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With the CRCA GDSC Premier League season wrapped up, take a look back at who made the cut for the season’s 12 best cricketers

premium_icon The Daily Examiner’s 2019/20 CRCA Team of the Season

Cricket With the CRCA GDSC Premier League season wrapped up, take a look back at who made the cut for the season’s 12 best cricketers

Thousands of school students will be loaned computers and internet modems as the state prepares for more children to be taught at home.  

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Education Thousands of school students will be loaned computers and internet modems as the state prepares for more children to be taught at home.  

Our area one of first in world to get 5G, as a much-maligned black spot gets mobile coverage

premium_icon Big upgrades for local mobile phone signal in Clarence

Technology Our area one of first in world to get 5G, as a much-maligned black spot gets mobile coverage

It has been a massive change to the way our teachers support our kids, but our teachers are well on top of their learning

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Education It has been a massive change to the way our teachers support our kids, but our teachers are well on top of their learning

'Enormous tsunami' of cases coming

'Enormous tsunami' of cases coming

Health 3600 cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed across Australia

COVID-19 cases in Clarence sudden rise

premium_icon COVID-19 cases in Clarence sudden rise

Health Authorities urge calm over testing clinics show a surge in cases

Australian hospitals to shut, 100,000 staff under threat

Australian hospitals to shut, 100,000 staff under threat

Health 600 nurses have already been stood down in New South Wales

Expect delays as highway work hits the Clarence

premium_icon Expect delays as highway work hits the Clarence

News Drivers using the Pacific Highway next week should factor in delays

Phil staying the course after rollercoaster start

premium_icon Phil staying the course after rollercoaster start

News ‘Ten per cent of something is better than 100 per cent of nothing, and that’s why...

Your top 100 coronavirus questions answered

Your top 100 coronavirus questions answered

Information The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented situation and it’s understandable that...

Gunman shot dead after standoff in croc-infested swamp

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Crime It follows a long day of the gunman evading capture and crocodiles

Aussie COVID-19 frontline heroes’ touching stories

premium_icon Aussie COVID-19 frontline heroes’ touching stories

People and Places The touching stories of Australia coronavirus heroes

Aussies complain about 5-star quarantine

Aussies complain about 5-star quarantine

News Arrivals to Australia complain about quarantine in hotels

Six-month moratorium on evictions

Six-month moratorium on evictions

Property Renters and landlords pushed to breaking point

Bail for man on child sex charges due to COVID-19 outbreak

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Crime Magistrate uses coronavirus epidemic as reason to grant bail

Police charge man over alleged child indecent assault

premium_icon Police charge man over alleged child indecent assault

News Sexually explicit images were allegedly sent to a young girl

Police appeal for information over stab wounds

premium_icon Police appeal for information over stab wounds

Crime The man, 60, was found with serious stab wounds last year

SES volunteer blows .243, escapes jail time

premium_icon SES volunteer blows .243, escapes jail time

News Police alerted by people alarmed at 4WD swerving on Pacific Hwy

Prison? Or COVID-19 quarantine centre?

premium_icon Prison? Or COVID-19 quarantine centre?

News MP weighs in on proposal to re-purpose jail into pandemic facility

New section of highway gets expected opening date

premium_icon New section of highway gets expected opening date

News Tyndale to Maclean section will be due to go pending any further coronavirus...

Councillor warns development approval sets precedent

premium_icon Councillor warns development approval sets precedent

News Successful DA could pave the way to change precinct in Yamba.

Housing giant responds to caravan park concerns

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News Hometown spruiks economic positives of ‘permanent population base’

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    Aussies have been told to stay at home and not leave with more than persons other than family members while parks, outdoor gyms and play areas will be closed.

    ‘Stay home unless you have to go out’

    News Aussies have been told to stay at home and not leave with more than persons other than family members while parks, outdoor gyms and play areas will be closed.

    Public gatherings now limited to two people: PM

    Public gatherings now limited to two people: PM

    News Gyms, skate parks and boot camps will be closed from tomorrow

    Truscott looks set to hold, says council must tackle pandemic

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    News Council will need to shift its attention to assist people recover from the impacts...

    11 stories to make you smile during the pandemic

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    People and Places Even in a crisis, there are always Mackay people spreading positivity and...

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      The humble game of golf, with some slight rule changes, has been able to continue where many sports have not been able to as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

      premium_icon Golf lives on in face of coronavirus

      Golf The humble game of golf, with some slight rule changes, has been able to continue where many sports have not been able to as a result of the coronavirus pandemic

      NERVOUS WAIT: Coronavirus puts 2020 league season on hold

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      Rugby League ‘It will take a lot of hard work to survive.’

      Ballina braces for racing suspension

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      Sport CORONAVIRUS pandemic leaves Northern Rivers horse racing industry on a knife...

      Jockeys choose where to race in NSW

      premium_icon Jockeys choose where to race in NSW

      Sport NORTHERN Rivers will have 68 jockeys after they were divided into three regions due...

      SURVIVAL MODE: Grafton Greyhounds track hub for region

      premium_icon SURVIVAL MODE: Grafton Greyhounds track hub for region

      Greyhounds Grafton has become a regional hub for greyhound racing for the sport in the face of...

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        Revealed: NRL eyes return of one referee

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        Rugby League Rugby league will need to slash costs in all areas.

        It’s over: Smith free to captain Australia again

        premium_icon It’s over: Smith free to captain Australia again

        Cricket Smith can officially be considered for the office again

        What Channel 9 needs to do to cure NRL coronavirus Blues

        premium_icon What Channel 9 needs to do to cure NRL coronavirus Blues

        Sport Oh for the a replay of the Broncos glory days when Alfie was the little maestro.

        Aussies caught in wild Tokyo Olympics conspiracy

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        Sport Russian says she knows the real reason the Tokyo Games were postponed.

        Community

          LIST your business on Kevin Hogan’s Facebook Page.

          MP promotes businesses turning to home delivery

          Business LIST your business on Kevin Hogan’s Facebook Page.

          Coronavirus forces cancellation of another Clarence event

          premium_icon Coronavirus forces cancellation of another Clarence event

          News Another Clarence Valley event has been called off due to COVID-19

          Criterion production of Joseph postponed to November

          premium_icon Criterion production of Joseph postponed to November

          Art & Theatre ‘Now everyone’s got until spring to rehearse from home, so everyone will be so well...

          Coronavirus fears don’t stop Yamba Farmers Market

          premium_icon Coronavirus fears don’t stop Yamba Farmers Market

          News With extra precautionary measure taken, a good crowd came out to get their fix of...

          Banging the drum for more community projects

          premium_icon Banging the drum for more community projects

          News Stronger Country Communities Fund helps music conservatorium to deliver service for...

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            The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

            The kooky lady who inspired Kingswood’s new single

            Music Band shares bittersweet story behind song from new album.

            There is hope: How to get tickets to sold-out Splendour

            premium_icon There is hope: How to get tickets to sold-out Splendour

            News Festival sold out within an hour, but not all is lost

            Bluesfest is ‘low risk’ and tickets are ‘fully insured’

            premium_icon Bluesfest is ‘low risk’ and tickets are ‘fully insured’

            Health Organisers: Bluesfest Byron Bay will be going ahead as planned

            How Bluesfest will handle coronavirus threats

            premium_icon How Bluesfest will handle coronavirus threats

            Music Organisers promise “a higher level of protection” at upcoming event

            Local Business News

              Dance studios join forces to help kids get through isolation.

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              Education Dance studios join forces to help kids get through isolation.

              Clarence Valley businesses offering takeaway and delivery

              Clarence Valley businesses offering takeaway and delivery

              Business UPDATED DAILY: Clarence cafes and restaurants offering takeaway or delivery

              Maclean’s SPAR finds the positive moving forward

              premium_icon Maclean’s SPAR finds the positive moving forward

              Business It could have been a disaster, but in the current climate, owner Bob Little said...

              Fancy some sanitiser with your gin?

              premium_icon Fancy some sanitiser with your gin?

              News “We will be doing everything we can to meet the demand”

              Huge rush for Saraton’s ‘sweet’ closing deal

              premium_icon Huge rush for Saraton’s ‘sweet’ closing deal

              Offbeat Move over toilet paper, the choc tops are in high demand with the sweet treat...

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                  Every day the number of infections are rising in Australia, but the PM is optimistic the government’s strategy is working.

                  Infections are up but lockdown ‘is working’

                  Health Every day the number of infections are rising in Australia, but the PM is optimistic the government’s strategy is working.

                  Brisbane hotels where arrivals are quarantined

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                  News Military, police guard airport as quarantine passengers arrive

                  Quarantined Aussies slam hotel conditions

                  premium_icon Quarantined Aussies slam hotel conditions

                  News But the state’s COVID-19 commissioner said it is for their own good

                  Woolies announces new shopping hour

                  Woolies announces new shopping hour

                  News Workers are the latest to receive a dedicated shopping hour

                  Health funds delay controversial premium rises

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                  Business Major health funds will delay their April 1 premium rise for 6 months

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                    Entertainment

                      This MAFS wife reached stage-5 clinger. And now her relationship is finally over after these final words. James Weir recaps.

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                      TV This MAFS wife reached stage-5 clinger. And now her relationship is finally over after these final words. James Weir recaps.

                      With the Duke and Duchess of Sussex holed up at their new home in California, a little-known constitutional rule could see him have to go home to London.

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                      A Russian model who turned heads during the 2018 FIFA World Cup is now searching for a partner to join her during isolation.

                      Football model begs for quarantine buddy

                      Celebrity Maria Liman plea for a partner to isolate with during outbreak

                      OITNB and That 70s Show star Laura Prepon’s new memoir is full of heartbreaking revelations.

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                        Real Estate

                          This weatherboard country home is situated on a large fully fenced block. The home offers the bonus of rural surrounds and only one neighbour, while being just a short walk from sporting fields, shops and hotels. The house offers three carpeted bedrooms, an open living and dining area, modern...

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                          Classifieds This weatherboard country home is situated on a large fully fenced block. The home offers the bonus of rural surrounds and only one neighbour, while being just a...

                          Renters and landlords may see relief as early as Friday after the national cabinet meets to discusses the effects of the coronavirus on business and housing.

                          Finance minister hopeful of rental support

                          Property Commercial and residential rents are on the agenda

                          As of Friday, 154 rental properties were listed

                          Ex-holiday homes hit rental market as tourism takes a hit

                          Property As of Friday, 154 rental properties were listed

                          Desperate Aussies are rushing to secure a home loan repayment holiday after the banks unveiled unprecedented coronavirus measures. Here’s the fastest way to get one.

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                          Property The fastest way to get your bank to pause your home loan repayments

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                            <p> <span>The Grafton District Services Club (GDSC) is about to embark on a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and we are looking for a talented, passionate and hands on Executive Chef to lead our team in this next phase of the Club&rsquo;s evolution.</span> </p> <p> <b>The role...

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                            Classifieds The Grafton District Services Club (GDSC) is about to embark on a multi-million-dollar refurbishment and we are looking for a talented, passionate and hands on...

                            More iconic Australian brands have been forced to close their doors amid the coronavirus crisis.

                            Country Road, Witchery, Cotton On closing amid outbreak

                            Business Three more stores close due to coronavirus

                            Coles has put out a call to fill 5000 new jobs across various departments. Find out what’s up for grabs.

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                            Employment Coles hiring 5000 more workers amid coronavirus outbreak

                            As Australia battles mass unemployment, one industry has reliable positions at the ready and waiting to be filled. HOW TO APPLY

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                            Business 'If a person has a good work history, there’s opportunities there'

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                              Prestige meets performance and the result is an all-wheel drive love match in the BMW M135i.

                              Hammer time: The prestige hatch which packs a wallop

                              Motoring Prestige meets performance and the result is an all-wheel drive love match in the...

                              A car maker famous for building Bathurst-winning Commodores has offered to make ventilators in the war against COVID-19.

                              premium_icon Car manufacturer offers to make ventilators

                              Motoring Manufacturer of Bathurst-winning Commodores offers to make ventilators

                              The nation’s top competition cop has indicated a plan to regulate petrol prices to combat “outrageous profiteering” in “this time of crisis”.

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                              Motoring Big chain servos like Coles and Seven-11 hike price of petrol