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STOP THE SPREAD: The flood memorial park free camping area has been closed until further notice. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Bogan Shire facilities close down to stop the spread

Zaarkacha Marlan

Nyngan Fire and Rescue NSW are encouraging people to check their smoke alarms when the clocks go back this weekend. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Change the clock, check your smoke alarm: FRNSW

Zaarkacha Marlan

DOING THEIR BIT: The Bogan Shire March council meeting was held at the Town Hall to implement appropriate social distancing measures. Photo: BOGAN SHIRE COUNCIL

Council's historical move back to hall: How is COVID-19 affecting you?

Zaarkacha Marlan

Have virus symptoms? 'Only call triple zero if you can't breathe'

Have virus symptoms? 'Only call triple zero if you can't breathe'

Matthew Kelly
2hrs ago

Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

Gayle Tomlinson

STEADY: The number of coronavirus cases is in the Western NSW Local Health District has increased by one overnight to 39. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

COVID-19 update: Confirmed infections have increased overnight

Nadine Morton
1hr ago

Your good news to get you to the end of the week

GOOD NEWSIs it feeling like groundhog day yet? You've got this.

Gayle Tomlinson

STOP THE SPREAD: The flood memorial park free camping area has been closed until further notice. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Bogan Shire facilities close down to stop the spread

Zaarkacha Marlan

Nyngan Fire and Rescue NSW are encouraging people to check their smoke alarms when the clocks go back this weekend. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Change the clock, check your smoke alarm: FRNSW

Zaarkacha Marlan

HELPING HAND: NSW Ambulance zone manager superintendent Stewart Clarke is pleading with people for patience as paramedics try to protect themselves from COVID-19. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

'4 at the door' helps paramedics protect themselves from coronavirus

STEADY: The number of coronavirus cases is in the Western NSW Local Health District has increased by one overnight to 39. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

COVID-19 update: Confirmed infections have increased overnight

1hr ago

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

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINEREverything you need to know about the free childcare centres announcement

Tanya Murray, 25, says young people are doing their best during coronavirus.

Our 20-somethings speak out. The age group with most confirmed COVID-19 cases

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Racing, garage sales, sex work stopped in Tasmania

Adam Holmes

Hugo Botham and Celia Jardine, both 4, at the University Preschool and Child Care Centre on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Free childcare a relief for parents, childcare centres

Kirsten Lawson

That's not a leaf-blower: Bunnings has launched into a whole new market. Picture: Bunnings.com.au

No snags, but here's a treadmill: Bunnings cracks into new markets

Daisy Huntly

HELPING HAND: NSW Ambulance zone manager superintendent Stewart Clarke is pleading with people for patience as paramedics try to protect themselves from COVID-19. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

'4 at the door' helps paramedics protect themselves from coronavirus

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

The gates will remain closed at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club this year.

Major sport events no match for COVID-19

North Melbourne Kangaroos' Todd Goldstein and St Kilda Saints' Rowan Marshall compete in a ruck contest during the 2020 AFL Round 01 match at Marvel Stadium in March. Reassurance from the announcement of a financial lifeline for the league has been drowned out by "media games" fuelling idle speculations and "death-riding" clubs' futures. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images.

AFL financial lifeline news drowned out

Rohan Connolly

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

CLOSED FOR NOW: Due to coronavirus restrictions, Golf Australia has told clubs to close courses and all facilities. Photos: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

Golf course out of bounds with new restrictions

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

Zoos across the globe are temporarily closed for now. But they have cameras!

Zoos go online for a daily dose of cute

Maeve McKenna

Agra Fort is a three-hour journey from Delhi, where most tourists start their Indian adventure.

How to step away from the tourist traps on your next Indian adventure

Lydia Roberts

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

Dreaming of the 10 best Australian road trips

Craig Tansley

COMING SOON: Simon Hay a psychic medium, medical intuitive and healer will be visiting Nyngan to host an Aussie Medium show for residents. Photos CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONSimon Hay to deliver messages from spirit to residents

Zaarkacha Marlan

Trivia's on March 14 at the Aussie Hotel.

WHAT'S ONTest out your knowledge at the Nyngan sports trivia night

Zaarkacha Marlan

Register now for the Warren triathlon

Register now for the Warren triathlon

COMING SOON: Simon Hay a psychic medium, medical intuitive and healer will be visiting Nyngan to host an Aussie Medium show for residents. Photos CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONSimon Hay to deliver messages from spirit to residents

2019 Senior Citizen of the Year Sue Bourke with Tommy Ryan and Bogan Shire Mayor Ray Donald. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

WHAT'S ONBogan Shire to celebrate seniors

Free course to help residents identify those struggling with mental health

Free course to help residents identify those struggling with mental health

Zaarkacha Marlan

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

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

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

MILESTONE: Dubbo couple Taylar Osborne and Jack Browne and seven-month-old daughter Hollie Browne celebrate the purchase of their first home with real estate agent Adam Wells. Photo: SUPPLIED

How a young dad achieved his home ownership dream

Faye Wheeler

Throwback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

Zaarkacha Marlan

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

Throwback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

Make a plan for the weeks ahead

OPINIONMake a plan for the weeks ahead

Outback Trek visit to Hermidale Public School.

PHOTOSPlenty happening at the Bogan Shire's small schools

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

HELPING HAND: NSW Ambulance zone manager superintendent Stewart Clarke is pleading with people for patience as paramedics try to protect themselves from COVID-19. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

'4 at the door' helps paramedics protect themselves from coronavirus

Throwback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

PHOTOSThrowback Thursday: Photos from the Nyngan Observer from April 2011

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

Outback Trek visit to Hermidale Public School.

PHOTOSPlenty happening at the Bogan Shire's small schools

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

It's so easy to be influenced by other people

It's so easy to be influenced by other people

John Malouff

Uncertain future: Australia will never be the same, even after the coronavirus is defeated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM positive we'll bounce back, but to what?

John Hewson

Let the NT leave you screaming for more

REAL AUSTRALIALet the NT leave you screaming for more

Chris McLennan

Quitting now will give smokers a better chance of recovering from coronavirus, VicHealth says.

Smokers told virus is more cause to quit

5m ago

A train was travelling at more than 80km/h above the limit when it derailed, investigators say.

Derailed train doing 100-plus in 15 zone

14m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Canberra on Thursday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Modelling suggests health system will cope, PM says

22m ago

SA Education Minister John Gardner is confident expanded online access will support all students.

SA public school access to online learning

24m ago

Chris Dawson claims several people have seen his wife since her disappearance in January 1982.

Dawson pleads not guilty to murdering wife

Steve Zemek
26m ago

Car sales have slumped across Australia in March.

Car sales slump amid virus concerns

Tim Dornin
27m ago

A man has been jailed for raping his daughter's friend while she was passed out at a party.

Man jailed for raping daughter's friend

Georgie Moore
30m ago

Brisbane's main court complex was shut for two-and-a-half hours while police searched for a bomb.

Qld man jailed over hoax bomb threat

Cheryl Goodenough
38m ago

Nullamana feedlot at Inverell has been sold to Paraway Pastoral. The feedlot is now fully stocked and backgrounding capacity for a further 2000 head is being established.

Paraway snaps up Inverell feedlot

Peter Austin
1hr ago

Sydney University associate professor Daniel Tan says there is scope for agave to be grown commercially in summer dominant rainfall areas north of Dubbo.

Resilient agave an enterprising option for marginal land

Jamie Brown
2hrs ago

VALE: The late Brian Unthank at the opening weaner sales at Barnawartha in 2016 when he said he still got a buzz from attending the annual sales.

Private agency founder Brian Unthank dies

Alastair Dowie

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

What to consider when you design your baby's nursery

GOING UP: The principles of compounding apply to money and pandemics.

Compounding principle shows why we need to isolate

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

What is a sleep study and why do I need it?

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