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Cardinal Pell to walk free from Australian jail after winning appeal

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Apr 07 09:15 AM

Cardinal George Pell's historic child sex abuse convictions were quashed by Australia's High Court on Tuesday, paving the way for the senior Catholic cleric's release from prison. Read more »

For the first time in a month, Vietnam reports no new COVID-19 cases today

Updated as of Apr 06 08:44 AM

Plus, slower rates in Australia and Spain, and John Krasinski creates a channel to promote good news. BY JACS T. SAMPAYAN Read more »

Rugby: RA chief executive Castle set to be axed: reports

Reuters
Posted at Apr 04 04:00 PM

SYDNEY - Rugby Australia's chief executive Raelene Castle could be sacked in a matter of days, local media reported on Saturday, as the embattled governing body struggles to deal with a financial crisis compounded by the coronavirus shutdown. Read more »

Australia begins pre-clinical testing for coronavirus vaccine

Reuters
Posted at Apr 02 03:07 PM

Australia's national science agency said on Thursday it has commenced the first stage of testing potential vaccines for COVID-19, as it joins a global race to halt the coronavirus pandemic.  Read more »

Australia gives free childcare as coronavirus case curve flattens

Byron Kaye, Reuters
Updated as of Apr 02 04:47 PM

SYDNEY - Australia on Thursday announced free childcare for six months as part of a bid to keep businesses operating through the coronavirus pandemic, as data on new infections supported early signs of "flattening the curve."   Read more »

Australian rugby staring into abyss as coronavirus shutdown takes toll

Nick Mulvenney, Reuters
Posted at Apr 01 10:51 PM

SYDNEY - More than 100 staff cleared their desks at Rugby Australia's shiny offices near Sydney Cricket Ground on Tuesday and Wednesday in a troubling portent of an uncertain future for the game in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown. Read more »

What a drag! Self-isolating Aussie queen takes routine online

Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 10:12 AM

SYDNEY - An Australian drag queen has shifted her performances from stage to personal screens during coronavirus lockdown in Sydney to ensure she's not all dressed up with nowhere to go.   Read more »

Australia limits public movement to capitalize on slowing coronavirus rates

Byron Kaye and Colin Packham, Reuters
Posted at Mar 30 11:12 AM

Australia is strengthening limited contact rules for the public as it seeks to capitalize on a slowdown in the growth of new coronavirus cases.   Read more »

Pros take pay cuts as Australians face weekend sporting void

Nick Mulvenney, Reuters
Posted at Mar 28 09:20 PM

SYDNEY - As Australians embarked on the unprecedented novelty of a weekend without sport on Saturday, negotiations continued between professional leagues and players over wage cuts to ensure they survive the coronavirus shutdown. Read more »

New Zealand mosque shooter pleads guilty to all charges: police

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 26 07:43 AM

The Australian accused of carrying out last year's mass shooting at two New Zealand mosques that claimed 51 lives pleaded guilty to all charges Thursday in a surprise change of mind, police said. Read more »

Australia bans all overseas travel, limits social gatherings amid COVID-19 pandemic

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 24 11:15 PM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced an outright ban on all overseas travel for Australians late Tuesday amid a raft of new restrictions designed to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.   Read more »

Cruise ship responsible for jump in Australia coronavirus cases

Colin Packham and Kate Lamb, Reuters
Posted at Mar 24 01:58 PM

Australia reported a jump in coronavirus cases on Tuesday that was almost entirely due to passengers who disembarked a cruise ship in Sydney several days ago, prompting widespread criticism of the official response to the pandemic.   Read more »

Australia planning for 2021 Games

Reuters
Posted at Mar 23 10:55 AM

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said on Monday its athletes should prepare for a Tokyo Olympics in the northern summer of 2021. Read more »

LOOK: Jinri Park gets married in Australia amid COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 12:30 AM

Former Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) housemate Jinri Park married her non-showbiz partner in a low-key ceremony in Sydney, Australia amid a global COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Ian Veneracion postpones Australia concerts due to coronavirus fears

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 19 12:02 PM

Actor-musician Ian Veneracion has decided to postpone his shows in Australia due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat.    Read more »

Olympics: Former Australia chef de mission doubts Tokyo can go ahead

Reuters
Posted at Mar 19 10:42 AM

Former Australia chef de mission Nick Green has cast doubt on the Tokyo Games, saying it would be "very difficult" to hold them as the world grapples with the global coronavirus pandemic.   Read more »

Australia declares emergency, warns coronavirus crisis could last 6 months

Swati Pandey and Colin Packham, Reuters
Posted at Mar 18 02:51 PM

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday declared a "human biosecurity emergency" and said the country's citizens should abandon all overseas travel because of the coronavirus epidemic that he warned could last at least 6 months. Read more »

'Elderly hour' in Aussie stores as panic-buying continues

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Mar 17 12:15 PM

Australia's elderly were let in early to supermarkets on Tuesday but there were still scenes of coronavirus panic buying in some areas, with reports of empty shelves and large queues.  Read more »

State of emergency: Australia steps up efforts to curtail coronavirus

Renju Jose and Colin Packham, Reuters
Posted at Mar 16 09:18 AM

Australia has recorded nearly 300 cases of coronavirus and authorities fear a rapid rise in the flu-like respiratory disease.   Read more »

Gary V's shows in Canada, US, Australia indefinitely postponed

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 15 02:13 PM

Gary Valenciano is the latest local celebrity to cancel upcoming international shows cancelled due to the global threat posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »