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ASK AWAY: New England MP Barnaby Joyce, who is the acting prime minister, will hold a teleconference about COVID-19 to some of his constituents on Thursday. Photo: Gareth Gardner 210921GGA02

Joyce opens the floor for New Englanders to speak up about COVID

Cody Tsaousis

Chappelle George, Nola Roberts, Jack Cowin, Taylor Robers, Kyle and Vera Roberts at Courtyard Cafe on Sunday.

PHOTOSOut and about in Tenterfield cafes: See the photos

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

Clive Powell and Sneha Driscoll.

PHOTOSMarkets return in Tenterfield: See the photos

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

After a gruelling pandemic, NSW is just weeks away from 'cutting loose', the health minister says.

Hospitalisations may be worse than thought

ASK AWAY: New England MP Barnaby Joyce, who is the acting prime minister, will hold a teleconference about COVID-19 to some of his constituents on Thursday. Photo: Gareth Gardner 210921GGA02

Joyce opens the floor for New Englanders to speak up about COVID

Cody Tsaousis

Chappelle George, Nola Roberts, Jack Cowin, Taylor Robers, Kyle and Vera Roberts at Courtyard Cafe on Sunday.

PHOTOSOut and about in Tenterfield cafes: See the photos

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Fethi Nourine banned for 10 years for refusing to risk fighting Tohar Butbul (in blue)

Decade ban for judoka's Olympic refusal

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash

Cycling great Carol Cooke is still recovering in Tokyo after her crash at the Paralympic Games.

Cooke still in Tokyo after Para crash

A modern pentathlon coach who was suspended at the Olympics will undergo animal welfare training.

Modern pentathlon coach sent for training

A modern pentathlon coach who was suspended at the Olympics will undergo animal welfare training.

Modern pentathlon coach sent for training

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

QUILT GROUP: Connie Scholl, who distributed the quilts in Rappville last year, with Tenterfield Quiltathon co-ordinator Fran Bulmer. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONTenterfield quiltathon to go ahead this month, while it can

Newsroom

Dr James Cuskelly joins conductor Sandra Milliken to guide this year's Big Chilly Sing.

WHAT'S ONSign up now for the Big Chilly Sing

Gravel and granite: Terry Butler and Michael Lieberman check out Gunya Road, which forms part of route 2. Photo: Shayle Graham.

WHAT'S ONGranite terrain on show as new bike race pedals to bring in visitors

Newsroom

QUILT GROUP: Connie Scholl, who distributed the quilts in Rappville last year, with Tenterfield Quiltathon co-ordinator Fran Bulmer. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONTenterfield quiltathon to go ahead this month, while it can

Lifeline's peer worker Trish Zuhemer and counsellor Wendy Skilbeck, and Rosie the dog, welcome everyone to a cuppa on Monday morning.

WHAT'S ONLearn about Lifeline (and have a cuppa)

Donna Ward

The September 2019 fire burned out more than 3000 hectares of land and destroyed and damaged multiple homes and outbuildings.

WHAT'S ONPotential class action over Mt Mackenzie Rd fire damage

Newsroom

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

Janine Graham

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

Dion Georgopoulos

Why you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

EXPLAINERWhy you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

Dan Jaksa and Hugh Glanville

Long lines of people wait to be tested in Bendigo this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

11 new COVID-19 cases for Vic regions, Ballarat's lockdown ends

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant

The Ringer at the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in Queensland is festooned with all sorts of tools, and what appears to be a handy little knife. Picture: Queensland government.

REAL AUSTRALIABronze statues reveal the link between pocket knives and outback life

Chris McLennan

Councils on frontline of climate change battle

OPINIONCouncils on frontline of climate change battle

Dr Portia Odell

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Former Liberal Party president, Carlton AFL club president and businessman John Elliott has died.

Liberal, Carlton elder Elliott dies at 79

1hr ago

Brad Hazzard has urged people in NSW to remain disciplined until vaccination targets are reached.

Peak on NSW hospitals could be worse

1hr ago

"Supply still remains a limiting factor" with Pfizer vaccinations, Premier Daniel Andrews says.

Minister hoses down vaccine supply tension

1hr ago

A person who attended a violent protest in Melbourne on Wednesday has tested positive for COVID-19.

COVID-positive Vic protester in hospital

1hr ago

Josh Frydenberg has urged banks, super funds and insurers not to abandon the mining industry.

Don't abandon mining investment: treasurer

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

Performer Simon Taylor is one of 800-plus artists in the upcoming Melbourne Fringe Festival.

Fringe reboots for locked-down audiences

Tony Magnusson
1hr ago

A court has heard Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann was high on drugs when he allegedly shot four people.

Darwin shooting victim found in shower

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

The Federal Court will hold a special native title sitting in Port Augusta.

Native title declared over Port Augusta

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Top priced ram: Richard Chalker, Lach River principal, Lawrence Clifford, Bindaree, Berridale, Breet Povey, SBBL, Cooma, and auctioneer Tim Woodham, Nutrien.

Lach River Merinos sold to $10,000, av $2925

Stephen Burns

The top priced ram, sold for $8000, with purchaser Ray Norman, Glenray, Illabo, classer Michael Elmes, Cecile Chalon, The Yanko, and Ian Cameron, The Yanko stud principal.

The Yanko clear 100 rams for $8000 top

Olivia Calver

A new on-farm farm safety program has been launched by NSW Farmers and the NSW Government.

Farm safety in $2m boost - direct to you

John Ellicott

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson