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Your Money Explained: Sign up for our new newsletter featuring timely, practical stories from our experienced economics and finance reporters from across the ABC. Top Stories McKenzie maintains intervening in sports grants was her 'responsibility' Former Cabinet minister Bridget McKenzie defends her actions in the sports grants scandal, saying it was her "responsibility" to exercise discretion and allocate grants to projects that had not been merit-listed. Australia 'not too far away' from easing coronavirus restrictions, PM says Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia is "on the road back" to an economy safe from COVID-19 and points to some states already rolling back rules. Analysis: In diplomatic terms, China just lobbed a small hand grenade at Australia An extraordinary diplomatic dispute between Australia and China over the COVID-19 outbreak lays bare the fragility of the relationship, with a testy phone call this week pushing relations to a low ebb, writes Stephen Dziedzic. Live: 'We're victims of our own success,' Deputy Chief Medical Officer says Paul Kelly says "we're in a phase of change" in the coronavirus pandemic, but the concept of herd immunity is not valid because we haven't had enough cases. Follow live. Another coronavirus fatality at Sydney aged care facility Newmarch House brings death toll to 12 Anglicare Sydney, which operates the facility, says the past 24 hours had been "tragic", following the announcement of four deaths yesterday. Trapped on a cruise ship with no way home, Elke Uhd has been left sailing into the unknown The circus performer is furious she has been left stranded on the Pacific Explorer cruise ship more than 5,000 kilometres from home after it was ordered to depart Australia earlier this month. Military leaders warn we must prepare for a crisis worse than COVID-19 A confidential report commissioned by the Department of Defence predicted medical shortages, panic-buying and mass job losses a year before the COVID-19 outbreak. How a Western Sydney nursing home became one of the country's biggest coronavirus clusters It started with a "scratchy throat", but now almost every day at Newmarch House brings another death — here's what we know about the nursing home at the centre of a massive coronavirus outbreak. Matt's bid to visit his son interstate failed because he lacked the right documents A family warns that compassionate exemptions to the coronavirus ban on interstate travel are unclear after dad was turned back at the border. Irene turned 99 in March and it was the last time her daughter could visit Despite calls from governments to open their doors, many aged care providers are maintaining visitor lockdowns because of the coronavirus pandemic. Analysis and Opinion In diplomatic terms, China just lobbed a small hand grenade at Australia By political reporter Stephen Dziedzic Australia should take China's warning seriously — but it comes with an irony By Darren Lim and Victor Ferguson I travelled Australia's east coast asking Indigenous people about Captain Cook. This is what they said By Alison Page Captain Cook is the face of colonisation, but someone else on board the Endeavour was more influential By David Andress World Lebanon rocked by riots over economic hardship, as one protester dies in Tripoli   Spain rolls out plan to lift coronavirus lockdown   Mike Pence opts not to wear mask at coronavirus research site despite clinic's rules   Australia What is Kawasaki disease and is it linked to coronavirus?   McKenzie maintains intervening in sports grants was her 'responsibility'   Australians urged to seek help for any mental health issues during pandemic   Business Funeral insurer who sold coverage to babies barred from taking on customers   Stimulus payments leave households better off so far, but analysts warn of looming $60b hit   Chinese company suggests PNG relationship will suffer amid mine lease dispute   Politics McKenzie maintains intervening in sports grants was her 'responsibility'   Irene turned 99 in March and it was the last time her daughter could visit   More than 200 Australian travellers, many young families, head to Rottnest for 14-day quarantine   Sport AFL players in 'shock' over 20-week isolation hub proposal   Players who breached social-distancing rules put NRL restart at risk, Federal Sport Minister says   An AFL premiership won't define Dangerfield, but he is still desperate to win a flag   Arts and Entertainment A vet was so surprised by this x-ray of a fork inside a dog, he thought it might be fake   'A form of self-medication': The limitless power of music during times of crisis   Logie Awards cancelled due to coronavirus   Health What is Kawasaki disease and is it linked to coronavirus?   Melbourne hospital staff sent into quarantine after patient tests positive to coronavirus   Australians urged to seek help for any mental health issues during pandemic   Science and Technology Living off the land: 'It was only day three and I was shaking as I looked into the camera'   Captain Cook is the face of colonisation, but someone else on board the Endeavour was more influential   'It's an ancient study': WHO social distancing rules for hospitals called into doubt   Environment Living off the land: 'It was only day three and I was shaking as I looked into the camera'   Wrecked Oceanlinx generator 'saga' continues with further delays   NT announces 'first significant step' in lifting COVID-19 restrictions       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. 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