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Angira BharadwajFederal Political Reporter

Angira Bharadwaj is the Federal Political Reporter for the Daily Telegraph based in the Canberra Press Gallery. Prior to that she worked as a State Political Reporter in the NSW Press Gallery. Angira has been at the masthead since 2017 and worked across politics, general news, health, features, lifestyle and entertainment.

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NSW

Rain turns Lake Keepit back into water wonderland

It was only six months ago that Chayse and Rylan Smith were pictured riding their carts on the bone-dry Lake Keepit in the state’s north.

NSW

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: Hand sanitizer and other items on a table in the coronavirus pop-up store by Adilisha Patrom, owner of the Suites DC, a co-working and event space across the street from Gallaudet University, who started her pop-up store that sells face masks, protective gloves, and hand sanitizer for customers concerned about the spread of the novel coronavirus which causes the COVID-19 disease in the NoMa neighborhood of Washington, DC on March 6, 2020. With the growing spread of the coronavirus around the world it is becoming harder and harder to find protective equipment and hand sanitizer around the country, especially the N95 protective face mask which Patrom is selling for $30, three times its regular cost. Samuel Corum/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Shortage puts medicos at risk in virus response ‘shambles’

Doctors on the frontline of the coronavirus fight are concerned about a lack of protective gear while one former MP and high-profile doctor says Australia needs to change tact after its “shambles” response to the virus.

Sydney Taste

https://www.instagram.com/p/BuLDobVg4-4/ Caption: Steamed lobster with white soy, ginger and shallots at Queen Chow. Picture: Instagram

Lobster for price of a steak as virus shuts off exports

With China stopping the export of all live lobsters, Australian fishermen are desperate to sell their catch, putting lobster back on the menu for average Aussies at an affordable price.

NSW

PARANAQUE, PHILIPPINES - FEBRUARY 26: A Catholic nun is seen wearing a protective mask during Ash Wednesday services at a church on February 26, 2020 in Paranaque city, Metro Manila, Philippines. The Philippines Catholic Church has recommended sprinkling ash on the heads of devotees, rather than the usual practice of rubbing it on foreheads, to avoid physical contact as a precaution against COVID-19. The first COVID-19 death outside of China was reported in the Philippines last February 2, while the country has reported only 3 confirmed cases of the coronavirus so far. With over 78,000 confirmed cases around the world, the virus has so far claimed over 2,700 lives. (Photo by Ezra Acayan/Getty Images)

Churches modify services ahead of Easter coronavirus threat

Sydney churches are arming themselves against the coronavirus as experts say the spread could worsen around Easter. Here’s what you can expect at Easter service this year.

Sydney Taste

Marys Underground owner Jake Smyth - story

‘When chefs get their hands on a burger things go wrong’

Mary’s Underground owner Jake Smyth has a blunt message for chefs who serve tricksy versions of favourite dishes — burger off! — saying food should not need an explanation from the waiter. SEARCH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP FOR RESTAURANT DEALS

Macarthur

School photo horror: students describe ‘scary’ chaos

Frightened students have described the chaos when 12 of their peers were taken to hospital after the school photos scaffolding they stood on collapsed.

NSW

Two keepers from Taronga Zoo in Sydney with help from the water police release 2 turtles and 3 sea birds outside the heads after they have been rehabilitated at the zoo. Picture Rohan Kelly

A turtle called Wanda (and one called Balmoral) are free

Two months after they arrived at the Taronga Animal Hospital, turtles Wanda and Balmoral have been released back into the wild, fitted with tracking devices. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Sydney Taste

Nadia Fairfax pictured at Barangaroo House for Delicious Sydney story about the trend of people going on food tours -- having drinks at one place then dinner at another, etc. Picture: Dylan Robinson

Forget bar-hopping, try food hopping

Sydney diners are spending their evenings out food hopping around local eating precincts having drinks, dinner and dessert at three separate venues. SEARCH OUR INTERACTIVE MAP FOR RESTAURANT DEALS

Bushfire Support

The RFS has thanked Australian and US firefighters with a massive billboard video shown in Times Square in New York City.

Aussie fireys thanked with Times Square mega billboard

A mega billboard, dubbed the Godzilla, which overlooks New York’s Times Square has paid thanks to Australian and US firefighters for their mammoth effort over the bushfire season. WATCH THE VIDEO

NSW

Sydney laneway taking Indian food to the next level

These funky, authentic Indian eateries have taken over a laneway in Sydney’s CBD, and the owners think the location is the solution to having mobile phone-free dinners.

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