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Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

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Students sat and chatted to fellow "Grandfriend" Carmen. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Oxley students keep Harbison residents young at heart

Proud Gib Gate visual arts teacher Jacqui Bolt is pictured with her successful young artists in the Young Archie Awards Oliver, Mia, Darcey, James, Heston and Matilda.

Young Archie's success for creative students

A police officer takes a photo of the burning of US$839 million worth of seized drugs in Myanmar last year. Picture: EPA

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISIronside aftermath: drug price hikes and desperation on the streets

FARM FOCUS: TAFE NSW Goulburn agriculture graduate Samantha Larter is encouraging other young women to consider a career in primary industries. Photo: Supplied.

Powered by passion: TAFE NSW helps Samantha take the bull by the horns

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

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What's on: musical joys and community markets

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Laughter, warmth and good company at Bowral's CWA stall

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New cultural treasure map reveals hidden gems

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OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

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Tennis club to receive much-kneaded support

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The plight of a Tamil family has sparked a passionate campaign to allow them to stay in Australia.

Tamil family's bid to call Australia home

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Kopika (right) and Tharnicaa, the daughters of the Biloela Tamil family, could be reunited soon.

Biloela family sent to community detention

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Greg Hunt says the government has a better line of sight on vaccine supplies.

Doctors keen to reduce vaccine hesitancy

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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has welcomed Australian PM Scott Morrison to 10 Downing Street.

Australia and UK set to confirm trade deal

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Victorian authorities say the state's on track to ease restrictions, after no new local virus cases.

Vic records zero local coronavirus cases

Benita Kolovos
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People with professional expertise may be able to fast-track through teacher training in NSW.

Plan to address NSW teacher shortage

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Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found at a home in northwest Tasmania.

Murder investigation in northern Tasmania

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A Melbourne landfill site will be searched over the next four days for Ms Zhang's body.

Police search Vic landfill for missing mum

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Mike and Sue Rose scuba diving in Fiji. Picture: Supplied

'What better isolation': Couple sailing through the Covid pandemic

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly said even regional and rural areas shouldn't wait to get vaccinated. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

It's an arms race: Kelly says don't wait on jab

Tragedy as more wild weather forecast

DIGESTTragedy as more wild weather forecast

Twenty-six studies so far have tracked the effect of COVID-19 vaccination in countries with successful rollouts. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERSix months of vaccination against COVID-19 across the world: what has it shown us?

The Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by pregnant women. Picture: Shutterstock

Pfizer vaccine safe for pregnant women, Australian experts say

Sally Whyte

Virginia Haussegger, pictured with dog Vincent, said getting vaccinated was part of her 'civic responsibility'. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

VAX THE NATION'Such an obvious thing to do': Haussegger opens up on getting vaccinated

Sally Whyte

A fourth Covid lockdown has emptied Melbourne's usually busy streets. Picture: Getty Images

VAX THE NATION'Biggest week' for vaccines to come as Delta source mystery continues

Sally Whyte

People wait outside a Covid vaccination centre in Melbourne. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISThere's one good thing to come from misery of Vic's latest lockdown

Karen Barlow

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

Howard Kotton

Domino's Moss Vale will donate $1 from every pizza sold on Saturday. Photo: supplied

Tennis club to receive much-kneaded support

Dominic Unwin

Ashley Lewis took out the 2021 Men's Club Championship. Will it be open to both men and women next year?

Bowral Bowling Club welcomes men's and women's unification

Gordon Lewis

It is way too early to discount a wobbly Richmond's chances of a tilt at another AFL premiership. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONHoward Kotton: Don't write off the Richmond Tigers just yet

In other results Eric Willacy and team were victorious. Photo: Robin Staples

Bowral Bowls: Werfel and Day complete stunning comeback

Gordon Lewis

President David Wells and curator Rod van Beek proudly hold the award presented to the Highlands over 60s. Photo supplied

Highlands over 60s awarded vintage cricket trophy

Norm Stanton

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

Rheanna with her artwork. Photo: Vera Demertzis

The inspiration behind the Paralympic uniform designs

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

NEW ROLE: He was a star of the Australian Paralympic team for many Games, but come Tokyo Kurt Fearnley will be calling the action instead of competing.

Fearnley can't wait for his 'biased' Paralympic Games role

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

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Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Vietnam veteran awarded OAM

Vietnam veteran awarded OAM

Vietnam veteran awarded OAM

Vietnam veteran awarded OAM

Peggy McDonald is pictured with a bald eagle while taking part in her Churchill fellowship at the Gabbert Raptor centre at Minnesota University. Photo supplied

Peggy McDonald OAM: Making a difference to the planet

Peggy McDonald is pictured with a bald eagle while taking part in her Churchill fellowship at the Gabbert Raptor centre at Minnesota University. Photo supplied

Peggy McDonald OAM: Making a difference to the planet

Students sat and chatted to fellow "Grandfriend" Carmen. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Oxley students keep Harbison residents young at heart

Students sat and chatted to fellow "Grandfriend" Carmen. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Oxley students keep Harbison residents young at heart

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Serendipity Choir's 33-person choir after not being able to perform for 18 months. Photo: supplied.

What's on: musical joys and community markets

Briannah Devlin

Ben Fordham, Nick Kyrgios, Rebecca Maddern and Shane Crawford head up the Ninja Warrior commentary team. Picture: Channel Nine

No obstacles as Nick the ninja joins warrior team

Karen Hardy

Children can get their boogie later this month with their friends. Photo: supplied.

Kids can get back in the groove at Mittagong's junior disco

Briannah Devlin

Serendipity Choir's 33-person choir after not being able to perform for 18 months. Photo: supplied.

What's on: musical joys and community markets

REVIEWDive in the deep end of Australian swimming

Josh Leeson

EXPLORATION: Rock legends Garbage have produced their most political album of their 30-year career, No Gods No Masters, in response to the chaotic past five years in the US.

MUSICGarbage master political message to trash status quo

Josh Leeson

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Why now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new car and go exploring

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

REFRESHINGLY DIFFERENT: The team at Our Lawyers really listen to their clients and offer a professional, honest and genuine service, always putting the needs of their clients first. Photo: Supplied.

Law Week 2021

AT ONE WITH NATURE: As part of this year's NSW Seniors Festival an exhibition by photographer Julie Slavin will display images that negate the stereotypes of ageing. Photo: Supplied.

Seniors Week In Our Nature

BEST BUDDIES: Every Year 6 student leaves primary school knowing they are capable of making a positive contribution to the world.

School Leaders 2021

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

The sandstone property at 19 Jellore Street is in a quiet and historical part of Berrima. Photo: supplied.

Convict-built property on the banks of Wingecarribee River is on the market

Briannah Devlin

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

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Stunning: 'Karinya' features three seprarate wings in a U-shape configuration, that allows residents to live in the main hub of the home and then have visitors stay in the wings. Picture: Supplied

Jamberoo estate sells for record $7.65 million to local couple

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

1hr ago

The Bowral CWA put out a spread of treats and goodies for attendees. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

Laughter, warmth and good company at Bowral's CWA stall

Briannah Devlin

Berrima Village Pottery crafts handmade pottery for people to enjoy. Photo: Briannah Devlin.

A love letter to Berrima from their small businesses

Briannah Devlin

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

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Professor Ken McCracken AO. Photo supplied

Royal Society reaches for the skies to celebrate 200 years

Can Assist Southern Highlands president Jenny Harper thanks Sue Waddi for a donation of $500 from the Berrima District Old Machinery Club. Photo supplied

Berrima District Old Machinery Club shows support for Can Assist

Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne plays the teenaged Makareta in Cousins. Picture: Vendetta Films

REVIEWMaori story is rich and thoughtful

Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson in The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard. Picture: Roadshow

REVIEWExcess does not succeed here

Kane James is a miner, a surfer and an entrepreneur - but it doesn't stop there, he's also an artist, a rock star and a family man. Photos: Tanya Regan.

400 and counting: Meet the handplane maker repurposing waste

A scene from Heroic Losers. Picture: Palace

REVIEWAmiable comedy runs out of puff

As Jan Vokes, Toni Collette is the beating heart of this story. Picture: Sony

REVIEWA crowd-pleaser right to the finish

Jane Freebury

Police at Friday's crime scene at Numbaa, east of Nowra.

Police investigating Numbaa woman's death appeal for dashcam footage

Robert Crawford

CRIME SCENE: A scientific officer at the Numbaa home.

UPDATEDQuiet rural community of Numbaa in shock after woman's death

Robert Crawford

Snow at Nimmitabel NSW. Photo: Alisa Thaler

PHOTOSIncredible pictures as NSW shivers through the snow

Fleur Connick

Why Australia's new 'patent box' scheme may be too little too late

OPINIONWhy Australia's new 'patent box' scheme may be too little too late

Dr Carl Runde

Selfish DNA: how new gene technology could stop the advance of mice

OPINIONSelfish DNA: how new gene technology could stop the advance of mice

Dr Mary McMillan

Geoffrey Edelsten (right) with model Gabi Grecko after he proposed to her on Melbourne Cup Day at Flemington in 2014. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDr X* embodied the spirit of 1980s excess

Frank Bongiorno

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

OAM: Inverell's Raymond Harold Mepham has been honoured posthumously with an Order of Australia, 2021.

Murray Cod breeder recognised with OAM

Jacinta Dickins
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Murray Darling Basin Authority CEO Phillip Glyde fielding media questions at the MDBA's inaugural River Reflections conference, held in Griffith, on Wednesday.

MDBA holds its first regional conference

Olivia Calver
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FLOODED: The junction of the Peel River and Cockburn River has flooded in Tamworth. Photo: Andrew Falkenmire

Record-breaking cold snap brought water surging into rivers and dam

Anna Falkenmire
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Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker? Yes you can. Picture: Katrina Meynink

Triple-choc brownies in the slow cooker - and other super hacks

Karen Hardy

MODERN MARVEL: Smart switches can remotely control your home. Photo: Supplied

Top tips and devices to create a money-saving smart home

PREPARE: Make sure everyone enjoys their winter getaway. Picture: Shutterstock

Careful planning for that cool family trip helps pets chill out

RSPCA