Hundreds of thousands of Australians stranded overseas are pleading with the federal government to speed up efforts to bring them home.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372810.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Hundreds of thousands of Australians stranded overseas are pleading with the federal government to speed up efforts to bring them home.

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Australians stranded around the world by coronavirus shutdowns call for help

Temporary visa holders living and working in Australia have been left in limbo, and many are struggling to pick up work as businesses struggle due to the coronavirus pandemic.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372743.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Temporary visa holders living and working in Australia have been left in limbo, and many are struggling to pick up work as businesses struggle due to the coronavirus pandemic.

2.4 million temporary visa holders in limbo due to pandemic

Mental health specialists say feeling confused and fearful is normal given the gravity of the crisis but warn too much information can be a health hazard.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372499.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Mental health specialists say feeling confused and fearful is normal given the gravity of the crisis but warn too much information can be a health hazard.

How can you maintain your mental health during the coronavirus pandemic?

The coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple Italy, which has now reported more COVID-19 deaths than China, where the virus originated.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372455.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

The coronavirus pandemic continues to cripple Italy, which has now reported more COVID-19 deaths than China, where the virus originated.

Italy's coronavirus deaths exceed China's as countries step up control measures

Australia's big four banks have revealed economic stimulus measures supporting small business.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372457.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Australia's big four banks have revealed economic stimulus measures supporting small business.

Banks unveil economic stimulus plan to ameliorate pandemic effects

MSF is warning there is a high risk that COVID-19 will spread through refugee camps.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13372459.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

MSF is warning there is a high risk that COVID-19 will spread through refugee camps.

Coronavirus threat to refugee camps

Eurovision pop singer Montaigne, Australia's pick for the song contest, is disappointed she won't be able to perform.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13371453.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Eurovision pop singer Montaigne, Australia's pick for the song contest, is disappointed she won't be able to perform.

Eurovision 2020 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Amid the panic buying, confrontations in supermarkets and general confusion, these difficult times have also triggered an outpouring of generosity and support from some Australians.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13368291.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Amid the panic buying, confrontations in supermarkets and general confusion, these difficult times have also triggered an outpouring of generosity and support from some Australians.

Paying it forward: volunteers bringing supplies to those in self-isolation

As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13368293.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

As the United Kingdom moves to close schools, the Australian government is being pressed to do the same.

Pressure mounts on Australian government to close schools

Over 200,000 cases of the coronavirus have now been reported worldwide, although there are also more than 80,000 patients who have recovered.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13367632.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Over 200,000 cases of the coronavirus have now been reported worldwide, although there are also more than 80,000 patients who have recovered.

Italy has recorded the highest one day death toll from COVID-19 of any nation

There are still some sports events to talk about, despite the Coronavirus bans coming into force.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13367634.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

There are still some sports events to talk about, despite the Coronavirus bans coming into force.

Weekend Sport Preview

Independent Dance company produciton "The Yard" helps schoolchildren understand the harm that bullying can do.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13367636.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Independent Dance company produciton "The Yard" helps schoolchildren understand the harm that bullying can do.

Dancers combat bullying, one school at a time

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia has no plans to close its borders due to the outbreak, despite issuing unprecedented advice telling people not to travel overseas.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13367638.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

Foreign Minister Marise Payne says Australia has no plans to close its borders due to the outbreak, despite issuing unprecedented advice telling people not to travel overseas.

Qantas and Jetstar will suspend all international flights from late March

After a lifetime on screen, playing a range of memorable characters, actor David Gulpilil is battling a life-threatening disease.<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13367640.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

After a lifetime on screen, playing a range of memorable characters, actor David Gulpilil is battling a life-threatening disease.

A special supper for an iconic Australian

WHO urges all countries to take a comprehensive approach to fighting COVID-19; Abortion decriminalised in New Zealand; and the AFL Premiership to go ahead<img src="https://feedpress.me/17984/13366121.gif" height="1" width="1"/>

WHO urges all countries to take a comprehensive approach to fighting COVID-19; Abortion decriminalised in New Zealand; and the AFL Premiership to go ahead

AM Bulletin 19 March 2020

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