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A man skirts a barricade at Bondi Beach (Image: AAP/Joel Carrett)

The governing class gets a lesson in trust

After spending years alienating and losing the trust of voters, politicians can't complain when voters tune out on their demands for compliance with public health messages.

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Morrison's response to the crisis is falling apart — and it's not his fault

Scott Morrison's measured and sensible approach to the coronavirus crisis has always been under pressure. Yesterday, it fell apart.

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Go 'wild' not mild: simply slowing the spread is not the best option

A new report argues that government policies aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19 won't prevent a spike in cases.

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Prime Minister Scott Morrison (Image: AAP/Lukas Coch)

What will it take to survive this economic downturn?

The Reserve Bank has done its bit, with a massive $90 billion injection of cash into the financial system. Now the government must step up with an equivalent package.

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The case for lockdown: it's just not a time for half measures

A slow, grinding half measure over six months is disastrous for our health and the economy.

Virus Watch: News Corp goes socialist, and stop it, you're killing Netflix!

When The Australian (yes, THAT Australian) is spruiking mass nationalisation, you know you're in trouble. Here's what you need to know in COVID-19 developments.

Prominent Ramsay Centre backer Tony Abbott.

In other news... yes, there has been other news

Tony Abbott's spending spree, more inland rail promises and SA Water drama. We've rounded up the news that might have missed this week.

Premier of Tasmania Peter Gutwein (Image: AAP/James Gourley)

Closing Tasmania is actually un-Australian. But what would you do?

Constitutional lawyers have been in a frenzy over the state's decision to essentially close its borders. But, really, it's the right call.

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Want to know what 'self isolation' really means? We asked Twitter

Australians are finding out the hard way what self-isolation really means.

Virus Watch: Tasmania gets tough as Qantas goes to ground

As Tasmania restricts entry and the school closure debate continues, here's what you need to know in coronavirus developments.