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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

Marseille's Dario Benedetto finally hit the target for Marseille as they moved third in Ligue 1.

Benedetto finally nets in Marseille win

Two of the four winners of the Club Four winners Peter Watts and Geoff Holt. Photo: Supplied.

Club Four Champs played last Sunday

Cliff Traynor

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Marseille's Dario Benedetto finally hit the target for Marseille as they moved third in Ligue 1.

Benedetto finally nets in Marseille win

Cowra pacer Joetomo will be looking to make it back to back wins at Young and three wins in the space of 10 days when he takes his place in the Cherry Cup field today. Photo by Martin Langfield.

Hat-trick in sight

Andrew Fisher

Michelle Blizzard, winner of the NSWVGA Best Overall Score for Ladies . Well done, Michelle.

Presentation day send off

"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

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

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

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

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

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

NEWLYWED: Check out the do's and dont's when it comes to planning your wedding. Photo: Shutterstock.

Great Beginnings 2020

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

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

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

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

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Photo submitted by Kaz Jolly

PHOTOSOur third batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

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?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

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

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

LOOK UP: Giving Tuesday encourages people look at the bigger picture and give their time or their money to good causes.

Global event a rallying cry to inspire us all

Denis Moriarty

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Louisa Kiely

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Penny Evans

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

A gusty southerly has arrived in Sydney, cooling down earlier record temperatures.

Change brings relief from record NSW heat

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Commissioner Rob Rogers says the RFS is using "overwhelming force" on major blazes.

House damaged as NSW crews battle 60 fires

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Nicola Spurrier: disappointment over a serious quarantine breach in Adelaide.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

David Elliott says there are severe penalties for anyone who attacks police.

No bail for armed Sydney man shot in leg

Premier Mark McGowan has been steadfast about not rushing into a decision on opening WA's borders.

WA premier flags call on Vic, NSW border

Callum Godde

Nicola Spurrier: anyone directed to quarantine has to do the full 14 days.

SA testing blitz after quarantine breach

Nick Gibbs

Former Tasmania Premier Will Hodgman will be Australia's next High Commissioner to Singapore.

Top Singapore post for ex-Tasmania premier

Callum Godde

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick will hand down his budget on Tuesday.

Queensland to borrow more, woo tourists

Marty Silk

Little rain in November has actually been a blessing for the harvest - but who predicted a dry November?

Weather modelling is leaving many drained

John Ellicott

The Temora Aeroplane Company is one of many businesses already located at the Air Park at Temora. All photos courtesy of Anne Cooper Photography.

Flying high at Temora with a life like no other

John Ellicott

It is not about the show as such, but rather the journey and bond created with your teammates, whether they are humans or of the four-legged kind. Showing livestock can teach our younger generation so many skills, and open many doors, Hannah Powe says. Photo: Emily H Photography

Stock show youth a life of resilience, compassion and grit

Hannah Powe

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA