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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

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

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

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

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

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

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

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

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Peter Webber is congratulated on his recent good round by Phil Mitchell. Photo: Craig Watson

Wet conditions don't deter Saturday competition

Craig Watson

Young Bowling Club: No bowls for the moment

Young Bowling Club: No bowls for the moment

Cliff Traynor

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

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

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?

Lucrative option: Australian Grain Technologies wheat breeder Russell Eastwood (left) and Marketing Manager for southern NSW James Whiteley inspecting a production crop of Boree wheat.

New wheat offers unique combination of APH quality and elite yield

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

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

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

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

Superspreader fear after protester tests positive

GET UP TO DATESuperspreader fear after protester tests positive

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

Chris Pedler

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

Bendigo Health staff gather outside their work after this morning's earthquake. Picture: Darren Howe

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

Janine Graham

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

John Malouff

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant

The Ringer at the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in Queensland is festooned with all sorts of tools, and what appears to be a handy little knife. Picture: Queensland government.

REAL AUSTRALIABronze statues reveal the link between pocket knives and outback life

Chris McLennan

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

FAST AND FUN: Victoria Black and Gen Davidson are the women behind the creation of the 3-Day Diet. Picture: Geoff Jones

On a mission to lose the COVID kilos?

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Almost 75 per cent of Australians over 16 have received a first dose of COVID vaccine.

Australia hits 50 pct vaccination coverage

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WA has declared Victoria an extreme risk region, and a woman who flew to Perth has tested positive.

New WA virus case, but AFL final goes on

45m ago

Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has urged fans not to congregate for the AFL final.

Vics to stay home, 'eat cheese' for AFL GF

45m ago

A Sydney man has been jailed after abducting a 12-year-old girl, raping and drugging her.

'Parent's worst nightmare' jailed 12 years

Greta Stonehouse
46m ago

Truck drivers travelling into WA must have had at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot by October 24.

Truckies face vaccine mandate in WA

51m ago

A garbage truck driver who ran down a man and fled has heard in court from the victim's mother.

Son's garbo truck death pains his mother

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

The first stage of Queensland's 'second M1' project will cost $632 million more than expected.

Queensland motorway in $600m cost blowout

Tracey Ferrier
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SALE-TOPPERS: (L-R) Ebbwvale M2 Renegade, Rose Hill Secret's Out, and the $51,000 Blue Spark Starlight P01. Photo: studstocksales.com (main image)

Speckles in the Capital sale hits $51,000 peak

10m ago

Kamarah Rhae R326 reached the $18,000 top price, selling to the Van der Drift family of Black Diamond Speckle Park stud, Macorna, Victoria. Photo: Cullen Marketing

Kamarah Speckle Park sale in WA to $18,000 high

Trinity Edwards
2hrs ago

Michael Trewin, Barcoo Ridge, Bungil, Vic, sold a feature run of 111 Hereford heifers which made from $1720 to $2030. Photo: NVLX

Wodonga steers to $2660

Olivia Calver

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

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Bendigo Health staff gather outside their work after this morning's earthquake. Picture: Darren Howe

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis