Good morning folks. 1. Scott Morrison announced yesterday that flights between India and Australia will be paused until May 15 in response to the increasing threat of the country’s deadly second wave. India recorded almost 350,000 new infections in 24 hours on Monda...

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced flights between India and Australia will be paused until May 15 in response to the increasing threat of the country’s deadly second wave. More »   

Sydney pub baron Justin Hemmes is set to open his first Melbourne venue after striking a $40 million-plus deal to buy Tomasetti House in the city’s chic Flinders Lane precinct. More »   

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has challenged other states to take on more international arrivals, with the state bearing responsibility for almost 50% of all returned travellers. More »   

Australia's rental market is recovering at the fastest rate since 2007, according to CoreLogic data. Rental rates spiked 3.2% over the March quarter, with median rents for regional units leading the charge. More »