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At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

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

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

Andrew Brown

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

Kathryn Lewis

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

Harley Dennett

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

Doug Dingwall

Young Junior Rugby League Football Club will be kicking off the 2021 season this weekend at Keith Cullen Oval. Image supplied.

Junior Pickers kick off 2021

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

Young's fullback Tyler Cornish breaks Albury's
line last week. Photo: On The Ball Photography - Sharon Corcoran

Cherrypickers set for exciting return home after big round one win

Peter Guthrie

Young Junior Rugby League Football Club will be kicking off the 2021 season this weekend at Keith Cullen Oval. Image supplied.

Junior Pickers kick off 2021

Young Yabbies men's side last year. Photo: Young Yabbies/Facebook

Yabbies host Condobolin in season opener

Peter Guthrie

Racing returns to Alfred Oval on Saturday. Photo: file

Last finale at Young for coursing champion Gravy Train

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

Pammie McCloy from Young is participating in the Cancer Council's March Charge fundraising event. Photo: contributed

Pammie's on the march to help support Cancer Council

Peter Guthrie

Riders pictured at the event during a previous year. Photo: Robin Dale

Koorawatha Biker Bash is back for a good cause

Matthew Chown

Pammie McCloy from Young is participating in the Cancer Council's March Charge fundraising event. Photo: contributed

Pammie's on the march to help support Cancer Council

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

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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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

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

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

Young Society of Artists Inc says thank you for all the support

Young Society of Artists Inc says thank you for all the support

Heather Ruhl

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Opening night of the AIR exhibition in Studio One. Photo: Heather Ruhl.

Exciting times for local art enthusiasts

Heather Ruhl

Della, Judy, Pauline, Joy, Suzanne and Bonnie enjoying a game of Canasta before Christmas Lunch.

Leisure, laughter and learning on the cards

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

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

Nadine Morton

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

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

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

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

Donna Page

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

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWater underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

Chris McLennan

ISSUES: This week's inquiry gave Christine Holgate the platform to share how poorly she was treated. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONHewson's View | Holgate affair represents a serious failure of governance

John Hewson

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

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

Queen Elizabeth and senior royals have bid a final farewell to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Australia to remember Philip after funeral

Returned travellers in NSW infected three family members in hotel quarantine with COVID-19.

Virus jumped hotel rooms, NSW confirms

Family members followed the coffin arriving at St George's Chapel for the funeral of Prince Philip.

Queen stands alone as Philip laid to rest

Scott Morrison says he's not keen on the idea of reopening Australia's borders anytime soon.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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WA police say a teenage rider has died in a crash at a motocross event near Esperence.

Teenager killed in WA motocross crash

Tim Dornin
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget in much better shape than predicted.

Budget position now in far better shape

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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The Victorian government has allocated $80 million to projects that will provide almost 240 homes.

$80m for new housing projects in Victoria

2hrs ago

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews won't be able to return to work before the state budget on May 20.

Andrews delays return from back injury

Tim Dornin
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Ted Mulligan at home in Guyra where he has lived a life full of service to his community.

The story behind Guyra's local legend

Lucy Kinbacher

The $15,000 top-priced horse, Royalle Heart Strings, with buyer Tahnee Sullivan, Forster, and vendor, Paul Dehnert, Southbrook near Toowoomba, Queensland.

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Andrew Norris

Ray White Rural stock agent Tim Bayliss, Dorrigo, with a pen of Angus weaners sold by The Ponds Farming Company during the Dorrigo sale last Friday. Photo: Supplied

North Dorrigo Angus steers top annual weaner sale at 700c/kg

Billy Jupp

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend