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WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

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PROTOCOL FOLLOWED: Ag Minister David Littleproud said his department followed the rules to the letter. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Department followed the rules when COVID live-export ship docked

Gladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

BREAKINGGladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTCoronavirus outbreak hits The Americas

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the border closures may still be in place for 60 more days.

NT border may stay closed for two more months

Chris McLennan

The bsiness in question. Photo: Darren Howe

Massage parlour fined for breaching COVID-19 guidelines

Nicholas Nakos

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Murphy defends early coronavirus modelling

Kirsten Lawson

Premiers hold firm on borders as Hanson backs legal challenge

DIGESTPremiers hold firm on borders as Hanson backs legal challenge

Gavin Stone

Singleton Netball Association will receive $5,000 in a state government grant.

Sporting organisations receive $4.6m in grants

Sydney Roosters players celebrate their 2019 NRL Grand Final win over Canberra. With two first-up losses and a tough draw ahead, the Roosters will be up against it in their hunt for a premiership three-peat in 2020. Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images

OPINIONA Roosters three-peat? They'll have to do it the hard way

Laurie Daley

Fans celebrate Richmond Tigers' AFL Grand Final win last September. Will this year's premiership be tainted by the changes forced on teams because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINION'This will be one of the greatest premierships ever won in AFL': Really?

Rohan Connolly

Singleton Netball Association will receive $5,000 in a state government grant.

Sporting organisations receive $4.6m in grants

Clint Gutherson of the Eels fist pumps Referee Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski after the round 2 NRL match between the Titans and Parramatta. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

NRL's referee changes could affect spectacle

Laurie Daley

CLOSE TO HOME: Bernie Kelly-trained Bobbing (number one) will contest the Scone Cup on Friday. Picture: Muswellbrook Race Club

Racing: Scone-based Bobbing has different cup test at major Upper Hunter event

Josh Callinan

The University of Cambridge has its roots in the early 1200s, when scholars fled "hostile townsmen" in Oxford. Pictures: Shutterstock.

Take a step into Cambridge University

Lydia Roberts

An aerial view of White Cliffs' pockmarked landscape. Picture: Destination NSW

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

Old Montreal. Picture: Shutterstock

Montreal vibrant, fascinating any time of year

Laurie Hertzel

Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

Ben Mendelsohn - a larrikin no more... Picture: Getty Images

Ben Mendelsohn's no larrikin

Jane Freebury

Roblox has hidden 49 eggs around its platform making Easter in isolation take on a whole new level.

Roblox has an Easter egg hunt to help you through the weekend

Gayle Tomlinson

Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

Ideas to keep your kids entertained this Easter

Ideas to keep your kids entertained this Easter

Kate Benson

What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

Matthew Kelly

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Ruth Lewis

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

A.C. & F. Co Meatworks gate posts re-erected in proud prominence in the Rose Garden in Dangar Park. Photo supplied.

Aberdeen's meatworks gates standing proud again

Bridie Moore from Merriwa being awarded the Hunter River Group Education Grant in 2018. Photo supplied.

CWA Hunter River Group students scholarships

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

You can be social and still be safe

OPINIONYou can be social and still be safe

Jessie Mitchell

Making 'me time' an oasis

Making 'me time' an oasis

Gary Bentley

Laurie Daley's signed up to ACM's NRL coverage, you should, too.

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

March 23, 2020: Sydney's first day of official lockdown. A normally bustling forecourt to Sydney's Opera House is all but abandoned. Photo: Dean Sewell/Oculi

PHOTOSLockdown laid bare: A photographer's perspective

A fisherman tries to point a great white shark in the right direction at Tuncurry. Photo Adam Fitzroy

When thousands of mullet and great white sharks mix, it's wild

There was only one lane open on the Princes Hwy through Cobargo on Wednesday so the clean-up could take place.

Four months after the fires, Cobargo's main street clean-up starts

Albert McKnight

A screenshot from the dashcam.

WATCHDangerous highway incident caught on dashcam

Listen to this high school student's COVID-19 rap

Listen to this high school student's COVID-19 rap

Brendan Crabb

RECOVERING: Erika Freingruber with the Beaudesert officers Constable Glenn Engels and Constable Max Gillott who rescued her.

WATCHReunited with her rescuers after four days on the floor

Twins put Launceston 'on the map' in the Seven network's renovation show House Rules .

REAL AUSTRALIAThe difference between curious and nosy is ... ?

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Celeste Barber at the Australian Fashion Summit in March. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONCeleste Barber's story shows us the power of celebrity fundraising ... and the importance of reading the fine print

Krystian Seibert
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Bronson Xerri. Photo: John Veage

OPINIONOne last scandal before the footy's back

Janine Graham

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

Self-funded retirees overlooked by government during pandemic, says the Association of Independent Retirees.

Self-funded retirees' income drops below pension

Eileen Wood

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

The Federal Court has rejected a woman's appeal against being denied worker's compensation.

Compo denied again over work trip fall

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Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer has been deemed fit to face an extradition hearing.

Alleged Leifer victims bruised, not broken

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A class action against NSW Police strip searches is being considered by two legal entities.

NSW strip-search class action considered

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Police have charged a man with the October 2018 murder of Sydney woman Nicole Cartwright.

Sydney man kept body after murder: police

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News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst will not be charged after an AFP probe of leaked documents.

AFP won't charge News reporter or source

Daniel McCulloch and Finbar O'Mallon
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POLTICAL PLAN: Southern Riverina Irrigators chairman and Barooga, NSW, farmer Chris Brooks is launching his own political party, to stand candidates in four National and Liberal held Federal seats.

Outspoken irrigator announces tilt against Federal government MPs

Andrew Miller
1hr ago

Residents have been protesting plans by developer Ozy Homes to build 180 homes at Manyana.

Marsupial survey halts NSW bush clearance

Luke Costin
1hr ago

ACTU secretary Sally McManus will work with employers and government to simplify workers' awards.

Workplace reforms are worth it: union boss

Finbar O'Mallon
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Livestock exchange to give farmers an inspection hour

Livestock exchange to give farmers an inspection hour

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Jayden Mansell was a keen campdrafter before suffering a leg injury during a farm accident. Photo: CB Photography

Wagga producers get behind the Mansells

Lucy Kinbacher
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Trapper and tracker Wayne Preece with a wild dog. He says the photo gives people an idea of the size of the predators he is dealing with.

Gradual defeat of far west's wild dog pack

Daniel Pedersen
1hr ago

GET IT IN ORDER: Have room to move around safely, and know where everything is.

Get your workspace organised for your DIY vehicle project

Sam Hollier
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NOW: Dark appliances set the tone for the choice of cabinetry finishes in this kitchen.

How to choose the right colour palette for your new kitchen

LEARNING: School at home offers opportunities and challenges. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Parents and students facing learning at home challenge

WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

Jamieson Murphy
1hr ago

PROTOCOL FOLLOWED: Ag Minister David Littleproud said his department followed the rules to the letter. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Department followed the rules when COVID live-export ship docked

Jamieson Murphy

Gladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

BREAKINGGladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

Kate McIlwain

WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

1hr ago

Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTCoronavirus outbreak hits The Americas

Kim Chappell

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the border closures may still be in place for 60 more days.

NT border may stay closed for two more months

Chris McLennan

WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

Jamieson Murphy
1hr ago

PROTOCOL FOLLOWED: Ag Minister David Littleproud said his department followed the rules to the letter. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Department followed the rules when COVID live-export ship docked

Jamieson Murphy

Gladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

BREAKINGGladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

Kate McIlwain

WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

1hr ago

Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTCoronavirus outbreak hits The Americas

Kim Chappell

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the border closures may still be in place for 60 more days.

NT border may stay closed for two more months

Chris McLennan