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RECYCLING: Nicholas Pyers says the funds raised through the trailer will be a major help for some community groups. Picture: Ben O'Malley

Turning trash into treasure for Junee community

Rachel McDonald

BIG PLANS: Lou Beck, Dave Chamberlain and David Heazlewood want to see their small club rooms revived. Picture: Rachel McDonald

Community hub set for revival

Rachel McDonald

Forget about the weirdness and absorb some good news

GOOD NEWSForget about the weirdness and absorb some good news

Gayle Tomlinson

Travis Bridle, 25, has been left with cuts and bruising to his face after an attack in Junee.

Man charged over alleged assault of Travis Bridle

Jessica McLaughlin

Take a mental health break with our good news

GOOD NEWSTake a mental health break with our good news

Gayle Tomlinson

Police trying to disperse a large group because of coronavirus distancing concerns were pelted with bottles. File picture.

Police pelted with bottles while trying to spread coronavirus warnings

Chris McLennan

While the streets of Junee may be emptying, we want to get the word out about those businesses keeping their doors open.

Is your business still open? Help us spread the word

RECYCLING: Nicholas Pyers says the funds raised through the trailer will be a major help for some community groups. Picture: Ben O'Malley

Turning trash into treasure for Junee community

Rachel McDonald

BIG PLANS: Lou Beck, Dave Chamberlain and David Heazlewood want to see their small club rooms revived. Picture: Rachel McDonald

Community hub set for revival

Rachel McDonald

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

WATCHWorking from Home: ACM Video Guide

Photo: Leigh Strange.

Life during COVID-19 - without a grocery store

All you need to know about coronavirus in one place

All you need to know about coronavirus in one place

Treatments for COVID-19 are progressing. Picture: Shutterstock

COVID-19 treatments may be ready to go in three months

Social distancing in a remote world - what we can learn from young people

OPINIONSocial distancing in a remote world - what we can learn from young people

Long queues formed outside of Woden Centrelink this week. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHave you lost work? Here's what you need to know

Julia Kanapathippillai

Cheers - in a time of COVID-19: Social distancing but celebrating the end of a big week - at home, of course. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTWhat you need to know today. Now go have a drink. You deserve it

Janine Graham

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday with a version of the coronavirus quarantine declaration that all international arrivals must sign. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Defence to enforce hotel quarantine for all arrivals

Kirsten Lawson

10yo student test positive, SA school closed

10yo student test positive, SA school closed

Payne Haas of the Broncos takes on the defence during the round 2 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Brisbane before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

How the NRL season might have gone

Laurie Daley

CALLED OFF: There will be no racing at Junee Harness Racing Club on Friday.

Harness racing suspension claims Junee meeting

Matt Malone

NRL players are being asked to take a big pay cut so the game can survive the COVID-19 shutdown.

No deals yet on NRL, AFL pay cuts

Steve Larkin

Payne Haas of the Broncos takes on the defence during the round 2 NRL match between the Brisbane Broncos and the South Sydney Rabbitohs at Suncorp Stadium on March 20, 2020 in Brisbane before the season was suspended due to COVID-19. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

How the NRL season might have gone

IOC president Thomas Bach says the 2021 Olympic Games may not necessarily happen in northern summer.

'All options on table' for Tokyo Oly dates

War veteran and Essendon ambassador Jack Jones (middle left) passed away on March 24 after being diagnosed with cancer in December. He is pictured here with (from left) John Worsfold, Senior Coach of the Bombers, Pete Smith OAM and Dyson Heppell of the Bombers at an ANZAC ceremony in 2018 in Melbourne. Picture by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images.

Essendon legend Jack Jones dies at 95

Rohan Connolly

Hallgrmskirkja, is a Lutheran church in Reykjavk, is the largest church and the tallest structure in Iceland. Picture: Shutterstock

Could cruise ships become floating hospitals?

Daisy Huntly

Stone walls criss cross through farmland on the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mor. Photo: Kathy Sharpe

Ancient relics and wild landscapes enchant on the Aran Islands

Kathy Sharpe

Hawaii is a winner. Picture: Shutterstock

Polynesian paradise awaiting at the end of the road

Mark Chipperfield

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Iran is considering clemency for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been released amid COVID-19.

Iran weighing releasing UK woman: husband

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Postponing the Olympic Games for a year will have huge financial implications, organisers admit.

Games cost challenge after virus delay

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CLASS IN: A scene common in year 12 students' bedrooms across Australia. Eve Thomas in the middle of a history lesson. Photo: Michelle Thomas

How Year 12 students are dealing with coronavirus uncertainty

Kate Benson
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Iran is considering clemency for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been released amid COVID-19.

