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Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy, explaining the modelling on Tuesday. Picture: AAP

Modelling shows dangers if virus allowed to run without controls

Orange health worker tests positive to corona but no new cases in western region

FREEOrange health worker tests positive to corona but no new cases in western region

The ATO is making it easier to claim for working from home. Here's how

The ATO is making it easier to claim for working from home. Here's how

Premier Peter Gutwein updates the media on the COVID-19 situatoin. Picture: Sue Bailey

All Tasmanian hospitals, aged care facilities closed to visitors

Video games can be social, even if you're alone. Photo by Alex Carmichael on Unsplash.

Gaming campaign getting people playing together while staying apart

Julia Kanapathippillai

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the JobKeeper program was a guarantee businesses could take to the bank. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERYour JobKeeper questions answered

Katie Burgess

Fenner Hall, ANU. The peak body for universities says the sector is supporting students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

21,000 university jobs could be lost in coronavirus downturn

Doug Dingwall

BIG HIT: Studio 152 owner Celeste Bates has no income anymore and sex workers who rented from her are also suffering because of COVID-19. Picture: Scott Gelston

Sex worker demand not drying up in pandemic

Ryan Young

Market Fitness owner, Brett Conn, pictured with his daughter, Jess. Photo: Supplied.

Wellington gym owner thankful for all of the support during the coronavirus pandemic

Taylor Jurd

NO REPEAT: Michael Mulholland's Butter Toast, pictured, won the Iron Horse race last year, but won't be in action this time. PHOTO: FILE.

Boot build up begins with focus on Iron Horse kick-off

Daniel Shirkie

TEEING OFF: The NSW Office of Sport has advised that golf is considered an activity that can continue to be played. Photo: FILE

GOOD NEWSBackflip allows the Wellington Golf Club to reopen

Market Fitness owner, Brett Conn, pictured with his daughter, Jess. Photo: Supplied.

Wellington gym owner thankful for all of the support during the coronavirus pandemic

With no training allowed from now until March, Webster said momentum really can't be built or maintained but he's encouraged all players to keep up their personal fitness. Photo: Amy McIntyre

Coronavirus pandemic brings Wellington Redbacks season to a halt

Taylor Jurd

CHANGES: Last year's Wellington Boot was won by Superium, trained by Jason Pride, neither horse nor trainer will be in attendance this year. PHOTO: FILE.

Wellington Boot to be an on-track only affair amidst wider racing shutdown

Daniel Shirkie

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

MODEL CITIZEN: Geena Purcell was named the Wellington Showgirl in 2017.
Photo: NICK GRIMM

WHAT'S ONWellington Showgirl competition still running, here's how you can register your interest

Taylor Jurd

The 2019 Wellington Boot Fashions on the Field winner Josie Anderson (Centre) surrounded by runners up and host Sharon Lenton (right). Photo: Daniel Shirkie.

WHAT'S ONDon't pack away your dress just yet, Fashions on the Field competition still forging ahead

Taylor Jurd

The theme is 'racing' and the winning artist will receive $500 and their work will be used for Wellington Race Club's 2021 Wellington Boot promotions. Photo: Daniel Shirkie

WHAT'S ONArt and racing to collide thanks to unique competition

Taylor Jurd

MODEL CITIZEN: Geena Purcell was named the Wellington Showgirl in 2017.
Photo: NICK GRIMM

WHAT'S ONWellington Showgirl competition still running, here's how you can register your interest

Wellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

WHAT'S ONWellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

Postponed: Last year's Man from Ironbark Festival was a huge hit with locals and visitors. Photo: Amy McIntyre

Man from Ironbark Festival postponed due to COVID-19

Taylor Jurd

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

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

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

SAFETY NET: State and Territory governments will implement a six month moratorium on some evictions. Photo: Shutterstock.

Explaining the changes to real estate

Kate Stark

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

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

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Gary Bentley

Wellington Rotary members, Jennifer Wykes, Liz Masters and Emily Falson, helped cook and serve the barbecue breakfast.

PHOTOSLocals celebrate Australia Day at Cameron Park | Gallery

Throwback Thursday: Gallery of January-March, 2007 | Photos

Throwback Thursday: Gallery of January-March, 2007 | Photos

Fashionista: Kate Lynch was named as the best dressed touch of green winner in the online Fashion on the Field competition. Photo: Supplied.

PHOTOSLove of racing shines online at Wellington Boot Fashions on the Field

Throwback Thursday: Gallery of July-September 1991

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Gallery of July-September 1991

Throwback Thursday: Gallery of March 2010 | Photos

Throwback Thursday: Gallery of March 2010 | Photos

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

The crowd watching the musical entertainment.

PHOTOSA perfect day out for all at inaugural markets

Inoke and Lottie Yauvoli, Stuart Town.

PHOTOSSee who was snapped out and about at the Mumbil Music and Markets

Taylor Jurd

BELIEF: As their lives soon proved, the disciples of Jesus had little to gain from preaching a false resurrection.

OPINIONThe truth about Easter: getting to the heart of the matter

Father Brendan Lee

The flooded saltpans of the Gulf of Carpentaria coast near Burketown.

REAL AUSTRALIAAlice through the looking glass

Derek Barry

The weird things that people have had stuck in their bodies

OPINIONThe weird things that people have had stuck in their bodies

Dr Mary McMillan

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

Cardinal George Pell has spent his first night out of jail after he was acquitted by the High Court.

Cardinal Pell has first night of freedom

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Victoria has increased testing for COVID-19, with the likelihood more cases will be diagnosed.

Stage four restrictions possible for Vic

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Tasmanian authorities are investigating a cluster of 15 coronavirus cases at a northwest hospital.

New cases in Tas hospital virus outbreak

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The PM says a drop in new cases has bought valuable time but urges everyone to stay home at Easter.

Australians urged to stay home over Easter

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The first group of travellers forced into quarantine in Sydney hotels will be allowed to go home.

Sydney hotel isolation ends for hundreds

Dominica Sanda
19m ago

A scaled back parliament will meet to approve legislation for $130 billion in wage subsidies.

Parliament meets to pass $130b wages help

Matt Coughlan
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Health Minister Steven Miles says four of Queensland's five virus deaths had been on cruise ships.

Qld deadline approaches for cruise ships

Darren Cartwright
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A nurse working on the front line at the Princess Alexandra Hospital has contracted the coronavirus.

Qld infectious disease nurse has COVID-19

Sonia Kohlbacher
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Country Press Australia has called for the federal government to release all $48 million worth of funds allocated to small, regional papers to help them get through the COVID-19 crisis.

Gov releases $5 million from regional paper fund

Olivia Calver

First shipment of Australian sweet persimmons arrive in Thailand under the new protocol. Photo: Persimmons Australia

GOOD NEWSLandmark shipment of persimmons to Thailand

Samantha Townsend

Denise Fergusson, from the Wagga day branch of the CWA, is an old hand at whipping up a batch of scones.

CWA serving up 'virtual scones' in new fundraising campaign

Jody Lindbeck

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