Since the very early days of coronavirus in the US, President Donald Trump has been quick to point fingers. He blamed the World Health Organization. He blamed the governors. He blamed the media. But he didn’t blame China. He even praised President Xi Jinping on several occasions, saying he was doing “a very good job with a very, very tough …

Four police officers have been tragically killed after a horror crash sparked chaos and blocked all lanes of a busy Melbourne freeway on Wednesday night. Dozens of emergency crews remain at the scene of the collision on the Eastern Freeway near Burke Road in the inner-city suburb of Kew. Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Graham Ashton confirmed a female senior constable and three male …

In 1911, a deadly epidemic spread through China and threatened to become a pandemic. Its origins appeared to be related to the trade in wild animals, but at the time no one was sure. Lockdowns, quarantine measures, the wearing of masks, travel restrictions, the mass cremation of victims, and border controls were deployed to try to lower the infection rate. …

Scott Morrison has announced an easing of restrictions on elective surgery after Anzac Day, while revealing that more JobSeeker claims have been processed since March 16 than would normally be processed in a whole year.

Hundreds of economists have cautioned the Morrison Government against relaxing social distancing measures too early, warning such a move could cause unnecessary loss of life and impede Australia’s economic recovery. The open letter — released Monday — has more than 200 signatures and growing, including current Reserve Bank board member Ian Harper, former RBA board member Warwick McKibbin, former Treasury …

Government Services Minister Stuart Robert has slapped down Barnaby Joyce for threatening to not download the federal government’s COVID-19 tracking app, saying the former deputy prime minister just doesn’t understand it. A number of federal politicians, including Mr Joyce, have cited privacy concerns about the Covid tracker, which will be available in the next couple of weeks, and helps to …

Australia’s effort to slow the spread of coronavirus is earning praise from the federal Health Minister but it’s coming with a warning that there’s no end in sight to the restrictions that have shuttered swathes of the economy. Greg Hunt lauded Australians for adhering to the Prime Minister’s demand to stay home at Easter, amid fears travel could lead to …

Australia could be “on the cusp” of slowing the infections of coronavirus to the point that the epidemic “dies out”, Australia’s Deputy Chief Medical Officer says. Professor Paul Kelly said the number of people infected by one person with COVID-19 was a key component in understanding how it spreads. “Ideally where you want to be is below one, so less …

Embattled New South Wales cabinet minister Don Harwin has resigned after being fined $1,000 for breaching the ban on non-essential travel due to coronavirus. The NSW Arts Minister was photographed at his Central Coast holiday home, but he argued his travel happened before the strict rules were in place. NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller said no-one was above the law …

As the Easter weekend approaches, there is a great temptation to hit the road, but authorities have warned drivers to think carefully before grabbing their keys. Conscious of keeping coronavirus under control, police across the country have redoubled their efforts to crack down on non-essential travel. So what is essential? Can you drive to see a partner or a relative? …