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ADDER ROCK: An application has been submitted for bans on all Redland islands, not just North Stradbroke.

Easter travel lurk quashed: no, you don't live on a Queensland island

Universities expect surge in demand for training in COVID-19 fallout

Universities expect surge in demand for training in COVID-19 fallout

The Swarts - Chloe and Chris, with their children Pippa, Rory and newborn Maddie.

The very strange experience of childbirth during COVID-19

Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are positive signs, but Australia still has a long way to go. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government considering whether restrictions could be relaxed in virus fight

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

Lisa Wachsmuth

Partygoers fined $11k for breaching coronavirus rules

Partygoers fined $11k for breaching coronavirus rules

Amy Green

GOING OUT: An individual can be fined for leaving their home without a 'reasonable excuse'. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

FREEHere are the acceptable 'excuses' for leaving your home this Easter

Nadine Morton

Professor Josh Davis is hopeful Australia has bought valuable time by slowing the spread of coronavirus.

How coronavirus kills: Q&A with infectious diseases expert Josh Davis

Michael Parris

Western Bulldogs' players warm up in front of empty stands prior to the round six AFLW match against and the Fremantle Dockers last month in Melbourne. Those round one matches played in completely empty stadiums were described as hollow and subdued without the fans. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

AFL can't afford to lose supporter faith

Rohan Connolly

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

Western Bulldogs' players warm up in front of empty stands prior to the round six AFLW match against and the Fremantle Dockers last month in Melbourne. Those round one matches played in completely empty stadiums were described as hollow and subdued without the fans. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

AFL can't afford to lose supporter faith

Unsure: The Wauchope Blues remain unsure if a shortened Group Three rugby league season should go ahead.

Blues hesitant about Group Three half season plan

Paul Jobber

Won it: Luke Meier Smith claimed his first-ever national mountain biking title in Victoria last month. Photo: Facebook

Comboyne's Luke Meier Smith registers first national title win in Victoria

Paul Jobber

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

LAUNCHED: Speakers and supporters at the launch of 2020 Luminosity Youth Summit in early March.

Luminosity Youth Summit aims high for 2021

Robert Dougherty

Kendall String Project Orchestra in 2019. Photo: Supplied.

Kendall string showcase postponed

Robert Dougherty

The Port Macquarie Koala Hospital's annual koala food tree giveaway is on Saturday, March 21.

Free food tree giveaway to help rebuild koala habitats

LAUNCHED: Speakers and supporters at the launch of 2020 Luminosity Youth Summit in early March.

Luminosity Youth Summit aims high for 2021

Join World Day of Prayer service in Wauchope

WHAT'S ONJoin World Day of Prayer service in Wauchope

READY TO HELP: Colin Norton, Pam Foye and Lea Lloyd at the pantry in Wauchope. PHOTO: Laura Telford.

Food pantry to host bonza garage sale to help those struggling

Laura Telford

Royal proclamation: 1970 Queen of the Carnival of the Pines, Margaret Buchan sits on her throne. Photo supplied by Port Macquarie Museum.

Carnival of Pines queen and princess

Port Macquarie Musuem

Congratulations: Two of the seven member team - Australian title winners, Jim Pullen and Peter Hennessy, 1970.

Australian titles won

Port Macquarie Museum

Spectacle: The 1970 traditional Easter Carnival of the Pines (photo from 1968 procession) will again have something for everyone.

Carnival floats on parade

Port Macquarie Museum

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Ruth Lewis

To read this special publication, please click on the cover above.

Put Barrington Towns on your bucket list

Special Publication

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Read Mid North Coast Now here

Read Mid North Coast Now here

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

Character and style in Crestwood

Character and style in Crestwood

House of the Week

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

FUNDING: Thirsty wallabies will benefit from the WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants. Photo: Paul Melville

Landcare, WIRES unite to nurture wildlife

Royal Far West occupational therapist Billie Newton doing a Telecare session with a child in Cobar. Royal Far West says its clinicians work hard to make their online sessions just as engaging as their face-to-face programs.

Business as usual for Royal Far West

Olivia Calver

Team effort: King Creek Rural Fire Brigade members are committed to responding to emergencies.

Rural fire brigade boost after hard fire season

Lisa Tisdell

FUNDING: Thirsty wallabies will benefit from the WIRES Landcare Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants. Photo: Paul Melville

Landcare, WIRES unite to nurture wildlife

Fun family time can also produce educational discoveries.

Fun tips to make Easter fun - and maybe the kids will learn too

Joanne Crawford

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

Surviving self-isolation: help is at hand

Joanne Crawford

The beach access at North Haven is closed. Photo: Sue Head.

Port Macquarie-Hastings beach car parks closed in bid to deter crowds

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

Pharmacists call for calm as essential medication is available

Pharmacists call for calm as essential medication is available

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Character and style in Crestwood

Character and style in Crestwood

House of the Week

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

Who will pay?: Australia wasn't prepared for a pandemic, so policy responses were made in haste. Photo: Shutterstock

The consequences of response to COVID-19

John Hewson

$130 billion to keep Australians in a job

$130 billion to keep Australians in a job

Member for Lyne David Gillespie

Creativity the glue keeping humanity connected

REAL AUSTRALIACreativity the glue keeping humanity connected

Tracey Fairhurst

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

Despite government advising against it the NSW Arts Minister was found at his regional holiday home.

NSW MP fined after staying at holiday home

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WA's mental health campaign comes as people face higher levels of anxiety and stress over COVID-19.

WA police clear Fyfe for COVID surf breach

Tasmania's premier has warned helicopters will be used to monitor whether people are staying home.

Helicopters in Tasmania virus crackdown

Victorians have been urged to "keep doing the right thing" by staying home over Easter .

Victorians urged to stay home this Easter

After 10 years in an abusive relationship, Jayke left after embracing his transgender identity.

LGBTQI domestic abuse 'unseen'

Ashlea Witoslawski

The handling of the Ruby Princess is being investigated, while new coronavirus cases drop in NSW.

NSW virus restrictions reviewed monthly

The national cabinet won't meet again until next Thursday, after the Easter long weekend.

Important virus milestone as bans continue

Matt Coughlan and Rebecca Gredley

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

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Sophie Moore

Jackson Meehan, Corcoran Parker with the tops of a run of 220 Angus steers from Fairfield Park, Greta South, Vic. This pen of 60, seven to eight month-old calves, weighed 255kg and sold for $1290/hd. Photo by NVLX.

Wodonga cows and calves to $2765

Olivia Calver

'Don't forget the bushfire impact': tourism chief

'Don't forget the bushfire impact': tourism chief

Denise Dion

Inglis managing director Mark Webster in front of Riverside Stables auctioneers' box in the selling auditorium at Warwick Farm. Photo: Virginia Harvey

Inglis's historic moments via an empty sale ring

Virginia Harvey

Bead making is a craft to while away many a lazy afternoon

Bead making is a craft to while away many a lazy afternoon

Dawn Rasmussen

Picking a dream: face the music and learn to play guitar

Picking a dream: face the music and learn to play guitar

Simon Bourke

Five DIY jobs you can actually start and finish this Easter

Five DIY jobs you can actually start and finish this Easter