Coronavirus man-made or ‘complete fluke’ says vaccine expert

Coronavirus is so ‘perfectly adapted’ to infect humans that the possibility it was made in a Chinese lab can’t be ignored, Australian vaccine researchers conclude. Professor Nikolai Petrovsky said the virus was better at attaching itself to human cells than to any other animal, explaining why it has infected five million people. The vaccine expert … Read more

Chinese state media says Australia is America’s ‘lap dog’

Chinese state media has claimed the US coerced Australia into calling for an inquiry into the origins and spread of coronavirus.    An article in the Global Times, a state-controlled tabloid newspaper, said Australia is America’s ‘lapdog’ and serving as a US ‘pawn to create trouble for China’.  It suggested President Donald Trump told Prime … Read more

Beijing accuses America of ‘inciting countries to demand compensation’

China has accused the US of inciting other countries to demand compensation over coronavirus as an economic blame-game over the pandemic escalated today. Beijing vehemently pushed back against suggestions that it should bear financial responsibility for unleashing a virus which has forced countries into lockdown and wiped trillions of dollars off the world economy. Instead, … Read more

Fears of global trade war with China after Beijing slaps an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports

There are fears Britain could be dragged into a global trade war with China after Beijing slapped an 80 per cent tariff on Australian exports as punishment for demanding an independent coronavirus inquiry – which 100 nations including the UK supported.      The World Health Organization bowed to calls from most of its member states to … Read more

China punishes Australia with 80% tariff on barley imports but Xi Jinping backs probe into COVID-19

China has imposed an extraordinary tariff on Australian barley exports as apparent punishment for Scott Morrison’s push for a coronavirus inquiry. The Australian Prime Minister in April demanded an independent probe into the deadly respiratory virus and the World Health Organisation’s handling of the crisis. In response, Chinese state media and leaders warned of trade retribution that could wipe … Read more

When to book flights after lockdown is lifted: Flights will be cheap at first, then soar in price

Australians keen to head on holiday as soon as lockdown is lifted must act quick to book cheap flights before fares skyrocket, experts say. With travel restrictions likely to last until early 2021, many families keen for a getaway when the coronavirus pandemic ends could find themselves forking out more than ever. The key to … Read more

Beauty experts weigh in on whether DIY laser hair removal really works

In a bid to prevent that growth women and men are investing in DIY products (Happy Skin Co pictured) Australian beauty experts have weighed in on DIY laser hair removal handsets, saying they dramatically reduce regrowth so long as you religiously use them once a week over a 12-week period. Prime Minister Scott Morrison shuttered … Read more

Australia boots out backpackers after fury at hostels for not following coronavirus rules

Australia’s Prime Minister has told all foreign visitors and students to leave the country now amid fury at backpackers for failing to follow social distancing rules. Scott Morrison said that while those with essential skills – such as visiting doctors and nurses – will be encouraged to stay, it was past time for everyone else … Read more

‘Make your way home’: Australian Prime Minister tells tourists to leave Australia

All tourists and foreign students who are unable to support themselves financially during the coronavirus pandemic have been told to go home by Scott Morrison.  The prime minister said that while ‘it is lovely to have visitors in good times’, now is the time for them to leave so officials can focus on supporting Australians in need. … Read more

Scott Morrison ‘cut short his COVID-19 press conference to watch MAFS’

Did Scott Morrison cut his coronavirus press conference short to watch MAFS? Twitter erupts with hilarious memes about the ‘real reason’ the PM rushed off to a cabinet meeting at 7pm Australians have shared a wild theory on Twitter that ScoMo is a closet MAFS fan PM swiftly ended Sunday’s press conference at 7pm to attend … Read more