Australia supermarkets start ‘elderly hour’ to counter panic-buying
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- An Australian supermarket chain will start opening its doors exclusively to customers over 60-years-old for one…
4 years ago
Australia and Oceania
Australia unveils $11billion stimulus to avert virus downturn
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia on Thursday unveiled a massive US$11 billion spending plan designed to curb the economic impact…
4 years ago
Netherlands record first death in coronavirus outbreak
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) -- The Netherlands has recorded its first death in the novel coronavirus outbreak, health officials said…
4 years ago
Virus panic buying prompts toilet roll rationing Down Under
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's biggest supermarket on Wednesday announced a limit on toilet paper purchases after the global spread…
4 years ago
New Zealand confirms first coronavirus case
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP) -- New Zealand confirmed its first coronavirus case Friday, saying a recent arrival from Iran who…
4 years ago
2 cruise ship passengers found COVID-19 positive in Australia, had earlier tested negative in Japan
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two Australians evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus on their…
4 years ago
Two Australian evacuees from Japan ship have coronavirus
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two Australians evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said…
4 years ago
Australia launches national inquiry into bushfires
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia set up a national inquiry Thursday into its month-long bushfire crisis that affected three…
4 years ago
Former Rugby League player suspected of killing wife, 3 kids in Australia car fire
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- An ex-rugby league player is suspected of killing his three children and estranged wife by setting…
4 years ago
Bushfire crisis hit 75% of Australians: survey
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Three in four Australians -- almost 18 million people -- were affected by the country's deadly…
4 years ago
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