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A fine mess: what defying quarantine orders could cost you

States have never had to fine citizens for breaching quarantine orders before, but that could change — to the tune of tens of thousands.

Eddie Obeid

Virus Watch: Obeid trial delayed, airlines falling, and is it curtains for the arts?

Economists are facing down more fears of a recession (or worse) and the arts sector struggles. Here's what you need to know.

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Does Australia have enough hospital beds for the worst-case scenario?

The answer is complex. But this is why it's important to 'flatten the curve'.

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Corona curated: experiences from inside lockdown

What does it feel like to be in lockdown? We've compiled some stories from around the world.

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Democracy prevails in a time of social distancing — for now

More than 3 million Queenslanders are soon set to vote in local government and state byelections. How is this supposed to work?

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'Time to support each other': the community groups fighting panic with kindness

Offers of help are flooding social media, as people are eager to give assistance to neighbours in need.

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This coronavirus is unlike anything in our lifetime, and we have to stop comparing it to the flu

Longtime health reporter Charles Ornstein doesn't trust the public health experts comparing COVID-19 to a simple seasonal flu. Here’s why.

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Data point: helping you keep track of the spread of COVID-19

Communications specialist Juliette O'Brien crunches the data on the coronavirus crisis.

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The questions we have to keep asking the Morrison government

With the government suddenly changing its tune on economic stimulus amid the growing coronavirus crisis, former federal treasurer Wayne Swan asks if Morrison and co have what it takes to keep the country afloat.

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews declared a state of emergency. (Image: AAP/David Crosling)

Virus Watch: Australia considers lockdown, Italians sing from quarantine

Victoria has declared a state of emergency. Will other states now follow?