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RBA governor Philip Lowe appearing before the committee. Picture: screenshot

Reserve Bank boss urges government to keep spending

2hrs ago

The mostly empty Garema Place in Canberra. Seven in 10 businesses have seen a fall in revenue due to coronavirus restrictions, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

More than half of Australian businesses accessing JobKeeper

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'Something has to give': One new case, as Premier defends wage freeze

'Something has to give': One new case, as Premier defends wage freeze

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTTravel debate continues in UK, US passes 100,000 deaths

The Queensland border. Shut since March 25, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

HAVE YOUR SAYShould Australia ditch COVID-19 state border restrictions?

Canberra Girls Grammar teacher Eamonn McGill teaches a class of Year 11 and 12 girls on their return to school. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat happens if a student or teacher gets COVID-19?

Sarah Lansdown

PM challenges premiers on border closures

DIGESTPM challenges premiers on border closures

Gavin Stone

WORK TOGETHER: Regional Australia could come out of the pandemic stronger if there is a joint effort.

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

Jamieson Murphy

Lucy Ryan lines one up on the netball court.

Community sports clubs face COVID financial challenges

2hrs ago

There is a renewed push from the usual suspects to switch the AFL grand final to a night game at the MCG despite a thumbs down from footy fans. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONShorter games short-change the fans

Rohan Connolly

ON THE HOOK: Our Berkley pic of the week is of Matt Hutchison, who recently caught this terrific 26.300 kilo mulloway off Bonny Hills on a Darkwood jewie lure.

Bream numbers great, flathead good, fishing off break walls solid

Jason Isaac

Lucy Ryan lines one up on the netball court.

Community sports clubs face COVID financial challenges

2hrs ago

Sydney Roosters players celebrate their 2019 NRL Grand Final win over Canberra. With two first-up losses and a tough draw ahead, the Roosters will be up against it in their hunt for a premiership three-peat in 2020. Photo: Jason McCawley/Getty Images

OPINIONA Roosters three-peat? They'll have to do it the hard way

Laurie Daley

Fans celebrate Richmond Tigers' AFL Grand Final win last September. Will this year's premiership be tainted by the changes forced on teams because of the COVID-19 pandemic? Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINION'This will be one of the greatest premierships ever won in AFL': Really?

Rohan Connolly

Old Montreal. Picture: Shutterstock

Montreal vibrant, fascinating any time of year

Laurie Hertzel

The University of Cambridge has its roots in the early 1200s, when scholars fled "hostile townsmen" in Oxford. Pictures: Shutterstock.

Take a step into Cambridge University

Lydia Roberts

An aerial view of White Cliffs' pockmarked landscape. Picture: Destination NSW

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

Literary love goes online for #LitFest2444

Literary love goes online for #LitFest2444

Seeing red in the campaign against violence

Seeing red in the campaign against violence

Volunteer Bronwen Bray and Corps Officer Heather Unicomb from the Salvation Army.

Digital doorknock for Hastings' Red Shield Appeal

Literary love goes online for #LitFest2444

Literary love goes online for #LitFest2444

Mother's Day: crafty cards to high tea, show mum some love

Mother's Day: crafty cards to high tea, show mum some love

Jackie Meyers

Carmen Abi-Saab is joining in this years event with her daughter in Port Macquarie.

WHAT'S ONClassic pink pacers ready for virtual Mother's Day event

BEACH PROBLEMS: Flynns Beach in 1970, when an editorial raised questions about the state of beaches.

Clean, safe beaches call and Captain Cook celebrations

Port Macquarie Museum

ANZAC MEMORIES: RSL Sub branch President, Edgar Bernasconi places a wreath of remembrance on the War Memorial, 1970

Flashback: Anzacs remembered and a day on the river -1970

Port Macquarie Museum

New location: Anzac Day service on the Town Green, 1970.

Flashback: Change of venue for Anzac commemoration

Port Macquarie Museum

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Same faces, new name: Local taxis in Taree, Laurieton and Foster-Tuncurry have not only had a rebrand but it's now easier to book them than ever before. For more just visit www.13cabs.com.au.

