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COVID-19 crisisFULL LIST: Flights linked to NT coronavirus cases

NORTHERN Territory health officials want anyone who was on these flights listed to contact them, if they haven’t been in contact already

GARY SHIPWAY, gary.shipway@news.com.au

Global floodEnergy companies in crossfire of Russian, Saudi oil war

Energy companies are preparing to swim for their lives from today as Saudi and Russian oil starts flooding world markets in defiance of OPEC production caps.

Neale Prior

Big jumpBond markets eye $1.5 trillion Federal debt

Bond markets are preparing for Australian government debt to head towards $1.5 trillion as Canberra borrows upwards of $300 billion to protect the economy from COVID-19.

Neale Prior

NEW RULESBoating confusion: The only reasons you’re allowed on water

Fishing enthusiasts have been left confused and angry after it was announced that recreational boating would be heavily restricted under new rules to stop the spread of COVID-19, with only two exceptions.

Danielle O'Neal

Overseas interestsForeign backers a hurdle for Virgin’s $1.4b bailout

The airline’s foreign ownership is looming as a stumbling block to its pitch for a $1.4 billion government bailout to help it ride out the coronavirus pandemic.

Sean Smith

Boots on the groundADF officially joins the fight against coronavirus

The creation of Operation COVID-19 ASSIST today signals the start of an official ADF role and response to the pandemic

Sarah Ison

Police WrapMan arrested after pursuit

A man driving a stolen car has been arrested for a raft of offences after a pursuit in the northern suburbs.

Gabriel Polychronis, Dixie Sulda

Homicide investigationTwo more charged with Yanchep murder

Homicide Squad detectives have charged two more people over the alleged murder of Noel Joseph Taylor, whose body was found in his burnt out Holden Rodeo in Yanchep on March 8.

Volatile marketsASX tipped to bounce as Wall St stocks slide

The Australian share market is set for a boost this morning after recording its worst quarterly decline ever, as US stocks were hit with more losses overnight.

Nathan Vass in New York

Medical argumentAccused murderers trying to use COVID-19 to avoid jail

The duo argue they should be released on bail while waiting to stand trial over the brutal killing of a man in his Balga home.

Shannon Hampton

Exclusive6000 Sydney homes hit with power cuts this week

Another 6000 Sydney homes will be without power this week as critical upgrades are undertaken to secure power to major hospitals and aged care facilities ahead of the coronavirus peak. FIND OUT WHERE OUTAGES WILL BE

Anna Caldwell

Turbulent timesTigerair pilots face axe as Qantas probed

More than 200 Tigerair pilots could lose their jobs as Virgin Australia considers closing the budget airline’s Melbourne base, as the corporate watchdog moves to examine Qantas after allegations of rumour spreading.

Nathan Vass, David Aidone, Shoba Rao, AAP

State lockdownRegional travel bans in place: What it means for you

Read the full details of WA’s regional travel bans and find out if you’re exempt.

Public figuresStar Wars actor dead after testing positive to COVID-19

A Star Wars actor died in the UK unable to see his wife quarantined in Australia as a popular US TV host tested positive.

Clare Armstrong, Maria Bervanakis, Sarah Blake, Tiffany Bakker and Nathan Vass in New York, Zoe Smith, AAP, AFP and AP

State politicsControversial poll decision partly to blame for Labor defeat

The defeated Labor candidate in the Currumbin by-election has singled out her own party’s insistence on the vote taking place amid tight social distancing measures and public fear over Covid-19 as one of the reasons for her loss.

Domanii Cameron, Greg Stolz

HealthVirus expected to peak in coming months

Australia's coronavirus co-ordinator has warned infection rates are expected to spike over the next few months.

Barrister’s BlockWinery faces uncertain future after cellar doors forced closed

The owner of a Woodside winery is facing an uncertain future after the government’s decision to close cellar doors. Many wineries in the Adelaide Hills are still recovering from bushfires and the closure will add strain to their business.

Dixie Sulda

Crime sceneMan, 81, charged after alleged meat tenderiser attack

Detectives have charged an 81-year-old Ermington man with attempted murder after he allegedly attacked his partner with a meat tenderiser.

Carla Hildebrandt

Stay home16 reasons you can leave the house

Hefty fines, COVID-19 self-isolation and working from home are preventing many of us from leaving the house in recent days. But if you need to head outside and grab some fresh air these are the 16 reasons that won’t land you in trouble with police.

Clare Armstrong

HealthUK has highest daily jump in virus deaths

UK health authorities have reported a 27-per-cent rise in deaths from the coronavirus.

Bill Smith

Lockdown eatingThe emergency food items you need right now

As Australians spend more time at home, we’ve compiled a list of the foods you should always keep handy and, even better, simple recipes to match, so meal time will be as hassle-free as possible.

Staff writers

ReassuranceGoyder’s promise: Every club will survive COVID-19

Goyder’s reassurance to clubs came after fiery debate over whether Melbourne could continue to support 10 clubs with fresh calls to send North Melbourne to Tasmania.

Mark Duffield

COVID-19 crisisBusinesses big and small sign up for $1500 wage payment

Qantas and the retail giants behind Bonds, Just Jeans and Peter Alexander are among more than 300,000 business who have rushed to sign up for the Federal Government’s new JobKeeper payment.

Annabel Hennessy, Lanai Scarr & Sarah Steger

COVID-19 crisisHope after WA’s best day yet in killer virus fight

Western Australia might be ready to kick-start its economy in a few weeks if the number of new coronavirus cases continues to fall, but yesterday’s single-digit case day no cause for complacency.

John Flint, Josh Zimmerman and Sarah Steger