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CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Vaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

DIGESTVaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

New advice for the AstraZeneca vaccine will limit the jab to those over 50. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about the AstraZeneca advice change

Prime Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement. Picture: Screenshot

Labor criticises govt for not securing more vaccine deals

Labor leader Rebecca White and Premier Peter Gutwein

DIGESTSpicy start to Tasmania's election campaign

Young women are the most reluctant group in the country to get a COVID-19 vaccine, researchers say. Picture: Karleen Minney

Why young women are the most reluctant to get the vaccine

Cassandra Morgan

Time PM phones a few friends over vaccine rollout

DIGESTTime PM phones a few friends over vaccine rollout

There will be green and red flights into New Zealand. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERHere's how the NZ travel bubble will work

Steve Evans

Prince Philip, who has died at 99, in action in a carriage driving competition in Windsor in 1984.

Sport pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

US authorities have revealed details of the crash that left Tiger Woods badly injured.

Woods was speeding before crash: sheriff

Stefanie Dazio

LOSS: Jack Steele and his Saints teammates look dejected after losing against Essendon. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONJust a form slump or is it game over for the Saints?

Rohan Connolly

Prince Philip, who has died at 99, in action in a carriage driving competition in Windsor in 1984.

Sport pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The Warriors will continue to train on the Central Coast and plan to return to Auckland on June 21.

NZ teams to stay put despite travel bubble

Murray Wenzel

LEAD: Adelaide's Taylor Walker leads the Coleman Medal after another six-goal bag against Gold Coast. Photo: James Elsby/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONAre we witnessing the return of the 100-goal forward?

Howard Kotton

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?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

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A woman's body has been found on the banks of the swollen Barrington River, after recent floods.

Body of 78yo woman missing in floods found

Tiffanie Turnbull
9m ago

Hideki Matsuyama grabbed the lead in the third round of the Masters at Augusta National.

Matsuyama blitz seizes Masters lead

Ben Everill
16m ago

Battery storage was found to be cheaper and greener than gas plants in managing peak energy demand.

Batteries best to meet peak power demands

Tiffanie Turnbull
24m ago

A woman's body has been found on the banks of the swollen Barrington River, after recent floods.

Body of 78yo woman missing in floods found

9m ago

Offspinner Nathan Lyon will give NSW's attack variety in the one-day cup final against WA.

NSW bat first in one-day final against WA

Fraser Barton
35m ago

Australia's relay athletes will not compete at the World Athletics Relay Championships next month.

No world champs for Australian relay teams

54m ago

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

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

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

A grand design - on a budget

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

A grand design - on a budget

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

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

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

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

Scamwatch: Scammers now impersonating a business or its employees

Scamwatch: Scammers now impersonating a business or its employees

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

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

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

A hard-drumming scene from Sound of Metal. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWRewarding story of a great loss

Home and Away actress Charlotte Best impressively handles the physical and emotional requirements of the role. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThriller showcases rising talents

Voyagers explores the darker side of human nature. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSpace is no place for holding back

A scene from Collective. Picture: Supplied

Amazing expose of a healthcare disaster

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Tom Melville

LARGER THAN LIFE: Tributes flowed for Tommy Raudonikis (right) as rugby league lost one of its great characters. Wayne Bennett and Prime Minster Scott Morrison lauded his career.

WATCHMemories of throwing hooks with Tommy Raudonikis

Matt McLennan

SPRUNG: Regurgitator are excited to play shows again after a 15-month break from the stage due to the pandemic.

MUSICRegurgitator prefer the new stuff better than the old stuff

Josh Leeson

Photo: Shutterstock

Why are Australians so accepting of hotel quarantine?

Amy Nethery and Umut Ozguc

Retired Lance Corporal David Scott played The Last Post at his Perth retirement village.

Sacrifice of war not forgotten during COVID

Gavin Briggs

Life is a great teacher for high school bullies

Life is a great teacher for high school bullies

John Malouff

No room for political spin over vaccine rollout

No room for political spin over vaccine rollout

John Hewson

SOLE SURVIVOR: Make sure your feet don't let you down as you age. Photo: Shutterstock

How to look after ageing feet

Geraldine Cardozo

ONE OF THE BEST: Les Bowen, pictured in his trophy room, is one of Australia's most awarded tattoo artists.

Proud body of work for tattooing legend

John Piggott

Make a will? We'd rather get our teeth pulled

Make a will? We'd rather get our teeth pulled

Geraldine Cardozo

A woman's body has been found on the banks of the swollen Barrington River, after recent floods.

Body of 78yo woman missing in floods found

9m ago

Battery storage was found to be cheaper and greener than gas plants in managing peak energy demand.

Batteries best to meet peak power demands

24m ago

Pacific nations will receive shipments of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine manufactured in Australia.

Year-end now target for COVID jabs: Tehan

1hr ago

Some 'antibacterial' soaps are actually strengthening strains of bacteria, a scientist warns.

Chemicals working against superbug plan

1hr ago

Dr Glenn Tong's biotech company has developed a new way of dispensing a chemical found in Vitamin E.

Vitamin component possible cancer drug

Liz Hobday
2hrs ago

The recent pandemic, floods and bushfires have led investors towards socially-responsible investing,

Disasters push 'social investing' demand

Prashant Mehra
2hrs ago

Ron McLaren is disappointed by the latest report into what to do with controversial coal ash.

Coal ash tonnes still cause controversy

Joe Lyons, second from left, says land value hikes add to water and labour woes for farmers.

Rate pinch for drought-ravaged farmers

Nick Gibbs

Chief steward Joe Byrnes, fifth-placed Lindsay Brown, fourth-placed William Cox, third- placed Megan Baker, reserve champion Monte Barnes, champion Reece Webster and ASC NSW president Tim Kapp.

Persistence pays dividends for Bathurst teen Reece Webster

Billy Jupp

Victoria Giovas from St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran and her favourite sheep.

Faces of the 2021 Sydney Royal meat sheep competitions

Lucy Kinbacher
Billy Jupp
Olivia Calver

The grand champion Corriedale ewe and ram from Montone, Mortlake, Victoria with Montone's Bridget Leahy and Kane Hildred and Corriedale judge Bron Ellis, Sweetfield Corriedale, Mount Moriac, Victoria.

Meat sheep hit the mat at Sydney

Lucy Kinbacher
Billy Jupp
Olivia Calver

TIMELESS DESIGN: Durable natural stone, timbers, ceramic and leathers are timeless materials used throughout as seen here in the kitchen, mudroom, master suite, pantry and main bathroom below. Georgie Shepherd Interior Design, Urban Habitats - Builder. Photos: David Sievers. Published with BowerBird Architecture.

Bungalow embraces past and present in a warm, country style home for a large family

Vickii Byram

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Should a one-hundred-point ID check could be required to create a social media account? Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONShould social media require an ID check before signing up?

Mathew Dickerson