Riding on with the locals

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Ruth Lewis

Stylish home with picturesque views

Stylish home with picturesque views

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Jim Lewin ( President Landcare Kendall) Sharon Meixner, Robert Meixner, Theo Hazelgrove, (Chairman Community at 3).

Pat on the back for community spirit

Tracey Fairhurst

WORK: Council has opted to scrape the sand berm between the lake and its ocean entrance.

Lake Cathie scraping: wow, natural forces sure took over

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

Omnicare Meals Service senior branch officer Terry Smith and cook Sergio Martinez baked biscuits to mark National Volunteer Week.

Volunteers take the biscuits as Omnicare gives thanks

Kendall Public School.

PHOTOSAll smiles from the classroom as students dive back into school

Laurie Daley's signed up to ACM's NRL coverage, you should, too.

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Out and about? Keep your social distance and wash your hands

Out and about? Keep your social distance and wash your hands

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

The Orchestra of Ukuleles Confined at Home strummers complete their first online ensemble.

WATCHUkulele strummers' online orchestra is finger-picking good

Tracey Fairhurst

March 23, 2020: Sydney's first day of official lockdown. A normally bustling forecourt to Sydney's Opera House is all but abandoned. Photo: Dean Sewell/Oculi

PHOTOSLockdown laid bare: A photographer's perspective

Ilsa Cunningham

Wauchope pool is open - but you'll need to book a lane

WATCHWauchope pool is open - but you'll need to book a lane

Wave your appreciation to volunteers this year and post on social media.

WATCHTo our wonderful volunteers - we say thank you

Tracey Fairhurst

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Fee-free vocational courses on offer

Forced to contemplate the meaning of life

Forced to contemplate the meaning of life

Marie Low

SCOMO EXPOSED: There has been another stunning Kirribilli House leak. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong.

SATIRE'I've got your back': No you haven't, Mr Scott

Mark Bode

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

Self-funded retirees overlooked by government during pandemic, says the Association of Independent Retirees.

Self-funded retirees' income drops below pension

Eileen Wood

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

Energy company Engie says there was no additional asbestos from the Hazelwood chimney demolition.

Hazelwood breathes easy on chimney topple

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Christopher Palmeres Sy is accused of grooming a teenage girl, giving her drugs and raping her.

Martial arts teacher 'drugged, raped 15yo'

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Daniel Carrington has been jailed for murdering a love rival.

WA man jailed for murdering love rival

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Hotels will suffer dramatic downturns due to the coronavirus, Tourism Accommodation Australia says.

Hotel occupancies halved under coronavirus

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Gladys Berejiklian says NSW public sector jobs could be at risk without a 12-month pay freeze.

Govt to NSW crossbench: accept pay freeze

AAP reporters
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Brisbane Auto Recycling director Mohammad Ali Jan Karimi has pleaded guilty to reckless conduct.

Queensland industrial manslaughter case

Cheryl Goodenough
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One of two Donald Bradman-worn baggy greens that will go to auction on Sunday.

'Baggy Greens' from Bradman's Invincible tour go to auction

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Clive Palmer is confident the High Court will agree WA's border closure is an "act of stupidity" .

Palmer adds Qld to WA High Court legal bid

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Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall went in a helicopter on the weekend to view the large scale baiting program conducted by the LLS. Photos: Simon Scott

On the hunt for wild dogs in largest bait program

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

The Pittman family, Loomberah, purchased 101 first-cross, scanned in lamb ewes for $436/head from Bereni Pastoral Co, Billimari. Photo: AuctionsPlus

Endless options with lambs

Hannah Powe

Allan Quill from Kinchela sold Charolais cow and calf units for $2580 at Kempsey recently. Photo Kempsey Stock and Land

Restockers breed way out of market volatility

Samantha Townsend

GET IT IN ORDER: Have room to move around safely, and know where everything is.

Get your workspace organised for your DIY vehicle project

Sam Hollier

NOW: Dark appliances set the tone for the choice of cabinetry finishes in this kitchen.

How to choose the right colour palette for your new kitchen

LEARNING: School at home offers opportunities and challenges. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Parents and students facing learning at home challenge