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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

NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jobs depend on IR changes in coronavirus downturn: Christian Porter

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Sandy Gray holds his ventilator prototype in his shed, with Committee for Ballarat chief executive Michael Poulton. Picture: Lachlan Bence

IN DEPTHEngineer prototypes life-saving ventilator in just days

Alex Ford

Employment minister Michaelia Cash. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Visa rules relaxed to support critical industries during crisis

Alex Crowe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

Kirsten Lawson

Jodi McKay said the failure to adequately screen, test or quarantine some 4000 passengers on the ship was a failure of responsibility,

Royal Commission investigation into 'Ruby Princess disaster' needed, Labor says

Craig Thomson

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

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

Campbelltown Council to host youth week celebrations online

Campbelltown Council to host youth week celebrations online

Kayla Osborne

Make it fashion: Julie Crowley, with a copy of the latest Grist Mills, shows off some of May Clissold's designs. Picture: Chris Lane

Historical society celebrates iconic Campbelltown dressmaker May Clissold

Jess Layt

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

The Radiators

The Radiators to play Bargo show this weekend

Jess Layt

Your chance to win tickets to 9 to 5 the Musical

Your chance to win tickets to 9 to 5 the Musical

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

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Camden's rich history is evident on Argyle Street. Photo: Chris Lane

Show support for Camden businesses with new hashtag

Kayla Osborne

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

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

Old-school: The Advertiser searched through the DVD collection to bring you the best flicks to make you feel good.

Movies guaranteed to make you feel good

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

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

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

Pictures: Luke Clements Photography

Appin residents return from Africa to coronavirus isolation

Kayla Osborne

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment for those infected and the development of a vaccine scaled up and produced en masse to protect the wider population. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 reminds us why we invest in Australian health and medical research

Nadia Levin

Home truths, in isolation

OPINIONHome truths, in isolation

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

Away you go: Anwen the koala gets a boost to freedom from Port Macquarie Koala Hospital clinical director, Cheyne Flanagan.

GOOD NEWSBushfire koalas beat the odds and return home

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CMO Brendan Murphy is pleading with Australians to remain isolated from extended family over Easter.

JobKeeper help for charities, not casuals

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Education ministers are working to ensure Year 12 students can finish high school amid COVID-19.

States discuss plight of year 12 students

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The Ruby Princess is linked to hundreds of COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths across the country.

NSW COVID-19 death toll rises to 18

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Federal minister Christian Porter says not all casual workers will receive JobKeeper funding.

Casuals need year-long link for JobKeeper

Rebecca Gredley
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The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Queen Elizabeth has urged Australians to remain resilient in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.

Queen to Australia: Rise to the challenge

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Media organisations, particularly those in regional areas, are facing significant financial strain.

Regional papers get $5m COVID-19 lifeline

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Picture: Jessica McLaughlin

Toilet paper strewn across highway after truck crash

Jessica McLaughlin
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CHANGE OF JOB: French chef Fabien Duboeuf is working as a farm hand in Koroit. The Melbourne-based restaurant he worked at closed due to the coronavirus fallout.

Foreign workers turn to farm jobs

Jackson Graham
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Soil testing is important for fertiliser decisions for both crops and pastures. Sometimes fertiliser costs can be reduced, and in other cases, more appropriate expenditure can be made.

Soil tests help cut costs and make better decisions

Bob Freebairn

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