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First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Narromine Shire

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Narromine Shire

Zaarkacha Marlan

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

59m ago

Greg Hunt, Scott Morrison, and Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

Sally Whyte
1hr ago

Dr Norman Swan. Photo: Screen grab iView

Dr Norman Swan tested for coronavirus

Janine Graham

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

The 2019 winner and runners-up images. Images: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONPhotography competition to showcase hometown pride

2hrs ago

How's your Monday going? Here's a good news pick me up

GOOD NEWSHow's your Monday going? Here's a good news pick me up

Gayle Tomlinson
2hrs ago

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Narromine Shire

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Narromine Shire

Zaarkacha Marlan

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

59m ago

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

Greg Hunt, Scott Morrison, and Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

BREAKING$130b 'job keeper' program to keep people in work

1hr ago

Here are the symptoms people with coronavirus are reporting

Here are the symptoms people with coronavirus are reporting

Coronavirus cases increase across Western region

Coronavirus cases increase across Western region

Woolworths have partnered with Australia Post to carry out online grocery deliveries due to coronavirus. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia Post to work alongside Woolworths for grocery deliveries

A ventilator next to an intensive care bed in the Viersen General Hospital in Germany. Picture: Roland Weihrauch/Getty Images

OPINIONAustralia needs to crowdsource mass-producible ventilators

Michael Shoebridge

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Public gatherings limited to no more than two people

Kirsten Lawson

STAYING: Norwegian backpacker Sofie Tegland is one of eight backpackers still working for RW Squibb and Sons orchard at Spreyton. Picture: supplied

Backpackers ride out COVID-19 pandemic in Tasmania

Jackson Worthington

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

Pain barrier: John Bateman reacts after the Raiders lose the NRL grand final to the Roosters last year. Picture: Grant Trouville/NRL Imagery

Glimpse into dystopian future as NRL and AFL sink into COVID-19 void

Tim Barrow

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

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

Pain barrier: John Bateman reacts after the Raiders lose the NRL grand final to the Roosters last year. Picture: Grant Trouville/NRL Imagery

Glimpse into dystopian future as NRL and AFL sink into COVID-19 void

SUPPORT: Narromine were pleased their old barriers headed off to Gulargambone for their very social once a year community meeting, as was Gular Club. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Narromine Business House TAB meeting on with a few changes

OVER THE LINE: Tiffany Jeffries guides Happy Parner over the line and successfully staving off a strong late challenge from Athena's Voice.

Around the grounds...

Contributed

The Great Beach Drive takes you through Fraser Island's rugged interior. Picture: TEQ

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

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

CELEBRATE: Ilma George fishes for points at the 2019 event. Photo: Zaarkacha Marlan

WHAT'S ONSeniors to get active in Trangie

Zaarkacha Marlan

R U OK?: Guest speaker Dan Price will also be talking about his experiences. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Warren concert aims to lift spirits of the region

Learn more about the progress of Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri project

Learn more about the progress of Inland Rail Narromine to Narrabri project

CELEBRATE: Ilma George fishes for points at the 2019 event. Photo: Zaarkacha Marlan

WHAT'S ONSeniors to get active in Trangie

Want to improve mobile coverage? NSW Farmers Tech Talk could be for you

Want to improve mobile coverage? NSW Farmers Tech Talk could be for you

Zaarkacha Marlan

INSPECTING: Macquarie Sire Evaluation Association chair David Greig, NSW DPI livestock researcher Dr Kathryn Egerton-Warburton and AWI director Don MacDonald. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Trangie shows off long-life merino project

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

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

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

Love is not enough for end-of-life decisions

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

11 Hazelwood Drive

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, March 26 to Sunday, March 29 | Photos, Videos, Map

26 Lakeside Circuit

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Wednesday, March 18 to Sunday, March 22 | Photos, Videos, Map

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 | Photos, Videos, Map

Open homes in and around Dubbo from Thursday, March 12 to Sunday, March 15 | Photos, Videos, Map

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Gary Bentley, Rural Aid

FLASHBACK: August 1995

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Photos from the Narromine News from August 1995

Zaarkacha Marlan

Claire Chapman.

PHOTOSStudents invent inclusive playground area

Keep your anxiety in check

Keep your anxiety in check

Closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic

Closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic

Mark Coulton

GENEROSITY: RFF's Cirtrine Fraser, Jamie McKinnon, Jot DelaCerna, Lynden Davis, Captain Ewen Jones, Mrs Reid from the Narromine USMC Line Dancing Ladies, RFF's Penford Feo, Luke Hyland, Lucas Walsh, CJ Smyth and Matt Cameron. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Fire station receives generous community donation

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

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.

Publisher ACM's newspapers around the country will carry the community safety message on their front pages.

WATCHWe've lent our trusted voice to virus safety message

FLASHBACK: August 1995

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Photos from the Narromine News from August 1995

Claire Chapman.

PHOTOSStudents invent inclusive playground area

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

A New York state of mind: coronavirus empties the Big Apple's steets

Anita Beaumont

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

GOOD NEWSThe good news stories you NEED in your life right now

Gayle Tomlinson

NEW METHODS: The Anglican Diocese of Bathurst Bishop Mark Calder will put services online due to the spread of coronavirus. Photo: FILE

One last gathering before church services are streamed online

Nadine Morton

The little things can add up to a big difference. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAKids, spreading kindness, not germs

Janine Graham
2hrs ago

The Coalition's bargain-basement version of the NBN is being put to the test. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFixing the NBN should be a national priority

Kevin Rudd

COVID-19: the lie of being caught by surprise

OPINIONCOVID-19: the lie of being caught by surprise

Steve Biddulph

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

Chih Chen abused 26 teenage girls in the Philippines over 25 trips to the country from 2010-2017.

Vic man jailed for abusing Filipino girls

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It could take up to two weeks to complete the count in Queensland's local government polls.

Winner of Gold Coast seat anyone's guess

17m ago

Cellar door sales are banned in SA after infections in the Barossa Valley were tied to the activity.

New virus cases fall in SA for third day

18m ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia is facing an economic war; the wage subsidy will help.

Australian companies to get wage subsidies

44m ago

Queensland police can issue on the spot fines for breaches of health department directions.

Qld tightens lockdown with fines, closures

Christine Flatley
58m ago

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

Best day ever for ASX on stimulus news

59m ago

Francis Wark was previously found guilty of murdering 17-year-old hitchhiker Hayley Dodd (pictured).

Retrial date set for Dodd murder accused

1hr ago

The latest measure restricts gatherings to no more than two people unless they are family members.

Virus cuts public gatherings to two people

Katina Curtis, AAP Senior Political Writer
1hr ago

The top price female was Murray Twinhearts P7 who sold for $17,500 to Gates Performance Genetics. Photo: AuctionsPlus

Kilburnie Angus sell to $17,500

Lucy Kinbacher
32m ago

Entries for The Land's 2020 Beef Battle are now open Australia wide.

GOOD NEWSOnline beef show entries open to all states

1hr ago

File photo.

Lithgow company faces charges over water metres at Narrabri farm

Newsroom
2hrs ago

A sleep study can assist in pinpointing underlying issues to your sleep.

Sleep disorders in focus

1hr ago

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