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Employment minister Michaelia Cash. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Visa rules relaxed to support critical industries during crisis

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

Alasdair McDonald

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

Tasty: Our Berkley Pic of the Week is Andrew Skellern with this cracking 480 gram whiting he recently caught on beach worms. Photo supplied

Grab a line and go fish to get out

Jason Isaac

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

Tasty: Our Berkley Pic of the Week is Andrew Skellern with this cracking 480 gram whiting he recently caught on beach worms. Photo supplied

Grab a line and go fish to get out

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

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

AFL clubs can refund memberships

Steve Larkin

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

SOCIAL DISTANCING ACTIVITY: Kendall Kayak Group welcomes paddlers for the event on April 18. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONEnjoying social distancing with relaxing kayak paddle

Robert Dougherty

LAUNCHED: Speakers and supporters at the launch of 2020 Luminosity Youth Summit in early March.

Luminosity guest speakers to return in 2021

Robert Dougherty

CHEF SUPREME: International chef Michael Lewis.

Spice up dining by using local produce, says international chef

Robert Dougherty

SOCIAL DISTANCING ACTIVITY: Kendall Kayak Group welcomes paddlers for the event on April 18. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONEnjoying social distancing with relaxing kayak paddle

Healthy Kids Bus Stop for children check-ups

Healthy Kids Bus Stop for children check-ups

Kendall String Project Orchestra in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

String showcase postponed in light of coronavirus

Robert Dougherty

Congratulations: Two of the seven member team - Australian title winners, Jim Pullen and Peter Hennessy, 1970.

Australian titles won

Port Macquarie Museum

Spectacle: The 1970 traditional Easter Carnival of the Pines (photo from 1968 procession) will again have something for everyone.

Carnival floats on parade

Port Macquarie Museum

Open it: Popular with tourists and locals, Lake Cathie, is again the topic of conversation regarding its opening to the ocean and the impact of tourism and fish population. c 1969

Smelly lake needs access to the ocean

Port Macquarie Museum

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

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

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

Read the latest Domain here

Read the latest Domain here

Ruth Lewis

Character and style in Crestwood

Character and style in Crestwood

House of the Week

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

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

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

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

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

Camden Haven Meals on Wheels volunteers Judith and Peter Joyner.

Meals on Wheels keep on rolling across the Hastings

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

Character and style in Crestwood

Character and style in Crestwood

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

Janine Graham

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

STAYING OPEN: Janelle Cocking, Hazel Barrett and Heather Unicomb with the Salvos at the Port Macquarie-Hastings 2019 Christmas Toy Run.

Salvation Army prepares for sharp rise in help requests

Robert Dougherty

You don't need to leave home to make your next move

Ruth Lewis

Home truths, in isolation

OPINIONHome truths, in isolation

Michelle Haines Thomas

VHS ... just like streaming, but in a little plastic box.

REAL AUSTRALIABe kind, rewind: Why I'm going back to VHS

State government has a lot to answer for

State government has a lot to answer for

Thinking of moving in with your adult children? Get legal advice first. Image: Shutterstock

Legal minefield: When granny flat arrangements fail

Eileen Wood

Pension rise won't lift many older people out of poverty. Image Shutterstock

Age pension increase announced for March 20

Eileen Wood

FIELD OF EXPERTISE: Cochlear implant inventor Professor Graeme Clark and Aussie cricketing legend Brett Lee have teamed up to urge older Aussies to get their hearing checked.

Cricket legend Brett Lee bowled over by bionic ear inventor

Geraldine Cardozo

Refugees at a makeshift detention centre in inner Brisbane are worried about the spread of COVID-19.

Refugees protest amid coronavirus fears

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

Victoria's virus death toll hits eight

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Five new cases of COVID-19 from the Artania have been confirmed by WA health authorities.

More virus cases from WA quarantined liner

Kate Beveridge and Mark Brown

Why everyone is now an amateur gardener during COVID-19

Here's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

DIGESTHere's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

Premier Steven Marshall says private hospitals represents about 40 per cent of SA's ICU capability.

SA public, private sectors join forces

Emily Cosenza

Kerry Chant says if she knew COVID-19 was on the Ruby Princess she would have acted differently.

NSW govt defends handling of Ruby Princess

Dominica Sanda and Steve Zemek

NSW camels sought for new meat brand

NSW camels sought for new meat brand

Lucy Kinbacher

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

Further trials are required to prove that Ivermectin kills COVID-19.

Parasite drench may cure Covid

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