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Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

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January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Sydney residents urged to get COVID test

Julian O'Brien

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

Conor McGregor (l) and Dustin Poirier (r) will go at it again on Saturday.

UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

David Charlesworth

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

Charlie Peterson says new Aussie cap Chris Green is "a mad lad"

Charlie's idol is "a mad lad"

You can't play on an empty stomach, says John Van Rheede.

John's a fan of Steve Smith

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

Opera on the harbour, beer festivals in the capital

Opera on the harbour, beer festivals in the capital

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Restrictions lowdown: what you need to know before you go

Restrictions lowdown: what you need to know before you go

Explore Travel

Peter Cousens AM, actor, singer, producer, director and teacher, will be the Ambassador and guest speaker at Cowras 2021 Australia Day Ceremony.

Peter Cousens AM announced as Australia Day Ambassador

Musician Simone Gough will facilitate the free Drumming and Percussion Circle.

Centacare to host free drumming workshop

Matthew Chown

Cowra Blues to host AFL 9s competition

Cowra Blues to host AFL 9s competition

Kelsey Sutor

Peter Cousens AM, actor, singer, producer, director and teacher, will be the Ambassador and guest speaker at Cowras 2021 Australia Day Ceremony.

Peter Cousens AM announced as Australia Day Ambassador

Cowra Civic Centre manager Jonathan Llewellyn enjoying the cinema's upgrades.

Lights, camera, action: new upgrades for Cowra Civic Centre cinema

Kelsey Sutor

BreastScreen NSW Mobile Van coming to Cowra

BreastScreen NSW Mobile Van coming to Cowra

Kelsey Sutor

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about 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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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Musician Simone Gough will facilitate the free Drumming and Percussion Circle.

Centacare to host free drumming workshop

Matthew Chown

A day at the races for Cowra Rotary Club

A day at the races for Cowra Rotary Club

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

Graham Apthorpe presenting cheque for $12,660 to Sam Doorey and Sue Mangion.

New chairs for chemotherapy ward thanks to Cowra Cancer Action Group

Kelsey Sutor

Denis Menochet plays Michel, a grumpy husband who is engaging in his own form of infidelity. Picture: Hautet Court

REVIEWFrench whodunit darkly complex

A stellar line-up for this year's 2021 Australian of the Year includes former NSW Fire Commissioner and current leader of Resilience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons.

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

RELUCTANT STAR: Jarryd James says he's become more reclusive since the breakout success of Do You Remember. Picture: Mitch Lowe

MUSICCamera-shy Jarryd James comes back into focus on second album

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

Jessica Willard

Major Singles - Noel Hubber (Sharen Hubber accepting on Noel's behalf). Pictured with President Alan Anderson.

PHOTOSBowling Club crowns champions for 2020

Kelsey Sutor

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

Steve Evans

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Michael Cowling

How China could come to Australia's rescue, again

OPINIONHow China could come to Australia's rescue, again

David Lee

Searles Cattle Transport truck driver Col Rayment, right, prepares to speak with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Winton this week.

REAL AUSTRALIA'Cyclone' ScoMo makes landfall in outback Queensland

Sally Gall

We all say the wrong thing sometimes

OPINIONWe all say the wrong thing sometimes

John Malouff

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Ditching cities for regional areas is predicted to continue in 2021.

More Aussies want home among the gum trees

Residents of dozens of NSW suburbs are being urged to monitor any possible coronavirus symptoms.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

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Scott Morrison says the international arrivals cap is needed to protect public health.

NSW suburbs on virus alert, no local cases

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From February 1, cannabis oils can be sold over the counter in Australia.

A 'billion dollar' medicinal opportunity to tap into

James McManagan

US Astronaut Shannon Walker says the boomerang shows the long and deep history of human exploration.

South Australian boomerang sent into space

Michael Ramsey

The WA government has moved to clear Fremantle's 'tent city', by offering temporary hotel stays.

WA government takes over homeless camp

Michael Ramsey

Two new housing developments in Brisbane will be able to generate 120 per cent of their power needs.

Qld's deal with Tesla for net zero homes

Nick Gibbs

Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Billy Jupp
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Rodney Wright planted the crop of Hatrick and Seamer chickpeas at his Woodstock property on October 17.

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

Billy Jupp
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Pink flowering Crowea exalata, Lomandra Tanika and Carex buchananii, and self-seeding, bright magenta rose campion create a low maintenance planting. Stachys byzantina is in the foreground.

Hardy gems unearthed

Fiona Ogilvie

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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LOUNGE TEST: Renting works for those who're indecisive and want to trial an item first. Photo: Snaffle.

Would you consider renting your furniture over buying?

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Modern home hidden by terrace facade

Modern home hidden by terrace facade