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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

Marseille's Dario Benedetto finally hit the target for Marseille as they moved third in Ligue 1.

Benedetto finally nets in Marseille win

Kennedy wins on a countback

Kennedy wins on a countback

Second grade set to face the heatwave

Second grade set to face the heatwave

Kelsey Sutor

Marseille's Dario Benedetto finally hit the target for Marseille as they moved third in Ligue 1.

Benedetto finally nets in Marseille win

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Chris Day said Jacob McNaught (left) will be a key wicket for his side to take.

Mate versus mate in battle of Cowra sides

Matthew Chown

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

Cowra Christmas Light competition.

Fun and festivities galore: What's on with Cowra Tourism

Have your say on our future sporting needs in Cowra

Have your say on our future sporting needs in Cowra

Kelsey Sutor

'Gran Slam' to go digital as seniors embrace chance to release their inner poets

'Gran Slam' to go digital as seniors embrace chance to release their inner poets

Andrew Fisher

Cowra Christmas Light competition.

Fun and festivities galore: What's on with Cowra Tourism

Isabelle and Amelia Heathwood at the Cowra Community Markets .

Gift options galore at markets

Ray White Emms Mooney's Cowra office and Cowra Information and Neighbourhood Centre are teaming up for "A Little Ray of Giving".

A Little Ray of Giving is back for 2020

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

The Cowra Arthritis Support Group's Christmas luncheon was well attended.

PHOTOSArthritis Support Group enjoys Christmas luncheon

Matthew Chown

President of Cowra and District Cancer Action Group, Graham Apthorpe, presenting cheque to Tristan Curry and Donna Peters of Cowra Hospital.

New equipment thanks to Cowra Cancer Action Group

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

The Cowra Arthritis Support Group's Christmas luncheon was well attended.

PHOTOSArthritis Support Group enjoys Christmas luncheon

The next Gooloogong Park markets will have a wide range of gifts available for everyone.

Christmas shopping opportunity at Gooloogong Markets

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

The Cowra Arthritis Support Group's Christmas luncheon was well attended.

PHOTOSArthritis Support Group enjoys Christmas luncheon

Matthew Chown

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

LOOK UP: Giving Tuesday encourages people look at the bigger picture and give their time or their money to good causes.

Global event a rallying cry to inspire us all

Denis Moriarty
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Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Louisa Kiely
1hr ago

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Penny Evans

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Health chief Nicola Spurrier and health minister Stephen Wade will update the public on Sunday.

Quarantine alert for SA English school

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Economists expect a 2.4 per cent increase in growth after the steep contraction in the June quarter.

Data to confirm emergence from recession

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Economists expect a 2.4 per cent increase in growth after the steep contraction in the June quarter.

Data to confirm emergence from recession

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Nicola Gobbo says becoming a Victoria Police informer was an insane and idiotic thing to have done.

Gobbo had 'insane, idiotic' aspiration

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NSW residents are reminded to remain COVID-safe during the weekend's heatwave.

NSW hits 22 days with no local virus cases

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The extended HomeBuilder scheme is expected to see a further 15,000 homes approved.

HomeBuilder keeping people in jobs: PM

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
2hrs ago

Police say the wounding of a knife-wielding man will be investigated by a critical incident team.

Charges after armed man shot in Sydney

Angelo Risso and Miranda Forster
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison: Australia's agriculture sector has proved to resilient to past shocks.

Trade difficulties not a stranger, says PM

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

The Temora Aeroplane Company is one of many businesses already located at the Air Park at Temora. All photos courtesy of Anne Cooper Photography.

Flying high at Temora with a life like no other

John Ellicott
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It is not about the show as such, but rather the journey and bond created with your teammates, whether they are humans or of the four-legged kind. Showing livestock can teach our younger generation so many skills, and open many doors, Hannah Powe says. Photo: Emily H Photography

Stock show youth a life of resilience, compassion and grit

Hannah Powe

Loomberah locals of all ages are getting into the festive spirit with the Light Up Loomberah competition. Photo: Billy Jupp

Annual competition brings festive spirit to Loomberah community

Billy Jupp

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA