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TROUBLED TIMES: Unions are calling on the University of Wollongong to consider an option with no job cuts in its efforts to financially survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Anna Warr

SUBSCRIBERUOW denies report it's 'six weeks away from disaster'

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Why 'I can't breathe' is about so much more than respiration

OPINIONWhy 'I can't breathe' is about so much more than respiration

Don't turn a blind eye to domestic violence

Don't turn a blind eye to domestic violence

Congratulation to Marissa Carlon and Sam Grills who have welcomed their first child. Henry Grills was born at Bowral Hospital on Frebruary 9 at
1:23am and weighed 3960g. Henry is a very happy little boy as you can tell from
that big cheeky smile!

PHOTOSSouthern Highlands newborns in 2020| PHOTOS

DOCO DOWN UNDER: Miriam with MK Turner in the three-part documentary Almost Australian. The third episode airs on Tuesday night on the ABC.

OPINIONReconciliation or reckoning? Southern Highlands' star Miriam Margolyes might just be the one to help us bust our own myths

Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush delivers $5 million sales to small businesses

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OPINIONWhy 'I can't breathe' is about so much more than respiration

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Don't turn a blind eye to domestic violence

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PHOTOSSouthern Highlands newborns in 2020| PHOTOS

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OPINIONReconciliation or reckoning? Southern Highlands' star Miriam Margolyes might just be the one to help us bust our own myths

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Weekend project is for the birds

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SUBSCRIBERSaved by the bubble: The ironies of a prime minister propelled by miracles

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Tighten that belt, says the PM. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTPrime minister says it's time to tighten our belts

New Illawarra COVID case

New Illawarra COVID case

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'There is a mountain yet to climb': Morrison warns of belt-tightening after COVID-19

The last restrictions have been lifted at Woolworths. Picture: Karleen Minney

Final supermarket removes all purchase restrictions

Registered nurses Julie Parducci and Nivekta Singh at the COVID-19 drive-through testing centre in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERThe places that have beaten COVID-19

Kathryn Lewis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$72b worth of infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked

Katie Burgess

Fears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

DIGESTFears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

Simon Bourke

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says common sense should keep would-be protesters at home.

DIGESTCommon sense says stay home, McCormack tells protesters

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge shows his frustration during his side's loss to St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Michael Willson/Getty Images

OPINIONHeat on Bevo as Shaw's Roos fire

Howard Kotton
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Robertson Spuddies in action on the field against Culburra in the 2019 competitioon. Photo by Phil Benson

Spuddies' return to the field still unknown

Jackie Meyers

Training groups, including those in the Shoalhaven Hockey competition, can have to 20 participants from Saturday, June 13. Photo: Robert Crawford.

Clubs receive approval to increase training group size

Courtney Ward

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge shows his frustration during his side's loss to St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Michael Willson/Getty Images

OPINIONHeat on Bevo as Shaw's Roos fire

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Lawn bowler Della-Fiorentina sharpening shots in lock down

Lawn bowler Della-Fiorentina sharpening shots in lock down

UNDER PRESSURE: Dragons five-eighth Ben Hunt is tackled by a Sharks defender during a game at WIN Stadium last year. Picture: Adam McLean

Coach needs the Dragons to breathe fire against old foes

Joshua Bartlett

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

The historic main street of Canowindra has a bend because it follows an old bullock track. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Characters, quirky surprises in a magical part of Australia

Michael Turtle

Make the most of cool evenings at Paperbark Camp.

Winter warmers by the campfire perfect for weekend getaways

Explore Travel

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

Dr Ann Parker (OAM)

John Johnston OAM had loved horses all his life. He received a special visit from a horse shortly before his passing while in a Southern Highlands Nursing Home. Photo supplied

The late John James Johnston OAM

John Johnston OAM had loved horses all his life. He received a special visit from a horse shortly before his passing while in a Southern Highlands Nursing Home. Photo supplied

The late John James Johnston OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

John Douglas D'Arcy OAM

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The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

John Hanscombe

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

Ashley Kalagian Blunt, from How To be Australian. Picture: Supplied

An anxious Canadian's heartfelt memoir to the Australian identity

Ashley Kalagian Blunt

The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

Michael Turtle working hard at a villa in Bali. Cover image: Tracey Croke appreciating the untamed beauty of her Sydney backyard in Ku-Ring-Gai Chase National Park.

'Citizens of the world' standing still

Sally Pryor

The SHAC awakens with a new exhibition

The SHAC awakens with a new exhibition

Let everyone know you're Back in Business

Let everyone know you're Back in Business

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

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Let everyone know you're Back in Business

Let everyone know you're Back in Business

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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INPUT: What do you have to say about living and working in regional Australia? Join the discussion at futurefocusproject.com.au.

Have your say on living in regional Australia

Joanne Crawford

Helping children and families: Save the Children's work across Australia and overseas includes those affected by the bushfires. The agency is asking for volunteers to help their staff run Save the Children op shops for raising funds.

