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Sandy Gray holds his ventilator prototype in his shed, with Committee for Ballarat chief executive Michael Poulton. Picture: Lachlan Bence

IN DEPTHEngineer prototypes life-saving ventilator in just days

Employment minister Michaelia Cash. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Visa rules relaxed to support critical industries during crisis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Health system will cope but community transmissions are growing

Tips from the farm: Pappinbarra couple George and Jean Hegarty say there are a number of ways to maintain sanity during times of isolation.

GOOD NEWSThree top tips for keeping your sanity during COVID-19

'It doesn't make biological sense': Pandemic expert says new laws are a 'draconian' response

'It doesn't make biological sense': Pandemic expert says new laws are a 'draconian' response

Alasdair McDonald

Interaction with younger geberations brings joy to aged care residents.

Eden aged care home seeks 'visits by mail' for elderly residents

Leah Szanto

How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

ANALYSISHow to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home

James Jin Kang and Paul Haskell-Dowland

Dr Yohannes Kinfu working inside his hotel room in Sydney. Picture: Supplied

'The scene was chaotic': academic in hotel quarantine reveals gaps in virus detection system

Steve Evans

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Luke Currie-Richardson

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

The break in the NRL season due to the coronavirus has enticed veteran Cameron Smith (r) to play on.

Virus delay could prompt stars to play on

Steve Larkin

As many as 13 of Germany's top soccer clubs are facing financial meltdown as coronavirus stops play.

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

LOOKING BACK: Before the Super League war kicked off in 1995, the Canberra Raider revel in their 1994 ARL Grand Final win against the Canterbury Bulldogs in Sydney. (From left) are Steve Walters, Ricky Stuart, Mal Meninga, Laurie Daley, Bradley Clyde and Brett Mullins. Photo: Getty Images

25 years on from the Super League war

Laurie Daley

Some Western Bulldogs fans have already had their club memberships refunded.

AFL clubs can refund memberships

Steve Larkin

Inhabitants of the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary near Brisbane are keeping viewers entertained. Pictures: Supplied

A whole world at your fingertips

Michael Turtle

The sprawling Q-Station occupies a prominent position on Sydney's North Head. Pictures: Supplied

Q-Station reinvents itself for total self-isolation

Tim the Yowie Man

The target: Youngsters of Kenyas Masai Mara.

Lessons in luxury and responsible tourism

John Rozentals

What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

Matthew Kelly

Isaac Lynnah, 2pi Software community manager, encourages people across the South Coast to sign up to the online tech micro-credentials training short courses. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Online tech courses and 'Code-a-Job' Hackathons to run across South Coast

South East Gig Guide March 25-31

WHAT'S ONSouth East Gig Guide March 25-31

What are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

MUSICWhat are you doing Saturday night? Try out this living room gig

Renowned Candelo singer-songwriter Heath Cullen

Artists innovate to reach their fans

South East Gig Guide March 18-24

WHAT'S ONSouth East Gig Guide March 18-24

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)

Sponsored content

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

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)

The stunning city of Wollongong has it all. Photo: Destination Wollongong

South Coast Leisure Times: autumn 2020

Dayle Latham

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

PODCAST || Connectivity vital to regional Australia

Gemma Purves

OPTIONS: Contact your real estate agent or landlord to discuss your options if you are struggling to pay your rent. Photo: Shutterstock.

Industry to put tenants first: REIA president

Wonderful Wyndham

Wonderful Wyndham

Far South Coast House of the Week, Apr 1

CO-OPERATION: With over 3.3 million rental properties across the country, banks, real estate agents and landlords will all need to work together to help a huge number of tenants to keep a roof over their heads.

No evictions for next six months

Ruth Lewis

NSW Senator Jim Molan

Energy efficiency grants available to help Eden-Monaro community

Enora Borgnon

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

It's possible to balance life's ups and downs

Gary Bentley

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

Keep children safe from scams during COVID-19

NSW Senator Jim Molan

Energy efficiency grants available to help Eden-Monaro community

CAN YOU HELP?: Mia is looking for a home.

Mia searches for forever home

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Neil Rankin next to the original staircase in the Hotel Australasia.

Eden's heritage hotel renovation rescue starts| Photos

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Introverts rise: this is your time to shine

Kala Rava Community Choir - recorded on their phones in isolation and then brought together in rehearsal. Music by Gregory Norbet/ Sufi Chant. Arranged Anders Nyberg. Permission granted by both composer and arranger.

Beautiful sounds of isolation as community choir unite online in song

Darth Vader finds your lack of social distancing disturbing.

Need a laugh? We've got you Covid

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

Info graphic from the Southern NSW Local Health District.

FREEHealth District: Stay away from South Coast

Denise Dion

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

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

James Joyce

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

Letters to the editor

Janine Green from WIRES and John Plumb about to release a pelican after she had a lure removed which had been caught in her chest.

Letters: Sincere hope we grow better through adversity

Mayor Kristy McBain with state and federal government ministers at the announcement of the business package at Merimbula on March 11.

Letters: How far does 'primacy' of Bega go with council?

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

The next stage of the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project has been okayed by the NSW government.

Next stage of Snowy 2.0 given green light

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More than 340,000 NDIS participants will get a priority delivery when ordering groceries on line.

Priority home delivery for NDIS recipients

1hr ago

The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, measures and impacts.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

1hr ago

Sandy Gray holds his ventilator prototype in his shed, with Committee for Ballarat chief executive Michael Poulton. Picture: Lachlan Bence

IN DEPTHEngineer prototypes life-saving ventilator in just days

Enjoying some 'me' time in quarantine in Tasmania

When the simple act of returning home made me feel like a criminal

Lyndell Whyte

Labor MP Ged Kearney has paid tribute to her father-in-law who died from coronavirus.

Fed MP's father-in-law dies from COVID-19

Dominica Sanda

Victorians have been urged not to become complacent about COVID-19 despite a decrease in new cases.

No time for virus complacency in Victoria

Marnie Banger

Deputy Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has urged against thinking Australia is through the crisis.

Australia's new coronavirus cases slowing

Patty Mills visited the south coast earlier this year to visit fire-affected regions. Picture: Matthew Adekponya

'I felt helpless': Patty Mills on bushfires, Olympics and coronavirus isolation

Chris Dutton

NSW camels sought for new meat brand

NSW camels sought for new meat brand

Lucy Kinbacher

In-store and online grocery shopping is up all across the nation. Photo: Shutterstock.

Here's the most popular items being bought in Australia this week

Janine Graham

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

What to consider when you're building a home for the future

EXPERIENCE: Webcams can bring you up close and personal with animals.

Venture into the world of the wildlife voyeur with webcams

Lyndell Whyte

ROOM WITH A VIEW: The Kangaroobie home is positioned to make the most of the stunning vista. Photos: John Madden

House on a hill has a view to cherish