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Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who wants tougher border controls in the next week or two. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Border screening to be ramped up to slow spread

Kirsten Lawson

There's more to washing your hands than a bit of water and a quick run under the blow-dryer. Picture: Shutterstock

Coronavirus could be on its way: here's how to wash your hands

Jenna Price

Health Minister Greg Hunt: The government is now preparing for a pandemic. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'The risk of a global pandemic is very much upon us'

Kirsten Lawson

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who wants tougher border controls in the next week or two. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Border screening to be ramped up to slow spread

New beginning: Ryan Dean, Anna Cooper, Josh O'Shea and Aleksandr Fitzgerald. Mr O'Shea and Mr Fitzgerald are considering transferring to medicine. All pictures: Jonathan Carroll

University of Newcastle students start semester amidst coronavirus ban

Helen Gregory

Tough summer: Fires, floods and now a pandemic have hit many tourism businesses, including Wollongong skydiving operation Experience Co.

Skydiving jumps down due to pandemic fears

Kate McIlwain

Valencia held on to beat Betis 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of finishing in the European places.

Valencia boost European push with win

Bayern Munich's 6-0 defeat of Hoffenheim ended in bizarre scenes as an offensive banner was put up.

Bayern power on after bizarre finish

Rohan Toole competing at the National Men’s Squash Championships on the Gold Coast.

Toole aims to crack the top 200 rankings

Valencia held on to beat Betis 2-1 and keep alive their hopes of finishing in the European places.

Valencia boost European push with win

Gwenith Rice Trophy winner Nancy Morrow (second from right) with District singles winner Leisa Burton, runner up Maree Grant and Judith Day.

Nancy Morrow has won the Gwenith Rice Trophy

The Western League Tag Challenge will be held in Canowindra on March 15.

Challenge returns

Navigating the other-worldly desert landscapes of the US

Navigating the other-worldly desert landscapes of the US

Mark Daffey

Spectrum of the Seas will be moved to Australia and offering free cruises to those involved in fighting the bushfires. Picture: Supplied

Huge cruise deals emerge as coronavirus pushes ships south

Bernadette Chua

Take a walk through the Alpaca Promenade to get up close and personal with the animals at Sydney Royal. Picture: Destination NSW

Talk to the animals: get ready, show time is almost here

Explore Travel

Gordi will be performing.

Live concert to support country education

Tommy Jeffs and Rossanne Holmes ready to host the Kelly Rimmer Morning Tea at Canowindra.

Author Kelly Rimmer to host talk in Canowindra

'Making money for the town and region' - that's what Balloon Challenge is all about

WHAT'S ON'Making money for the town and region' - that's what Balloon Challenge is all about

Christine Little

Gordi will be performing.

Live concert to support country education

POSITIVE OUTCOME: The 2020 Canowindra Balloon Challenge will go ahead in April after a successful meeting to discuss its future.

WHAT'S ONCanowindra International Balloon Challenge lifts off for 2020

Christine Little

Canowindra's Grinsted Cup team of 1958 (front) W Tue, H Mulligan, Bill O'Connell, Ray Hodge, George Simmons, Terry Kearns (captain) (back) Arthur Sargeant, umpire Alvin Carman, Mick Middleton (Cargo), Gordon Dillon, Ted Middleton (Cargo) and Ron Worboys). Photograph from The Grinsted Cup, A Cricket Tradition.

An incredible century: the central west celebrates the Grinsted Cup

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

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Emma Brown

Leadership qualities: Kate Venables was one of the first managers in Australia to receive Chartered Manager accreditation.

The making of a leader

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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

The time leading up to Christmas is rife with offers too good to resist. So make the most of them early, like this Nokia phone offer from Pennytel, which can help you prepare for the good times ahead and even finish your shopping.

'Tis the way to stay in touch this Christmas

HAND UP: Collaborative AI, in which people and AI team up, will change the way we work.

Collaborate: AI can be your friend

Ben Jackson

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

SAVINGS: $9 million has been saved by first home buyers entering market. Photo: FILE

$9 million saved by first home buyers entering market

Faye Wheeler

DREAM AWAY: The most expensive homes sold during 2019 in photos.

PHOTOSSee photos of the most expensive real estate sales of 2019

Nadine Morton

Canowindra's History: Throwback Thursday, May 2006 - Part 1

PHOTOSCanowindra's History: Throwback Thursday, May 2006 - Part 1

Tommy Jeffs and Rossanne Holmes ready to host the Kelly Rimmer Morning Tea at Canowindra.

Author Kelly Rimmer to host talk in Canowindra

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas

Canowindra's History: Throwback Thursday, May 2006 - Part 1

PHOTOSCanowindra's History: Throwback Thursday, May 2006 - Part 1

Canowindra's History: Throwback Thursday May 2006

PHOTOSCanowindra's History: Throwback Thursday May 2006

PLANTING IDEAS: Celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis encourages Camdenville Public School students to see what goes on a ground level when planting fire retardant native shrubs.

Costa sows hope after fires

Robyn Ainsworth

Jenni Bruce among the ruins of her home. Photos: Sylvia Liber

SUBSCRIBERThe town Australia forgot: How Cobargo's tiny neighbour was overlooked in firestorm

Fall armyworm caterpillar, which has now spread to Georgetown.

Fall armyworm spreads to North West Queensland

XPT headed home to Sydney after fatal derailment

XPT headed home to Sydney after fatal derailment

The rockstar Regent Suite, at 412 square metres, is a two-bedroom mansion.

PHOTOSInside the new cruise ship that thinks it's perfect

Road rule: What to do when passing a parked emergency vehicle with flashing lights is still causing confusion for some motorists.

The changed 'flashing light' NSW road rule still confuses some

Glen Humphries

Bega MP Andrew Constance says the bushfire emergency has forced him to reset his approach to politics. Photo: Adam McLean

IN DEPTHMP's fears for mental wellbeing of bushfire survivors

John Hanscombe

Canowindra's History: Throwback Thursday May 2006

PHOTOSCanowindra's History: Throwback Thursday May 2006

With the gang hook removed from its eye, the shark was released and swam away. Picture: Sea Life Aquarium.

Rescue mission to save snagged shark

Ben Langford

Don't let the nappy ads fool you...

The terrible twos, and threes, and fourteens...

Michelle Haines Thomas

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg speak about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on the economy on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONIs it time to commit to a Coronavirus stimulus package?

Simon Cowan

Australia's best contribution to holding the line would be to help internationally. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBERMorrison missing the best thing we could do to protect Australia from coronavirus

Jack Waterford

DISINCENTIVE: Working seniors lose pension and pay tax. Image: Shutterstock

Pension's unkind cuts

Eileen Wood

SEA FARE: A six-time Australian spearfishing champion, Ben Cropp has never lost his passion for the sport and gets out on the reef at every opportunity.

Deep into his element

John Piggott

MAGIC NUMBER: If you've had more than 10 sexual partners in your lifetime, you may be at a greater risk of developing cancer. Photo: Shutterstock.

Sexual partners linked to cancer

Samara Ross

Around 300,000 people turned out for Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

Mardi Gras in Sydney highlights bushfires

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Jim Chalmers says Labor would back an economic stimulus package.

Labor would back virus support package

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Further industrial action by Jetstar workers has been avoided after they accepted a new pay deal.

Jetstar workers agree to pay deal

A beautician is in Gold Coast University Hospital after experiencing coronavirus symptoms.

Qld works to stop spread of coronavirus

NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner is under pressure after a poor Johnston by-election result.

Ex-AFL star Bowden to join NT parliament

Greg Roberts

Further industrial action by Jetstar workers has been avoided after they accepted a new pay deal.

Jetstar workers accept pay deal

Melissa Iaria

Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australians should not travel to Iran because of the coronavirus.

Aussies advised to avoid Iran travel

Melissa Iaria and Shae McDonald

This year's Mardi Gras Parade will be held in Sydney on Saturday night with 191 floats.

Sydney sparkles for Mardi Gras

Ashlea Witoslawski

Monitoring Straw-neck Ibis nests at the Booligal Wetlands, along the Lachlan River. Photo: Dr Jennifer Spencer, DPIE

Water to Booligal gives Ibis chicks a chance

Stephen Burns

Judging of the interbreed groups.

Interbreed competition in sheep at Canberra

Stephen Burns

Linda Cavanagh, Landcare co-ordinator Boorowa and Hovells Creek Landcare Groups ensuring collaboration on many fronts.

Landcare ambition

Stephen Burns

OPTIONS: With so many beautiful animals available, which one is right for you?

Everything you need to know to find your pawfect match

RSPCA

NEW BEGINNINGS: Many architects are already designing in fire prone areas using designs that are more sustainable and cost effective in the long term.

Rebuilding after the fires

WELCOME: A facade offers privacy and shade on the north side of the house. Photo: David Kulesza

Light and space in the city