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It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

The timing of events like Australia's world record 4x100m women's freestyle relay effort is welcome relief. Photo: Kaz Photography/Getty Images

OPINIONOlympic Games swimming made for TV | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring the match-winning goal against the Olyroos at Sapporo Dome on Sunday night. Picture: Masashi Hara/Getty Images

Oyarzabal fires Spain to victory over gritty Olyroos in Tokyo

Joshua Bartlett

Laetisha Scanlan is through to the women's trap final in Tokyo with fellow Australian Penny Smith.

Two Aussies through to women's trap final

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Laetisha Scanlan is through to the women's trap final in Tokyo with fellow Australian Penny Smith.

Two Aussies through to women's trap final

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Kyle Chalmers has claimed the silver medal in an epic men's 100m freestyle in Tokyo.

Chalmers wins 100m freestyle silver

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Kyle Chalmers has claimed the silver medal in an epic men's 100m freestyle in Tokyo.

Chalmers wins 100m freestyle silver

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24 new COVID-19 cases in people linked to the Tokyo Olympics have been announced.

24 new Games-related COVID cases in Tokyo

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24 new COVID-19 cases in people linked to the Tokyo Olympics have been announced.

24 new Games-related COVID cases in Tokyo

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

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

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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

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

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

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Rural Health Inquiry's Lismore hearing to be webcast

Rural Health Inquiry's Lismore hearing to be webcast

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Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Country Kids 2021

Country Kids 2021

Rochelle Tubb

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Jack Needham

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

Record day for Aussies in Tokyo with a seven medal haul

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Aussies in Tokyo with a seven medal haul

Dominican Republic's Lisvel Elisa Eve Mejia shows a tattoo of Olympic Rings on her shoulder during the women's volleyball preliminary round. Photos: AP Photo/Frank Augstein

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Greater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

GET UP TO DATEGreater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Derek Barry

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

Shivé Prema

How the Tigers won a thrilling grand final | See the photos

Tigers win a thrilling grand final | See the photos

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

Wollongong's Crown Street Mall during the 2021 lockdown, and Bendigo's Hargreaves Mall during the 2020 lockdown. Pictures: Anna Warr, Brendan McCarthy

REAL AUSTRALIATimes are tough for us all, so show a little kindness

Natalie Croxon
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Is Australia ready for autonomous vehicles?

OPINIONIs Australia ready for autonomous vehicles?

Dr Milad Ghasri

CHALLENGES: For older adults, a lack of choice and control can increase feelings of despair. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONUnmet needs: older Australians deserve a more pragmatic, compassionate approach

Scott Fitzpatrick

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Awitness in Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial says a man shot dead in an SAS raid was innocent.

Afghan witness describes finding 'martyr'

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A magistrate has reprimanded Neil Erikson for asking a former reverend if she "promoted sodomy".

Extremist quotes Old Testament in court

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Wollongong's Crown Street Mall during the 2021 lockdown, and Bendigo's Hargreaves Mall during the 2020 lockdown. Pictures: Anna Warr, Brendan McCarthy

REAL AUSTRALIATimes are tough for us all, so show a little kindness

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Juha Kiskonen is due for prison release with a judge rejecting a bid to place him under supervision.

NSW judge rejects terror-risk claim

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Gladys Berejiklian says there's "no perfect way" to respond to an outbreak of the Delta strain.

NSW shatters virus record, rules tightened

Angelo Risso
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DOORS CLOSED: Ninety CBA branches in regional areas will be closing the doors early as staff man the phones.

The 90 CBA bank branches to start closing early revealed

Chris McLennan
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There are updated testing rules for the Canterbury-Bankstown, Fairfield and Cumberland LGAs.

Updated western Sydney virus restrictions

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The Commissioner for Public Sector Employment will investigate a complaint against Corey Wingard.

SA minister faces bullying probe

Tim Dornin
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A happy jockey Brendan Ward, with Wagga Wagga trainer George Dimitropoulos following the win of tough campaigner Willy White Socks in the feature event at Narrandera last month. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Clancy's joy overflows at his home base

Virginia Harvey
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Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Barwon MP Roy Butler has reignited the push for a new BoM doppler radar for the state's Far West.

Calls grow for new Far West BoM service to be on election radar

Billy Jupp

All stands covered at Jandra Station at Bourke for shearing this week, with 15,000 sheep shorn. Photo courtesy of Will Coy, Muddy's Quality Shearing.

Shearer shortage to hit NSW in spring

John Ellicott

One unlucky person cleans the touch screen for the following users. Picture: Shutterstock

Surprising truth about cleanliness of touch screens

Ellen Phiddian
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Left-foot braking is used in race and rally, and for off-roading. Photo: Shutterstock.

My left foot can be used for a variety of driving techniques

Sam Hollier

SURFACE SPACE. Clutter is your enemy, so make sure you have enough room to spread out documents. Photo: Living Edge

Five ways to improve your home office