On today's show: * I heard there are two strains. What’s that about? * Is there an accurate antibody test yet? * Would testing for antibodies at the airport mean I could avoid 14-day quarantine if I'd already had COVID-19? * I live in Australia and got sick before Christmas with coronavirus symptoms. Could I have had it? * Can Norman be President of the USA? And Norman's found a study that looked at anti-vaccination views and what that might mean if there's ever a SARS-COV-2 vaccine.

For our Alone Together segment, Elena wrote to us to say: "Loving Radio National broadcasts and Breakfast, as usual. This song cheered me up after my first major breakup- a great fix for a broken heart. My song choice is Me, Myself, I by Joan Armatrading."

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.

Unusual supergroup delivers a set that’s more sketches than songs proper.

Musical democracy in action, an inspiring example of a band practicing what they preach.

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

Unlikely to stand out beside more complete N’Dour compilation sets.

Bogotá quintet delivers fiery electro-Cumbia contortions with hidden depths.

A loveable enough effort from the Malian star.

The central focus of this recording is music inspired by and performed during a concert tour that Q’d Up was fortunate to undertake to five Russian cities during the fall of 2017. With the help and work of Artem Chirkov, one of Eric’s close bass colleagues in St. Petersburg, a two-w..

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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.

Tonight, we're heading all the way to Dublin, Ireland, where the football stadium has become a drive-through testing clinic and medical students have had their exams fast-tracked so they can become doctors sooner.

The number of Australians receiving unemployment benefits has jumped by more than half a million people in two months, as coronavirus continues to cripple the economy.

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 Prime Minister says coronavirus restrictions could be eased earlier than expected, announcing the National Cabinet would give Australia an "early mark" and look at a plan next week.

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While most remain isolated in their homes, solely relying on Netflix and social media to carry them through to the other side of the pandemic, many have found this a time of inspiration to launch online TikTok and YouTube careers.

Australia's National Cabinet was joined by the New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to discuss the possibility of a trans-Tasman travel 'bubble' - but what do we need to be sure of before that can become a reality?

Qantas boss Alan Joyce has spoken to the airline's new normal saying "The Qantas of 2021 and 2022 will not be the Qantas of 2019".

Friday's National Cabinet meeting will focus on what parts of the economy can, and should, begin to tentatively re-open.

The Coalition contest to choose a candidate for the Eden-Monaro by-election is rapidly descending into farce.

Last month, the government of Malawi tried to impose a lockdown, but was knocked back by the courts.

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.

Extensive medical scanning of a seal found at Cape Conran on the Victorian east coast has revealed not one, but six fish spines embedded in the seal's face after the fight of its life.

State and territory governments will begin easing restrictions this weekend, just six weeks into what was to have been a six month lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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.

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An exquisite-sounding live recording from the Mavericks frontman.

Nichols’ latest LP is another serving of not-quite-as-you-know-it country.

Calexico have lost none of their power to evoke and enthral.

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

An artist harder to define, and more brilliant, than you might imagine.

A fifth solo album somewhat unbalanced by inappropriate guest turns.

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

A beautiful updating of traditional British folk music.

A sense of love and lightness lingers after this eighth album has run its course.

Tranquillity triumphs on the erudite Canadian’s latest album.

A lovely piece of programming, tenderly performed.

Bělohlávek and the BBC SO make a powerful case for this intense work.

Rich and hugely enjoyable performances.

A fresh-feeling recording of ear-popping brilliance.