Closing more than 1000 public pools, 2400 soccer clubs and 608 gymnastics centres has helped flatten the curve, but may fatten a generation of COVID kids. Full Article
ea As the day unfolded: Australia's COVID-19 deaths rise to 71, WHO defends China's revised death toll By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:13:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea What did we learn, or miss, from the Spanish flu? By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sat, 18 Apr 2020 18:00:00 GMT Listen to Fenella Souter's story marking 100 years on from the Spanish flu, followed by a discussion with expert virologist Professor Kanta Subbarao from the WHO and the Doherty Institute. Full Article
ea Lessons we can learn for whatever crisis strikes next By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 13:54:00 GMT There’s even a lesson for Scoldilocks. Full Article
ea We need Ghebreyesus to lead WHO through this crisis By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:05:05 GMT We blame the captain when we find our modest paddle-steamer unable to weather a hurricane. But this UN agency's failings are by design. Full Article
ea As the day unfolded: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 2.3 million, US death toll approaching 40,000, Australia's death toll stands at 71 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:30:05 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea 'Some beautiful souls out there': mates' volunteer start-up makes global connections By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:41:21 GMT Within five days, the trio had created Crisis Heroes, a platform to connect strangers struggling in lockdown with those who could help them. Full Article
ea Please Explain podcast: how Australia bypassed WHO's China problem By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:47:02 GMT Anthony Galloway joins Tory Maguire to discuss China's relationship with the WHO and why Australia has stepped away from the organisations messaging. Full Article
ea Flu season that looked like 'a big one' beaten by hygiene, isolation By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:02:01 GMT Confirmed cases of influenza dropped from 7002 in February to just 95 in April so far as the government’s measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 kicked in. Full Article
ea Ruby Princess preparing to leave as passengers promised full refund By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:44:03 GMT The plans for the ship's departure come as Carnival Australia confirmed on Monday it would offer a full refund to guests on the cruise that returned to Sydney on March 19. Full Article
ea How local outbreaks of COVID-19 occurred across Sydney By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT The suburbs which recorded NSW's first cases of local transmission of COVID-19 have been revealed, as health experts warn that this is the measure Australia needs to watch. Full Article
ea One in five Australian five-year-olds at risk of falling behind in school By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT New research has found that 22 per cent of Australian children are "developmentally vulnerable" at age five. Full Article
ea As the day unfolded: Donald Trump to suspend immigration into US as COVID-19 economic fallout hits Virgin Australia, oil price, Australian death toll at 72 By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:01:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea Meteor next backyard project as the heavens put on 'an isolation show' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 04:24:03 GMT The Lyrid meteor shower is set to peak on Wednesday night, so grab a blanket, head outdoors and add 'amateur astronomer' to your list of isolation pursuits. Full Article
ea Please Explain podcast: social distancing and the police By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 05:38:01 GMT Michaela Whitbourn joins Tory Maguire to discuss the enforcement of social distancing restrictions. Full Article
ea COVID-19 medical trial to treat thousands with HIV, malaria drugs By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:11:03 GMT A clinical study led by Melbourne’s Doherty Institute aims to treat every patient hospitalised with coronavirus infection over the next 18 months, in a bid to keep them out of intensive care. Full Article
ea Official COVID-19 figures underestimate spread by 'order of magnitude' By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:55:01 GMT A senior epidemiologist says official government modelling underestimates the true spread of COVID-19 in Australia. Full Article
ea Herd immunity is a myth, infectious disease experts warn By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT If Australia were to lift all restrictions in the pursuit of herd immunity we should expect cycling epidemics of COVID-19, increased absenteeism, and ultimately more deaths, one of Australia's leading pandemic experts has warned. Full Article
ea I'm in France in lockdown and so jealous of Australia By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Watching Aussies on social media nip down to the beach while "in iso" is hard. Full Article
ea NSW Health says COVID-19 testing for anyone is inevitable By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT Every Sydneysider will be tested and retested for coronavirus before the pandemic abates, as rapid and widespread detection emerges as a crucial factor for easing restrictions. Full Article
ea Coronavirus updates LIVE: Donald Trump to suspend immigration to US, Australian death toll stands at 74 as COVID-19 cases exceed 2.5 million worldwide By www.brisbanetimes.com.au Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:01:01 GMT If you suspect you or a family member has coronavirus you should call (not visit) your GP or ring the national Coronavirus Health Information Hotline on 1800 020 080. Full Article
ea Why do so many diseases come from bats? By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:30:34 +0000 Bats are extremely social, have turbo-charged metabolisms, and elite immune systems. All of these combined creates the perfect storm for harboring and transmitting diseases. Full Article Health
ea Microsoft just revamped its cheapest and fanciest Surface devices By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 20:12:32 +0000 Two new pairs of headphones join the laptops and tablets in today's announcement. Full Article Technology
ea Astronomers just found the closest black hole to Earth By www.popsci.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 22:00:31 +0000 Weighing in at more than four times the sun’s bulk yet emitting no detectable light, an invisible object is almost certainly a black hole, researchers reported Wednesday in Astronomy and Astrophysics. Most strikingly, it sits just 1,000 light years from our solar system, closer than any other known black hole. Full Article Space
ea Low-flow faucets and shower heads that save water without losing the luxury By www.popsci.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 19:39:13 +0000 Four well-designed products that are certified to save a significant amount of water—without sacrificing water pressure. Full Article Shop
ea Salad spinners that keep your greens crisp and clean By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 14:12:38 +0000 Get clean, fresh romaine, arugula, or spring mix without wilting or a puddle of water at the bottom of your bowl. Full Article Shop
ea Treat puzzles that activate your cat’s instincts By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 13:01:13 +0000 Treat puzzles to help your cat claw their way out of boredom Full Article Shop
ea Ten shocking survival stories that real people lived to tell By www.popsci.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 20:00:23 +0000 Some of the scariest, true-life stories you can tell over a campfire or a beer—featuring shark attacks, snake bites, spider bites, and lightning strikes. Full Article Science
ea HTC’s Vive Cosmos Elite headset gets you the VR you actually want—for a price By www.popsci.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 15:00:44 +0000 It's pricy and setup is a pain, but it's one of the best home VR experiences around. Full Article Technology
ea Offspring's Asher Keddie shares steamy sex scene with husband Vincent Fantauzzo By www.smh.com.au Published On :: Thu, 14 Jul 2016 01:34:11 GMT Offspring's budget for extras has either evaporated or the show's creators just pulled off one of the most ingenious headline-grabbing stunts on Australian television. Full Article
ea US 'Deaths of Despair' From COVID-19 Could Top 75,000 By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:24:47 EDT Projections from a new report suggest that if the US fails to take bold action to reduce the mental health toll of COVID-19, an additional 75,000 people could die by suicide, drugs, or alcohol abuse. Medscape Medical News Full Article Psychiatry News
ea S-ICD 'Noninferior' to Transvenous-Lead ICD in Head-to-Head Trial By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:35:09 EDT Based on its first randomized comparison to standard ICDs, the subcutaneous-lead ICD 'should be considered in all patients who need an ICD who do not have a pacing indication,' researchers said. Medscape Medical News Full Article Cardiology News
ea Children With Kawasaki-Like Disease Positive for COVID-19 By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 13:10:14 EDT An usually high number of children have presented at ICUs across France with a Kawasaki-like syndrome that appears to be a late manifestation of COVID-19 infection, say experts. Medscape Medical News Full Article Pediatrics News
ea 'Reassuring' Study Examines COVID-19 Risk in MS By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 14:17:46 EDT In a new study, Italian researchers analyzed how hundreds of people with multiple sclerosis fared following infection with the novel coronavirus. Medscape Medical News Full Article Neurology & Neurosurgery News
ea $2.3 Million NIH Grant for Exercise-After-Injury Research By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 15:07:06 EDT Investigators will use the money to pinpoint the optimal amount of exercise needed after joint injury to reduce inflammation, speed healing, and minimize osteoarthritis. Medscape Medical News Full Article Orthopaedics News
ea Magnification on Headsets Challenges Visually Impaired By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:10:40 EDT First-generation headsets helped magnify objects for people with impaired vision, but they also prompted motion sickness. A redesign is aimed at fixing this, but problems persist as patients adjust. Medscape Medical News Full Article Ophthalmology News
ea COVID-19 Daily: Be Wary of New Treatments, HCW Infections By www.medscape.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 18:27:31 EDT These are the coronavirus stories you need to know about today. Medscape Medical News Full Article Infectious Diseases News
