Life after Lockdown
COVID outbreak hits Germany as China, Korea report new cases
Germany reported 687 new cases, its highest one-day toll in a month due to the spread of the virus at meatpacking plants, logistics centres, and shelters for refugees. Outbreaks have also been linked to church services and family parties.
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Coronavirus pandemic
'One metre plus': new social distancing rule to reopen Britain
The change is understood to entail allowing people to remain a metre away from others if they take additional measures to protect themselves, such as wearing a mask.
- by Edward Malnick
City life
'Let's get some music in the open air': Push to permit gigs outside pubs and clubs
Concerts could be held in parks, footpaths and outside train stations under a plan to boost the live performance industry while maintaining social distancing.
- by Andrew Taylor
Arts
Thinking outside of the frame: art galleries prepare to reopen
The state's major galleries have had to solve some unusual problems before they welcome back visitors.
- by Nick Miller
Coronavirus pandemic
We cannot go it alone: Business calls for Premier’s ‘secret formula’ for reopening the border
If businesses had a clear idea of when the border would open jobs could be saved, the WA Chamber of Commerce and Industry has warned.
- by Daile Cross
Coronavirus pandemic
'I am freaking out': COVID-19 a bumpy road for learner drivers
VicRoads has given the green light for some of the 20,000 learner drivers who had their test cancelled in March.
- by Lisa Favazzo
Workplace culture
Big tech won't be the same if everyone works from home
There's no question we are being saved by technology during the pandemic, as we use Zoom for our education and entertainment and rely on Amazon for just about everything else. But there's reason to worry whether Big Tech itself will retain its strength in innovation after the crisis.
- by Tyler Cowen
Aviation
Confidence in travel slides further, with less than half willing to fly
People are less willing to fly now than they were at the height of the coronavirus lockdown, according to research carried out for the airline industry's main trade group.
- by Christopher Jasper
Jodi McKay
One-off $3000 boost for small business amid Sydney job slump
Berejiklian government wants NSW businesses to adapt to the new four-square-metre economy after the COVID-19 shutdown.
- by Alexandra Smith, Matt Wade and Shane Wright
Coronavirus pandemic
Back in the clubhouse: Lawn bowls venues ready to roll again
Lawn bowls clubhouses will be open for socialising next week, reinvigorating Melbourne's senior communities.
- by Lisa Favazzo
Coronavirus pandemic
WA 'can be bolder' in easing virus rules with no evidence of community spread
Western Australia can be "more ambitious" in easing COVID-19 restrictions after a testing program of asymptomatic frontline workers detected no cases, the health minister says.