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Anna Houlahan

Was William Shakespeare aged 41, 52, 68 or 80 when he died? William Shakespeare wax figure in Madame Tussauds museum in Berlin, Germany. Picture Shutterstock

How old was William Shakespeare when he died? Take our quiz

Emma Horn

Bec Pridham

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Should I invest directly, or try a managed fund?

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Ali & Gaby's quick tips for big wins in understanding your money

Compounding returns: the exponential wealth maker

Ebony Bennett

The government is too freely letting companies pretend they are protecting the environment. Picture Shutterstock

The government is too eager to protect big business.

The great greenwashing myth being sold to Australians

Leonie Benesch in The Teachers' Lounge. Picture by Judith Kaufmann

No one is safe in this volatile and convulsive world.

School drama is deft and tense

Noel Coward in Mad About the Boy. Picture supplied

Some drawbacks in documentary about the life of Noel Coward.

Emotionally uninvolving look at a gigantic talent

Carla Mascarenhas

Sydney University is one of the top higher education institutions in Australia. Picture: Sydney University

Multiple buildings at the university were evacuated.

'No item of interest found': Police investigating university 'threat'

Ben Silvester

Australians could be slugged thousands more for surgeries by their private insurers under federal changes to take effect on July 1.

Catholic Health Australia says women will be hit hardest.

Out-of-pocket price hike: why C-sections and pacemakers will cost you more

Anna Falkenmire

A former teacher from All Saints' College senior campus in Maitland had his matter mentioned in court for the first time on April 26. File pictures

The alleged offending spanned six months.

Ex-teacher accused of sex with schoolgirl

Research shows locking up children does little to reduce crime. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Youth crime will not be stemmed by police cars and jail cells.

Punishment after the event rarely works

Photos from across the Fairfax Regional network for the week ending September 19, 2015.

BENDIGO: Chris Higgins as spiderman and Peter Pascoe prepare for the Bendigo CosPlay event. Picture: DARREN HOWE

BURNIE: Wynyard's Tom Mitchell tangles with Ulverstone's Jacob Wiggers in Saturday's grand final. Picture: Jason Hollister

BURNIE: Shane Hyde and his partner Rebecca Walker and their three-week-old son Vincent near the Sound Shell at the Bluff. Picture: Jason Hollister

WAGGA: Matt Kennedy (right) is the odd one out of the Mater Dei Catholic College students playing in this weekend's Riverina Footbal League grand final. Matt plays for Collingullie-Glenfield Park and will come up against schoolmates Jacob Whitley, Stu Carey and Jock Cornell when they take the field for MCUE. Picture: Kieren L Tilly

BENDIGO: A runner is slammed with yellow powder during the Colour Run at BSE College. Picture: DARREN HOWE

BENDIGO: AWA Bendigo Classic body-building competition. Picture: JODIE WIEGARD

BENDIGO: HDFL grand final day at Huntly. North Bendigo Vs Leitchville Gunbower.  Picture_ GLENN DANIELS

BENDIGO: National Gymmnastics Clubs Carnival competition. Picture: GLENN DANIELS

DUNBOGAN: A different perspective on those little crab sand creations on Wash House Beach. Picture: Kate Dwyer

GUNNEDAH: Norma Ison with her award winning flowers at the flower show. Picture: Sam Woods

GUNNEDAH: Olivia Heath at a candlelight vigil against domestic violence. Picture: Marie Low

GUNNEDAH: Stacey Thibault, Gemma Boxsell and Rachel Livingston from the Gunnedah Relay for Life committee prepare for the launch of the 2016 event. Picture: Marie Low

GUNNEDAH: Steve Brown from Taree with his WW1 soldier's helmet at the North West Annual Swap Meet. Photo: Sam Woods

WAGGA: Callum Price in his test pattern suit for The Riverina Anglican College year 12 formal. Picture: Kieren L Tilly

GUNNEDAH: The Gunnedah Gallop under way on Sunday. Picture: Sam Woods

GUNNEDAH: Totally Dance Studio's production of Glorious Girls. Photo: Marie Low

INVERELL: 1000ks for Kids riders and support crew cruise into Inverell Public School on their way home, raising funds and awareness for Camp Quality.

INVERELL: Bailey, Jed and Andrew were Kindaminid Preschool superheroes fighting cancer. Photo: Michèle Jedlicka

INVERELL: Emmaleen, Jed, Bailey and Kaydee were Kindamindi Preschool superheroes fighting cancer. Photo: Michèle Jedlicka

INVERELL: Jakki Gray and Talana Newberry digging in to creating the Inverell Women's Refuge veggie patch. Photo Michèle Jedlicka

LAURIETON: Emilee Franklin, 8, is off to compete at the PSSA athletics championships at Homebush. Photo: Jan Dennis

LAURIETON: Shaggy the dog who survived being shot TWICE in the head with a nail gun with his carer vet nurse Faith Catania recovering at Camvet. Picture: Jan Dennis

MAITLAND: Dr Cameron Archer retires after 37 years at Tocal Agricultural College 27 as principal. Photo STUART SCOTT 

MAITLAND: Hills Solicitors chase back to back premierships. Photo: STUART SCOTT

MAITLAND: Lucy Shepherd and Tamara Gazzard who created the show about social media isolation. Photo: PERRY DUFFIN

MAITLAND: Participants in Maitland's postie bike rally. Picture: PERRY DUFFIN

MAITLAND: Girl who died in tragic bathtub accident gifts life through organ donation. Picture: CATH BOWEN   

MOREE: The 18 year old man driving the Ford Falcon near The Rocks Road turn off 10 Kilometres North of Moree was taken to Moree Hospital for treatment to spinal injuries.

NAMBUCCA: A World Rally car roars through the Valla stage at Newee Creek. Photo: Christian Knight

NAMBUCCA: Kiwi fans made their presence felt on the Valla stage at Newee Creek. Photo: Christian Knight

NAMBUCCA: opening of the HealthOne multi-service facility at Nambucca Heads. Photo: Ute Schulenberg

NAMBUCCA: World Rally cars refuelling in Princess St, Macksville. Photo: Christian Knight

NAMBUCCA: Year 6 students from St Patrick's school, Macksville, just happened to be in Canberra on excursion for Malcolm Turnbull's first full day as Prime Minister.

NAROOMA: Inaugural Art Is show at Narooma Kinema host Tim Burke with guest speakers - musician Rob Hirst, writer Debra Oswald and sculptor David Horton. Photo: Bob Antill

NAROOMA: Journalist Stan Gorton took River Cottage Australia production crew fishing - Jimmy Foggo, Jodi Boylan, Elissa McKeand and Kelly Eastwood. Photo: Stan Gorton

NAROOMA: Stella Ratcliffe, Krystal Bailey, Cruz Bailey and Marcus Ratcliffe enjoyed the face painting at the Narooma RFS open day on the weekend. Photo: Gillian Kearney

ORANGE: More than 860 wines were carefully catalogued for the 2015 Pier One NSW Sydney Harbour Wine Awards. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

ORANGE: Spring is in full bloom in the central west of New South Wales. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

ORANGE: Things got a little heated during Sunday's Group 10 rugby league grand final between Orange CYMS and Lithgow Workies. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

ORANGE: Penny-farthing enthusiasts John Kitchen, Robert Strang, Jeff McClury, Andrew Smith, Christine Smith and Ivy Kitchen on a Coventry rotary tricycle. Photo: STEVE GOSCH

SINGLETON: These kids are off to the state PSSA competition.

SINGLETON: Competitors in the wife-carrying competition.

TAMWORTH: 12-16 HRL unit recruiting liaison officer Warrant Officer Class Two Roger Edwards decorates 14-year-old Karl Harvey’s face with camouflage paint. Photo: Gareth Gardner

TAMWORTH: A crowdfunding appeal helped along by some big hearts has put smiles on the faces of mum Sabrina Furner and her daughter Aiyana. Photo: Barry Smith

TAMWORTH: Bailey Moore, Lucy Beare and Zara Garrett took a trip back in time at Calala Cottage’s slab hut school house. Photo: Geoff O’Neill

TAMWORTH: Bethany Rogerson, 19, tries out the couch for size in preparation for The Couch Project on Friday, thinking of those who don’t have a home to go to. Photo: Barry Smith

TAMWORTH: Clockwise, from front left, Jayden Stair, Jack Kelly, Daniel Onus, Brandon Wilson, Samantha O’Neill, Miriam Cooper, Chris Bracken and James Fisk. Photo: Gareth Gardner

TAMWORTH: Year 12 students Josh Goodchild, Jarrad Lindquist and Jacob Stanton, Shae Toma and Zoe Green prepare for a fun-filled day. Photo: Gareth Gardner

TENTERFIELD: Ladies Day Out in support of cancer support group

TENTERFIELD: Local police and council come together to support Where's William Week.

TENTERFIELD: Mary Sharpe shows of her entries to the annual Spring Flower Show

TENTERFIELD: Piece of Tenterfield Star history with founding journalist Patrick Ritchie, his great, great granddaughter and old office coming together for one picture.

TENTERFIELD: Senior soccer presentation night with players dressing up for the occasion

WAGGA: Ag Inspirations co-ordinator Debbie Broomhall, Kooringal High School students, Sophie Crouch, 14, Zach Burton, 14 and Ellen McIntyre, 15 are pictured with agriculture teacher Steve Reynolds and Daisy the cow. Picture: Nikki Reynolds


DARLINGTON POINT/COLEAMBALLY: Black and Whites are having a tough time pulling down Matt Harrigan.


LEETON: The Leeton Dianas celebrate after becoming the 2015 women's seven premiers.


GRIFFITH: James Tilston, 13, from Griffith Swimming Club gives the new pool plan the thumbs up. Picture: Stephen Mudd.


URANA: Grace Routley, 7, of Almondvale Stud at Urana is pictured with her pup Molly. Picture: Nikki Reynolds


WAGGA: The Rock-Yerong Creek's Mark Ward and one-year-old daughter Lila celebrate the Magpies' Farrer League grand final win. Picture: Les Smith

WAGGA: Wagga Christian College year eight student Zac Ceccato at the college's medieval day. Picture: Kieren L Tilly

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