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Burnt: The aftermath of the summer bushfires at Kangaroo Valley ... this summer may not be as bad as the one just passed. Picture: Adam McLean.

Coming bushfire season not as extreme as last summer, says former commissioner

Glen Humphries

NEW GEAR: Junee Correctional Centre's industries manager Peter Holt was thrilled to pass on the new furniture to Lawson House, with Jim O'Regan, Barbara Wealands, Bill Richardson, Noreen Deacon and Catheryn Whiles pleased to accept it. Picture: Contributed

Stolen furniture duplicated in kind gesture to retirement village

Jessica McLaughlin

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Glen Humphries

Movie legend Sean Connery, the original film James Bond, has died at the age of 90, reports say.

Bond movie idol Sean Connery dies, aged 90

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Queensland border reopens to regional NSW

Queensland border reopens to regional NSW

Matt Carr

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Shana Morgan

Businesswoman Dianna Somerville's lifestyle has improved since she moved to the Riverina. Picture: supplied

New push for regional migration

Katie Johnson

Burnt: The aftermath of the summer bushfires at Kangaroo Valley ... this summer may not be as bad as the one just passed. Picture: Adam McLean.

Coming bushfire season not as extreme as last summer, says former commissioner

Glen Humphries

NEW GEAR: Junee Correctional Centre's industries manager Peter Holt was thrilled to pass on the new furniture to Lawson House, with Jim O'Regan, Barbara Wealands, Bill Richardson, Noreen Deacon and Catheryn Whiles pleased to accept it. Picture: Contributed

Stolen furniture duplicated in kind gesture to retirement village

Jessica McLaughlin

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

This is ridiculous. Hailstones in southern #Brisbane. Photo: Johny Miller, @jmil400, via Twitter

DIGESTThat's not a hailstone, THIS is a hailstone

Australia united - on the need for action

DIGESTAustralia united - on the need for action

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Katie Johnson, Sophie Raynor and Steve Evans

Claire Briant with cavoodle Arlo at the ACT Companion Dog Club. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERDemand for certain dogs spikes as humans seek companionship in pandemic

Katie Johnson, Sophie Raynor and Steve Evans

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

Sophie Raynor, Katie Johnson

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

Andrew Moir

Dustin Martin is the first player to win the Norm Smith three times. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNo asterisk needed, Tigers among AFL's very best

Rohan Connolly

A third Norm Smith Medal makes Richmond's Dustin Martin the greatest finals player this century. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNight try, but afternoon AFL grand final is still the best

Howard Kotton

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

TEMPORARY HOME: Queensland became the centre of the AFL universe in 2020 due to a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria. Photo: Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images

OPINIONNorthern hubs, comebacks, second waves: AFL's season 2020 was anything but usual

Howard Kotton

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

Time to head north - the Queensland border has opened to regional NSW. Picture: Shutterstock

Queensland, WA to open up: the week that was in border changes

Explore Travel

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Old family favourite to come to life in Sydney, Melbourne

Explore Travel

View of Uluru from Longitude 131's Dune Pavilion room. Picture: Supplied

Open skies in style in the heart of the Red Centre

Bernadette Chua

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Two women embrace as rescue workers try to save residents trapped in the earthquake debris in Izmir.

'Miracle rescues' in Turkey quake disaster

17m ago

Movie legend Sean Connery, the original film James Bond, has died at the age of 90, reports say.

Bond movie idol Sean Connery dies, aged 90

54m ago

Garth Nix's latest novel sees the protagonist enter the world of magical booksellers. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWBookshops, schools and city slums

Colin Steele
1hr ago

Two women embrace as rescue workers try to save residents trapped in the earthquake debris in Izmir.

'Miracle rescues' in Turkey quake disaster

17m ago

From left, Lourdes (Zoey Luna) Frankie (Gideon Adlon) Tabby (Lovie Simone) and Lily (Cailee Spaeny) in The Craft: Legacy. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWWitchy sequel has some surprises

Cris Kennedy
1hr ago

Fabrice Luchini in The Mystery of Henri Pick. Pictures: Supplied

REVIEWThe Mystery of Henri Pick is an arch, intricate French comedy

Jane Freebury
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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

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

NEW GEAR: Junee Correctional Centre's industries manager Peter Holt was thrilled to pass on the new furniture to Lawson House, with Jim O'Regan, Barbara Wealands, Bill Richardson, Noreen Deacon and Catheryn Whiles pleased to accept it. Picture: Contributed

Stolen furniture duplicated in kind gesture to retirement village

Jessica McLaughlin

Creative passion: John Wiseman with one of his Elephant images. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

John Wiseman's transition from world of finance to a globally recognised photographer

Greg Ellis

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

NEW GEAR: Junee Correctional Centre's industries manager Peter Holt was thrilled to pass on the new furniture to Lawson House, with Jim O'Regan, Barbara Wealands, Bill Richardson, Noreen Deacon and Catheryn Whiles pleased to accept it. Picture: Contributed

Stolen furniture duplicated in kind gesture to retirement village

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

Two women embrace as rescue workers try to save residents trapped in the earthquake debris in Izmir.

'Miracle rescues' in Turkey quake disaster

17m ago

Movie legend Sean Connery, the original film James Bond, has died at the age of 90, reports say.

Bond movie idol Sean Connery dies, aged 90

54m ago

Garth Nix's latest novel sees the protagonist enter the world of magical booksellers. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWBookshops, schools and city slums

Colin Steele
1hr ago

Kerri-Anne Kennerley (seated) in rehearsal with the cast of Pippin at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Photo: David Hooley

How Kerri-Anne Kennerly trained for trapeze role

Geraldine Cardozo

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Geraldine Cardozo

OVERLOOKED: Struggling self funded retirees miss out in the budget, says Wayne Strandquist.

Budget fails wealthier retirees

Eileen Wood

Experts say it would appear that a phosphorus deficiency may have made the cow put the snake its mouth. Photo: Andrew Gertz

Yes, that's a snake in that cow's mouth

Deb Frecklington says she will remain LNP leader despite the Queensland election loss.

LNP leader digs in after Qld election loss

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Queensland election rivals LNP leader Deb Frecklington and Labor's Annastacia Palaszczuk.

Labor to retain government in Queensland

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Henry Palaszczuk says his daughter kept people safe and allayed their fears in a 'horrendous year'.

Palaszczuk made Qld voters feel safe: dad

2hrs ago

Amy MacMahon will represent the Greens in the new Queensland parliament.

Greens to take two seats in QLD parliament

Katter's Australian Party's Robbie Katter will retain his seat in the Queensland election.

Katter party still popular in regional Qld

Flash flooding affected some Brisbane areas at the height of the storms on Tuesday.

Massive hailstones hit southeast Qld

Aaron Bunch

Australia will spend half a billion dollars on an 'advance purchase' of COVID-19 vaccines.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Andi Yu

The 2016 winner, Nick Arena said what he does is different to other farming practices, so it was nice to be recognised for that.

The barra farmer from Port Stephens

Michelle Hespe

One pregnancy-tested-in-calf Red Angus heifer has overcome a series of unfortunate events including photosensitivity and mummification of her 90-day old foetus (inset).

Cow beats unlucky odds

Hannah Powe

Since their Farmer of the Year win in 2017, Velia and Mike O'Hare, Beckom, have introduced the SheepMaster sheep to their operation.

O'Hares in good company at Beckom

Michelle Hespe

SMART AIR: Utilise modern technology for wall mounted units and ducted systems.

Tips to staying cool while you work from home this summer

DRESSING DOWN: Regardless of the occasion there is really no need to deck the doggos.

When it comes to furry friends, clothes do not maketh the pet

RSPCA

Artists impression of Robotiz3ds ARRES model (Autonomous Road Repair System). Picture: Robotiz3d.

Autonomous pothole-fixing vehicle coming to streets soon

Mathew Dickerson