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Wimmera woman Megan Freckleton with her Danish partner Jeppe Melchjorsen. The couple has lived in Singapore since July 2018 after moving there for Jeppe's job.

My life in Singapore during the coronavirus pandemic

Opal Murray River Care Community resident Alice Singleton meets up with her daughters, Michele and Pauline at the 'Window of Love'.

DIGESTSpread slows, but no plan to ease off rules just yet

Stay healthy, connected: NSW Farmers Association vice president and Cowra farmer Chris Groves (pictured). Photo: Andrew Fisher

Farmers urged to stay connected during COVID-19 crisis

HELPING HAND: The need for masks was so desperate, the Department of Defence was called in to provide labour at Med-Con's manufacturing warehouse.

The business making nearly one million surgical masks a week

TRACING SIGNS: Contact tracing is a vital component in helping to slow down the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

What happens when someone is diagnosed with coronavirus?

Nadine Morton

Retail turnover, current prices, seasonally adjusted, percentage change. Picture: ABS

Here's what all that toilet paper hoarding did to retail trade figures

Alex Druce

Oil prices fall to record low but will the petrol pumps follow?

Oil prices fall to record low but will the petrol pumps follow?

Shana Morgan

Centrelink offices have been inundated with people attempting to register for JobSeeker allowance. Picture Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERUnemployment: all you need to know

Steve Evans

Hawthorn players celebrate the Hawks' 1989 premiership victory after beating Geelong in the AFL Grand Final match at the MCG. Photo: Getty Images

Who boasted the best AFL team of all time?

The NRL has the green light to resume training. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDNRL points stand with training to resume

ON HOLD: The Parkes Spacemen, Forbes Magpies and clubs across Western Division are hoping their seasons will kick-off soon. Photo: Nick McGrath

Clarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

Anya Whitelaw

Hawthorn players celebrate the Hawks' 1989 premiership victory after beating Geelong in the AFL Grand Final match at the MCG. Photo: Getty Images

Who boasted the best AFL team of all time?

Good field attends Tuesday golf

Good field attends Tuesday golf

Short Putt

CHANGE: CYMS' Corey Cox in action against Macquarie last year. The clubs could feature in a modified competition this year. Photo: NICK GUTHRIE

Groups merging could salvage 2020 season

Nick McGrath

The Virtual Traveller: Gardens around the world

The Virtual Traveller: Gardens around the world

Nicole Phillips

Take a tour inside Stalin's personal railway carriage.

Why this Georgia should be on your mind

Lydia Roberts

QUIET BLISS: Tiny Away houses guarantee social distancing with a view. This compact dwelling sits on Victoria's Bass Coast.

Putting the tiny into tiny escape

Linley Wilkie

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

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

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

Bishop Columba Macbeth-Green of the Catholic Wilcannia-Forbes diocese streaming the Palm Sunday service. Photo courtesy of the church.

Local churches take Easter reflections, celebrations online

Our 2019 winners - regional youth volunteer of the year and MC Elise Dukes, Emily Jack, Mayor Phyllis Miller, Jamie Mitton, Tom Toohey and Business Chamber president Marg Duggan.

Time to highlight our youth achievers

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

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

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

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

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

New way of working: Whether it's indoors or outdoors there is absolutely no problem with your project going ahead says Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The building blocks for the future

Keeping up appearances: Tradies are not on the federal government's COVID-19 restricted services list so you can hire a tradie and get your jobs done.

Carry on with the jobs

UNDER THE HAMMER: Online auctions become the new way of selling.

Innovate to relocate

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

Police pay tribute to Mark Butcher

Forbes Police

Mum and son receiving Royal Far West's Windmill Virtual Immersion program in their home.

Virtual service supports country kids with disabilities

eSafety can be part of the fun

eSafety can be part of the fun

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

Police pay tribute to Mark Butcher

Regular re-tune a good idea

Regular re-tune a good idea

Gary Bentley

Be mindful of weeds that could be making their way home with you after your walk.

