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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

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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

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

Peter Daniels

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Modelling suggests health system will cope, PM says

Kirsten Lawson

The South West Aboriginal Medical Service is delivering information, activities and essential items packs to at risk Aboriginal Elders in the community. SWAMS can be contacted on SWAMS can be contacted on 9726 6000 or the toll free number 1800 779 000. Image supplied.

Care packages for South West Aboriginal elders

How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

ANALYSISHow to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

James Jin Kang and Paul Haskell-Dowland

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
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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

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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

Disgraced comedian Louis CK has returned with a surprise stand-up special.

Louis CK downplays his sexual misconduct

Jordan Moreau
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Super model Cindy Crawford says working with Victor Skrebneski was a great privilege.

Photographer Victor Skrebneski dies

Pat Saperstein
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British singer Marianne Faithfull is in a London hospital after testing positive for coronavirus.

Singer Marianne Faithfull has coronavirus

Jem Aswad

Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

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OUTLOOK: The ACM survey aims to find out more about what makes regional and rural communities tick.

Help us build a better understanding of regional Australia

Popular choice: Owning a mobile phone is a necessity for just about everyone these days, but did you know that there are 2.5 billion of us that use Android making it the world's most popular operating system.

How to find the perfect phone for you

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Finding the missing millions: Many people infected with Hepatitis B and C in Australia aren't even aware they have the virus.

World Hepatitis Day - Australians are still missing out on care

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

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

Attractive inside and out

Attractive inside and out

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

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford
1hr ago

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

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

Gary Bentley

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

1hr ago

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

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

Reader Gary Tate took this photo in Cathedral Avenue, Bunbury. "Even the Dummies and dogs are masked up! Made me smile," said Gary.

Letters to the editor

The little things can add up to a big difference. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAKids, spreading kindness, not germs

Janine Graham

Uniting people with Choose Respect

Uniting people with Choose Respect

Peter Rigdon

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

New virus cases in Queensland fell for a second day with 27 diagnosed, down from 39 on Friday.

Virus numbers continue to fall in Qld

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Border Force officers have intercepted dodgy, imported 'home' COVID-19 tests kits.

Dutton warns of dodgy COVID-19 test kits

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The next stage of the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been okayed by the NSW government.

Next stage of Snowy 2.0 given green light

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More than 340,000 NDIS participants will get a priority delivery when ordering groceries on line.

Priority home delivery for NDIS recipients

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

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

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

Lyndell Whyte

Labor MP Ged Kearney has paid tribute to her father-in-law who died from coronavirus.

Fed MP's father-in-law dies from COVID-19

Dominica Sanda

Karina Brown, Elders senior real estate administration, with the host of trophies that would normally have been presented to the award winning real estate sales representatives and branches at a gala function.

Elders announces real estate winners

Wendy Gould
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More restrictions on live export trade

More restrictions on live export trade

Aidan Smith

WAMMCO Producer The Month winners for February 2020, David (left) and Mason Millsteed, Daybron Farms, Wongan Hills.

WAMMCO title returns to Daybron Farms

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