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Wimmera's COVID-19 count drops after newest case removed

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kirtz

UPDATEDCOAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

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

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

Premier Daniel Andrews.

'If you can work from home, you must': Premier doubles down

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

Battle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

DIGESTBattle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

Gavin Stone

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

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

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

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

CONFIRMED: The Stawell Gift will not go ahead in 2020

UPDATEDCONFIRMED: The Stawell Gift will not go ahead in 2020

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

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

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

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

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

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ON SHOW: Sheep dogs will compete at the annual Moyston Sheep Dog trails which started on Thursday. Picture: PETER PICKERING

WHAT'S ONAnnual sheepdog trials at Moyston

Moyston Hall will have the sounds of a string band playing

WHAT'S ONMoyston Hall will have the sounds of a string band playing

Cassandra Langley

GOOD CAUSE: Runners and cyclists will hit the trails in Willaura this weekend for the Farm to Pub, with proceeds to go to bushfire relief. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

Willaura Farm to Pub to donate to bushfire relief

JessieAnne Gartlan

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

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

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

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

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

Treasurer Tim Pallas.

First home buyers grant extended for regional areas

Greg Gliddon

LIGHTING UP: New lights will be installed along the Wimmera River walking and cycling paths in Horsham.

Walking and cycling paths along Horsham river to get new lights

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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

KEEPING SANE: Keith Lofthouse and Clarry, the Wonder Whippet, in social distancing mode. Picture: SUPPLIED

Your lockdown: what are you getting up to? Q & A Keith Lofthouse

LIGHTING UP: New lights will be installed along the Wimmera River walking and cycling paths in Horsham.

Walking and cycling paths along Horsham river to get new lights

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'Dreams without goals are no better than wishes': boosting self-esteem

COMMENT'Dreams without goals are no better than wishes': boosting self-esteem

Karen Ceccon, Ararat Wellbeing

STOPPING POINT: Sparke's Drung Drung Hotel, looking south-east. Sketched by Edward Roper, 2 January, 1871 [Source: Mitchell Library, Sydney (982.9/R)].

Travellers' inns catered for settlers bound for Wimmera land | History

Horsham Historical Society

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

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

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

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

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

Alex Ford

Released: The bodycam footage of police shooting armed man

WATCHReleased: The bodycam footage of police shooting armed man

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March 23, 2020: Sydney's first day of official lockdown. A normally bustling forecourt to Sydney's Opera House is all but abandoned. Photo: Dean Sewell/Oculi

PHOTOSLockdown laid bare: A photographer's perspective

Ilsa Cunningham

Peter Cormick on Larrys Mountain Road earlier this year.

Lessons in loss: Peter Cormick reflects on a devastating summer

Virus threat prompts response | Our say

Virus threat prompts response | Our say

Peter Kennedy

DISCOVER: Explore the natural beauty of Green Hill Lake and beyond this long weekend.

A long weekend full of fun in the Grampians

Our Green Shoots for climate

Peter Kennedy

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

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

Peter Dutton has confirmed the government is willing to be flexible with the end date for JobKeeper.

JobKeeper deadline splits senior ministers

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Andrew Forrest's FMG has lost its bid to appeal a native title ruling covering the Solomon mine.

High Court rejects FMG native title appeal

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Supreme Court hands down brumby cull decision

Supreme Court hands down brumby cull decision

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The Queensland government and two water suppliers have to pay compensation over the 2011 floods.

Qld floods victim awarded big payout

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Scott Morrison won't rush to set up a federal corruption watchdog despite jobs losses in the media.

Media turmoil won't speed up federal ICAC

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

Officials look at Qld nurse's virus story

Tracey Ferrier and Robyn Wuth
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A Supreme Court judge has quoted U2 in the case of a man convicted for inciting his wife's murder.

Vic U2-quoting judge suggests new appeal

Karen Sweeney
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Government handouts to pensioners, businesses and the unemployed have raised the budget deficit.

Virus drives $40b federal budget deficit

Paul Osborne
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ROAD ACCESS: Victorian Farmers Federation president David Jochinke has welcomed changes to road access regulations in the south-west.

Road restrictions lifted

Andrew Miller
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TREE SUPERMARKET: Basalt to Bay Landcare facilitiator Lisette Mill says farmers in the south-west now have acess to greater knowledge as to the types of trees and shrubs they can plant on their properties.

Tree "supermarket" aims to help south-west farmers

Andrew Miller

SHOW MONEY: Thirty-nine show societies across Victoria have received grants of up to $10,000 in the latest state government funding.

Local show money a life-line

Only the bare necessities are needed for winter planting

Only the bare necessities are needed for winter planting

John Gabriele

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