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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Here's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

DIGESTHere's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

Let us know you're Open for Business

Let us know you're Open for Business

Residents Cheshire, England, take part in their daily social distance dancing and fitness event, led by resident Janet Woodcock during the pandemic lockdown. Photo: Getty Images

DIGESTAustralian coronavirus cases slow but it's still a long road ahead

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The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment for those infected and the development of a vaccine scaled up and produced en masse to protect the wider population. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 reminds us why we invest in Australian health and medical research

Nadia Levin

How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

ANALYSISHow to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

James Jin Kang and Paul Haskell-Dowland

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

Here's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

DIGESTHere's what you missed while doing the weekend in social isolation

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

NSW police commissioner Mick Fuller.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

Industrial Relations Minister Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Jobs depend on IR changes in coronavirus downturn: Christian Porter

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Sandy Gray holds his ventilator prototype in his shed, with Committee for Ballarat chief executive Michael Poulton. Picture: Lachlan Bence

IN DEPTHEngineer prototypes life-saving ventilator in just days

Employment minister Michaelia Cash. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Visa rules relaxed to support critical industries during crisis

Alex Crowe

NO PLAY: Big names are playing the coronavirus waiting game as COVID-19 shut downs and cancellations continue.

SUBSCRIBERBig names in Group 10 are playing the coronavirus waiting game

Bradley Jurd

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

Kirsten Lawson

Tips from the farm: Pappinbarra couple George and Jean Hegarty say there are a number of ways to maintain sanity during times of isolation.

GOOD NEWSThree top tips for keeping your sanity during COVID-19

Peter Daniels

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

Tim Reynolds

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Luke Currie-Richardson

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

LOOKING BACK: Before the Super League war kicked off in 1995, the Canberra Raider revel in their 1994 ARL Grand Final win against the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sydney. (From left) are Steve Walters, Ricky Stuart, Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley, Bradley Clyde and Brett Mullins. Photo: Getty Images

25 years on from the Super League war

Laurie Daley

The gates will remain closed at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club this year.

Major sport events no match for COVID-19

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

Church heads online to provide services

Church heads online to provide services

Boorowa Central School. Photo supplied.

Memorabilia sought for Boorowa Central School anniversary

Boorowa Business Chamber.

Boorowa Business Chamber meeting to discuss Bango Wind Farm

Church heads online to provide services

Church heads online to provide services

Jamie-Lee Bush of Boorowa IGA and Derrick Mason of the local Can Assist committee. The raffle will be drawn at the Songs of Hope concert on April 19.

Fundraising raffle ahead of Songs of Hope

Feral Fighter training and program returns.

Feral Fighter program returns to Boorowa

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

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

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

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

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

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

BRAIDWOOD: Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson's grave. BRAIDWOOD TIMES.

GALLERY: Southern Inlands this week | May 2

COOMA: It was a classic Mother's Day in Jindabyne on Sunday as hundreds turned out for the annual fun run to raise money for breast cancer research. Close to $10,000 was raised as part of the event.

GALLERY: Southern Inlands this week | May 16

GALLERY: Boorowa 2014 Show

GALLERY: Boorowa 2014 Show

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

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

Darth Vader finds your lack of social distancing disturbing.

Need a laugh? We've got you Covid

James Joyce

Tucker time: Invariably the highlight of many a day in zoos across the world. Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHThe zoos that are live streaming to keep your kids educated

Janine Graham

ADVICE: Working from home is different for many but not impossible if a few basic guidelines are followed.

WATCHWorking from home? Pop the kettle on and take these tips onboard.

Ashley Walmsley

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

The sane, definitive way out of this crisis is an effective treatment for those infected and the development of a vaccine scaled up and produced en masse to protect the wider population. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 reminds us why we invest in Australian health and medical research

Nadia Levin

Home truths, in isolation

OPINIONHome truths, in isolation

Michelle Haines Thomas

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

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

A criminal investigation is to be held into the docking of the Ruby Princess cruise liner in Sydney.

NSW Police to investigate Ruby Princess

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New virus cases in Queensland fell for a second day with 27 diagnosed, down from 39 on Friday.

Fifth Queenslander dies from COVID-19

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The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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How COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

IN DEPTHHow COVID-19 is unfolding around Australia

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The SA opposition wants people who breach COVID-19 isolation to be fitted with tracking devices.

SA virus numbers down again

Tim Dornin
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Mark McGowan has told people to "forget about" visiting WA as the state prepares to shut its border.

WA's hard border closure likened to Brexit

Angie Raphael
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An inquiry into Victoria's bushfires will move online due to coronavirus.

Voices of fire-affected to be heard online

Melissa Iaria
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People have been warned to stick to social distancing rules as the coronavirus crisis continues.

Easter travel ruled out for Australians

Colin Brinsden
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VALE: The late Brian Unthank at the opening weaner sales at Barnawartha in 2016 when he said he still got a buzz from attending the annual sales.

Private agency founder Brian Unthank dies

Alastair Dowie
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Urana in southern NSW had more than 30mm in initial falls from last week's weather system. It had good rain also in March. Photo: Olivia Calver

Mud means it's time to make some money

John Ellicott

Mayura full blood Wagyu bulls topped at $90,000 during last Friday's sale.

Wagyu game back in black with genomics

Jamie Brown

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