Iran weighing releasing UK woman: husband

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Spain's lockdown is further tightened as the virus runs rampant, sadly. Photo: Shutterstock.

DIGESTCOVID-19 death toll hits 30,000 worldwide

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People deemed not to have COVID-19 are being evacuated from the Zaandam to a sister ship off Panama.

Hundreds leave virus-hit ship off Panama

Elida Moreno
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A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

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

Residential property listings portal realestateview.com.au competes with Domain, which is majority owned by Nine Entertainment Co, and realestate.com.au, which is controlled by News Corp.

Catalano digital deal delivers property with a view

Smart technology: Today Acquire places property ads on news websites and social media outlets in view of people who are not actively looking to buy.

ACM pilots new digital platform to find the right buyer for your home

DREAM BIG: Ray White Rural is seeking expressions of interest for Myrtle Vale and director Geoff Palmer says the listing has received strong inquiry. Picture: supplied

PHOTOSMyrtle Vale hits the market for the first time since 1973

Jess Whitty

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Gary Bentley, Rural Aid

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

HANDICRAFT: Gail Commens with judge Beryl Brain, and Hume Group handicraft officer Patricia Herbert with The Land section one trophy. Pictures: Contributed.

Junee hosts CWA meeting and handicraft day

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Friendship and commitment: Club president Mrs Reeves (centre) with members of VIEW in the 1960s.

Power of women: VIEW celebrates 60 years of friendship, strength and support

Rosie Ryan

Green dream in a fragile land

Green dream in a fragile land

Michelle Haines Thomas

John Kennedy will be remembered by his friends, family and the rail community as friendly, passionate and confident. Picture: Supplied

Death of train driver labelled an 'avoidable tragedy'

OFFICIAL OPENING: Scott Brideoake, Steph Cooke, Anthony Roberts and Managing Director The GEO Group Australia Pieter Bezuidenhout tour the new facility. Pictures: Les Smith

Behind the scenes: Junee Jail maximum security expansion

Iran is considering clemency for Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, who has been released amid COVID-19.

Iran weighing releasing UK woman: husband

32m ago

Postponing the Olympic Games for a year will have huge financial implications, organisers admit.

Games cost challenge after virus delay

35m ago

CLASS IN: A scene common in year 12 students' bedrooms across Australia. Eve Thomas in the middle of a history lesson. Photo: Michelle Thomas

How Year 12 students are dealing with coronavirus uncertainty

Kate Benson
58m ago

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

CLASS IN: A scene common in year 12 students' bedrooms across Australia. Eve Thomas in the middle of a history lesson. Photo: Michelle Thomas

How Year 12 students are dealing with coronavirus uncertainty

58m ago

Spain's lockdown is further tightened as the virus runs rampant, sadly. Photo: Shutterstock.

DIGESTCOVID-19 death toll hits 30,000 worldwide

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The property market is showing signs of confidence as auctions go online due to coronavirus.

Bricks and mortar interest remains for now

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NSW police have fined a man and a woman $1000 for disobeying their 14-day self-isolation period.

NSW pair fined for virus quarantine breach

The government may pay for workers' wages in a bid to avoid companies laying off more people.

Govt may pay wages of workers: report

Australians are facing tighter restrictions on where they can go as the coronavirus takes hold.

Thousands to be forcibly quarantined

Luke Costin

Paul Gill says the closure of gyms will cost jobs and hurt mental and physical health.

Gym closures hurt physical, mental health

Benita Kolovos

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian wants people to stay home, but has held off on tighter restrictions.

NSW watching community spread closely

Luke Costin

The three-year average labour cost for rangeland goats is $11.34 per dry sheep equivalent.

Labour saving strategies pay off

MLA Goat Committee

JAD Speckle Park females sold to $20,000 twice and all 20 head averaged a healthy $13,050 at the second sale which wqs transferred to Greenvale, Yeoval on Friday.

Bidding raged for JAD Speckle Park lots

Mark Griggs

GEARING UP: Agronomists believe this winter cropping season could be the best for canola since 2016 when this photo was taken.

Eyes to the sky as soil profiles look to rebound

Billy Jupp

LOPS OF LOVE: Rabbits are social, curious animals who need bunny companions.

What's up doc? Five fun facts about bunnies, that's what

RSPCA

Don't delay that household issue, or it'll just become worse

Don't delay that household issue, or it'll just become worse

FOREST AND SKY: The timber columns and large windows of Green Velvet House at Barwon Heads allow for a vista of tea trees all around.

Timber and glass afloat in sea of green