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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

Labor leader Anthony Albanese on Thursday morning, addressing journalists in Sydney. Picture: AAP

PM labels Albanese 'precious' as ALP leader denies racism claim

36m ago

Labor leader Anthony Albanese on Thursday morning, addressing journalists in Sydney. Picture: AAP

PM labels Albanese 'precious' as ALP leader denies racism claim

36m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into Luca Fauvette during an under 8s soccer training session in Devonport. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

LIVELive blog: Luca appears on morning TV after PM's soccer field gaffe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into Luca Fauvette during an under 8s soccer training session in Devonport. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

LIVELive blog: Luca appears on morning TV after PM's soccer field gaffe

In Scott Morrison's own words, once you peel back the layers you'll find another choice. Picture: Simone De Peak

ANALYSISBefore the shoulder charge, Scott Morrison made a confession

In Scott Morrison's own words, once you peel back the layers you'll find another choice. Picture: Simone De Peak

ANALYSISBefore the shoulder charge, Scott Morrison made a confession

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

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

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Budget can still be boujee

Ash Lieberman

The spectacular Cradle Mountain.

An island hopping tour way down south

Emma Brown

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Budget can still be boujee

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Emma Brown

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

The Upper Hunter LGA, which includes Scone (pictured), has been named one of the top regional markets in NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

New report names the 3 top markets in regional NSW

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Nick Clark

FOR THE LOVE: Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey's love of agriculture has taken him on a sometimes bumpy ride.

'Would you eat a fish caught in Sydney Harbour?': Why billionaire Gerry Harvey chose this small town over Sydney

Marian Macdonald

The old Bank of New South Wales, later known as the 'Bank of Ales' is up for auction on Saturday February 26, 2022. Photo supplied.

'If the staff were robbed, they'd lock themselves in the vault': Rich history behind bank listing revealed

Amandine Ahrens

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

Farmer Bryan Meredith doesn't think it's a good idea to let people camp with cows.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe stoush that's dividing fishers and farmers

Laura Carolina Corrigan
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It's difficult to find anyone on the east coast who wasn't affected in some way by the Black Summer bushfires. Picture: Sylvia Liber

OPINIONWhat is it going to take for us to have an honest conversation about climate?

Jo Dodds

The whole of the Katherine community gets behind Do It For Dolly Day. Picture: Sarah Matthews

REAL AUSTRALIADo It For Dolly Day is special and emotional

Sarah Matthews

Queenie describes her show 'Blue: The Songs of Joni Mitchell' as a love letter from one melancholy mother to another. Image credit: Kurt Sneddon.

Queenie van de Zandt performs love letter to Joni Mitchell | Photos, Video

Anthony Caggiano

The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.

Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process

Sam McKeith

ZEST FOR LIFE: Jazmin Theadora is a Nimbin local legend. Photo supplied.

She made it to the rainbow

Therese Murray

One Nation's Pauline Hanson has tested positive to COVID and will isolate until after the election.

Pauline Hanson struck down with COVID-19

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Ambulances queue outside the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.

LNP blasts Qld deputy premier's GP 'slur'

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into Luca Fauvette during an under 8s soccer training session in Devonport. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

LIVELive blog: Luca appears on morning TV after PM's soccer field gaffe

The number of people employed rose by 4000 in April, putting the unemployment rate at 3.9 per cent.

Employment grows by 4000 in April

1hr ago

US President Joe Biden will use the Quad summit to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Biden to use Quad to launch regional plan

Paul Osborne
18m ago

Victoria Police allegedly found 350 kilograms of commercial-grade fireworks in February.

Man on 100 gun and fireworks charges

Cassandra Morgan
20m ago

The ABS jobless rate was 3.9 per cent in April, in line with a revised 3.9 per cent in March.

Jobless rate holds at 3.9 pct in April

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
28m ago

The South Australian government has decided to scrap a plan for a tax on electric vehicles.

SA moves to scrap tax on electric vehicles

Tim Dornin
31m ago

Bowyer and Livermore agents Todd Clements and Tom Card with Glen Eden Pastoral Company cows, PTIC to Mosquito Angus bulls, that sold for $4000 a head at Carcoar store sale last Friday. Photo: Brock Syphers

Carcoar cows, calves surprise with best bids

2hrs ago

Richmond valley dryland rice grower Adam Dawes in a paddock of Tachiminori. The sustainable industry is being thwarted by government inaction.

No break from rice market monopoly for northern rain-fed growers

Jamie Brown

Shutterstock image.

Researchers working to keep sick kids close to home

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante

Naomi Crisante ... food brings the family together. Photo: Morgan Hancock

A cook with a family flourish