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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

ALL SMILES: Charlie Staines flies in to score one of his four tries on debut on Saturday. Photo: NRL PHOTOS

'It's unreal': Staines makes his mark in incredible NRL debut

Nick Guthrie

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

A caravan holiday on the NSW Central Coast harks back to slower, family times. But with all the mod cons and plenty of things to see and do.

Hitch up the caravan: take the slow road to relaxation

Rose Jacobs

Oyster tasting with Saffire Freycinet, Tasmania.

If you have to ask the price...

Teresa Ooi

The famous Heart Island on the Great Barrier Reef at the Whitsundays. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Discovering the heart of paradise

Michael Turtle

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

Spring clean your life and finances

Spring clean your life and finances

Emma Brown

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

Photo: Rick Stevens.

The Great Central West

Andrew Lotherington

Spring clean your life and finances

Spring clean your life and finances

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

OPTIMISM: Median prices for both houses and units in Alice Springs have shown an uplift in the recently completed quarter, giving cause for some level of optimism in the local market. Photo - Shutterstock.

Regions showing resilience

Ruth Lewis

Housing figures on a COVID rollercoaster

Housing figures on a COVID rollercoaster

Ruth Lewis

OVER THE RIVER: Investors are looking further afield for locations where there is good
rental demand and potential for capital gains. Photo - Shutterstock.

A rise in remote investing as regions gain appeal

Ruth Lewis

The passage of time results in the development of emotional and spiritual veneers, which we regularly need to re-evaluate. Picture: shutterstock

Evaluating the veneers around our personality

Gary Bentley

BUYER BEWARE: Scammers have created fake online stores claiming to sell products that don't exist - such as cures or vaccinations for COVID-19, and products such as face masks.

Scamwatch: Trying to buy face masks online? Beware of scammers.

Remember, there's no one quite like you ...

Remember, there's no one quite like you ...

Gary Bentley

The passage of time results in the development of emotional and spiritual veneers, which we regularly need to re-evaluate. Picture: shutterstock

Evaluating the veneers around our personality

MASK MAKING: The Elders Group at the Wellington Information and Neighbourhood Services (WINS) with Dubbo Mayor Ben Shields. Photo: CONTRIBUTED.

Elders Group work on making masks for the Wellington community

Taylor Dodge

Connecting with your true self is the secret

Connecting with your true self is the secret

Gary Bentley

VP Day 2020: Commemorations took place under the shadow of the coronavirus.

DIGESTVP Day reminds us there will once again be cause to dance in the streets

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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the country will retain its lockdown restrictions after a resurgence in COVID-19 cases. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISContrasting trajectories show how complex coronavirus can be

Raylee Campbell and her daughter Erika. Raylee wants to go meet her grandchild when she is born in a few weeks in Wodonga, but the Canberra woman fears she will not be able to get back home due to border closures.

SUBSCRIBERRaylee wants to meet her 'miracle' grandchild, but if she does she may not be able to come home

The ill-fated Ruby Princess.

DIGESTSeries of mistakes doomed Ruby Princess passengers

How August 13 plated out - coffee, queues and quarantine. Photos: file

DIGESTCoffee, queues and quarantine

Janine Graham

Kim and Robyn Cartwright. They have a thousand sheep about to lamb back home near Crookwell. Picture: James Wiltshire/Border Mail

EXPLAINERThe stuck Canberrans are coming home. But there are others left behind

Steve Evans

Get in that car and rive. Photo: file

DIGESTForget jail, go straight to the ACT

Janine Graham

"I want to see a greater uptake in all those categories. If we don't, we will consider further measures in which we can increase that uptake."

NSW Premier foreshadows stricter measures, as state records 18 new cases

Kate McIlwain

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

Too many teens still keep quiet about bullying, but there are ways parents can help. Picture: shutterstock

Encouraging teens to ask for help against bullying

Jessie Mitchell

This is a stressful time for pregnant women. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHelp is there for pregnant women experiencing anxiety

Christy Kidner

The passage of time results in the development of emotional and spiritual veneers, which we regularly need to re-evaluate. Picture: shutterstock

Evaluating the veneers around our personality

Gary Bentley

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

Victoria recorded 303 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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VP Day 2020: Commemorations took place under the shadow of the coronavirus.

DIGESTVP Day reminds us there will once again be cause to dance in the streets

1hr ago

The scene. Photo: Surf Life Saving NSW

UPDATEDMan punches shark, woman attacked then airlifted from Port Macquarie

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Victorian authorities warn there is more progress needed before lockdown restrictions can be eased.

Low deaths a blip as Victoria dents virus

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Mr Willams' claim for asbestos compensation took 16 months to be approved. Pictures: Paul Scambler

IN DEPTHFight for asbestos compensation 'worse than cancer'

Jessica Willard

Read all about it: how papers reported war's end

Read all about it: how papers reported war's end

Police in Victoria have fined another 223 people for breaching COVID-19 restrictions.

Virus 'conspiracy' among Vic excuses

Callum Godde

Military and political leaders will meet in Canberra for the 75th anniversary of World War II.

Camaraderie of World War II remembered

Daniel McCulloch

Kate and Garry Richards show off their show ribbons and their tasty raspberry and other berry jams, wines, liqueurs and vodkas.

All about the taste

Mark Griggs
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Auctioneer Tin Woodham, Nutrien, Wagga Wagga; Sam Plevey, Gunnedah; buyer Peter Cook, Barana, Coolah and principals Chris Knox and Helen Alexander with the Barana Angus stud $10,000 purchase DSK YXC Powerbroker.

Total auction clearance of DSK Angus and Charolais

Mark Griggs
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A successful lambing!

Bacterial infection hits lambing

Stephen Burns
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Nestled above the picturesque McLaren Vale wine region in South Australia, the award-winning Sugar Gum House designed by Architects Ink has a sculptural simplicity that embraces sustainable living. Pictures: Sam Noonan.

When sugar gum trees inspire a dream

Jess Wallace

Potential credit crunch looms over aged care industry

Potential credit crunch looms over aged care industry

Noel Whittaker

PIONEER: Lil Bub is credited with being the very first social media pet influencer.

#Hashtag is your fur kid cute enough to break the internet?

Lyndell Whyte