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Palaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

DIGESTPalaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Chief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Gavin Stone

Jayne Trustum with her sons Tyler, 10, and Hunter, 7, said the family had found learning and working remotely difficult. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Three in four families kept kids at home due to COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

It's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

DIGESTIt's a roller coaster ride for global sport as coronavirus restrictions ease

Kim Chappell

Queues at the Woden Centrelink in March after the coronavirus lockdown came into effect. Picture: Karleen Minney

JobKeeper inspires optimism, ANU survey finds

Katie Burgess

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

One of two Donald Bradman-worn baggy greens that will go to auction on Sunday.

Bradman's 'baggy greens' set to break records

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Back on deck: Coast football clubs will return to limited training this week with a meeting on Monday night to determine the season calendar.

Football training to return

Jacob McMaster

There is a renewed push from the usual suspects to switch the AFL grand final to a night game at the MCG despite a thumbs down from footy fans. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONShorter games short-change the fans

Rohan Connolly

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

You don't have to visit Tasmania to experience the best wine and produce it has on offer. Picture: John Rozentals

The best of Tasmania, now online

John Rozentals

Steve Carell and Noah Emmerich star in the next Netflix comedy Space Force.

Space Force goes farce forward

Ewen Leslie and Jessica de Gouw star in Operation Buffalo, which premieres 8.30pm Sunday May 31 on the ABC.

Buffalo roaming

Shot in remote Western Australia, The Beach is part wilderness travelogue, part cooking show, as film-maker Warwick Thornton, pictured below with one of his chooks, tries a life of solitude. The documentary's six instalments screen on NITV and SBS in one three-hour sitting on Friday May 29.

Soul food and solitude by the sea

Steve Carell and Noah Emmerich star in the next Netflix comedy Space Force.

Space Force goes farce forward

Miriam Margolyes samples beach life with surf lifesaving club locals in Tuesday's final instalment of her ABC odyssey, Miriam Margolyes: Almost Australian.

Billy, Tommy, Miriam blazing trails

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

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

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Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

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

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Find your dream in Domain.

Read this week's Domain here

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Four bedrooms in a quiet spot backing onto reserve

Four bedrooms in a quiet spot backing onto reserve

Far South Coast House of the Week May 27

An opportunity to build your dream home

An opportunity to build your dream home

Far South Coast Property of the Week May 20

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

CWA of NSW State Conference committee members Lynn Lawson, Nelleke Gorton, Alison Jenkins, Vicki Hummel, Robyn Wright, Annette Kennewell and Helen Galton on the steps of CWA in Bega.

Bega named host of 2021 CWA state conference

DAMAGING: Promoters of pyramid schemes often make claims like 'this is not a pyramid scheme' or 'this is totally legal'.

Scamwatch: don't be on the bottom of a pyramid scheme

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

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

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

NO LONGER ADRIFT: Jack Baker has traversed the countryside of Canada and the ravages of his grief in the nine years since his sister Mary died by suicide.

IN DEPTHNight that unites: Jack Baker reflects on journey through grief

'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

WATCH'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Coast visit: Opposition Labor leader Anthony Albanese with Eden-Monaro candidate Kristy McBain and Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers at Narooma's iconic Australia rock.

Eden-Monaro Labor candidate calls for better telecommunication, diverse coastal economies

Claudia Ferguson

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

Andrea Cantle, Kerrie O'Connor and Tareyn Varley

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

Alex Ford

KIND GESTURE: Balloons were recently displayed in Merimbula by a thoughtful person who wanted to mark their neighbour's birthday.

Letters to the editor

Eden artist and member of the Merimbula and District Arts Group Gen Ryan was one of the artists exhibiting at the Hidden Gardens fundraiser for Merimbula RFS on Saturday.

Letters: Nuclear power not wanted on Far South Coast

Zade, Kit, Tai and Tom get a close-up look at the Telstra NRL Premiership trophy, which was on display as part of the weekend's 'Festival of Football' in Bega. Photo: Ben Smyth

Letters: Thanks to a great Aussie

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

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

Empty chairs at Australian bars and restaurants are set to be filled as virus measures are eased.

Virus restrictions continue to ease

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NSW pubs will be able to host up to 50 people from Monday as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

What is opening up in NSW from June 1

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Crew members of the live sheep export ship Al-Kuwait have tested positive for coronavirus.

Virus ship-bound WA sheep remain in limbo

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Victoria is bracing for cold weather and potentially dangerous winds.

First day of winter brings Vic cold blast

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South Australian pubs are reopening as coronavirus restrictions are eased.

SA pubs reopen as coronavirus rules ease

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Months of COVID-19 restrictions are easing in Victoria, allowing 20 people at public venues.

Vic partially reopens as lockdown lifts

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The hospitality industry has been given a much-needed boost with up to 50 people allowed to dine in.

Crowds return to pubs as virus rules eased

Dominica Sanda
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Dining or celebrations with up to 20 people are allowed from midday Monday in Queensland.

Queensland eases COVID-19 restrictions

Darren Cartwright
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Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall (centre) with the team from Elders Chris Alt, Cameron Neville, Geoff Schnitzerling and Aaron Harvey.

Store sales return after years of drought

Samantha Townsend

Zanna and Matt Gale with their daughters at Pincally Station north of Broken Hill. Photos: Pincally Station

An outback adventure awaits

Samantha Townsend

There are only about 2000 bitterns left in the world and 40 per cent breed in Riverina rice crops. Photo supplied.

Bittern birds thrive in Riverina's rice crops

Olivia Calver

How to make a house feel like your castle

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte