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Olufunsho Oluyide, who goes by the nickname 'Fish', has been a StarTrack delivery man since 2017. Picture: Megan Doherty

My favourite person right now is the Star Track delivery man

Megan Doherty

Your good news to get you to the end of the week

GOOD NEWSIs it feeling like groundhog day yet? You've got this.

Gayle Tomlinson

Stay up-to-date with our daily COVID-19 Informer newsletter

Stay up-to-date with our daily COVID-19 Informer newsletter

Gayle Tomlinson

What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

Matthew Kelly

In-store and online grocery shopping is up all across the nation. Photo: Shutterstock.

Here's the most popular items being bought in Australia this week

Janine Graham

UNIQUE APPROACH: Designer Peter Bevitt with one of the 26 emergency hand sanitiser stations set to be installed in Bega on Saturday. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

FREEThe GP, distillery and designer building emergency hand washing stations

Alasdair McDonald

Put that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

FOODPut that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

Matthew Kelly

Olufunsho Oluyide, who goes by the nickname 'Fish', has been a StarTrack delivery man since 2017. Picture: Megan Doherty

My favourite person right now is the Star Track delivery man

Megan Doherty

Your good news to get you to the end of the week

GOOD NEWSIs it feeling like groundhog day yet? You've got this.

Gayle Tomlinson

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

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

Dr Yohannes Kinfu working inside his hotel room in Sydney. Picture: Supplied

'The scene was chaotic': academic in hotel quarantine reveals gaps in virus detection system

UNIQUE APPROACH: Designer Peter Bevitt with one of the 26 emergency hand sanitiser stations set to be installed in Bega on Saturday. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

FREEThe GP, distillery and designer building emergency hand washing stations

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare centres announcement

Doug Dingwall

Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

Gayle Tomlinson

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Adam Holmes

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Free childcare a relief for parents, childcare centres

Kirsten Lawson

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

'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

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

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

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

Some Western Bulldogs fans have already had their club memberships refunded.

AFL clubs can refund memberships

Steve Larkin

The gates will remain closed at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club this year.

Major sport events no match for COVID-19

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

Zoos across the globe are temporarily closed for now. But they have cameras!

Zoos go online for a daily dose of cute

Maeve McKenna

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

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

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

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

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

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Gary Bentley

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

The government is making temporary changes to visa arrangements to help farmers access workers.

Visa rule changes for backpackers, others

20m ago

Victoria's coronavirus death toll has risen to eight as some continue to ignore restrictions.

Victoria reports eighth coronavirus death

42m ago

Police have ramped up security at the Queensland-NSW border, stopping thousands of motorists.

Five men sneak into remote Qld community

1hr ago

Labor's Jason Clare and Chris Bowen are calling for better protections for healthcare workers

Labor seeks support for healthcare workers

1hr ago

A footpath in Murray Bridge. Photo: Cheralee Whittingham Cissy.

Rainbow Trail stretches across Australia

Peri Strathearn
1hr ago

Supermarkets are increasing social distancing measures ahead of the Easter rush.

Supermarkets boost COVID-19 measures

2hrs ago

NSW Police are urging people to follow self-isolation rules during the COVID-19 pandemic.

NSW defends handling of Ruby Princess

Steve Zemek
2hrs ago

Senator Anne Ruston says homes must be made safe from domestic violence during the COVID-19 crisis.

Domestic violence services get $32.5m aid

Colin Brinsden

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

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

Put that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

FOODPut that Tim Tam down. Healthy eating advice in social isolation

Matthew Kelly

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery