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PM challenges premiers on border closures

DIGESTPM challenges premiers on border closures

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

Pandemic could cause regional Australia renaissance

PROTOCOL FOLLOWED: Ag Minister David Littleproud said his department followed the rules to the letter. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

Department followed the rules when COVID live-export ship docked

Gladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

BREAKINGGladys Berejiklian announces wage freeze for all NSW public sector workers

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DIGESTCoronavirus outbreak hits The Americas

Kim Chappell

Chief Minister Michael Gunner says the border closures may still be in place for 60 more days.

NT border may stay closed for two more months

Chris McLennan

The bsiness in question. Photo: Darren Howe

Massage parlour fined for breaching COVID-19 guidelines

Nicholas Nakos

Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Murphy defends early coronavirus modelling

Kirsten Lawson

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

CHANGING GAME: Brothers, who finished fifth last season, would miss out on finals if they finish in the same position in 2020.

Group Nine look to head back to top four

Courtney Rees

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

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

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

Riverina MP and Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack has been a strong supporter of continuing racing throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: file

McCormack helps keep racing industry on track

Peter Guthrie

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

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

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

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Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

Ben Mendelsohn - a larrikin no more... Picture: Getty Images

Ben Mendelsohn's no larrikin

Jane Freebury

Roblox has hidden 49 eggs around its platform making Easter in isolation take on a whole new level.

Roblox has an Easter egg hunt to help you through the weekend

Gayle Tomlinson

Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

Ideas to keep your kids entertained this Easter

Ideas to keep your kids entertained this Easter

Kate Benson

What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

Matthew Kelly

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

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

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

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

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

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

Making 'me time' an oasis

Making 'me time' an oasis

Gary Bentley

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

BUYER BEWARE: Scammers have been targeting those seeking a furry companion during social isolation.

Scamwatch: Tips on current scams and how to avoid becoming a victim

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Joanne Crawford

Professor Drew says audit is a backwards looking process

Professor Drew says audit is a backwards looking process

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

Health Minister Stephen Miles says the latest victim had been ill for awhile and did not get tested.

Virus-positive Queensland man, 30, dies

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Former Melbourne school principal Malka Leifer has been deemed fit to face an extradition hearing.

Alleged Leifer victims bruised, not broken

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Global crisis: Hammad Hanif, wife Dr Sara Khalid and their children Ayat, Amal and Samina Hammad were forced to cut a family holiday to Pakistan short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Photo: supplied.

Taree family's struggle to return home from Pakistan amid pandemic

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Lawyer Zali Burrows says a Sydney Morning Herald article 'irreparably harmed' her reputation.

Article weight-shamed me: Mehajer lawyer

HISTORY UNEARTHED: Tamworth Regional Council project manager Adrian Cameron and Richard Herden. Photo: Peter Hardin 270520PHA026

Construction workers unearth 100-year-old tunnel: take a look inside

Madeline Link

Victoria has eight fresh cases of coronavirus, two of which are linked to an aged care home.

Hotel worker among fresh Vic virus cases

Christine McGinn and Marnie Banger

Moriah College has been closed till next week after a student tested positive for the coronavirus.

School closures 'normal', pay pause isn't

AAP reporters

An illustration of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Close to 4.5 million pinus radiata seedlings from Blowering Nursery near Tumut will be planted in the South West Slopes region over the next 15 weeks. Photo supplied.

Replanting begins after the bushfires

Olivia Calver

Livestock exchange to give farmers an inspection hour

Livestock exchange to give farmers an inspection hour

Jayden Mansell was a keen campdrafter before suffering a leg injury during a farm accident. Photo: CB Photography

Wagga producers get behind the Mansells

Lucy Kinbacher

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