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INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

INSERT: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHMasks, twice-weekly rapid antigen tests as NSW schools set to return

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Thirty-four lives lost as NSW records 20,324 new COVID cases

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WATCHNSW records 20,148 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

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NSW passes grim milestone as 46 COVID-19 deaths are recorded

Kim Chappell

Health Minister Greg Hunt says companies who claim home test supplies are being redirected to the national stockpile are lying. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'They are lying': Greg Hunt to report retailers to ACCC over RAT claims

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Novavax for use in Australia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Novavax approval sparks hope vaccination rate can hit 98%

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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NSW records 25 COVID deaths as TGA approves new oral treatment

Kim Chappell

HERITAGE ON SHOW: Wellington product Brent Naden helped design the Penrith Panthers' Indigenous jersey for this weekend. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Indigenous round recognition reflects changing society: Williams

Nick Guthrie

LEADING: Brent Naden scored a try and was strong throughout on Thursday. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Rotation could be the role for Naden after try-scoring return

Nick Guthrie

RETURN TO ACTION: Keiran Brien is one of only a handful of Wellington premiership winners back at the Redbacks this season. Photo: SIMONE McMANUS

'It's fierce': Rebuild won't stop feeling in latest derby battle

Nick Guthrie

HERITAGE ON SHOW: Wellington product Brent Naden helped design the Penrith Panthers' Indigenous jersey for this weekend. Photo: PENRITH PANTHERS

Indigenous round recognition reflects changing society: Williams

BLUE CLUES: Kotoni Staggs has been given a big representative chances boost. PHOTO: BRISBANE BRONCOS.

Staggs firming as favourite to make Origin debut in 2020

Daniel Shirkie

GOOD TIME: RSL-Colts cricketers last season at the Lady Cutler grounds, which also host football matches in the winter months. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

NSW sporting bodies ensure maximum participation, use of venues

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

The strategy aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, while reopening the facilities from Saturday, May 23. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONCouncil implements new strategy to reopen recreation areas

Volunteer: Geurie's Justine Williams being presented her 2019 Hidden Treasures award by Dubbo MP Dugald Saunders at a ceremony last year. Photo: Amy McIntyre.

WHAT'S ONNominate a Hidden Treasure in your community who goes above and beyond

Dubbo Regional Council has engaged contract drillers who will be on site over the coming week to undertake services locations and preparations. Photo: File.

Council to conduct test drilling for bore at Bicentennial Park

The strategy aims to ensure the health and wellbeing of the community, while reopening the facilities from Saturday, May 23. Photo: Supplied.

WHAT'S ONCouncil implements new strategy to reopen recreation areas

Wellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

WHAT'S ONWellington Town Band president to pay his respect on Anzac Day

ENDURANCE TEST: Daniel Pumpa and his beloved dog Turbo took part in the Cobber Challenge for the first time last year. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONWorking dogs will go head-to-head in annual challenge

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

House prices in Gerringong, in NSW, rose at the fastest rate in the regional Australia and the second-fastest in the country. Picture: Sylvia Liber

2021's best regional property markets revealed, demand 'surge' predicted

Jack Needham

EXTRAVAGANT: Cintra, at 34 Regent Street, is selling for the first time in 104 years.

WATCHIconic 30-room manor for sale

Hamish Geale

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

Wellington Rotary members, Jennifer Wykes, Liz Masters and Emily Falson, helped cook and serve the barbecue breakfast.

PHOTOSLocals celebrate Australia Day at Cameron Park | Gallery

Creative: Wellington's Casey Dargan (pictured) has become a viral sensation after taking part in the 'Bin Isolation Outing' Facebook group. Photos: Supplied.

COVID-19 lockdown results in creative way to keep entertained

Fashionista: Kate Lynch was named as the best dressed touch of green winner in the online Fashion on the Field competition. Photo: Supplied.

PHOTOSLove of racing shines online at Wellington Boot Fashions on the Field

Marcus and Jo Clarke

Throwback Thursday: October 2009 | Photos

Adam Mitchell with Kellsey Melhuish

Throwback Thursday: 2014 Mt Arthur Challenge | Gallery

Flashback Friday: June 1996 | Gallery

PHOTOSFlashback Friday: June 1996 | Gallery

Throwback Thursday: September 1997 | Photos

Throwback Thursday: September 1997 | Photos

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

Students say thanks to those special women helping to make a difference

The end of undergraduate studies. Picture: Shutterstock

The odd experience of graduating during a pandemic

Olivia Ireland

Do our dogs love us? Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONIs this the one true, great question of our time?

Ian Warden

Prime Minister Scott Morrison prepares to leave the House of Representatives following question time in November. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

ANALYSISScott Morrison's ministerial team looks far from match-fit

Michelle Grattan

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

A third dose of an mRNA vaccine such as Pfizer's gives 90 pct protection against hospitalisation.

Pfizer CEO wants annual vax, not boosters

INSPIRING: Actor Maggie Blinco talks about her leading role in a new Australian film.

At 87, Maggie Blinco has landed her first starring role on the big screen

Australia reported almost 49,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The tail end of Tropical Cyclone Tiffany could cause severe storms and flash flooding in SA.

SA's west braces for severe thunderstorms

The NSW and Victorian governments outlined similar COVID-19 plans for the start of the school year.

School COVID plans revealed, 58 deaths

Colin Brinsden

KEY-PING ON: Former child piano prodigy Ruth Slenczynska has signed a new record deal at the age of 97.

The living legend signing record deals at 97

Therese Murray

Premier Steven Marshall welcomed SA's falling cases, but said the state couldn't be complacent.

SA has 2062 new cases, virus stabilising

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in a remote NT community after another man died in a fight.

Man arrested after remote NT assault death

Frank Finger, Clermont, with his muster dog. Photo: Melissa Spencer (Stock Chick Films)

Working dogs invaluable to Queensland grazier's beef success

Ben Harden

Weemelah grower Sam Hegarty, South Bunarba, in his cotton crop holding Walter, with Sybil and Charlie.

Cotton stands tall despite floods and storms

John Ellicott

Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Women Zone 5 winners Samantha Cormie, Coonabarabran, and Hayley Johns, Maitland, with ASC of NSW president Tim Capp (middle).

History made with first Sydney Royal AgShows NSW Young Women Zone winners

Billy Jupp

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

Jake Port

PUSSABILITY: Let your imagination go wild and create a feline funhouse. Picture: Shutterstock

No place like home ... Give your cat a fun, fabulous inner life

RSPCA

Hannah Moloney loves the magic of composting. Picture: Good Life Permaculture.

ADVICETurning food waste into garden gold

Hannah Moloney