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Recreational fishing has been deemed as exercise by the NSW Police, but social distancing rules still apply.

Recreational fishing given green light under public health order

Nicholas Brooks

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

We're open for business: your directory to Wingham business and how you can support them

We're open for business: your directory to Wingham business and how you can support them

Residents Cheshire, England, take part in their daily social distance dancing and fitness event, led by resident Janet Woodcock during the pandemic lockdown. Photo: Getty Images

DIGESTAustralian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment for those infected and the development of a vaccine scaled up and produced en masse to protect the wider population. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 reminds us why we invest in Australian health and medical research

Nadia Levin

How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

ANALYSISHow to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

James Jin Kang and Paul Haskell-Dowland

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

Recreational fishing has been deemed as exercise by the NSW Police, but social distancing rules still apply.

Recreational fishing given green light under public health order

Nicholas Brooks

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jobs depend on IR changes in coronavirus downturn: Christian Porter

Recreational fishing has been deemed as exercise by the NSW Police, but social distancing rules still apply.

Recreational fishing given green light under public health order

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Sandy Gray holds his ventilator prototype in his shed, with Committee for Ballarat chief executive Michael Poulton. Picture: Lachlan Bence

IN DEPTHEngineer prototypes life-saving ventilator in just days

Alex Ford

Employment minister Michaelia Cash. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Visa rules relaxed to support critical industries during crisis

Alex Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

Kirsten Lawson

Tips from the farm: Pappinbarra couple George and Jean Hegarty say there are a number of ways to maintain sanity during times of isolation.

GOOD NEWSThree top tips for keeping your sanity during COVID-19

Peter Daniels

Recreational fishing has been deemed as exercise by the NSW Police, but social distancing rules still apply.

Recreational fishing given green light under public health order

Nicholas Brooks

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

Tim Reynolds

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Recreational fishing has been deemed as exercise by the NSW Police, but social distancing rules still apply.

Recreational fishing given green light under public health order

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Luke Currie-Richardson

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

The break in the NRL season due to the coronavirus has enticed veteran Cameron Smith (r) to play on.

Virus delay could prompt stars to play on

Steve Larkin

Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

The sprawling Q-Station occupies a prominent position on Sydney's North Head. Pictures: Supplied

Q-Station reinvents itself for total self-isolation

Tim the Yowie Man

The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

Event adapts due to restrictions: Lisa Richards and Stroodle at last year's Million Paws Walk at Taree. Photo: Scott Calvin.

WHAT'S ONMillions Paws Walk adapts format and will still walk this May

Original yardsman, Mark Davey, Gooch Agencies principal, James Gooch, auctioneer, Billy Dwyer, scribe, Carol Dwyer, yardsman, Cricket Godbolt and Wallamba show committee member, Dave Reeves.

GOOD NEWSTwenty five years and still going strong

Jeanene Duncan

Local cinemas ordered to close

Local cinemas ordered to close

Event adapts due to restrictions: Lisa Richards and Stroodle at last year's Million Paws Walk at Taree. Photo: Scott Calvin.

WHAT'S ONMillions Paws Walk adapts format and will still walk this May

The show will not go on in 2020

The show will not go on in 2020

Jeanene Duncan

Postponed: The 2020 Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival has been postponed until September. Photo: Scott Calvin

Cancellations of events around Wingham due to COVID-19

Julia Driscoll

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

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

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Read Three Valleys Domain here

Ruth Lewis

OPTIONS: Contact your real estate agent or landlord to discuss your options if you are struggling to pay your rent. Photo: Shutterstock.

Industry to put tenants first: REIA president

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

The parks and meadows are dancing with displays of daffodils and crocus!

Travels with George: Devon, UK | Photos

George Hoad

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

Gary Bentley

Don't despair: we have some ideas to beat the self-isolation boredom.

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Doing the right thing in Tinonee

Doing the right thing in Tinonee

Pam Muxlow

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Kala Rava Community Choir - recorded on their phones in isolation and then brought together in rehearsal. Music by Gregory Norbet/ Sufi Chant. Arranged Anders Nyberg. Permission granted by both composer and arranger.

Beautiful sounds of isolation as community choir unite online in song

Darth Vader finds your lack of social distancing disturbing.

Need a laugh? We've got you Covid

Tucker time: Invariably the highlight of many a day in zoos across the world. Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHThe zoos that are live streaming to keep your kids educated

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Ashley Walmsley

Publisher ACM's newspapers around the country will carry the community safety message on their front pages.

WATCHWe've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

James Joyce

Jasmine, 9, and Abigail, 7, enjoy the great outdoors and some exercise with a hula hoop and skipping rope. A little pop tennis is also on the cards.

Active kids at home

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

Anita Beaumont

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment for those infected and the development of a vaccine scaled up and produced en masse to protect the wider population. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 reminds us why we invest in Australian health and medical research

Nadia Levin

Home truths, in isolation

OPINIONHome truths, in isolation

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

A criminal investigation is to be held into the docking of the Ruby Princess cruise liner in Sydney.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

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New virus cases in Queensland fell for a second day with 27 diagnosed, down from 39 on Friday.

Fifth Queenslander dies from COVID-19

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

The SA opposition wants people who breach COVID-19 isolation to be fitted with tracking devices.

SA virus numbers down again

Tim Dornin

Mark McGowan has told people to "forget about" visiting WA as the state prepares to shut its border.

WA's hard border closure likened to Brexit

Angie Raphael

An inquiry into Victoria's bushfires will move online due to coronavirus.

Voices of fire-affected to be heard online

Melissa Iaria

People have been warned to stick to social distancing rules as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Easter travel ruled out for Australians

Colin Brinsden

VALE: The late Brian Unthank at the opening weaner sales at Barnawartha in 2016 when he said he still got a buzz from attending the annual sales.

Private agency founder Brian Unthank dies

Alastair Dowie

Urana in southern NSW had more than 30mm in initial falls from last week's weather system. It had good rain also in March. Photo: Olivia Calver

Mud means it's time to make some money

John Ellicott

Mayura full blood Wagyu bulls topped at $90,000 during last Friday's sale.

Wagyu game back in black with genomics

Jamie Brown

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

EXPERIENCE: Webcams can bring you up close and personal with animals.

Venture into the world of the wildlife voyeur with webcams

Lyndell Whyte

ROOM WITH A VIEW: The Kangaroobie home is positioned to make the most of the stunning vista. Photos: John Madden

House on a hill has a view to cherish