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Health Department secretary Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government in more vaccine talks, under pressure to release more detail

The dumpster fire that is 2020 burns less brightly

The dumpster fire that is 2020 burns less brightly

Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

No fast-forward, no play - just pause for Victoria. Again.

Vics hit pause, frustration hits overdrive

Janine Graham

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Alex Crowe

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Janine Graham

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Janine Graham

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

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

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

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

READY: Morgan Thomas Wykes at the open day.

Maranatha Gunyah prepares for first children on opening day

BOOST: Federal Member for Parkes Mark Coulton with Mayor of the Dubbo Region Ben Shields (left) and CEO Michael McMahon (right) at Boothenba Road, which will be upgraded at its intersection with the Dubbo Regional Livestock Markets thanks to $2 million in funding under the Heavy Vehicle Program Round 7. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

$16m to upgrade and replace bridges and roads; find out which ones here

Newsroom

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

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

There will be an urgent need for engineers in regional areas post-pandemic

OPINIONThere will be an urgent need for engineers in regional areas post-pandemic

Chris Stoltz

Dustin Martin's nan Lois Knight with Milly. Photo: Darren Howe

REAL AUSTRALIAThe family ties that come in footy colours

Janine Graham

How are people coping with climate grief?

OPINIONHow are people coping with climate grief?

Sandra Croaker

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Defence chief Angus Campbell says Army helicopters are deployed in pairs, to overcome a design flaw.

Helicopters cannot shoot while troops exit

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Young people affected by the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020 have continued to suffer mental health problems long after the fires went out. AAP Image/Supplied by Twitter, @brendanh_au

Distress, depression and drug use: Young people fear for their future after the bushfires

The moon may hold frozen water in more places and in larger quantities than previously suspected.

More water on moon than first thought

Alistair Coe hasn't recontested the leadership of the ACT Liberals, with Elizabeth Lee taking over.

Canberra Liberals create history for party

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Daniel Andrews has revealed the latest piece of his reopening plan - home visits.

Andrews outlines Vic home visit rules

Roger Vaughan
32m ago

Jessie Moore is accused of murdering her aunt, greyhound trainer Karen Leek.

Vic murder accused may have a disability

Karen Sweeney
33m ago

Bus driver Luis Rojas says he was blinded by lights before crashing into a scooter, killing two men.

Driver blames blinding lights for deaths

Luke Costin
36m ago

Senator Kimberley Kitching has asked hundreds of questions about spending at the union watchdog.

Watchdog union raid legal bill hits $1.3m

Matt Coughlan
36m ago

Demand for Brahmans from North Queensland has seen Kennedy Rural, Georgetown, sell and deliver more than 10,000 head to many parts of New South Wales in recent months as graziers south of the border restock their operations.

Brahmans prove profitable for NSW enterprises

Kent Ward
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Dennis Power at Mount Mill, Coolah, and one of the silage pits.

Producers opt for silage after wet weekend

Lucy Kinbacher
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SETBACK: Farmers in the state's far north hope to avoid further storms, which could eventuate later this week according to forecasts. Photo: Dimity Smith

North West's harvest 'on a knife edge' after weekend storms

Billy Jupp

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

WATERLOGGED: Too much of a good thing has its risks. Picture: Shutterstock.

Wise up to hazards lurking in the deep for water-loving dogs

Dr Anne Fawcett

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele