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The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Nadine Morton

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Gavin Stone

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Meet the man called on twice in two years to help save our coast

Meet the man called on twice in two years to help save our coast

Greg Ellis

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Gavin Stone

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Nadine Morton

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Palaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

DIGESTPalaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Central West exporters struggle as COVID-19 pandemic continues

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Kirsten Lawson

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Gavin Stone

Jayne Trustum with her sons Tyler, 10, and Hunter, 7, said the family had found learning and working remotely difficult. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

DIGESTIt's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

Kim Chappell

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

There is a renewed push from the usual suspects to switch the AFL grand final to a night game at the MCG despite a thumbs down from footy fans. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONShorter games short-change the fans

Rohan Connolly

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Adam Currey practices chipping while Neil McMillan practices putting before their games.

Brodie Hodges demolishes the course with 45 stableford points

Short Putt

Nationals Upper House MP, Sam Farraway presenting a cheque for $56,440 from the NSW Governments Stronger Country Communities Fund to the Forbes and District Soccer Club.

Forbes Footall kicks a funding goal

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

Sunrise at Cape Tribulation in Queensland. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Best trips just around the corner

Michael Turtle

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

Senior Constables Lisa Pearson and Nick White.

Local police set to Shave to Save

ESSENTIAL: Red Cross promotions volunteer Jim Griffiths said the blood service has had a very high cancellation rate because of the pandemic. Photo: Christine Little

WHAT'S ONYou can leave the house to give blood: Mobile van coming to Forbes

Christine Little

AWARENESS: Cr Ken Keith OAM, Mayor of Parkes and Angela Wilson, President of the Central West Autism & Special Needs Awareness Group, at last year's Blue Dish fundraiser.

Education crucial

Kristy Williams

Senior Constables Lisa Pearson and Nick White.

Local police set to Shave to Save

You can order a candle kit and light the night together - although apart - on April 29.

Hope at Home: you can support the Cancer Council right where you are

WIFE CALLING: Brent Poidevin of Gunning won the 2019 wife calling competition at the Railway Hotel at Bogan Gate. Photo: Jenny Kingham

Australia's Biggest Bogan Festival will be back in 2021

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

BRUSH UP YOUR SKILLS: In Queensland, an art competition is held to help mark Youth Week. The motto for Queensland's Youth Week is Yeah the Youth.

Time to reap the rewards

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

The late Mark Butcher will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

Police pay tribute to Mark Butcher

Forbes Police

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

The late Mark Butcher will be fondly remembered and sorely missed.

Police pay tribute to Mark Butcher

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

You can be social and still be safe

OPINIONYou can be social and still be safe

Jessie Mitchell

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

GOOD NEWSThe good news stories you NEED in your life right now

Zookeeper Kerry Staker introduces her lizard friend to Maise Bird and Sarah Noakes.

Bedgerabong school welcomes ssssspecial visitors

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

NO LONGER ADRIFT: Jack Baker has traversed the countryside of Canada and the ravages of his grief in the nine years since his sister Mary died by suicide.

IN DEPTHNight that unites: Jack Baker reflects on journey through grief

'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

WATCH'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

Robert Crawford and Zoe Cartwright

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Lisa Rockman

Jeremy Peter Worthy posted a heartbreaking final video as he struggled in difficult conditions off Long Beach on Sunday. Tributes have flowed for a "gentleman".

Tributes for kayaker who posted heartbreaking video but never made it home

Andrea Cantle, Kerrie O'Connor and Tareyn Varley

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

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Losing your job puts you under financial strain, you can feel devalued, your family responsibilities prey on you, everything in your life gets tougher. Photo: Shutterstock

Big debt a small price to pay to stop suicides

Denis Moriarty

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Get real about online videos

OPINIONGet real about online videos

Jessie Mitchell

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

FINED: The driver of this BMW was detected travelling at 210km/h.

Driver clocked at 210km/h on the Hume Highway

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Empty chairs at Australian bars and restaurants are set to be filled as virus measures are eased.

Virus restrictions continue to ease

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NSW pubs will be able to host up to 50 people from Monday as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

What is opening up in NSW from June 1

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Crew members of the live sheep export ship Al-Kuwait have tested positive for coronavirus.

Virus ship-bound WA sheep remain in limbo

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Victoria is bracing for cold weather and potentially dangerous winds.

First day of winter brings Vic cold blast

Carly Waters
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South Australian pubs are reopening as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

SA pubs reopen as coronavirus rules ease

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Months of COVID-19 restrictions are easing in Victoria, allowing 20 people at public venues.

Vic partially reopens as lockdown lifts

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The hospitality industry has been given a much-needed boost with up to 50 people allowed to dine in.

Crowds return to pubs as virus rules eased

Dominica Sanda
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Nearest plot is a wheat variety devastated by leaf rust. Behind is a rust resistant variety. If winter or early spring be moist, leaf rust diseases need to be monitored. Knowledge of disease resistance status is important for control.

Monitoring crop disease

Bob Freebairn
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Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall (centre) with the team from Elders Chris Alt, Cameron Neville, Geoff Schnitzerling and Aaron Harvey.

Store sales return after years of drought

Samantha Townsend

Zanna and Matt Gale with their daughters at Pincally Station north of Broken Hill. Photos: Pincally Station

An outback adventure awaits

Samantha Townsend

How to make a house feel like your castle

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte