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HINTED AT: Bathurst MP Paul Toole [inset] has flagged October 11 as NSW's potential reopening date once the state is 70 per cent fully vaccinated, as the Australian Defence Force clinic returns this week for second doses.

FREERegional MP hints at October 11 'freedom date'

Sam Bolt

NSW shadow health minister Ryan Park.

Fixing the health staff shortage?: Devil's in the detail, says Park

Grace Crivellaro

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

Max McKinney

Brendan and Jacinta Cullin with their dog at their homestead in Kars Station, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERThe Aussie farmer training in the outback for English Channel swim

John Hanscombe

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

Liz Hayes interviewing Mal Brough.

"It reeks of a system that needs urgent attention": Liz Hayes

Meg Francis

Scott Beaton (right), vice president of the Australian Paramedics Association and a paramedic based in Gilgandra, says any extra stress or strain on regional and rural health is going to cause a serious issue. Photo supplied

One case and we're in strife, say rural GPs, nurses

Julia Driscoll

HINTED AT: Bathurst MP Paul Toole [inset] has flagged October 11 as NSW's potential reopening date once the state is 70 per cent fully vaccinated, as the Australian Defence Force clinic returns this week for second doses.

FREERegional MP hints at October 11 'freedom date'

Sam Bolt

NSW shadow health minister Ryan Park.

Fixing the health staff shortage?: Devil's in the detail, says Park

Grace Crivellaro

Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

A Canberra Hospital ward is in lockdown after two patients contracted COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Extremely concerning' hospital virus cases put health system at risk

Truefitt & Hill managing director Khushwant Dhanoa, centre, with barbers Aras Sobooti and Affy Zulkifli. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Should you cut or colour your own hair? Here's what the experts say

Sarah Lansdown

Staff setting up the pop-up clinic at the Watson oval on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

Peter Brewer

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Finn McHugh

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

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

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

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

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

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

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr has scored two more goals for the champions in their 6-1 WSL win at Man United.

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Aussie Duckworth beaten in first ATP final

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Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

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

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POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

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?

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Jack Needham

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

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Chelsea's Sam Kerr has scored two more goals for the champions in their 6-1 WSL win at Man United.

Sam Kerr at the double in Chelsea WSL win

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Climate change impacts for future generations will be dire warn diplomats who join a chorus of sectors calling for a net zero commitment. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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Lewis Hamilton en route to his 100th Formula One triumph in the Russian Grand Prix.

Hamilton roars to 100th Grand Prix triumph

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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

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Climate change impacts for future generations will be dire warn diplomats who join a chorus of sectors calling for a net zero commitment. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with murdering an elderly couple at a house in southwest WA.

Man charged over WA double homicide

Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

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A woman and man have been charged after an attack on a group picnicking in a Melbourne park.

Two charged over Victoria picnic attack

Lockdown restrictions are expected to ease slightly across Victoria from Wednesday.

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The largest intake of new recruits in a decade is set to begin at Queensland's Oxley Police Academy.

Record police recruits to start in Qld

Melissa Meehan

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

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Mount Isa man Lukas Orda was one of the 41 people missing presumed drowned on the Gulf Livestock 1 last year.

Still no answers to Gulf Livestock ship disappearance

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The snake took refuge among some tools.

Six-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

FOR SALE: The former St Oswald's Church at 34 Bain Terrace, Trevallyn is up for grabs. Picture: Paul Scambler

The 1894 church in need of new owners

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Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

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EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. The sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location.

A Mediterranean inspired villa with the feel of a luxury hotel

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That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

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