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Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

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DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTRace to trace positive COVID case in NSW

Joyjit (left) and Jashan Sanghera with the son they last held on February 29, 2020. Picture: Supplied

Heartbreak of Australians trapped in India

Steve Evans

A new study has offered insight into Australians' feeling towards COVID-19 vaccines. Picture: Karleen Minney

Side-effect concerns fuelling vaccine jitters: survey

Sally Whyte

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Come clean': Labor calls for the cost of coronavirus

Karen Barlow

Australians in India need gov't help: AMA

DIGESTAustralians in India need gov't help: AMA

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

Laurie Daley

BACK HOME: Jesse Spencer comes back in for Coleambally, who are keen to restore pride in their home ground performances. He's pictured in their big upset of Marrar at Coleambally in the 2019 season.

Blues keen to rebuild the fortress at home

Peter Doherty

RULE OF THUMB: The "Round 7 Rule" says that if a team isn't in the top eight at this point of the season, it's more than likely it won't be when the finals start. Melbourne currently holds top spot. Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

AFL's "round seven rule" stands test of time

Rohan Connolly

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

POOR CALL: Geelong's Jeremy Cameron fell victim to a poor umpiring decision in his team's clash against the Sydney Swans on Saturday. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

AFL admits umpires got it wrong in close encounter

Howard Kotton

Olympic and Paralympic athletes continue to be an inspiration for other Australians.

Elite athletes continue to inspire: study

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

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The funeral of one of three Palestinians killed during confrontations with Israeli troops this week.

Israeli troops kill two Palestinians

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Tokyo Games organisers say IOC head Thomas Bach may not visit this month due to the virus emergency.

Tokyo state of emergency extended: reports

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A rocket segment that launched China's space station into orbit is due to plunge back to earth.

China discounts danger of falling rocket

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The funeral of one of three Palestinians killed during confrontations with Israeli troops this week.

Israeli troops kill two Palestinians

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Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit holds a three-shot lead midway through the LPGA event in Thailand.

Tavatanakit leads LPGA event in Thailand

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Hong Kong is shortening quarantine times for residents who are fully vaccinated against COVID.

Quarantine cut for vaccinated HK residents

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Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

WATCH OUT: Scamwatch is warning that scammers are pretending to be defence personnel in order to con people into parting with their money.

Scamwatch: Scammers now pretending to be defence personnel

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

WATCH OUT: Scamwatch is warning that scammers are pretending to be defence personnel in order to con people into parting with their money.

Scamwatch: Scammers now pretending to be defence personnel

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

Photo: Naomi Clarke Photography.

See the moment triple water spouts formed off the NSW coast

Caitlyn Johns with workers Jimmy Black and Jess Eagle, who were on duty when the detached car wheel crashed through. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

'You wouldn't believe it': Watch as tyre careens through cafe

TUNNEL VISION: Deputy Premier John Barilaro, Regional Roads Minister Paul Toole and Transport for NSW western region director Alistair Lunn at Monday's announcement. Photo: SUPPLIED

Plan for Australia's longest road tunnel could be a game changer

Murray Nicholls

'No bloody way': reluctant first patient delighted with $2m robot surgery

'No bloody way': reluctant first patient delighted with $2m robot surgery

Vanessa Arundale

HAPPY: Felicity Urquhart and The Waifs' Josh Cunningham have found love and a new musical partnership.

MUSICWaifs star's year to remember for growing love

Josh Leeson

Robin Wright stars as "Edee" in her feature directorial debut Land. Picture: Daniel Power / Focus Features

Wilderness story is repetitive and opaque

Jane Freebury

PROUD AS PUNCH: Cohen Jarrett of Katherine in the NT from back in 2017 with the headgear worn by the great man himself, Johnathan Thurston.

REAL AUSTRALIATime for an amnesty so frustrated fans can swap clubs

Chris McLennan

Mind Matters | Spelling it out - the words that give us trouble

OPINIONMind Matters | Spelling it out - the words that give us trouble

John Malouff

FRUSTRATING: Endless political point-scoring and blame-shifting is wasting precious time. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHewson's View | Australia remains in a climate transition muddle

John Hewson

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

AXEMAN: Lithgow's Brad De Losa is heading to St Kilda for the Australian Trophy. Photo: SUPPLIED.

SUBSCRIBERDe Losa ready to swing his axe for Australian title

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Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

1hr ago

Robodebt victims were made to feel like "welfare cheats" by Centrelink staff, a court has been told.

Robodebt victims 'treated like criminals'

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COVID-19 positive cases in Howard Springs have fallen to 21 from more than 50 cases a week ago.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Lawyer Ho Ledinh was shot dead in broad daylight as he sipped tea in a Bankstown cafe.

Jury discharged at lawyer's murder trial

Margaret Scheikowski
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Hannah Quinn (second left) has avoided jail for being being an accessory after a sword killing.

Sword killer's girlfriend walks free

Greta Stonehouse
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Howard Springs quarantine facility will receive three flights of the most urgent cases from India.

India COVID flights may stress NT Health

Aaron Bunch
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Victoria's move to a single QR code is expected to improve check-ins at music and dining venues.

Five Victorians isolate after NSW outbreak

Roger Vaughan and Benita Kolovos
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NSW Waratahs Sio Tatola, Angus Bell, Sam Wykes and James Ramm visited Wellington Redback juniors at training on Tuesday evening.

Waratahs see how good Redback juniors are

Mark Griggs
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FINED: 1080 is a poisoned bait used to kill wild dogs.

Landholder fined for illegally storing 1080 baits

RESULT: Pilso, Julie and Chris Richards, Brookville Angus, sold 382 European Union accredited steers.

Wodonga yards 2600 head with light steers above 700c/kg

Rebecca Nadge

"We will not always make the right choice. We will err. We will trip and fall. There are things we will regret. Human being is not easy." Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEFinding happiness in our own humanity

Gary Bentley
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Lifestyle medicine looks at a "prevention rather than cure" approach to health care. Picture: Shutterstock.

'Lifestyle medicine', is it misunderstood?

HealthShare

Many retirees sacrifice their own standard of living and leaving more money to their beneficiaries instead of living comfortably during retirement. Picture: Shutterstock

Lifetime pensions, are they really as good as they sound?

Noel Whittaker