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    IN DEPTHHere's what you need to know today

    Forbes - who will you stand for on Anzac Day?

    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

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

    Virtual service supports country kids with disabilities

    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

    • Jamieson Murphy
    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
    Forbes Shire Council has officially cancelled this year Frost and Fire.

    Frost and Fire officially removed from Forbes' events calendar

    IN DEPTHHere's what you need to know today

    Forbes - who will you stand for on Anzac Day?

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    Coronavirus

      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?

      • 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

      Local BusinessView MoreView More Local Businesses

      Sport

        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

        • 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

        Travel with Explore

        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

        What's On

          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

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            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

            • 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

            • Emma Brown
            Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

            Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

            • Kym Morgan

            Property

              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

              Community

                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

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

                Police pay tribute to Mark Butcher

                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

                Photos and Video

                  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

                  Comment

                    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

                    OPINIONWhat a new dawn facing bean counters

                    • Janine Graham

                    Stories From The Senior

                    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

                    National

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

                      Four police dead in horror Melbourne crash

                      • 41m ago

                      Police ordered to pay costs in real estate agent matter

                      • 1hr ago
                      Teachers have slammed NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's plans for schools to begin staggered classes.

                      NSW virus toll hits 33, teachers slam plan

                      • 1hr ago
                      Troubled former AFL premiership player Ben Cousins has once again been arrested in Perth.

                      Ben Cousins arrested again in Perth

                      • 1hr ago
                      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
                      • 2hrs ago
                      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

                      Stories From The Land

                      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
                      • 2hrs ago
                      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

                      Life & Style

                        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

                        Bust the boredom in your backyard

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