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Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

2hrs ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a Covid update press conference at The Lodge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERQuestions hang over Australia's path out of COVID-19

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

Olivia Henry

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

Matt Carr

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

Matt Carr

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

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

Australians Will Ryan (l) and Mat Belcher continue to dominate the 470 class Olympic saiing.

Aussie sailors eye gold medal in 470 class

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Australians Will Ryan (l) and Mat Belcher continue to dominate the 470 class Olympic saiing.

Aussie sailors eye gold medal in 470 class

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Peter Bol is the first Australian male to make an Olympic 800m final since Mexico 1968.

Bol targets gold in Tokyo final

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Peter Bol is the first Australian male to make an Olympic 800m final since Mexico 1968.

Bol targets gold in Tokyo final

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Minjee Lee will be trying to back up her maiden major title with an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.

Minjee Lee primed for Games after big win

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Minjee Lee will be trying to back up her maiden major title with an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.

Minjee Lee primed for Games after big win

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

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

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

How to prepare yourself & your business for returning to the office

How to prepare yourself & your business for returning to the office

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

The Great Central West

The Great Central West

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Vanessa Arundale

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

WINNER: Wellington High School, Mackenzie Humphries, has won the NASCA NAIDOC Award for Collaboration in 2021. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Proud Wiragjuri student named as NASCA Collaboration Award winner

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

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

OPINIONTailored exercise programs are just what the doctor ordered

Brett Gordon

LIMITING: All too often, a backlash against perceived elitism dampens the quest for excellence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy excellence need not be a dirty word | Zoë Wundenberg

Zoë Wundenberg

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes says the bill strikes a balance between privacy and freedom to speak.

Vic gives back rape victim families' voice

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Telstra will allow Australians to make free calls from public payphones across the country.

Telstra make public payphones calls free

Online gaming can play a big part in many families so a group of teens have developed a guide to help young gamers and their parents. Picture: Parilov via Shutterstock.

Teens release handbook to help others navigate gaming world

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The Doherty Institute's Jodie McVernon says vaccinating children is"not an efficient strategy".

Fate of kids lies with vaccinated parents

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More than 40 per cent of people aged over 15 in NSW have now had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

Luke Costin
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Greens MP for Prahran, Sam Hibbins, says many tenants have landlords refusing to negotiate on rent.

Call to support Vic renters post lockdowns

Benita Kolovos
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Anthony Albanese wants the government to pay $300 to everyone who is fully vaccinated by December 1.

PM rejects Labor's $300 cash-for-jabs plan

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

Reforms to reduce NSW District Court delays have resulted in more early guilty pleas

Early guilty pleas rise, but delays remain

1hr ago

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Karen Bailey
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Bush health misses out again

Bush health misses out again

Samantha Townsend
1hr ago

HITTING HARD: Border restirctions between Victoria and NSW are causing headaches as people try to inspect rams set to be sold.

Border restrictions cause angst for buyers as ram season nears

Bryce Eishold

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

How to add to a 1960s cottage without messing with its charm

Vickii Byram