Save The Children

DUE DILIGENCE: Individuals should spend time researching which providers are reputable. Photos: Shutterstock

Seniors Week

ALL IN WORKING ORDER: There will be a vast array of agricultural machinery both old and new for enthusiasts to enjoy. Photo: Supplied.

Bowral Small Farm Field Day

PRIDE AND JOY: According to Raine & Horne needing space to park your car can play a big part in deciding where to rent. Photo - Shutterstock.

How do you choose a rental?

The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

John Hanscombe

ON THE MARKET: A chance to own one of the Barossa's biggest olive groves, but also a solid brick federation-style home with elevated views.

On the market: One of Barossa's biggest olive groves

The CWA Jiwaka branch members learning how to grow potatoes. Photo Gertrude Andreas

CWA make the most of COVID-19 restrictions

Jackie Meyers

LOVE: The important point that should not be ignored is that, if we want to be loved, then we have to work on being loveable.

OPINIONLove is the thread that binds us together

Gary Bentley

Fitzroy Falls is located in the Yarrunga Valley Morton Park. Photo FDC

Explore the Southern Highlands

The CWA Jiwaka branch members learning how to grow potatoes. Photo Gertrude Andreas

CWA make the most of COVID-19 restrictions

BE SKEPTICAL: Travelling conmen target seniors for roofing scams. Often no work, or poor work is carried out and victims are fleeced of thousands of dollars.

Scamwatch: Beware of travelling conmen and roofing scams

Bushwalkers take a challenging hike

Bushwalkers take a challenging hike

Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush delivers $5 million sales to small businesses

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NOT DETERRED: Tasmania Police Northern Commander Brett Smith at Launceston Police Station, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown on Friday night. Picture: Paul Scambler

Molotov cocktail thrown into police station car park

Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke at the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

It's time to salute our pandemic, bushfire heroes

Chip, with wheels attached

WATCHSmall dog with a big personality and a set of wheels

Traditional knowledge consultant Victor Steffensen working alongside Djiringanj elders at Wallagoot in 2018. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Voices for traditional fire management continue to help grow wider awareness

Alasdair McDonald

Thousands of turtles on Raine Island. Photo: Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Queensland Government

WATCHAmazing drone footage of thousands of turtles waiting to lay eggs

Janine Graham

Night Parrot photo: Nick Leseberg.

Endangered Night Parrots nocturnal sight is poor, says researchers

Derek Barry

Aboriginal people in the Central West say there is a deep, ingrained racism in Australia.

Racism, riots and the power of protest amid adversity

Nadine Morton

Don't stress: We all hate exams, but at least you know you're not alone. Photo: Shutterstock

Learning is more than just remembering

Zoë Wundenberg
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Tamworth True founder Jody Ekert bought a new financial year diary to turn a new page. Photo: Gareth Gardner

REAL AUSTRALIAWant to cancel 2020 and start again? You can... sort of

How humans are putting sea turtles at risk

How humans are putting sea turtles at risk

Tony Fontes

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

Milton Orkopoulo faces child sex charges over offences allegedly committed in the 1990s.

Orkopoulos to face court on fresh charges

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Game changer: Mink and me owner Lucy Moss is one of the business operators in regional areas who has seen sales soar since the launch of Buy from the Bush. Photo contributed.

Buy from the Bush delivers $5 million sales to small businesses

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Carmel Barbagallo has rejected the defence team's DNA contamination argument as implausible.

Claremont murders defence 'implausible'

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Donovan Rodrigues is accused of importing drugs into Australia with his wife and another man.

Vic man refused bail over $1.2b drug haul

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An illustration of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Adem Somyurek MP (R) has resigned from Labor, before the party could expel him.

Vic MP resigns over branch stacking claims

Marnie Banger and Benita Kolovos
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A second Black Lives Matter protester has contracted coronavirus, one of 12 new cases in Melbourne.

Vic protester among 12 new COVID-19 cases

Benita Kolovos, Christine McGinn and Ulises Izquierdo
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From July, the limit on the number of people at indoor venues will be lifted in NSW.

Too soon to change quarantine: NSW premier

Dominica Sanda
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Bill Weidner, 91, Bungowannah is proving age is no barrier to online bidding, purchasing stock through platform StockLive. Pictured at the Wodonga saleyards last year.

Online bidding at any age

Olivia Calver
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The first Sire Shootout judges have been announced.

Industry leaders to judge Sire Shootout

Previously at RLX saleyards vendors and non-registered buyers could inspect cattle prior to the sale, but had to leave before the auction got underway. Now they are allowed to remain on site.

Vendors now allowed at RLX saleyards

Olivia Calver

FINGERTIP CONTROL: Technology is making life a little easier with the touch of a button.

Welcome to a world where loT ensures control of everything

Mathew Dickerson

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush