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ADDER ROCK: An application has been submitted for bans on all Redland islands, not just North Stradbroke.

Easter travel lurk quashed: no, you don't live on a Queensland island

Universities expect surge in demand for training in COVID-19 fallout

Universities expect surge in demand for training in COVID-19 fallout

Lifesaving work: Nurse Katie tends a donor at Lifeblood's The Shire Donor Centre, Miranda. Picture: Supplied

Blood donation shortfall

The Swarts - Chloe and Chris, with their children Pippa, Rory and newborn Maddie.

The very strange experience of childbirth during COVID-19

Health Minister Greg Hunt says there are positive signs, but Australia still has a long way to go. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government considering whether restrictions could be relaxed in virus fight

Sally Whyte

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

Lisa Wachsmuth

Partygoers fined $11k for breaching coronavirus rules

Partygoers fined $11k for breaching coronavirus rules

Amy Green

GOING OUT: An individual can be fined for leaving their home without a 'reasonable excuse'. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

FREEHere are the acceptable 'excuses' for leaving your home this Easter

Nadine Morton

Western Bulldogs' players warm up in front of empty stands prior to the round six AFLW match against and the Fremantle Dockers last month in Melbourne. Those round one matches played in completely empty stadiums were described as hollow and subdued without the fans. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

AFL can't afford to lose supporter faith

Rohan Connolly

US President Donald Trump has held a phone hook up with leaders of the country's pro sports leagues.

Trump in talks with US pro sports leaders

Tim Reynolds

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

Top German soccer clubs face bankruptcy

Western Bulldogs' players warm up in front of empty stands prior to the round six AFLW match against and the Fremantle Dockers last month in Melbourne. Those round one matches played in completely empty stadiums were described as hollow and subdued without the fans. Photo: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

AFL can't afford to lose supporter faith

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

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

US President Donald Trump will "take a look" into pardoning Tiger King star Joe Exotic.

Trump will 'look' at Tiger King pardon

Klaritza Rico

Looking us all in the eye: John Prine at the State Theatre. Picture: Paul Dear

Goodbye John Prine, we'll miss you

Jim Kellar

Consumers must be ready to pay more for their clothes to avoid waste in the fashion industry.

Study says fast-fashion practices must end

US President Donald Trump will "take a look" into pardoning Tiger King star Joe Exotic.

Trump will 'look' at Tiger King pardon

Fun family time can also produce educational discoveries.

Fun tips to make Easter fun - and maybe the kids will learn too

Joanne Crawford

Roblox has hidden 49 eggs around its platform making Easter in isolation take on a whole new level.

Roblox has an Easter egg hunt to help you through the weekend

Gayle Tomlinson

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

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

McGrath Real-Estate principal Patrick McCarthy.

Brave new world for real estate agents

Craig Thomson

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

SAFETY NET: State and Territory governments will implement a six month moratorium on some evictions. Photo: Shutterstock.

Explaining the changes to real estate

Kate Stark

Your local community calendar

Your local community calendar

Owen Davis says you've never felt fear until you feel that feeling of nothingness while homeless.

Salvos prioritise homelessness for appeal

Sarah McPhee

WATCH ONLINE.

Si sees red and comes out swinging

Your local community calendar

Your local community calendar

Professor Louise Potvin of the Université de Montréal

What are the ingredients for a healthy city?

SPECIAL DAY: Mums throughout the region will get special attention on Sunday as families mark Mother's Day.

Your local community calendar

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

NSW Police raid Ruby Princess at Port Kembla to seize evidence for investigation

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

Old-school: The Advertiser searched through the DVD collection to bring you the best flicks to make you feel good.

Movies guaranteed to make you feel good

Jess Layt

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

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

Refill without the Landfill: Reusable cup campaign reduces waste

Refill without the Landfill: Reusable cup campaign reduces waste

BARRY CALVERT

Beth Godwin, columnist.

So many 'amazing' women in our community

Beth Godwin

Beth Godwin.

Youth need to work on 'critical thinking'

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

Despite government advising against it the NSW Arts Minister was found at his regional holiday home.

NSW MP fined after staying at holiday home

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WA's mental health campaign comes as people face higher levels of anxiety and stress over COVID-19.

WA police clear Fyfe for COVID surf breach

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Tasmania's premier has warned helicopters will be used to monitor whether people are staying home.

Helicopters in Tasmania virus crackdown

Victorians have been urged to "keep doing the right thing" by staying home over Easter .

Victorians urged to stay home this Easter

After 10 years in an abusive relationship, Jayke left after embracing his transgender identity.

LGBTQI domestic abuse 'unseen'

Ashlea Witoslawski

The handling of the Ruby Princess is being investigated, while new coronavirus cases drop in NSW.

NSW virus restrictions reviewed monthly

The national cabinet won't meet again until next Thursday, after the Easter long weekend.

Important virus milestone as bans continue

Matt Coughlan and Rebecca Gredley

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

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Sophie Moore

Jackson Meehan, Corcoran Parker with the tops of a run of 220 Angus steers from Fairfield Park, Greta South, Vic. This pen of 60, seven to eight month-old calves, weighed 255kg and sold for $1290/hd. Photo by NVLX.

Wodonga cows and calves to $2765

Olivia Calver

'Don't forget the bushfire impact': tourism chief

'Don't forget the bushfire impact': tourism chief

Denise Dion

Inglis managing director Mark Webster in front of Riverside Stables auctioneers' box in the selling auditorium at Warwick Farm. Photo: Virginia Harvey

Inglis's historic moments via an empty sale ring

Virginia Harvey

Bead making is a craft to while away many a lazy afternoon

Bead making is a craft to while away many a lazy afternoon

Dawn Rasmussen

Picking a dream: face the music and learn to play guitar

Picking a dream: face the music and learn to play guitar

Simon Bourke

Five DIY jobs you can actually start and finish this Easter

Five DIY jobs you can actually start and finish this Easter