Looking at Landcare: be mindful of weeds

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

REAL LIFE DRAMA: Former drug squad detective Paul Dale was surprised to say he was happy with his portrayal in the first episode of Informer 3838.

Drug squad detective 'happy' with Lawyer X TV drama

Elation: NSW Police captures some video as the first crew members disembarked: the were cheers, dances, signs of relief and even a haka (bottom left) as the overseas workers gained their freedom after a month in quarantine.

'I never thought the day would come': Ruby Princess workers free at last

THUMBS UP: Bathurst trainer-driver Mat Rue was delighted to win aboard Authoritative on Friday night. Photo: ANYA WHITELAW

Authoritative sprint is a positive sign for Rue

Anya Whitelaw

NEWLY GREEN: Farmer Rob Lee on his Larras Lee property where the drought has finally broken. Photo: Supplied

Farmer Rob Lee has survived the drought but his climate battle has just begun

David Fitzsimons

Everything is a work in progress these days. Picture: Daisy Huntly

REAL AUSTRALIAWe've all got a few tricks up our sleeve

Daisy Huntly

IT'S BIN FUN: Former Central West woman Danielle Askew started the viral Facebook group 'Bin Isolation Outing'. Photos: SUPPLIED

PHOTOSHow one woman is changing up bin night for thousands of Australians

Nadine Morton

BENEFIT: Text messages to a trusted friend can be quite helpful when managing emotions during an uncertain time.

OPINIONManaging emotions during the pandemic

Dr Danielle Einstein

Peter Cock. Photo: Jonathan Carroll

REAL AUSTRALIAEmerging from the darkness? Yes, hopefully

What a new dawn facing bean counters

OPINIONWhat a new dawn facing bean counters

Janine Graham

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

Four police officers have been killed in a horrific smash on the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne.

Four police dead in horror Melbourne crash

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Police ordered to pay costs in real estate agent matter

Police ordered to pay costs in real estate agent matter

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Teachers have slammed NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's plans for schools to begin staggered classes.

NSW virus toll hits 33, teachers slam plan

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Troubled former AFL premiership player Ben Cousins has once again been arrested in Perth.

Ben Cousins arrested again in Perth

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The Ruby Princess cruise ship has been told to leave Australia by Thursday, as an inquiry begins.

Cruise doctor questioned in NSW inquiry

Ashlea Witoslawski
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Wimmera woman Megan Freckleton with her Danish partner Jeppe Melchjorsen. The couple has lived in Singapore since July 2018 after moving there for Jeppe's job.

My life in Singapore during the coronavirus pandemic

Cassandra Dalgleish

A NSW judge has knocked back a convicted murderer's bid to communicate in Arabic to his family.

Prison Arabic ban 'not human right breach'

Luke Costin

Reductions in wholesale fuel prices haven't been passed on to WA drivers, the motoring club says.

Fuel retailers gouge WA regional drivers

The Keelty review into water sharing in the Southern Basin was the result of the 'Can the Plan' rally in December. Rally organiser Chris Brooks was optimistic Mr Keelty would justify their concerns but was left disappointed when the report was released.

Protestors hopes dashed by report

Olivia Calver
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Farmer concerns about expensive tractor parts are not limited to hydraulic solenoids and printed circuit boards. The rubber bush on this articulated front axle is not available, but a new part will suffice - at a cost of $3000!

ACCC: Are Aussie tractors fit for purpose?

Jamie Brown

Leanne Wheaton with her husband Gordon extolling the virtues of their grass-fed beef to a customer at the Riverina Produce Markets in Wagga Wagga.

GOOD NEWSConsumers flock to markets

Stephen Burns

BOOK TIME: Find a reading solution that works for you. Picture:SHUTTERSTOCK.

An unending world of books is out there for you to discover

Kirsty Horton

Create a space for study and school work

Create a space for study and school work

Bust the boredom in your backyard

Bust the boredom in your backyard