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COVID-SAFE: Ballarat residents will need to be in small groups to enjoy AFL grand final get-togethers outside this weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence

AFL grand final day with a difference

Greg Gliddon

Wearing sunglasses helps protect your eyes from preventable damage. Picture: Jess Layt

Not wearing sunglasses can affect eye health, optometrist warns

Jess Layt

NSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

WATCHNSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

Fleur Connick

Sweet enticement for LGAs of concern to get the jab

Sweet enticement for LGAs of concern to get the jab

Jess Layt

Find out the vax rate for your postcode

Find out the vax rate for your postcode

Janine Graham

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

COVID-SAFE: Ballarat residents will need to be in small groups to enjoy AFL grand final get-togethers outside this weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence

AFL grand final day with a difference

Greg Gliddon

Wearing sunglasses helps protect your eyes from preventable damage. Picture: Jess Layt

Not wearing sunglasses can affect eye health, optometrist warns

Jess Layt

State record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

WATCHState record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

Despite a strong vaccination drive, COVID-19 cases remain high in west and southwest Sydney.

NSW beach crowds broken up, 11 new deaths

Police arrested dozens of people as protesters initially gathered at Melbourne's Luna Park.

Anti-lockdown Vic protests run out of puff

The ACT has opened another testing clinic. It is set to become the first jurisdiction to reach 60 per cent of its residents over 16 being fully vaccinated against COVID. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTThere remains good news among the high COVID numbers

The 'Robot Olympics' concluded in a vast old limestone mine in the US state of Kentucky.

Aussies claim silver at 'Robot Olympics'

Protesters have again turned out in opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations in Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

NSW has recorded 1007 new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

A contractor worked below deck on Spirit of Tasmania vessels on Monday and Tuesday while infectious.

Tas ferry crew negative after COVID scare

Callum Godde

More than 37,000 vaccine doses and 59,000 tests were administered in the 24 hours to Friday evening.

Victoria logs 847 virus cases, one death

Gus McCubbing and Callum Godde

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

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

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

BreastScreen clinics remain closed

BreastScreen clinics remain closed

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

Finn McHugh

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

Alex Crowe

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

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?

Hannah Darlington shines in ODI debut

Hannah Darlington shines in ODI debut

Jess Layt

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

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

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Kid-friendly horror: Krysten Ritter stars as witch Natacha in Netflix's new scary movie for younger audiences, Nightbooks, rated PG, streaming now. Picture: Netflix

Nightbooks film review: Horror for kids a let-down

Jess Layt

Win a new book to cure lockdown boredom

Win a new book to cure lockdown boredom

Jess Layt

MCU trivia is just one of the activities locals can enjoy for Comic Book Week. Picture: Disney

Virtual fun ahead for Comic Book Week 2021

Kid-friendly horror: Krysten Ritter stars as witch Natacha in Netflix's new scary movie for younger audiences, Nightbooks, rated PG, streaming now. Picture: Netflix

Nightbooks film review: Horror for kids a let-down

Picture: Supplied

Macarthur artists featured in new Campbelltown Hospital display

Kayla Osborne

Dungeons and Dragons. Picture: Chris Lane

Campbelltown's International Games Week event is shaping up well

Jess Layt

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

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

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

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?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

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

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

State record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

WATCHState record: Victoria records 847 new COVID cases

NSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

WATCHNSW records another 1000+ COVID cases, 11 deaths

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

Kiera Thompson in Martyrs Lane. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWA ghostly tale deals with grief

Franois Civil, left and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWFrench cop yarn is fun but uneven

Jane Freebury

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy

Victoria records 733 cases, one death

WATCHVictoria records 733 cases, one death

11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

WATCH11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

Janine Graham

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke about "meeting and beating" climate targets with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONAfter the deal on security, Scott Morrison turns to the shift on climate

Michelle Grattan

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

John Malouff

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

Samara Ross

Easy-care petunias, lobelia, geraniums, alyssum and trailing Dichondra Silver Falls will decorate a vertical planter throughout summer.

Containing the colour

FIONA OGILVIE

Emerald grower Neek Morawitz and new Cotton Australia chairman Nigel Burnett mark the start of the season.

Familiar face to lead peak cotton body into expected bumper season

Billy Jupp

Deputy Premier John Barilaro with Nationals MLC Sam Farraway at the Parkes freight centre discussing the new Special Activation Precinct.

Parkes precinct starts - gateway to east, west, north and south

John Ellicott

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

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

Dr Anne Quain

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram