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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

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Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Harley Dennett

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

Daniel McCulloch

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Karen Barlow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

Harley Dennett

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley
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Camden's Jasmine McAllister. Picture: Supplied

Camden AFL player ready to take on the 2021 Academy Games

Kayla Osborne

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

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NBA and MLB games have been postponed after a fatal police shooting in the US.

NBA, MLB games postponed after shooting

Dave Campbell

Conor McGregor has told Dustin Poirier he will fight someone else on July 10.

McGregor says Poirier fight is off in spat

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

Jess Layt

Proud to represent: Chris Rieger and Paul Grierson from Simply Bushed will perform their Golden Guitar nominated song Raise Your Glass on Anzac Day.

Simply Bushed to support the troops on Anzac Day

Kayla Osborne

PAW Patrol Live!

Get your hands on free PAW Patrol tickets

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

Underwhelming: The talents of Oscar nominee Melissa McCarthy and Oscar winner Octavia Spencer are not enough to rescue disastrous superhero comedy Thunder Force, rated M, streaming on Netflix now. Picture: Netflix

Thunder Force film review: Disappointing hero effort

Jess Layt

Better call Hutch: Bob Odenkirk stars as Hutch Mansell in the fun new over-the-top action flick Nobody, rated MA15+, in cinemas now. Picture: Universal

Nobody film review : Joy in over-the-top action

Jess Layt

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

Think local and support your community: 2021 Campbelltown edition

Think local and support your community: 2021 Campbelltown edition

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Regional NSW is calling!

Regional NSW is calling!

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

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

Davina Smith (co-ordinator) and volunteers Debra and Chris from Turning Point Camden are calling for the community to donate non-perishables for crisis support. Picture: Simon Bennett

Turning Point Camden launches food drive

Jess Layt

If you receive a message like this, do not click on the link. Delete the message imediately.

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Theresa Fedeli at one of the battery recycling stations.

Residents urged to dispose of batteries at recycling stations

Davina Smith (co-ordinator) and volunteers Debra and Chris from Turning Point Camden are calling for the community to donate non-perishables for crisis support. Picture: Simon Bennett

Turning Point Camden launches food drive

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Shock diagnosis: Jay Allen (centre) with his young family. Jay was recently diagnosed with throat cancer. Photo: Supplied.

Skin cancer awareness advocate diagnosed with cancer

Vera Demertzis

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

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ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

Win tickets to upcoming Aussie movie June Again

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

Bitch the heifer safely home in Marong. Picture: SUPPLIED

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch on the run on a highway

Emma D'Agostino

Two people have died after a plane crashed in Sutton. Picture: OnScene ACT

Plane crash victims were inspecting energy network

Kathryn Lewis

The "Whomping Willow" outhouse at Dunolly. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Does this remind you of a certain tree in a Harry Potter movie?

Elspeth Kernebone

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley
2hrs ago

New NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ANALYSISNDIS reform halted: Will Reynolds act on what she hears?

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Overlooking Gloucester, a community trying to change its relationship with energy. Picture: Ethan Hamilton

REAL AUSTRALIACommunities are turning to their own green power solutions

Ethan Hamilton

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Prime Minister Scott Morrison stressed the need for regional allies to work together more closely.

Australia 'not blind' to political tension

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A baby has been found dead in the car by her distraught mother at a school in northern Perth.

Mother found baby dead in car at WA school

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Peter Webb, 71, was sentenced to a maximum and six-and-a-half years jail.

Pedophile jailed for historical abuse

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WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

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A surgeon says sheep farmer Mathew Dunbar did not appear upset or anxious the day before his death.

Surgeon happy with farmer day before death

Margaret Scheikowski
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A 4WD hire company has been fined $870,000 for unconscionable conduct and misleading statements.

Dodgy car company threatened customers

Georgie Moore
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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell
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Stephen Barrett is on trial over an alleged extortion plot against white-collar criminals.

Journalist 'seduced' by explosive story

Greta Stonehouse
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Natasha and Elliott McKinnon of Dales Angus, Merriwa, with their Angus steers that topped at 660c/kg.

Merriwa steers reach 660c/kg at Gunnedah's Powerhouse Weaner Sale

Lucy Kinbacher
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EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

Karen Bailey
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The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale, Cootamundra with two shafters, Princess and Beauty, out of the Bandy Johnson Royal Easter Show team. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Jess triumphs for Cootamundra

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

It's not possible to rewrite the past but it's altogether feasible to add the chapters to our own life's story that can determine its outcome. Picture:Shutterstock.

ADVICEAnyone has the potential to alter their own reality

Gary Bentley

ALREADY DONE: Has Apple lost the innovation edge by recreating competitor products? Picture:Shutterstock.

OPINIONApple wasn't first to market with Bluetooth trackers but they could be best in the business

Mathew Dickerson

Many Aussies over 50 say they feel positive about their mental, physical and financial health. Picture:Shutterstock.

60 is new 50: one in five older Aussies feels 10 years younger