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Australia united - on the need for action

DIGESTAustralia united - on the need for action

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

Sophie Raynor, Katie Johnson

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Fergus Carney's efforts in the opening Ben Core Electrical round have been praised by Bowling Club Captain Paul Basham.

Chance for first wins in local derby

Matthew Chown

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

Andrew Moir

Mick Curtale is hoping to boost the Central West Wranglers in their pursuit of Regional Bash success.

Curtale aiming for T20 at the SCG

Matthew Chown

Fergus Carney's efforts in the opening Ben Core Electrical round have been praised by Bowling Club Captain Paul Basham.

Chance for first wins in local derby

Craig Jeffries.

Three fight for top spot in golf

Cowra Triathlon Club president Glen Hudson with some of the bikes the club has available for anyone wanting to race who doesn't own a road bike.

Cowra Triathlon Club on track for a start next week

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

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

View of Uluru from Longitude 131's Dune Pavilion room. Picture: Supplied

Open skies in style in the heart of the Red Centre

Bernadette Chua

It's always five o'clock in the beautiful Barossa Valley. Picture: Supplied

Deals of the Week: Silo nights, seaside stays, long winery weekends

Explore Travel

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

Gordi will perform at the Cowra Civic Centre.

Plenty on this November: What's on with Cowra Tourism

Members of Dinawan's Connection. Photo supplied.

Dinawan's Connection to showcase country and culture for Dance Rites

Kelsey Sutor

Maddy Treasure with Jenny Kelly who gave the Vote of Thanks.

Inner Wheel welcomes a Cowra treasure

Sue Brown

Gordi will perform at the Cowra Civic Centre.

Plenty on this November: What's on with Cowra Tourism

From left to right - Where Song Began performed by Anthony Albrecht on cello and Simone Slattery on violin; acclaimed soprano Eleanor Lyons and conductor/pianist Vladimir Fanshil with their performance Wandering Hearts.

Cowra Civic Centre set to reopen with two concerts

Remembrance Day services will go ahead following a one-off exemption. File photo.

Remembrance Day service to go ahead

Kelsey Sutor

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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NEWLYWED: Check out the do's and dont's when it comes to planning your wedding. Photo: Shutterstock.

Great Beginnings 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

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

Cowra Garden Club thanks community for support

Cowra Garden Club thanks community for support

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Zac Yeomans

PHOTOSOur first batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Cowra Garden Club thanks community for support

Cowra Garden Club thanks community for support

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

Maddy Treasure with Jenny Kelly who gave the Vote of Thanks.

Inner Wheel welcomes a Cowra treasure

Sue Brown

HONOUR: Launceston physician George Razay is among 17 Tasmanians nominated for Australian of the Year. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Watch Tasmania's 2021 Aussie of the Year ceremony

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

COMEBACK: Child In Reverse is Kate Miller-Heidke's first pop album since 2014 after spending several years working in the opera and musical theatre world.

Kate Miller-Heidke finds pop magic in collaboration

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Zac Yeomans

PHOTOSOur first batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Alicia Earsman and Holly Jones celebrate Holly's second try.

Goannas' winning run continues

$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

WATCH$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

Tracey Fairhurst

What price history? The 120-year-old bridge at Tabulam in northern NSW, built by hand by men who were soon to fight in the Boer War, is being demolished because the state government says it's too expensive to maintain it. Photo: Sally Gall.

REAL AUSTRALIABridge woven with history less value than vice-regal rugs

Sally Gall

Reality on the line in Last-Chance USA

OPINIONReality on the line in Last-Chance USA

Simon Bourke

Why is it that some people blame victims?

OPINIONWhy is it that some people blame victims?

John Malouff

Kerri-Anne Kennerley (seated) in rehearsal with the cast of Pippin at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Photo: David Hooley

How Kerri-Anne Kennerly trained for trapeze role

Geraldine Cardozo

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Geraldine Cardozo

OVERLOOKED: Struggling self funded retirees miss out in the budget, says Wayne Strandquist.

Budget fails wealthier retirees

Eileen Wood