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DIGESTMilestones that aren't grim, hurrah

ANU academic Dr Toni Eagar wonders whether the lessons learned during COVID-19 will continue on in the years to come. Picture: Karleen Minney

A tipping point? Imagining the world after COVID-19

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTLockdown ends in NZ, AstraZeneca rollout ramps up

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

Janine Graham

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Sally Whyte

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Janine Graham

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

MEDAL HAUL: Digby and Hunter Hennessy, and Jake Murphy at the Downs and South West Regional Championships. Photo: Supplied

Border Blues athletics blitz the field at regionals

Ellen Dunger

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

POPULAR: Previous Bumblebees' charity days have proved a success.

A buzz about town: Tenterfield prepare for massive day of rugby

Ellen Dunger

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Catch the Services Australia bus in Drake

WHAT'S ONCatch the Services Australia bus in Drake

Helen and Dianne Duroux and Leeanne Nicholls were also in clean-up mode last year.

WHAT'S ONCleanup time again for the creek

Many parents reported that their children grew in confidence after attending the inaugural 2019 school.

WHAT'S ONAfter skipping a beat, winter music school is set to return

Donna Ward

Catch the Services Australia bus in Drake

WHAT'S ONCatch the Services Australia bus in Drake

The helicopter support group has organised a fine load of firewood to raffle on the golf day. Pictured are Patricia Cahill, Susan McBeth, Max Whitford and Dodge Landers.

WHAT'S ONHelicopter golf day next Thursday

Donna Ward

Rosenhof's sculpture, elegantly framing Grace the dog, incorporates an autumnal wreath and bales seeded with herbs and even potatoes for edible art come Easter, signifying fresh regrowth from the dry devastation of the bushfires.

WHAT'S ONHay bale art show to lead into festival

Donna Ward

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

REMEMBERING LIVES LOST: Gordon Taylor president of the New England district RSL unveils the memorial with Glen Innes Mayor Carol Sparks: Photo supplied.

A soldier memorial is unveiled and the tragic tale of young lives lost is revealed

Vanessa Arundale

The Federal Government has committed to providing free vaccines to everyone in Australia - no matter where they live.

Covid-19 vaccination ready to roll in rural Australia

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

WARNING: Hunter New England Health has warned of a flu-like disease as the region faces a mouse plague. Photo: File

Health officials warns of flu-like disease caused by mouse plagues

Madeline Link

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Willow Tree Cafe - Luke Van De Rest and Hollie Griffiths with 'Cash'.

PHOTOSOut and About on Sunday

Talking the taboo out of periods

Talking the taboo out of periods

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and the legendary dragon Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina. Picture: Disney

REVIEWRaya and the Last Dragon: A film fit for a Disney princess

Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland in Chaos Walking. Picture: Roadshow Films

REVIEWChaos Walking depicts a not implausible future

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

Adam Holmes

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

Cris Kennedy

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Janine Graham

Hot-dog champion Joey Chestnut. Picture: A Katz/Shutterstock

OPINIONThe science behind competitive eating

Mary McMillan

POSTURING: Liberal senator Anne Ruston is the minister for families and social services. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONZoë Wundenberg: Time to call out the government's disrespect of its own people

Zoë Wundenberg

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

EVELYN'S WAR: Manly resident believes it is important to preserve Manly's Freshwater class of ferries. Photo: Tikky Hes

Ferries worth the fight for Evelyn

Rowan Cowley

GLENCOE WOOLSHED: The last remaining part of the Glencoe sheep station established by the Leake family.

Scandalous tale of lust, death and a fortune

Eileen Wood

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Government urged to tackle the rotten dental health of Australia's elderly

Eileen Wood

Premier Daniel Andrews will undergo precautionary X-rays after suffering a "concerning" fall.

Premier Andrews in hospital after fall

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The Queensland Tourism Industry Council says operators are crying out for more support.

Aviation grants and tourism loans expected

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Julia Roberts and George Clooney will shoot the film Ticket to Paradise in Queensland.

Stars Roberts, Clooney heading Down Under

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Dogs are back on paw patrol in NSW courts, offering free pats to people attending court.

Therapy dogs back at work in NSW courts

1hr ago

Queensland government funding will allow more than 6500 students to learn about the reef.

Qld govt helps fund student trips to reef

Marty Silk
1hr ago

Julie Bishop says the next logical step in the Christian Porter saga is an SA coronial inquest.

Ex-Liberal minister says inquest 'logical'

Paul Osborne and Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

REFOCUS: Water Minister Keith Pitt said the program didn't deliver the expected results, so the government was pivoting its focus to off-farm efficiencies.

Govt delivers on promise to scrap water buyback program

Jamieson Murphy
1hr ago

A federal minister says it took courage for Meghan to reveal her mental health struggles.

Meghan 'courageous' on mental health: MP

2hrs ago

Jim Russell inspects part of his November-sown Taurus sorghum crop on his Spring Ridge property, Andamooka. Photo: Billy Jupp

'Happy days: end in sight for bumper sorghum crops

Billy Jupp
23m ago

Towering above the tractor, Bourgault's "top of the line" 91300 Airseeder seen working in Saskatchewan, Canada. Lake Grace farmers Leon Clarke and family have become the first in Australia to purchase the largest airseeder in the world and look forward to it arriving later in the year in time for the 2022 season.

Giant airseeder is bound for WA

Aidan Smith
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GOOD OLD DAYS: Digger Anderson (left) and Donald Wright (right) with an antique Hart Parr tractor and a prototype of the Tractor Pull trophy.

Roll back in time at the Trundle Tractor Pull

Kristy Williams
2hrs ago

The backyard after the excavator had terraced it.

How to build an earthship retaining wall | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney and Anton Vikstrom
23m ago

Autumn is the perfect season to retreat with a lighter bodied red wine. Picture: Shutterstock.

Fall in love with these beautiful wines in autumn

Linda Lambrechts

Saucy vodka pasta. Picture: Loryn Babauskis

FOODA fresh, modern - and meat-free - take on the versatile slow cooker

Karen Hardy