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All over the English-speaking world, conservative commentators have latched on to Sweden’s approach to coronavirus as a shining example other countries should follow. The country has managed to avoid enforced lockdowns but what did it do differently? And could the Scandinavian country’s methods be adapted for elsewhere? • Nick Cohen: Welcome to libertarian Covid fantasy land – that’s Sweden to you and me

Changes in welfare payments since the 1990s have led to a dramatic change in the typical jobseeker, who is now most likely to be a woman aged over 50. Those on the unemployment benefit were given a boost during the pandemic when the rate was doubled but now face an uncertain future. Luke Henriques-Gomes reports on how people are coping

Trump has repeatedly stated that he may refuse to accept defeat in the coming election. As Lawrence Douglas explains on the Full Story podcast, things could get very messy if the result is close

In this discussion between Jimmy Barnes and music writer Andrew Stafford for Guardian Australia’s monthly Zoom book club, the pair talk about the open heart surgery they’ve both been through, the therapist who saved the rocker, and how the star slowed down to find beauty in calm Jimmy Barnes: ‘It’s criminal the way the government has treated the arts’ ‘My demons can fight among themselves. They don’t own me any more’ Barnes on finding calm amid chaos: ‘I’m really good at arranging flowers!’ – video

The confirmation process to appoint Amy Coney Barrett, a deeply conservative judge who is Donald Trump’s pick for supreme court judge, has begun. Guardian US investigative journalist Stephanie Kirchgaessner has been looking at her career and personal life, including membership to the secretive Catholic group People of Praise, and discusses what her appointment would mean for the US

Explosive revelations that NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian maintained a “close personal relationship” with disgraced former NSW Liberal MP Daryl Maguire threatens to end her political career. How much did she know about Maguire’s alleged activities?

In his budget speech, Josh Frydenberg acknowledged women had been disproportionately affected by job losses during the coronavirus lockdown. But critics have said his measures to address the issue are hardly adequate. Gabrielle Jackson talks to Emma Dawson about why budgets are never gender-neutral

The Matildas are one of Australia’s most loved and successful national sports teams. But their success has come despite a historic lack of support, not because of it. Samantha Lewis reports on the appointment of a new coach and the expectations of a team dubbed the ‘golden generation’

Donald Trump spent the weekend in hospital after developing symptoms following a positive test for coronavirus. But with confusing medical briefings and a controversial drive-by stunt, Americans are still trying to get answers as to how Trump became infected, as the election approaches

In a special episode of Full Story, we go into budget lockup with the Guardian Australia team to find out what the first recession budget in 30 years has to offer for jobs, aged care, workers, business and the environment. We also ask: what’s not in this budget?