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TRACE: University of Tasmania researcher Professor Michael Breadmore and PhD candidate Mostafa Adel Atia Abuzeid at a university laboratory. Picture: supplied

Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

Picture: Shutterstock

Partnership to guarantee manufacture of potential COVID-19 vaccine

New Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

DIGESTNew Zealand picks COVID-19 elimination day, UN wants "a people's vaccine"

Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Finger prick testing seeks answers to COVID-19 questions

Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz testing for coronavirus in Canberra. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONFour ways Australia's coronavirus response was a triumph, and four ways it fell short

Stephen Duckett, Anika Stobart

Britain passes an unenviable mark

DIGESTBritain passes an unenviable mark

Kim Chappell

Flights could be resuming soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow might a 'travel bubble' operate?

Steve Evans

Travel on people's mind as economy tips into recession

DIGESTTravel on people's mind as economy tips into recession

Gavin Stone

Parramatta players celebrate a try during the match against the Brisbane Broncos last week at Suncorp Stadium. The Eels were among the big winners from Round 3. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Eels look the goods, Dragons not so much

Laurie Daley

Adelaide Crows senior coach Matthew Nicks looks on during the round 1 AFL match against the Sydney Swans at Adelaide Oval on March 21. Photo: Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images

OPINIONHawks and Crows, a tale of two AFL cultures

Rohan Connolly

IDOL: Gymnast Maisie Wilde is inspired by the great Simone Biles. Photo: Supplied

Wilde inspired by teammates while dreaming green and gold

Parramatta players celebrate a try during the match against the Brisbane Broncos last week at Suncorp Stadium. The Eels were among the big winners from Round 3. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

Eels look the goods, Dragons not so much

LOCAL LEGEND: Helen Willis (far right) is a Tamworth hockey institution. Photo: Supplied

Helen Willis: an indomitable hockey force

Emmelene White

UNPRECEDENTED: Group 4 chairman Ray McCoy will recommend to his board that the 2020 season be abandoned because of the coronavirus epidemic.

McCoy calls for Group 4 season to be abandoned

Geoff Newling

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

Nadine Morton

WE ARE OPEN: Falls Creek Management Resort have revealed they will only release 250 day passes for vehicles ahead of ski season. Season pass holders and those with overnight bookings will be unrestricted. Picture: MATT HULL

Resort reveals COVID capacity limit ahead of ski season

Sophie Boyd

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

Last days to enter: Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

Tippi Hedren in Roar. Picture: Supplied

Freaky films forgotten or missed

Ron Cerabona

Pat Henry, left, and Frank Avianca capture a boxing kangaroo in Matilda. Picture: Supplied

Remembrance of films long past

Ron Cerabona

Michael Turtle working hard at a villa in Bali. Cover image: Tracey Croke appreciating the untamed beauty of her Sydney backyard in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

'Citizens of the world' standing still

Tippi Hedren in Roar. Picture: Supplied

Freaky films forgotten or missed

Sophie, former gymnast and 2020 Big Brother housemate

Who's in the Big Brother house

IN GOOD HANDS: Big Brother host Sonia Kruger is an accomplished presenter, actress, dancer, interviewer and entertainer. Picture: Nigel Wright

It's game on for Big Brother fans

Lisa Rockman

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

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Closing in on a dream career in agriculture

Matt Sherrington, Advertiser Content

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

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

The 2020 HIA-CSR Australian Home of the Year was won by BJ Millar Constructions from Queensland.

Pushing the boundaries of innovation

CONFIDENCE: The survey showed that investors were optimistic about the market.

It's business as usual reports survey of property investors

DEFYING THE DOWNTURN: Australian agricultural land prices are expected to defy any effects of a severe COVID-19-led global recession, according to a new report. Photo - Shuttestock.

Agricultural land prices will remain afloat

Kindness begins at home

Kindness begins at home

Gary Bentley

Scamwatch: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

Scamwatch: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is

Real-life: crested penguins.

Just for kids: crafty little critters

Joanne Crawford

Kindness begins at home

Kindness begins at home

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

Beekeepers, forestry businesses and horticulturists bushfire grants

Beekeepers, forestry businesses and horticulturists bushfire grants

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

9 amazing NSW Central West weekend getaways

Googong's 'Grass Man' - the hero we need right now. Picture: AAP

Googong's 'Grass Man' should be Aussie of the Year

Get of the grass: And they did. The accommodating PM Scott Morrison with the lawn-proud man in Queanbeyan.

WATCH'Get off the grass': is it the most Aussie request ever?

The koala and the wombat who became best friends in lockdown

GOOD NEWSThe koala and the wombat who became best friends in lockdown

Philadelphians takes a knee during a nine-minute long vigil for George Floyd as thousands around the nation protest police brutality. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe fury in US cities is rooted in a long history of racist policing, violence and inequality

Clare Corbould

STAYING POSITIVE: Musician Joe Creighton has been spending his time working on songs and recording backing tracks in his home studio in Golden Point. Picture: Adam Trafford

'The public is starved for live music'; Joe Creighton positive for future of industry

Rochelle Kirkham

A glimpse of the mako shark near the Eden Wharf captured by Drew Mudaliar

'Never seen it before in my life': Shark cruises close to South Coast wharf

Jacob McMaster

Yallingup. Photo by Frank Eckler.

Data from WA's super storm records 20 metre high waves

Kindness begins at home

Kindness begins at home

Gary Bentley

BLOCKED: Teens are much more likely to block someone for cyber bullying them than to tell a teacher.

Why teens don't block and report cyber bullying - and what parents can do

Jessie Mitchell

Moments of ugliness stain world of beauty

Moments of ugliness stain world of beauty

Marie Low

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

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Labor and coalition MPs are worried about people contracting coronavirus at anti-racism protests.

Politicians worry over protesters' health

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Police have promised a strong presence at an unauthorised Black Lives Matter rally in Sydney.

Sydney rally organiser lodges appeal: MP

1hr ago

Victoria has recorded no new COVID-19 cases ahead of a Black Lives Matter rally in Melbourne.

Zero new COVID-19 cases in Victoria

Mandy Hodson has received a secret settlement over the deaths of her parents Terence and Christine.

Settlement for slain informer's children

TRACE: University of Tasmania researcher Professor Michael Breadmore and PhD candidate Mostafa Adel Atia Abuzeid at a university laboratory. Picture: supplied

Uni researchers developing mobile virus detection device

Emily Jarvie

The HomeBuilder grants are poorly designed, say economists. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not very wise': Why HomeBuilder grants have missed the mark

Kirsten Lawson

Protests in Australian cities are intended to put the spotlight on Aboriginal deaths in custody.

Thousands to rally for Black Lives Matter

Heather McNab

Organisers have asked protesters to wear masks, bring hand sanitiser and stand in groups of 20.

Melbourne protesters ready to flout rules

Andi Yu

Social distancing at the 79th annual weaner ale in Gundagai with the Elders selling team preparing for auctioneering action.

Gundagai steers sold for over $5/kg

Stephen Burns

Water minister Melinda Pavey was the speaker at Farm Writers' first online launch, speaking to 200 registered viewers from a dairy farm in her North Coast electorate. Photo by Samantha Townsend.

Melinda Pavey discusses divisions in water

Olivia Calver

Peter Morris, Howlong and Rodney Wolter, Walwa, Vic inspecting cattle prior to the sale. Mr Wolter said it was his first time back at the saleyards since the bushfires which burnt out part of his property.

Wodonga cows and calves to $3530

Olivia Calver

ENERGY: Like humans, most animals will settle better after they've been exercised.

How can I prepare my pets for easing COVID-19 restrictions?

RSPCA
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OLD MEETS NEW: Architects Hindley & Co were sympathetic to the home's original features, while incorporating numerous 21st century upgrades. Photos: Tatjana Plitt. Produced with BowerBird.

Marrying mid-century & modern styles

It's worth getting tax advice in an unusual financial year

It's worth getting tax advice in an unusual financial year

Noel Whittaker