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Battle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

DIGESTBattle for the remote resumes as NRL re-enters our lounge rooms

DROP: Wildlife organisations across the country recorded fewer injuries and wildlife deaths during lock-down but are already noticing an increase as restrictions ease.

Roadkill numbers down but ... the respite is almost over

Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe appearing before the committee. Picture: Parliament House video feed

Reserve Bank boss urges government to keep spending

The mostly empty Garema Place in Canberra. Seven in 10 businesses have seen a fall in revenue due to coronavirus restrictions, the Australian Bureau of Statistics says. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

More than half of Australian businesses accessing JobKeeper

'Something has to give': One new case, as Premier defends wage freeze

'Something has to give': One new case, as Premier defends wage freeze

Kate McIlwain

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTTravel debate continues in UK, US passes 100,000 deaths

Kim Chappell

The Queensland border. Shut since March 25, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

HAVE YOUR SAYShould Australia ditch COVID-19 state border restrictions?

Canberra Girls Grammar teacher Eamonn McGill teaches a class of Year 11 and 12 girls on their return to school. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat happens if a student or teacher gets COVID-19?

Sarah Lansdown

Old Montreal. Picture: Shutterstock

Montreal vibrant, fascinating any time of year

Laurie Hertzel

The University of Cambridge has its roots in the early 1200s, when scholars fled "hostile townsmen" in Oxford. Pictures: Shutterstock.

Take a step into Cambridge University

Lydia Roberts

An aerial view of White Cliffs' pockmarked landscape. Picture: Destination NSW

Gem in the landscape of lost hope

Tim the Yowie Man

Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

CREATOR: Artist, film-maker and humanitarian George Gittoes with one of the paintings from his Virus Squad comics and some night vision goggles. Picture: Supplied

'I've written about them, wounded under a tank': George Gittoes to release series of pandemic comics

Brendan Crabb

Ben Mendelsohn - a larrikin no more... Picture: Getty Images

Ben Mendelsohn's no larrikin

Jane Freebury

Chris Bath is joined by historians, politicians, writers and journalists on the six-part ABC series Road to Now, chronicling events that have shaped the modern world.

History lessons on Road to Now

Hannah Brookes from Kims Laundry is one of the Shoalhaven acts in the line up for Staylist. Photo: Jye Talbot

South Coast Staylist festival brings original music home

Roblox has hidden 49 eggs around its platform making Easter in isolation take on a whole new level.

Roblox has an Easter egg hunt to help you through the weekend

Gayle Tomlinson

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

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

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Real estate restrictions lifted in NSW

Ruth Lewis

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

You can be social and still be safe

OPINIONYou can be social and still be safe

Jessie Mitchell

Making 'me time' an oasis

Making 'me time' an oasis

Gary Bentley

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

BUYER BEWARE: Scammers have been targeting those seeking a furry companion during social isolation.

Scamwatch: Tips on current scams and how to avoid becoming a victim

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Just for kids: build your own Viking helmet

Joanne Crawford

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

2hrs ago

Jeremy Peter Worthy posted a heartbreaking final video as he struggled in difficult conditions off Long Beach on Sunday. Tributes have flowed for a "gentleman".

Tributes for kayaker who posted heartbreaking video but never made it home

Laurie Daley's signed up to ACM's NRL coverage, you should, too.

Tackle Count, your NRL newsletter is coming, sign up

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

Birds show no fear, invade Ballarat street

March 23, 2020: Sydney's first day of official lockdown. A normally bustling forecourt to Sydney's Opera House is all but abandoned. Photo: Dean Sewell/Oculi

PHOTOSLockdown laid bare: A photographer's perspective

Ilsa Cunningham

Welcome back: The whales are arriving back in Jervis Bay just in time to greet visitors with a wave when they venture down the coast again in June following the easing of regional travel restrictions.

Whales stage timely arrival as visitors start returning to South Coast

Greg Ellis

A fisherman tries to point a great white shark in the right direction at Tuncurry. Photo Adam Fitzroy

When thousands of mullet and great white sharks mix, it's wild

Nicholas Brooks, Tracey Fairhurst

There was only one lane open on the Princes Hwy through Cobargo on Wednesday so the clean-up could take place.

Four months after the fires, Cobargo's main street clean-up starts

Albert McKnight

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

Self-funded retirees overlooked by government during pandemic, says the Association of Independent Retirees.

Self-funded retirees' income drops below pension

Eileen Wood

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

2hrs ago

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says he hopes to make a call in July on when the state will reopen.

Tas premier hits back at PM on borders

2hrs ago

Gladys Berejiklian says NSW public sector jobs could be at risk without a 12-month pay freeze.

Crossbench looks to block NSW pay freeze

2hrs ago

POWER: Nicole Kelly said she was surprised by the strength she saw in herself when looking at her labour photos. Picture: WONDERLAND PHOTOGRAPHY

The rise of birth photography, capturing life and love during labour

WA wants the Al Kuwait to leave its shores as soon as possible as most of the crew is quarantined.

Sheep death ship may save WA virus vessel

Rebecca Le May

An illustration of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

United Firefighters Union chief Peter Marshall is seeking a bigger superannuation payout.

UFU boss superannuation battle in court

Test results for workers on a coronavirus-infected live export ship docked in WA are not yet known.

Twelve positive COVID-19 cases on WA ship

Rebecca Le May and Michael Ramsey

Seedstock producers face the challenge of purchasing recipient females in the current market.

Fat cows or more cows? Taking rebuilding risks

Hannah Powe

Darlington Point irrigator Matt Toscan, Cavaso Farms said carryover for groundwater in the Lower Murrumbidgee should be reduced as it was impacting reliability.

Endless bore water no more

Olivia Calver

The Queensland border. Shut since March 25, 2020. Photo: Shutterstock

HAVE YOUR SAYShould Australia ditch COVID-19 state border restrictions?

GET IT IN ORDER: Have room to move around safely, and know where everything is.

Get your workspace organised for your DIY vehicle project

Sam Hollier

NOW: Dark appliances set the tone for the choice of cabinetry finishes in this kitchen.

How to choose the right colour palette for your new kitchen

LEARNING: School at home offers opportunities and challenges. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Parents and students facing learning at home challenge