Measles deaths as US outbreak nears 3000; record bus trips

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1. Measles kills two unvaccinated people as US outbreak approaches 3000

   Measles has killed two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania, the state's first deaths from the disease in 35 years, as the US outbreak approaches 3000 cases. Two weeks ago, Donald Trump claimed the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine could be 'quite lethal'.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

2. Bus patronage hits record high, with the top 20 busiest routes revealed

   Bus patronage has hit a record high, with 13.5 million trips spurred by cheap fares and a timetable shake-up. The top 20 busiest routes have been revealed, and the government insists there's still plenty of capacity.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

3. The alarming reason one in three seniors are giving up aged care

   One in three seniors are giving up aged care, and experts warn that if people are refusing nursing or allied health because they believe they cannot afford it, there is both a communication problem and a care problem.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

4. ‘Situational selling’: The home owners who are selling in a downturn

   Some economists expect double-digit property price falls, but some home owners have little choice but to sell in the downturn.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

5. ASX set to rise, Wall Street boosted by falling oil prices; Canada hits back at US with tariffs

   Oil prices are falling again, helping to ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices, with the ASX set to rise after Wall Street was boosted.

   brisbanetimes.com.au

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