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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

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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?

ACT motorists' blue and white plates make them an obvious target for NSW Highway Patrol attention this Saturday and Sunday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Holiday travel 'bubble' with NSW won't emerge until Monday

Peter Brewer

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

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

Jamieson Murphy

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

Kiama's Josh Morris will make his Roosters debut this Friday. Photo: Roosters Media

Josh Morris named to make his Roosters debut

Courtney Ward

Andrew Diomei in action for the Warilla-Lake South Gorillas in 2018. Photo: Greg Rigby Sports Photos

SUBSCRIBERGroup Seven's Diomei slapped with four-year ASADA ban

Courtney Ward

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

Got a sport story to tell? We’re all ears

Got a sport story to tell? We’re all ears

James and Nichole Biggs with Jack at St George Hospital. Photo: Supplied

SUBSCRIBERFrom breaking records to broken bones: Batson's inspirational road to recovery

Courtney Ward

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

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

Eurobodalla Family Day Care educator Sam King takes care of her young charges Azami, Roland, Bronte and Macy during Families Week.

Families Week online: Celebrations in Eurobodalla Shire

Batemans Bay Fire and Rescue station commander Craig Mashman holding a Matrice 2 Dual Enterprise.

Batemans Bay Fire and Rescue to host virtual open days

Claudia Ferguson

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

Diary Dates | Events and activities in the Eurobodalla Shire

What’s on in the Eurobodalla Shire

SANE patron Osher Gunsberg presents 'Surviving Extremes' a lunchtime conversation looking at lessons of resilience coordinated by the Australian Conservation Foundation.

Lessons in resilience from fire-ravaged Far South Coast

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

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

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

Escape the big city hustle

Escape the big city hustle

Eurobodalla House of the Week

Find your dream in Domain.

Read this week's Domain here

E-Edition

VICTORIOUSLY CLEAN: The bathroom at 6 Victor Circuit Batehaven will have you in a lather.

Room to make your mark

Dawn Simpson

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

Robynne Murphy.

Coast woman of fire and steel shortlisted for Sydney Film Festival prize

Bay lighting grid.

Lighten up when lockdown lets us

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Century: Eileen Penman deserves all the flowers in the world for keeping up her bowls at 100 years old.

100 and still bowling 'em over

Red Shield Appeal - Digital doorknock.

Digital door knock

Back in Business

Back in Business | Tell everyone you are open and happy to help

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

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Bodalla's Graham Roberson and his wife Anne-Marie enjoy lunch at the pub on Thursday.

Little pub 10 for lunch

Gale force winds and hazardous surf warnings for Far South Coast

Gale force winds and hazardous surf warnings for Far South Coast

Released: The bodycam footage of police shooting armed man

WATCHReleased: The bodycam footage of police shooting armed man

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Police arrested a South Coast man on Wednesday over online child grooming allegations.

Moruya man charged with child grooming after internet sting

Glen Humphries

The owner of Mutton's store, Fiona Mutton. Braidwood is preparing for traffic to the South Coast to come through again. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz

Braidwood is buzzing as tourists ready to make their return

Steve Evans

PLEA: Don't forget those still recovering from the summer bushfires, says author Chrissy Guinery.

Chrissy Guinery's take on fires: Letters to the editor

'Not curtains': Letters to the editor

Send a letter to the editor

Send a letter to the editor

Newsdesk

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

People with cold-like symptoms should get tested, Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly says .

Officials on trail of mystery virus death

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Blackwater locals with mild symptoms will be tested for COVID-19 after the death of a man aged 30.

Contacts of Qld virus victim test negative

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RBA boss Philip Lowe says the economic downturn from COVID-19 may not be as severe as first feared.

Economic downturn might not be so severe

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SA public health chief Nicola Spurrier says Victoria did not provide details of an infected woman.

SA unsure about arrival of infected woman

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More Queenslanders need to get tested for COVID-19 if the state is to fling open its borders.

Opening Qld borders tied to virus testing

Robyn Wuth
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An illustration of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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News Corp Australia has announced a significant overhaul of its regional and community newspapers.

Jobs to go as News Corp makes digital push

Finbar O'Mallon
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Hooked up: New Lambton man Stephen McGrath donating convalescent plasma on Wednesday.

Donating to fight COVID-19 after winning personal coronavirus bout

Nick Bielby
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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
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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
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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

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