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Adama Traore (l) scored Barcelona' second goal in their 3-2 win over the A-League All Stars.

Barcelona edge past A-League's All Stars

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp is not looking for revenge against Real Madrid in the ECL final.

Champions revenge not on Klopp's mind

Matildas skipper and Chelsea striker Sam Kerr has been named WSL Player of the Year.

Chelsea's Kerr scoops WSL best player gong

Liverpool's Takumi Minamino (c) will decide his future after Saturday's ECL final with Real Madrid.

Minamino to decide future after ECL final

England must play Italy behind closed doors because of crowd problems last year.

England boss warns on crowd behaviour

The Chelsea takeover led by Todd Boehly (c) has been approved by the Premier League.

Chelsea in the clear for ownership change

Western United's Ben Garuccio is excited to face former club Melbourne City in the ALM decider.

Garuccio eyes key GF role against old team

The National Arena in Tirana will host Feyenoord and Roma in the Europa Conference League final.

Fans, police clash ahead of Tirana final

Liverpool's Juergen Klopp has ended the domestic season with two managerial awards.

Double delight for Liverpool manager Klopp

Mourinho aims to fulfil Euro set with Roma

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ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Libby Henderson (right) was prompted to design the BigPurplePhone with her husband James after she was separated from her mother Janette (left) during lockdown. Picture: Supplied 

When Libby and James Henderson set out to create a hassle-free smartphone for seniors, they had Australians who felt isolated by technology at the forefront of their minds.

Bowral couple's smartphone for seniors is a 'rewarding' success

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

A shabby, desperate ploy that sank fast

CHARISMA: Phil Jamieson will release his debut solo album Somebody Else on July 27.

Old troublemaker Phil Jamieson in solo gig

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

Scott Morrison says rapid antigen tests would be "effective" for interstate travel. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

A pre-Christmas rush for PCR tests has left the Prime Minister calling for states to accept rapid antigen tests from interstate travelers, but one Premier is already pushing back.

PM demands rapid tests for travel as ACT hits out

SAD NEWS: Jackie Monk has paid tribute to her husband David Kiefel.

Wife pays tribute to much-loved husband David Kiefel after long battle.

61-year-old dies from Japanese encephalitis

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

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Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Boris Johnson has responded in the UK parliament to the report on the so-called "Partygate" scandal.

Johnson takes responsibility for Partygate

Romania's Simona Halep has defeated Germany's Nastasja Schunk in the French Open first round.

Halep, Ostapenko advance at French Open

Investors currently expect a series of 50-basis-point rate hikes over the next several months.

Stocks edge up before Fed minutes

There were failures of leadership by different parts of No. 10, the Partygate scandal report says.

UK 'Partygate' report: official findings

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr has officially been declared the Philippines' next president.

Marcos officially next Philippines leader

China is seeking to strengthen cooperation with Pacific nations on security measures.

China seeks security pacts across Pacific

North Melbourne great Wayne Carey says the AFL club is as low as he can remember.

Kangaroos are a broken club: Wayne Carey

Derbyshire have snapped up Australian allrounder Hayden Kerr for the County Championship.

Derbyshire sign Aussie allrounder Kerr

Melbourne star Harry Grant is out of their clash with Manly with an adductor injury.

Storm lose Grant for Manly NRL clash

Russia is attempting to seize Donbas' two provinces, Donetsk and Luhansk, and trap Ukrainian forces.

Russia launches new east Ukraine assault

An agreement covering security between China and Pacific islands would shift Beijing's focus.

China seeks Pacific policing cooperation

Postal votes appear to be favouring Labor's Madonna Jarrett over the Greens in the seat of Brisbane.

Five seats key to final election result

German surfer Sebastian Steudtner setting the record for biggest wave ever ridden.

German surfer sets record for biggest wave

Police raids across southwestern Sydney on Tuesday followed a 10-month covert operation.

NSW syndicate members in court after raids

Peter Counsell training for the Everest Marathon in Nepal. Photos: Supplied

Peter Counsell is proving age and altitude are no barrier, as he takes on the Everest Marathon at the age of 65.

This 65-year-old is set to tackle the world's highest marathon

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Huw will be hoping for less of this during his 600km trek. Photo: supplied

A well-known Highlander is set to take on the adventure of a lifetime across some of Australia's harshest terrain.

Highlander set for 600km charity trek through Alps

HISTORY MATTERS: The historic Wingello Homestead and some of the curtilage is proposed for listing on the State Heritage Register. Photo sourced.

Submissions are invited on the plan to list the homestead.

Homestead's convict and pastoral beginnings rate highly in state's heritage

Colliers were involved in the expressions of interest with the Berrima Gaol and agents look forward to seeing what the site is transformed into. Picture: Briannah Devlin

Despite residents being unhappy with the sale of the Berrima Gaol, the real estate agents from Colliers are excited to see what the site will be transformed into.

Real estate agents 'thrilled' with the possibilities with Berrima Gaol

Moss Vale resident Chris Ryan, secretary-treasurer of Friends of Wingecarribee Ann Paterson, Mary Cawood and Clive West from the Berrima Residents Association, independant council candidate Rachel Russell, president of the Berrima Residents Association Eric Savage, and Winsome Hall and Pamela Spruce from Friends of the Wingecarribee in front of the jail in 2021. Picture: Michelle Haines Thomas


The Berrima Residents Association (BRA) and Business Southern Highlands (BSH) have joined forces to express their disappointment about the sale of the Berrima Gaol.

Trust 'betrayed' in Berrima Gaol sale says residents association

Sam Tait (front) and Melissa Perrine (fourth from right) have had their names added to the Olympians and Paralympians Wall in Wollongong. Photo: Adam McLean

Two Southern Highlands champions have transformed into legends after having their names added to a prestigious monument last Wednesday (May 18).

Highlands Paralympians become legends after names added to monument

Roadwork is scheduled to commence in Bowral and Mittagong this weekend. Picture: Shutterstock

Scheduled roadwork is set to begin along Mittagong and Bowral Road this weekend.

Roadwork scheduled in Bowral and Mittagong this weekend

Celebrate the work a local community has done before, during or after a disaster with the Get Ready Community Award. Picture: Shutterstock

Local communities have been integral when times have been tough, especially during disasters.

Champion local resilience with the Get Ready Community Award

Moss Vale Golf Club looking towards the historic Dormie House. Photo: file

Moss Vale Golf Club (MVGC) have secured a nail-biting victory in the Master Pennants competition on Sunday (May 22)