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The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Gavin Stone

The Morrison government has issued draft terms of reference for an inquiry into domestic violence.

Virus part of domestic violence inquiry

Colin Brinsden

It appears many smokers have used the coronavirus lockdown to try to quit.

Many used lockdown to give up smoking

Colin Brinsden

Meet the man called on twice in two years to help save our coast

Meet the man called on twice in two years to help save our coast

Greg Ellis

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Gavin Stone

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Kimberley Le Lievre

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Jayne Trustum with her sons Tyler, 10, and Hunter, 7, said the family had found learning and working remotely difficult. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

DIGESTIt's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

Kim Chappell

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

JobKeeper inspires optimism, ANU survey finds

Katie Burgess

Australian National University reported a $225 million hit to its budget due to revenue loss and unforeseen spending during the pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow are universities being affected by the coronavirus crisis?

Sarah Lansdown

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

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

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

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

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

You don't have to visit Tasmania to experience the best wine and produce it has on offer. Picture: John Rozentals

The best of Tasmania, now online

John Rozentals

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

Miriam Margolyes samples beach life with surf lifesaving club locals in Tuesday's final instalment of her ABC odyssey, Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian.

Billy, Tommy, Miriam blazing trails

Shot in remote Western Australia, The Beach is part wilderness travelogue, part cooking show, as film-maker Warwick Thornton, pictured below with one of his chooks, tries a life of solitude. The documentary's six instalments screen on NITV and SBS in one three-hour sitting on Friday May 29.

Soul food and solitude by the sea

Steve Carell and Noah Emmerich star in the next Netflix comedy Space Force.

Space Force goes farce forward

Miriam Margolyes samples beach life with surf lifesaving club locals in Tuesday's final instalment of her ABC odyssey, Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian.

Billy, Tommy, Miriam blazing trails

Ewen Leslie and Jessica de Gouw star in Operation Buffalo, which premieres 8.30pm Sunday May 31 on the ABC.

Buffalo roaming

PASSIONATE: In both the sense of the old adage and literally, Jayden Mansell can't wait to get back on the horse and back to work after a terrible farm accident. Picture: Contributed by CB Photography

Farmers unite to help young man in hospital after farm accident

Jessica McLaughlin

HARDY EWES: Highlander mixed aged stud ewes with Karrawarra owner Leo Herbert, stud manager Hannah Anderson and commercial livestock overseer Kyle Field.

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

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Emma Brown

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

HARDY EWES: Highlander mixed aged stud ewes with Karrawarra owner Leo Herbert, stud manager Hannah Anderson and commercial livestock overseer Kyle Field.

Karrawarra Highlander remains productive through the big dry

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Position perfect for rural life

Position perfect for rural life

LUSH: Subdivided into seven paddocks, the property is watered by three dams, with town water to the home and troughs.

Home, 400 acres and plenty of top features

The ideal rural lifestyle

The ideal rural lifestyle

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

You can be social and still be safe

OPINIONYou can be social and still be safe

Jessie Mitchell

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

NO LONGER ADRIFT: Jack Baker has traversed the countryside of Canada and the ravages of his grief in the nine years since his sister Mary died by suicide.

IN DEPTHNight that unites: Jack Baker reflects on journey through grief

'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

WATCH'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

IDEAL RESULTS: Brendan Roberson is pictured pregnancy scanning ewes at Boree Creek. Pictures: Nikki Reynolds

Management and seasonal conditions contribute to high in-lamb scanning rates

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Lisa Rockman

Jeremy Peter Worthy posted a heartbreaking final video as he struggled in difficult conditions off Long Beach on Sunday. Tributes have flowed for a "gentleman".

Tributes for kayaker who posted heartbreaking video but never made it home

Andrea Cantle, Kerrie O'Connor and Tareyn Varley

GIFT OF GIVING: The team from H Francis sell the run of lambs at Wagga. Lambs are being sold to support Jayden Mansell. Picture: Supplied

Buyers and vendors show heart in Jayden Mansell charity auction at Wagga

Nikki Reynolds

AT THE MARKET: Karen Mansell is pictured at the Wagga sheep and lamb sale. Lambs will be offered on Thursday to raise funds for Jayden Mansell who was injured in a farming accident. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Vendors set to support Mansell family at Wagga sheep and lamb market

Nikki Reynolds

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Get real about online videos

OPINIONGet real about online videos

Jessie Mitchell

Why university research matters to regions

OPINIONWhy university research matters to regions

Professor Chris Moran

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

HAIR GLITTER: Not actually my head, but you get the drift.

OPINIONThe silver lining to that grey cloud of hair

Michelle Haines Thomas

The government pursued the estates of up to 200 dead people under its robodebt program. Picture: Shutterstock

ANALYSISRobodebt decision is a win for the little guy

Sally Whyte

Peter and Gillian Smith are saying goodbye to the Alfords Point home they built in 1995. Picture: John Veage

Steve Smith's childhood home goes to auction

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Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the economy is effectively in recession.

Idea of avoiding recession fanciful: Labor

26m ago

Queenslanders will be able to travel statewide from Monday as more COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

Statewide travel in Qld from Monday

28m ago

Labor says that more than 104,000 older Australians waiting for home care is unacceptable.

Many seniors still awaiting home care: ALP

38m ago

Victorian cafes, restaurants and other spaces where people gather are preparing to re-open.

More coronavirus cases in Melbourne suburb

1hr ago

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Porter declines to apologise for robo-debt

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

The NSW government will no longer go ahead with the rebuilding of ANZ stadium.

NSW government scraps ANZ stadium project

1hr ago

Pubs, beauty salons and museums will reopen in NSW on Monday, as some virus restrictions are eased.

NSW prepares for easing of travel rules

Jodie Stephens
2hrs ago

Zanna and Matt Gale with their daughters at Pincally Station north of Broken Hill. Photos: Pincally Station

An outback adventure awaits

Samantha Townsend
2hrs ago

There are only about 2000 bitterns left in the world and 40 per cent breed in Riverina rice crops. Photo supplied.

Bittern birds thrive in Riverina's rice crops

Olivia Calver

Tennysonvale Profitabell with purchasers Katie and Michael Robinson, MKR Simmentals, Casino and Tennysonvale stud principals Ian and Cheryl Baldry, Illabo.

Tennysonvale females top at $7500

Olivia Calver

How to make a house feel like your castle

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte