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Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Sydney residents urged to get COVID test

Julian O'Brien

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

Conor McGregor (l) and Dustin Poirier (r) will go at it again on Saturday.

UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

David Charlesworth

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

England cricket coach Chris Silverwood is glad to see Australia feeling the heat.

England coach glad Aussies under pressure

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell
2hrs ago

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

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Australia and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been rewarded for her efforts with the London club.

Kerr named Young Australian Achiever in UK

Anna Harrington
5m ago

Phil Foden (c) bagged the late equaliser in Manchester City's 3-1 FA Cup win over lowly Cheltenham.

Guardiola lauds City response to Cup scare

Nick Mashiter
23m ago

Coach Julian Nagelsmann was left frustrated by another defeat for Leipzig in their title hunt.

Bayern boosted as Leipzig, Leverkusen lose

34m ago

Australia and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been rewarded for her efforts with the London club.

Kerr named Young Australian Achiever in UK

5m ago

Snake sightings are common in new housing areas, where habitat has been recently cleared.

Qld's snake issue is really a human issue

Marty Silk
35m ago

BUSINESSWOMAN: Bliss Gifts and Homewares owner Melissa Stone. Photo by Sam Venn Photography.

A tale of family, hard work and a little store with more clicks than Kmart

Nicolette Pickard
35m ago

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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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

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

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Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

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

Australia and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been rewarded for her efforts with the London club.

Kerr named Young Australian Achiever in UK

Anna Harrington
5m ago

Phil Foden (c) bagged the late equaliser in Manchester City's 3-1 FA Cup win over lowly Cheltenham.

Guardiola lauds City response to Cup scare

Nick Mashiter
23m ago

Coach Julian Nagelsmann was left frustrated by another defeat for Leipzig in their title hunt.

Bayern boosted as Leipzig, Leverkusen lose

34m ago

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Ditching cities for regional areas is predicted to continue in 2021.

More Aussies want home among the gum trees

Snake sightings are common in new housing areas, where habitat has been recently cleared.

Qld's snake issue is really a human issue

35m ago

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

BUSINESSWOMAN: Bliss Gifts and Homewares owner Melissa Stone. Photo by Sam Venn Photography.

A tale of family, hard work and a little store with more clicks than Kmart

35m ago

Sophie Westlake's husband's health condition prompted her to invent a COVID-19-killing disinfectant.

NSW mum makes COVID-killing disinfectant

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Children across Australia are preparing to return to school in 2021.

Learn from 2020 as kids go back to school

Cheryl Goodenough
1hr ago

A 58-year-old man was bitten by a shark at Lake Macquarie.

Bystanders help man bitten by shark in NSW

There are 10 active coronavirus cases linked to the Australian Open.

More COVID-19 cases linked to Aust Open

Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Narrabri team puts an Australian spin on a Mexican classic

Billy Jupp

Rodney Wright planted the crop of Hatrick and Seamer chickpeas at his Woodstock property on October 17.

Rain offers up once-in-a-lifetime cropping opportunity

Billy Jupp

Pink flowering Crowea exalata, Lomandra Tanika and Carex buchananii, and self-seeding, bright magenta rose campion create a low maintenance planting. Stachys byzantina is in the foreground.

Hardy gems unearthed

Fiona Ogilvie

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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LOUNGE TEST: Renting works for those who're indecisive and want to trial an item first. Photo: Snaffle.

Would you consider renting your furniture over buying?

Modern home hidden by terrace facade

Modern home hidden by terrace facade