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Dancing back: Up to 50 people can take to the dance floor from Monday.

Venues double capacity

2hrs ago

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Camden's Kayden Murphy leaps through the air. Picture: Supplied

Macarthur riders chosen to take part in prestigious BMX program

Kayla Osborne

Big cheers: Fans celebrate their team in the crowd. Wests Tigers will again play three home games at Campbelltown in 2021. Picture: Wests Tigers

Three Campbelltown home games in 2021 season for Wests Tigers

Jess Layt

Macarthur FC draws first trial against A-League opponent

Macarthur FC draws first trial against A-League opponent

Josh Callinan

Camden's Kayden Murphy leaps through the air. Picture: Supplied

Macarthur riders chosen to take part in prestigious BMX program

An artist's impression of what the new cricket facility will look like once complete. Picture: Supplied

Work begins at Macarthur's new multi-million-dollar cricket facility

Kayla Osborne

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

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

A weekend getaway in beautiful Hobart is just what the doctor ordered.

Whitsunday sailing, cut-price Darwin: this week's best travel deals

Explore Travel

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Groundbreaking: Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis start in Clea DuVall's Happiest Season, rated M, in cinemas now.

Happiest Season film review: Good step, poor romance

Jess Layt

Irresistable: Harry Shum Jr and Jessica Rothe star as real-life couple Jenn and Sol in weepy romance All My Life, rated M, in cinemas now.

All My Life film review | Charming tragic romance

Jess Layt

Matt McNeilly-Woolley and Amelia McNeilly-Woolley of NeillyRich.

Bradbury duo NeillyRich to debut new album at upcoming gigs

Kayla Osborne

Groundbreaking: Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis start in Clea DuVall's Happiest Season, rated M, in cinemas now.

Happiest Season film review: Good step, poor romance

Catherine Alcorn and Paul McDermott will host FNL

Win tickets to FNL variety show at Parramatta

Jess Layt

Murder barbie: Kathryn Newton stars in the latest mash-up of genres from director Christopher Landon, Freaky, rated MA15+, in cinemas now.

Freaky film review: Bloody fun mix of genres

Jess Layt

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Dancing back: Up to 50 people can take to the dance floor from Monday.

Venues double capacity

Merryn Porter
2hrs ago

We want to write about champions like B&M Florist who won the Australian Small Business Champion Awards for Champion Florist in 2018. Katrina,Maria,Bill and Joanne. Picture John Veage

Help us write about local champions

Craig Thomson

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Dancing back: Up to 50 people can take to the dance floor from Monday.

Venues double capacity

2hrs ago

Camden Museum volunteers Frances and Harry Warner are delighted to see the museum re-opened to the public. Picture: Supplied

Camden Museum re-opens after Covid-19 shut down

Kayla Osborne

Macarthur residents urged to stay Covid-safe while enjoying Christmas lights

Macarthur residents urged to stay Covid-safe while enjoying Christmas lights

Kayla Osborne

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Groundbreaking: Kristen Stewart and Mackenzie Davis start in Clea DuVall's Happiest Season, rated M, in cinemas now.

Happiest Season film review: Good step, poor romance

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

Oran Park Anglican College students, staff step back in time | photos

Oran Park Anglican College students, staff step back in time | photos

Five-year-old Dima Smoki with her parents Khalaf Smoki and Layla Mahmod. Photo: Les Smith

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen home ownership is beyond a dream

Janine Graham
1hr ago

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

Janine Graham

This Christmas shopping locally, supporting small businesses and considering the broader community are all on trend.

REAL AUSTRALIATime to show the true meaning of Christmas

Rachael Houlihan

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

TOP DOG: The Toyota HiLux ute has remained Australia's top selling new vehicle in November.

Vroom Vroom! New vehicle sales jump in November headed by SUVs

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Scott Morrison visits the Defence Staging Ground on Kangaroo Island during the summer bushfires.

National emergency declaration power nears

1hr ago

Cameron Dick says the Queensland government has listened to the people of Rockhampton.

Pineapple's mayoral hopes fail to fruit

12m ago

WA could delay reopening its borders after a Sydney hotel quarantine worker contracted COVID-19.

WA border reopening at risk after NSW case

24m ago

David Crisafulli says the Queensland government must accelerate major projects like roads and dams.

LNP urges Qld govt to fast-track projects

Marty Silk
32m ago

Former swim instructor Kyle Daniels has pleaded not guilty to 26 child sexual abuse charges.

Detective denies influencing swim students

By Margaret Scheikowski
45m ago

Solutions to justice problems need to come from Indigenous communities, a NSW inquiry has heard.

Indigenous justice probe told: 'be brave'

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Jessica Camilleri stabbed her mother more than 100 times before her head was found on the footpath.

'Decapitation threats' before mum killed

Greta Stonehouse
1hr ago

Guy Murphy, Mookoo, Garah jumping for joy with a full shed of chickpeas behind him, with 2020 bringing the Murphys their first decent harvest in years. Photo: Georgina Poole

It's a harvest worth jumping for

Olivia Calver
1hr ago

Vigilance: Central West Local Land Services (LLS) mixed farming adviser Callen Thompson out in the region, urging people to monitor mice numbers. Photo contributed.

Demand for mice bait rises

Faye Wheeler

Not being consulted, says NSW Ag Minister Adam Marshall of the Federal Government's approach to burning issues in agriculture, sparking a fiery letter from four state Ag Ministers to their Federal counterpart David Littleproud.

Four Ag ministers attack Littleproud for 'lack of action'

John Ellicott

Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that can severely affect the quality of life of those suffering with the condition. Picture: Shutterstock.

Psoriasis is more than skin deep

Dr Rose Mak

Singapore has approved the sale of chicken meat grown in a lab by an American company.

Singapore approves sale of lab-grown meat

Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie

Self-assessment and self-criticism, one leads to growth the other to depression. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONThe difference between self-assessment and self-criticism

Gary Bentley