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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

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

SA - On The Road Back: Friday, May 29

SA - On The Road Back: Friday, May 29

Sharon Hansen

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

Contact at training allowed for football clubs as restrictions being removed.

Football decision on season 2020 on June 9

Michael Simmons

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

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

INITIATIVE: STARCLUB Field Officer - Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island Jeremy Bell in action playing football for Victor Harbor.

Free online webinars for Fleurieu sports clubs

Michael Simmons

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buffalo roaming

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

Space Force goes farce forward

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

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

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

New way of working: Whether it's indoors or outdoors there is absolutely no problem with your project going ahead says Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The building blocks for the future

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Gary Bentley

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 a message of hope with Aussie farmers

Share a message of hope with Aussie farmers

Share the joy and the pain

OPINIONShare the joy and the pain

Air Force Indigenous Liaison Officer Flight Lieutenant Steve Warrior has introduced initiatives and programs to further strengthen the ADF's relationship with Indigenous communities in South Australia.

Indigenous champion celebrates first year with Air Force

Flight Lieutenant Bel Scott

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Just for kids: Engineering Bingo!

Joanne Crawford

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

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

March 23, 2020: Sydney's first day of official lockdown. A normally bustling forecourt to Sydney's Opera House is all but abandoned. Photo: Dean Sewell/Oculi

PHOTOSLockdown laid bare: A photographer's perspective

Ilsa Cunningham

Good time to say thanks to our volunteers

Good time to say thanks to our volunteers

Tony Pasin

Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin

Restrictions will ease but let's not become complacent

Tony Pasin

On-going work on the Adelaide Road Linear Park will be part of the Rural City of Murray Bridge Draft Annual Business Plan for next financial year.

Murray Bridge council is up for the challenge

Brenton Lewis

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

Christian Porter says there is still legal action around the robo-debt program.

Robo-debt like actions of mafia: Shorten

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Queenslanders will be able to travel statewide from Monday as more COVID-19 restrictions are eased.

Statewide travel in Qld from Monday

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The NSW government will no longer go ahead with the rebuilding of ANZ stadium.

NSW government scraps ANZ stadium project

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Australia is edging closer to the day it records no new COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.

Palaczczuk stands firm on closed border

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South Australian pubs are preparing for a limited reopening on Monday.

New cleaning regime as SA pubs set to open

Emily Cosenza
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Victorian cafes, restaurants and other spaces where people gather are preparing to re-open.

More coronavirus cases in Melbourne suburb

Benita Kolovos
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Western Australia wants to ban cigarette filters that release flavours to mask the chemical taste.

WA wants to stub out ciggie flavour pods

1hr ago

Peter and Gillian Smith are saying goodbye to the Alfords Point home they built in 1995. Picture: John Veage

Steve Smith's childhood home goes to auction

Murray Trembath
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Rural generalist training pathway shows promise

Rural generalist training pathway shows promise

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NO ENTRY: Inman Valley Angus cattle producer Sandy Nott believes SA's tougher farm trespass laws should be monitored closely to ensure they are just as effective as regulations and penalties in other states.

Stout stance to stifle trespass

VANESSA BINKS
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Kingston District Council Mayor Kay Rasheed, Telstra's Mark Bolton, Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister Tim Whetstone and Member for Mackillop Nick McBride at the site of the potential new tower.

Keilira receives another mobile coverage boost

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