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AWARD-WINNER: Tom Melville host of ACM's national podcast Voice of Real Australia, with Dusty. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Casting a wider net for real Australian stories

Jim Kellar
23m ago

WHAT TO EAT: The government-endorsed Australian Dietary Guidelines are under review. Will unprocessed red meat's share of the pie change? Should it?

Red meat's 65gm-a-day limit under scrutiny

Shan Goodwin

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

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

The typical millennial shopper has likely purchased 3.4 unplanned items in the past three months.

Millennials 'addicted' to sales

Max Opray
1hr ago

Despite its remoteness, Uluru is one of Instagram's most popular Australian national park posts.

Instagram's top 10 national park stars

2hrs ago

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

AWARD-WINNER: Tom Melville host of ACM's national podcast Voice of Real Australia, with Dusty. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Casting a wider net for real Australian stories

Jim Kellar
23m ago

WHAT TO EAT: The government-endorsed Australian Dietary Guidelines are under review. Will unprocessed red meat's share of the pie change? Should it?

Red meat's 65gm-a-day limit under scrutiny

Shan Goodwin

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Tragedy as more wild weather forecast

DIGESTTragedy as more wild weather forecast

Twenty-six studies so far have tracked the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in countries with successful rollouts. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERSix months of vaccination against COVID-19 across the world: what has it shown us?

Symptoms include a fever or respiratory symptoms like coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

FREEPublic health alert issued for Dubbo after COVID-positive traveller visits

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The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by pregnant women. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer vaccine safe for pregnant women, Australian experts say

Sally Whyte

Virginia Haussegger, pictured with dog Vincent, said getting vaccinated was part of her 'civic responsibility'. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

VAX THE NATION'Such an obvious thing to do': Haussegger opens up on getting vaccinated

Sally Whyte

A fourth Covid lockdown has emptied Melbourne's usually busy streets. Picture: Getty Images

VAX THE NATION'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Sally Whyte

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

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

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

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

The Great Central West

The Great Central West

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

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JOIN FORCES: Property syndicates suit those who may have a limited budget and want to see long-term growth rather than flip properties. Photo - Shutterstock.

Alternative ways to invest in property

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Joanne Crawford

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

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

Scamwatch: 2020 a record year for scam losses

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

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

DONATIONS: Ronald McDonald House Orange volunteer Judy Reppen with a sample of the items which can be donated to the house. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Call for help from knitters, quilters; children's items needed for Ronald McDonald House

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BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

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

Workplace giving helps keep charities afloat

OPINIONWorkplace giving helps keep charities afloat

Lucas Patchett

The fight for a healthier Murray-Darling must continue

OPINIONThe fight for a healthier Murray-Darling must continue

Kate McBride

Republican US senators Ron Johnson, Roger Wicker, Marsha Blackburn and Mike Braun claim companies like Facebook have censored information on the origin of the coronavirus, including the possibility of it leaking from a laboratory in Wuhan. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe Wuhan lab-leak theory is in the news, but it's still fact-free

Michael Hiltzik

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Victorians are being asked to nudge each other into getting tested if they spot COVID-19 symptoms.

Vic records one new local COVID-19 case

1hr ago

The typical millennial shopper has likely purchased 3.4 unplanned items in the past three months.

Millennials 'addicted' to sales

1hr ago

Five-year-old Nate Leembruggen has told his mum wearing his Supertee makes him "more brave".

Superhero hospital wear helps sick kids

2hrs ago

Despite its remoteness, Uluru is one of Instagram's most popular Australian national park posts.

Instagram's top 10 national park stars

2hrs ago

Green groups are asking why wait to review the use of heavyweight shopping bags and other plastics.

NSW to ban some plastics next year

Tracey Ferrier
9m ago

Centenarian Roy Murphy with his 100th birthday message from the Queen. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Queen's messages to Australians turning 100 reach their own milestone

Doug Dingwall

A trade deal between Australia and Britain may not be reached, before Scott Morrison leaves the UK.

More work needed on UK trade deal: Tehan

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

Experts say fostering close personal connections is the way to stem the tide of suicides among men.

Call for connection in Men's Health Week

Ethan James
1hr ago

The lake at Bebeah, Mount Wilson (www.bebeahgarden.com/) in autumn. Camera: iPhone8, auto setting

Photographing gardens in their best light

Fiona Ogilvie

Targeting more than 1kg a day in weaners over winter

Targeting more than 1kg a day in weaners over winter

Shan Goodwin

Manager of Muswellbrook Race Club Duane Dowell, and president John Sunderland (right) with Lyn Snowden with Shorty Cribb Memorial Aberdeen Cup trophies. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Muswellbrook legends honoured at Aberdeen Cup

Virginia Harvey

MODERN MARVEL: Smart switches can remotely control your home. Photo: Supplied

Top tips and devices to create a money-saving smart home

PREPARE: Make sure everyone enjoys their winter getaway. Picture: Shutterstock

Careful planning for that cool family trip helps pets chill out

RSPCA

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams