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Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

No fast-forward, no play - just pause for Victoria. Again.

Vics hit pause, frustration hits overdrive

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Janine Graham

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Janine Graham

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

Matt Carr

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

Janine Graham

Chris Robshaw was among those whose COVID-19 rule breach caused the England match cancellation.

England match off after COVID-19 breaches

TEMPORARY HOME: Queensland became the centre of the AFL universe in 2020 due to a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria. Photo: Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images

OPINIONNorthern hubs, comebacks, second waves: AFL's season 2020 was anything but usual

Howard Kotton

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

Chris Robshaw was among those whose COVID-19 rule breach caused the England match cancellation.

England match off after COVID-19 breaches

LAST ONE STANDING: Who will take home the premiership cup - Geelong or Richmond? Picture: Getty Images

AFL's 153-game journey complete, now for the finale

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Melbourne Storm has generally been able to suffocate teams after jumping to a lead over its long era of domination, but will we see a rush of points in the first grand final under the six-again rule?

Defence has always won deciders, but are we set to see points galore?

Andrew Moir

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

Canberra from $150 a night; a bonus night in Mackay; and a SA special just for Explore readers

Canberra from $150 a night; a bonus night in Mackay; and a SA special just for Explore readers

Explore Travel

Author Kate Mildenhall to share her story in MidCoast Libraries' virtual talk

WHAT'S ONAuthor Kate Mildenhall to share her story in MidCoast Libraries' virtual talk

Photo: Pexels

Free face-to-face workshop for local business owners

Pascal the guide dog.

Council staff walking in their shoes

Author Kate Mildenhall to share her story in MidCoast Libraries' virtual talk

WHAT'S ONAuthor Kate Mildenhall to share her story in MidCoast Libraries' virtual talk

Central West New South Wales counsellor Zoe Cox will host the October Rural Aid primary producer webinar. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONWebinar addressing relationships and stress on the land

Further community input sought to refine MidCoast Cultural Plan

Further community input sought to refine MidCoast Cultural Plan

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

Wingham's weekly weather report

Wingham's weekly weather report

Frank Pammer
41m ago

Brian Willey, Wingham Sub-branch treasurer and Lyn Turner, Sub-branch member,checking out the stock of saleable fundraising items for Remembrance Day. Photo (right) provided

Remembrance Day 2020 ceremony in Wingham falls victim to COVID-19

Pam Muxlow

The block and tackle salvaged from the wreck of SS Allenwood', recently donated to Tinonee Historical Museum.

Tinonee Topics: Salvaged block and tackle donated to museum

Pam Muxlow

Wingham's weekly weather report

Wingham's weekly weather report

41m ago

Wingham's weekly weather report

Wingham's weekly weather report

Frank Pammer

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

WATCH$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

Flashback: 2016 East Coast Low hits Forster

Flashback: 2016 East Coast Low hits Forster

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner at the Curricabark Wildlife Refuge he hopes Aussie Ark can purchase. Photo: Aussie Ark

Aussie Ark seeks help acquiring wildlife refuge

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

Josh Leeson

NEW GROWTH: Terra Lightfoot's fourth album Consider The Speed followed a period of severe writer's block. Picture: Mat Dunlap

Terra Lightfoot makes speedy recovery after saving wild horses

Josh Leeson

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Dustin Martin's nan Lois Knight with Milly. Photo: Darren Howe

REAL AUSTRALIAThe family ties that come in footy colours

Janine Graham
11m ago

How are people coping with climate grief?

OPINIONHow are people coping with climate grief?

Sandra Croaker

Scott Morrison is an ad man - and he's far more skilled at it than most. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONHow good is political spin?

Nicholas Stuart

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

SALES BOUNCE: The peak automotive industry body says sales of quad bikes have soared on the back of fears that major manufacturers will quit the Australian market at the end of next year.

New quad bikes and side-by-sides roar out of dealers' yards

11m ago

Tasmania holds title of Australia's best performing economy: CommSec

Tasmania holds title of Australia's best performing economy: CommSec

11m ago

Drone footage shows the Tumbarumba football grounds and caravan park totally submerged in water. Picture: NSW SES

Flash flood left fish on the footy field

Dustin Martin's nan Lois Knight with Milly. Photo: Darren Howe

REAL AUSTRALIAThe family ties that come in footy colours

11m ago

A fresh funding boost will kickstart a range of important health projects, says Steven Marshall.

Health funding to get SA budget boost

13m ago

CEO Christine Holgate will be scrutinised by an inquiry into the expense culture at Australia Post.

Australia Post culture under investigation

Matt Coughlan
27m ago

Australia's government says invasive searches of women at Doha airport were grossly inappropriate.

Australia slams 'offensive' Doha searches

Daniel McCulloch
27m ago

The deputy chair of ASIC Daniel Crennan (L) has resigned and agreed to repay a rental allowance.

ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan resigns

Daniel McCulloch
33m ago

Australian wool prices had a near-record daily gain of 123 cents a kilogram last week, but higher supplies on offer may quash the recent market uptick.

Growers warned to watch wool flow on to fragile market

Bruce McLeish, Elders Wool
1hr ago

Binnaway store cattle sale gained strong support.

Binnaway weaner heifers sell to $1290

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

Restoration plans for the Conargo Pub take a positive turn with plans to open in time for Deni Ute Muster 2021. Photo: Border Mail

Great news for Conargo Pub

Stephen Burns

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

WATERLOGGED: Too much of a good thing has its risks. Picture: Shutterstock.

Wise up to hazards lurking in the deep for water-loving dogs

Dr Anne Fawcett

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele