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OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Sanity saver: keep your brain active with our online puzzles

Sanity saver: keep your brain active with our online puzzles

The warning we're all abiding by in Bank Street, Port Fairy, VIC

PHOTOSThe eerie ghost towns of Australia in pictures

Dubbo Stampede to shift to 'virtual' space

Dubbo Stampede to shift to 'virtual' space

TOUGH TIMES: Business confidence is crashing as the coronavirus pandemic continues, survey results show. Photo: FILE

Business confidence crashes as coronavirus pandemic continues

ARE YOU OPEN?: The Daily Liberal wants to give our local businesses a helping hand by letting the community know if they are still open. Photo: FILE

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FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

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Dubbo born Dj emerges as a rising star

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Famer's proof there is life after the drought

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Hardie-Jones' World Masters goal on hold as ban continues for hockey fixtures

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SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

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Investigations underway after woman dies following crash

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OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Are children under threat from coronavirus?

Are children under threat from coronavirus?

Brad Tucker with his new puppy Luna. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Too much puppy love not ideal for return to normal

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

The wool market this week produced a more stable result, but challenging times ahead are on the cards.

Wool prices give glimmer of hope

Kristen Frost

Drivers on the Hume Highway over Easter have been told to stay at home. Photo: Mark Jesser

Holiday hotspot locals worry as tourists arrive for Easter

Shana Morgan

VIRUS: The number of people with coronavirus in Western NSW has remained stable at 44 for the past four days. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

GOOD NEWSNo new cases of coronavirus in Western Region since Monday

NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

NSW prisoner release a possibility if 'absolutely necessary'

Jessica McLaughlin

Hardie-Jones' World Masters goal on hold as ban continues for hockey fixtures

Hardie-Jones' World Masters goal on hold as ban continues for hockey fixtures

Clarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

SUBSCRIBERClarke calls on league clubs to be positive and ready to innovate

Dubbo Stampede to shift to 'virtual' space

Dubbo Stampede to shift to 'virtual' space

STAYING POSITIVE: Kotoni Staggs may not be as active as he would have liked, but he's staying upbeat. PHOTO: BRISBANE BRONCOS.

Bored Staggs staying bright as training shutdown continues

PLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2020

SUBSCRIBERPLAYERS ON THE MOVE | Group 11 and Group 10 signings for 2020

Nick McGrath
Nick Guthrie

UNCERTAIN FUTURE: Kaide Ellis, pictured in his debut, will finish up his contract by the end of 2020. PHOTO: PENRITH PANTHERS.

Ellis may have to wait for new contract deal as NRL chaos continues

Daniel Shirkie

LEADING THE WAY: No matter where she calls home, Callee Black has proven herself a consistent talent in top form. PHOTO: PHIL BLATCH.

SUBSCRIBERCricketing star following in Litchfield's footsteps

Alexander Grant

CALIFORNIANS DREAMIN': Western's imports Cameron DeJong and Daniel Baumgartner can't wait for the season to resume. Photo: PHIL BLATCH

SUBSCRIBERWestern's import DeJong is eagerly awaiting clearance

Anya Whitelaw

Norfolk Island's breathtaking Emily Bay.

Hiding out on Australia's most under-rated island

Craig Tansley

Animals the world over are creeping back into cities deserted due to COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

Where the wild things (now) are

Sarah Bekessy

Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. Picture: Getty Images

A reminder of why we travel in the first place

Carol Ann Davidson

COMMISSIONED: Burrendong Dam's new pump network and associated operational apparatus has been constructed and commissioned at a cost of $6.7million. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

$6.7m dam project will help 'drought-proof' region, says Dubbo MP

COMMISSIONED: Burrendong Dam's new pump network and associated operational apparatus has been constructed and commissioned at a cost of $6.7million. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

$6.7m dam project will help 'drought-proof' region, says Dubbo MP

LEVEL THREE: Dubbo Regional Council reduced water restrictions from level four to level three on March 30. Photo: File

Dubbo residents 110L under level three water restrictions target

LEVEL THREE: Dubbo Regional Council reduced water restrictions from level four to level three on March 30. Photo: File

Dubbo residents 110L under level three water restrictions target

INFLOWS: WaterNSW reports of about 119 gigalitres of inflows at Burrendong Dam in the past three months. Photo: Wings Out West/ Facebook.

Burrendong Dam a sight for sore eyes after three months of rain

INFLOWS: WaterNSW reports of about 119 gigalitres of inflows at Burrendong Dam in the past three months. Photo: Wings Out West/ Facebook.

Burrendong Dam a sight for sore eyes after three months of rain

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A still from Gayme Show, now streaming on Quibi. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWQuibi is the latest thing for short attention spans - but are the bites short enough?

Cris Kennedy

Stockard Channing, Donald Sutherland and Ian McKellan in Six Degrees of Separation. Picture: Supplied

Concept that's ever more plausible

Jane Freebury

Honor Blackman in a publicity still for 'Goldfinger', circa 1964. Picture: Getty Images

Losing the givers of pieces of time

Ron Cerabona

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

A proud history of growing regional communities one home at a time

A proud history of growing regional communities one home at a time

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

One of the couples that feature in the Love is Not Enough video.

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

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

Rural family home

Rural family home

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

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EMEGERING ARTIST: Ryan Harper or DJ Harpoon, has released a new single. Photo: RYANHARPERFACEBOOK.

Dubbo born Dj emerges as a rising star

Taylor Dodge

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CHANGE WELCOMED: Dubbo farmer John Marshall. Photo: CONTIRBUTED.

Famer's proof there is life after the drought

Taylor Dodge

Teach kids to be kinder online

Teach kids to be kinder online

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Listen to the Couch Choir pay tribute to our COVID-19 heroes

Crucial: Owners of the Milestone Hotel, Fitness Focus and Midwest Foods have closely watched as the $130 billion JobKeeper package passed through Parliament.

$130b jobs package 'will enable us to retain our valuable employees'

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

GOT YOU: Lucy Hunt with her favourite bear display. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

Photos | Bear hunting around the neighbourhood

BABIES: A Bilby joey with keeper Steve Kleinig. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WATCHNineteen Greater Bilbies born at Taronga Sanctuary

People queuing outside the Dubbo Centrelink office in the aftermath of the first round of shutdowns in response to COVID-19.

When will support for people affected by COVID-19 reach Dubbo?

Faye Wheeler

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Tracey Fairhurst

Kala Rava Community Choir - recorded on their phones in isolation and then brought together in rehearsal. Music by Gregory Norbet/ Sufi Chant. Arranged Anders Nyberg. Permission granted by both composer and arranger.

Beautiful sounds of isolation as community choir unite online in song

Tracey Fairhurst

Opinion: Will the government's funds for regional news be enough?

OPINIONOpinion: Will the government's funds for regional news be enough?

Billy Jupp

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OUR SAY: Keeping a lid on as it threatens to boil over

COMMENTOUR SAY: Keeping a lid on as it threatens to boil over

Murray Nicholls

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

Two hospitals in northwest Tasmania will be shut down for deep cleaning, after a virus cluster.

Tasmania shuts hospitals in virus outbreak

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What you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

DIGESTWhat you need to know about COVID-19 this Easter Sunday

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Passengers evacuated from the Antarctica cruise ship The Greg Mortimer arrive in Melbourne.

Month extension for Vic state of emergency

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Another man has died from COVID-19 after contracting the virus on the Ruby Princess cruise ship.

No new cases in SA, but airport a concern

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Passengers from the Vasco da Gama have completed their quarantine and are waiting for flights home.

Three fresh COVID-19 cases in WA

Christine McGinn
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Longtime corporate media relations man David Bell has died in Sydney aged 79.

Farewell to longtime airline PR man

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Over 1200 Australians will fly into Melbourne this weekend and be quarantined for two weeks.

Australia in 'good place', says CMO

Colin Brinsden
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OUTBREAK: The North West Regional Hospital in Burnie, the largest hospital in North-West Tasmania.

FREELockdown: Tasmanian hospitals and retailers to close due to virus spike

Anthony Haneveer

Agents say pre-sale inspections will be an important factor in stud stock reaching high prices during online auctions. Photo: Sam Townsend

Will we still see high prices for studstock as we move online?

Hannah Powe
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This is a job for more than just our farmers

This is a job for more than just our farmers

Andrew Norris

Dave Weston recently showing field day attendees a 10-year-old Premier digit tropical grass pasture on his and wife Christine's property near Cumnock. Bambatsi panic was also surviving well but Rhodes grass had failed.

Why perennial tropical pasture choice is so critical

Bob Freebairn

Forget grey, colour is coming back 'with a bang' this autumn

Forget grey, colour is coming back 'with a bang' this autumn

Stylish: Colours featured on this table include Duck Egg Blue, Antoinette, Paris Grey, Paloma, Coco, Louis Blue and Burgundy.

Project time: create a terrazzo table

HIGH END: The River Homes are a collection of eight homes in a prestige residential development in a unique surrounding landscape. Photo: Scott Burrows

River Homes at Hamilton Reach offers diversity within cohesion