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Top Stories Live: Federal Government to unveil new coronavirus wage subsidy for businesses, workers Businesses are expected to be paid up to $1,500 a fortnight per employee for the next six months under a new wage subsidy scheme set to be unveiled by the Federal Government today. Follow live. Coronavirus update: Global toll exceeds 30,000, UK on 'emergency footing' More than 660,000 people have been infected by the coronavirus globally and more than 30,000 have died; the UK enacts emergency measures "not seen since the Second World War". What you need to know about the two-person rule Scott Morrison's announcement limiting gatherings to two people represents the most drastic social measures employed by the Federal Government. Here's what it means for you. Gatherings restricted to two people in 'radical' plan to slow coronavirus spread Gatherings are restricted to two people under unprecedented measures agreed to by the National Cabinet to slow the spread of coronavirus. 'Sent to war with no gun': Sydney doctors told to reuse face masks amid coronavirus shortage Doctors at the front line treating suspected COVID-19 patients say they are being told to name, date and store used face masks in case they run out of supplies. But NSW Health says there is "sufficient" supply of masks in public hospitals. Analysis: Why stocks have further to fall amid the coronavirus pandemic Those who need convincing that financial markets have become completely divorced from reality totally ignored the past week, writes Ian Verrender. Clampdown on foreign investments to prevent international raids on Australian assets All foreign investments in Australia, regardless of value, will now require approval in a Federal Government move designed to prevent international raids on struggling companies hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Plane explodes on take-off, killing medical team and patient bound for Japan A medical evacuation plane bound for Japan has exploded during take-off in the Philippine capital, killing all eight passengers and crew. Think you might have coronavirus? This is what to expect at a testing clinic Four Corners goes inside a COVID-19 screening clinic to see what frontline staff and patients are experiencing every day during the crisis. Bushfire-affected community narrowly avoided a coronavirus cruise ship disaster A group of 40 medical practitioners from a bushfire-affected community warned NSW Health of the potential risks of arriving cruise ships, just days before four separate vessels were allowed to dock in Sydney. Analysis and Opinion What does Saturday's poll say about the upcoming state election? By Matt Wordsworth Why stocks have further to fall amid the coronavirus pandemic By Ian Verrender The lessons of our past and our neighbours' present could guide Australia's economic response By business reporter Gareth Hutchens China's economic recovery from coronavirus will be ugly — and that's bad news for us By China correspondent Bill Birtles in Beijing World New Zealand records first coronavirus-related death   Donald Trump backs down on New York quarantine proposal   Meghan's first post-Royal job will be voicing a Disney elephant documentary   Australia What does Saturday's poll say about the upcoming state election?   South Coast businesses thought it couldn't get worse after the bushfires. They were wrong   Live: Federal Government to unveil new coronavirus wage subsidy for businesses, workers   Business Analysis: China's economic recovery from coronavirus will be ugly — and that's bad news for us   Analysis: The lessons of our past and our neighbours' present could guide Australia's economic response   Everyone is buying rice — so why is Australia's biggest rice company struggling?   Politics What does Saturday's poll say about the upcoming state election?   Bushfire-affected community narrowly avoided a coronavirus cruise ship disaster   Australian-designed artificial intelligence set to aid diagnosis of coronavirus   Sport Renee had a year's work in the sports industry lined up, then she lost it all in a day   Steve Smith leadership ban ends quietly amid coronavirus limbo   Shrunken leagues, virtual Olympics and simulated crowds: What sport might look like post-coronavirus   Arts and Entertainment With casinos and TABs closed, problem gamblers find other ways to lose their money   Yoda the green sea turtle returns to the wild — 30kg heavier   Pole dancing, embroidery and cake decorating — these Queensland blokes do them all   Health Live: NSW Now: Lucky escape after car flips, concerns for COVID-19 rental loophole   Australian-designed artificial intelligence set to aid diagnosis of coronavirus   Think you might have coronavirus? This is what to expect at a testing clinic   Science and Technology Australian-designed artificial intelligence set to aid diagnosis of coronavirus   Why the coronavirus shutdown could see an end to the 9-5 working hours   Huawei's $200m contract to upgrade Perth train radios scrapped after US trade restrictions   Environment Everyone is buying rice — so why is Australia's biggest rice company struggling?   Belgium-based company to be prosecuted over alleged acid leak at Port Pirie lead smelter   Indigenous people call this place 'Big Evil'. Standing at ground zero, it's easy to see why       Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bsamad2007.adnan@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. 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