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Julia Donaldson reimagines some of her favourite books for coronavirus pandemic

The Gruffalo has been reimagined to help children through coronavirus

Gayle Tomlinson

Need a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

GOOD NEWSNeed a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

Gayle Tomlinson

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, who has called on everyone to sign up to info.flutracking.net. Picture: Sitthixay DItthavong

Young people warned 'this is not just an old person's disease'

Kirsten Lawson

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

First you couldn't find it now Coles slashes price of mince

First you couldn't find it now Coles slashes price of mince

Shan Goodwin

Google releases new doodle to say thank you to public health workers during COVID-19.

Google Doodle thanks public health workers and scientific researchers

Gayle Tomlinson

Data on coronavirus cases will be updated each day as a dashboard by the federal government. Picture: Australian Government

Government rolls out new public coronavirus data

Andrew Brown

Julia Donaldson reimagines some of her favourite books for coronavirus pandemic

The Gruffalo has been reimagined to help children through coronavirus

Gayle Tomlinson

Need a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

GOOD NEWSNeed a rest from the world? Our good news stories will help

Gayle Tomlinson

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Free TAFE courses during COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Adam McLean

Free TAFE courses to up-skill people through the coronavirus crisis

BIG HIT: Studio 152 owner Celeste Bates has no income anymore and sex workers who rented from her are also suffering because of COVID-19. Picture: Scott Gelston

Sex worker demand not drying up in pandemic

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly, who has called on everyone to sign up to info.flutracking.net. Picture: Sitthixay DItthavong

Young people warned 'this is not just an old person's disease'

Princess in Port: The Ruby Princess docked at Port Kembla on Monday. Photo: Robert Peet.

Ruby Princess docks for 10 days in South Coast NSW port

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

IR changes the only 'guaranteed' way to deliver subsidies, save jobs

Doug Dingwall

Data on coronavirus cases will be updated each day as a dashboard by the federal government. Picture: Australian Government

Government rolls out new public coronavirus data

Andrew Brown

Communications MInister Paul Fletcher has today announced critical funding for public interest journalism in COVID-19. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government releases $5m in funds to help regional publishers through COVID-19 crisis

Lisa Wachsmuth

NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

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

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

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

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

LOOKING BACK: Before the Super League war kicked off in 1995, the Canberra Raider revel in their 1994 ARL Grand Final win against the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sydney. (From left) are Steve Walters, Ricky Stuart, Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley, Bradley Clyde and Brett Mullins. Photo: Getty Images

25 years on from the Super League war

Laurie Daley

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

Community notices, December 17-25

Community notices, December 17-25

Community notices, December 11-17

Community notices, December 11-17

Community notices, December 5 to 11

Community notices, December 5 to 11

Community notices, December 17-25

Community notices, December 17-25

Community notices | What's on in the Riverina, November 27-December 3

Community notices | What's on in the Riverina, November 27-December 3

GET INVOLVED: Wagga Orchid Society meets at the ARCC Hall on Tarcutta Street on the second Thursday of every month.

WHAT'S ONRiverina Leader community notices | November 13-November 20

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

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

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

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

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

Gary Bentley

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

UPSIDE: Wagga's Agony Aunt agrees that there could be some positives amidst the current crisis, including an opportunity to grow closer to our loved ones.

Look to the positives in this uncertain time

Julie Elphick

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

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

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

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

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

Gayle Tomlinson

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

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

Young people are being warned not to be complacent about the coronavirus as many under 30s fall ill.

Virus modelling focus of national cabinet

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NSW will step up coronavirus testing in areas where there have been cases of local transmission.

Sixth virus death at NSW aged care home

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There'll be more COVID-19 testing in Qld, with 32 of the state's cases having an unknown source.

Extra virus tests follow unknown Qld cases

1hr ago

Voters support having a body to provide oversight of the government's coronavirus response.

Australians back virus response scrutiny

1hr ago

The national cabinet is expected to draw up a code of conduct for commercial tenants and landlords.

Commercial renters in sights of leaders

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
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Homeless people are vulnerable to coronavirus, because distancing and handwashing can be difficult.

Risks for homeless people in virus crisis

Cheryl Goodenough
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Cardinal George Pell is the most senior Catholic in the world to be convicted of child sexual abuse.

High Court hands down George Pell decision

Karen Sweeney
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Migrant workers left without jobs should go home, according to the federal government.

Push to include migrants in wage subsidies

Matt Coughlan

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

Residential property listings portal realestateview.com.au competes with Domain, which is majority owned by Nine Entertainment Co, and realestate.com.au, which is controlled by News Corp.

Catalano digital deal delivers property with a view

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