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Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

Janine Graham

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

A vaccine won't suddenly return us to what we once thought was normality. Picture: Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhy a coronavirus vaccine won't be the magic bullet

Steve Evans

The World Cup, won by Australia in 2017, is set to go ahead as planned next year, organisers say.

Contingency plans set up for RL World Cup

2hrs ago

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

LAST ONE STANDING: Who will take home the premiership cup - Geelong or Richmond? Picture: Getty Images

AFL's 153-game journey complete, now for the finale

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

The World Cup, won by Australia in 2017, is set to go ahead as planned next year, organisers say.

Contingency plans set up for RL World Cup

2hrs ago

League tag Player of the Year Jane McLennan.

Cherrypickers recognise their best players for 2020

Young Lions Soccer Club will contest this week's Madden Trophy grand final on Sunday at Wagga. Photo: Young Lions Soccer Club

Women's sport success driving Young Lions ahead of decider

Peter Guthrie

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Surfers favourite, Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie.

Down-to-earth art meets the sparkling sea at Port Macquarie

Jac Taylor

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

This landscape is called a 'lunette' for a reason - it feels a bit like walking on the surface of the moon. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Alien landscape reveals our past

Michael Turtle

A former Cherry Festival Competitive Art Exhibition. Photo: Heather Ruhl

New exhibition is to replace annual art competition

Megan Holt's Acrylic Gum Blossom was set to feature in the Sculpture Wood and Big Art Exhibition. Photo: contributed

Young Society of Artists open new Winter exhibition

A former Cherry Festival Competitive Art Exhibition. Photo: Heather Ruhl

New exhibition is to replace annual art competition

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence at auctions

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence at auctions

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

Geoff and Aaron.

Lions Club Young news

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

NEW GROWTH: Terra Lightfoot's fourth album Consider The Speed followed a period of severe writer's block. Picture: Mat Dunlap

Terra Lightfoot makes speedy recovery after saving wild horses

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

SPEAKING UP: Workers from Hunter industrial companies opened up about their mental health struggles for the video campaign.

'Big, boofy blokes' open up about mental health in video campaign

TALENTED FRIENDS: The Jaded Hearts Club are, from left, Matt Bellamy (Muse), Jamie Davis, Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets), Graham Coxon (Blur), Nic Cester (Jet) and Sean Payne (The Zutons).

Jaded Hearts Club supergroup renews passion in Nic Cester

Josh Leeson

CHANGE UP: Ball Park Music's sixth and self-titled album was originally called Mostly Sunny.

REVIEWBall Park Music hit model of consistency on self-titled album

Josh Leeson

Hugh Jackman bares all to show his support for RM Williams boots. Picture: RM Williams, Youtube

Hugh Jackman's cheeky RM Williams' promo turns heads

Andrew Marshall

BLOWN AWAY: Gordi's second album Our Two Skins has been met with critical acclaim since its release in June. Picture: Jess Gleeson

MUSICGordi returns to music after helping battle COVID-19

Josh Leeson

The thrill of trying something for the first time

OPINIONThe thrill of trying something for the first time

John Malouff
25m ago

SERVICE PLEASE: NASA contracts Nokia to build a 4G mobile network on the moon.

Out of this world mobile phone coverage planned for the moon

Mathew Dickerson
1hr ago

ARROGANCE: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg leave Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe challenge of integrity and corruption

John Hewson

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Paramedic, patients being put at risk, say unions

Paramedic, patients being put at risk, say unions

25m ago

To vape or not to vape: debate set for Senate inquiry

To vape or not to vape: debate set for Senate inquiry

Locked down Melbourne couple buy $1.3 million home after FaceTime inspection

SUBSCRIBERLocked down Melbourne couple buy $1.3 million home after FaceTime inspection

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will stand up to Canberra.

Qld premier pauses re-election campaign

Australia Post's Christine Holgate has stood aside over the gifting of luxury watches to executives.

Aust Post boss steps aside over watches

Matt Coughlan and Paul Osborne

The aged care royal commission will on Friday hear final submissions from lawyers.

Aged care inquiry to hear last submissions

Victoria Police says drones will be used to keep an eye on how the public marks AFL Grand Final day.

'Concern' over Vic drones on AFL GF day

Gladys Berejiklian's ex-chief of staff will face an inquiry on council grants without any paperwork.

Ex-Berejiklian staffer to face NSW inquiry

Gus McCubbing

End to dry argument in north-western NSW

End to dry argument in north-western NSW

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch
1hr ago

NSW Irrigators Council CEO Claire Miller writes that licensing and metering will fill the vacuum in which misinformation has thrived. Photo: Kate Geraghty

Floodplain harvesting licensing essential

Claire Miller
2hrs ago

Tom, Sophie and Tom Holt, Coonong Station, Urana with their H Francis and Co agent Helen de Costa.

Reaping rewards at Coonong

Olivia Calver

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele

GETTING READY: Your GP is a great source of help for prenatal planning when the time comes. Picture: Shutterstock.

Planning for a baby after 35

Dr Sean Holland

LITTLE GEM: An architectural jewellery box in the form of an updated Sydney cottage that unfolds from a modest heritage facade to a generously spaced home. Pictures: Katherine Lu.

A jewellery box of architectural design