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ANU vice-chancellor Brian Schmidt says the university sector in one industry bearing the brunt of border closures. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We will be left behind': ANU vice-chancellor calls for border plan

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

One COVID-19 case recorded in Victoria overnight | Saturday May 8

One COVID-19 case recorded in Victoria overnight | Saturday May 8

Health minister Martin Foley. Picture: DARREN HOWE

UPDATED'Fantastic': Eased COVID restrictions for small hospitality, worship venues

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Bendigo East MP Jacinta Allan, Bendigo Health nurse Michelle McGibbon and Bendigo Health chairman Bob Cameron at the new vaccination site. Picture: Darrren James

UPDATEDBendigo's new COVID-19 vaccination space to allow 1000 jabs a day

Allanah Sciberras

Why two Newmans are making headlines

DIGESTWhy two Newmans are making headlines

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Toby Vue

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?

LINE-UP: Little Quirks will be playing at Under Western Skies on both Saturday and Sunday. Photo: CHARLOTTE TOOLE

WHAT'S ONUp-and-coming artists get chance to perform with new Under Western Skies event

Orlander Ruming

KEYNOTE: Former CEO of the Regional Australia Institute and founder of Projects JSA Jack Archer. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONKeynote speaker passionate about finding solutions that work for regional areas

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LINE-UP: Little Quirks will be playing at Under Western Skies on both Saturday and Sunday. Photo: CHARLOTTE TOOLE

WHAT'S ONUp-and-coming artists get chance to perform with new Under Western Skies event

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

FAMILY HERITAGE: Coombs Shoe Service store manager Sandra Doueihi is Robert Atallah's wife. Picture: Supplied.

Heart and sole: The craft extending the life of much-loved footwear - and helping to save the planet

Rosie Ryan

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

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

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

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

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

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

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

SOCIALISING: Jean Richardson (Narromine), Jessie Quigley (Trangie) and Pat Irving (Warren) enjoy a break at recent FWG CWA council meeting. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

CWA Far Western group gather in Nyngan

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Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

Scamwatch: Are you a male aged between 35 and 44? You may be a target for this scam

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

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

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

AI avatar recruited to improve dementia care

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

At the official opening of the 2021 Yeoval Show, three show stalwarts were presented life memberships. From left are recipients Joyce Johnson with Elaine and Les Hunter with federal member for Calare, Andrew Gee, official guest who returned to open the show, Glen Brown, former principal of St Columbus’ Catholic School, Yeoval, and show president, Phil Hunter.

PHOTOSGreatest Little Town in the West celebrates annual show after last year's cancellation

Photo: Naomi Clarke Photography.

See the moment triple water spouts formed off the NSW coast

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

John Magaro in First Cow. Picture: Madman

A slow-paced but superb story

Cris Kennedy

Kate Bosworth and Haley Joel Osment deliver strong performances in The Devil Has a Name. Picture: Studiocanal

REVIEWFine cast in uneven comedy-drama

Cris Kennedy

A glimmer of hope for those missing a loved one

REAL AUSTRALIAA glimmer of hope for those missing a loved one

Zoe Cartwright

International Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

OPINIONInternational Nurses Day a chance to celebrate our nurses

Professor Lisa McKenna

NAPLAN critics rarely offer an alternative to the test, with all its shortfalls. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy I'm happy my kid is taking the NAPLAN test - and you should be too

Jenni Rickard

New research has found 70 per cent of Australians aged 65 and do not have any form of advance care planning document in place and of the 30 per cent that do, the majority of them are either incomplete, invalid or not legally binding. Photo: Shutterstock

End-of-life crisis looming for older Australians

Geraldine Cardozo

Foods seniors should be eating

Foods seniors should be eating

Samara Ross

WOMEN'S BUSINESS: Obstetrician Caroline de Costa has been delivering babies for almost 50 years. Photo: Sean Davey.

How delivering babies has changed in 50 years

Samara Ross

New COVID-19 case reported in Victorian community. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

New COVID-19 case in Victorian man, six days after leaving hotel quarantine

SCENE: Police at the site of the fatal accident during investigations Tuesday morning. Photo: Jarrad Delaney

Community shaken by death of boy in tragic bin accident

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A 7-Eleven store is among seven initial exposure sites after a Melbourne man tested COVID positive.

Vic exposure sites for SA quarantine case

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Ricardo Barbaro is facing a Melbourne court charged with murdering his partner.

Murdered woman feared she'd be killed: mum

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A man who completed quarantine in South Australia has tested positive for coronavirus in Victoria.

Vic man likely picked up virus in SA hotel

Liz Hobday and Callum Godde
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Reporter Stephen Barrett was manipulated into a blackmail scheme, his lawyer says.

Journalist caught 'hook, line and sinker'

Greta Stonehouse
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Mark Beecroft's appointment as WA's chief casino officer has come under scrutiny at an inquiry.

'Reservations' on WA casino chief: inquiry

Michael Ramsey
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Scott Morrison has defended the failure of his signature JobMaker hiring credits scheme.

PM defends failure of hiring credit scheme

Daniel McCulloch
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Jordan Rhodes, Nutrien Milling Thomas, (centre) with Joe Sinclair and Justin Sanderson, Richarson and Sinclair, with $1930 Angus/Hereford cross cows at Dubbo .

Dubbo PTIC cows up to $2200

Rebecca Cooper

NSW Farmers' and the Country Women's Association of NSW are calling on the government to implement a financial support package, providing up to $25,000 per farm business to subsidise 50 per cent of the cost of bait products. Photo: NSW Farmers'

Mouse plague costs farmers in excess of $150k

Samantha Townsend

Australian breed-shaping sire Redoute's Choice, now deceased (and handler Joe Hickey), at Arrowfield Stud, Scone. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Redoute's great clan expands to next generation

Virginia Harvey

Trade data has revealed international markets can't get enough of Australia's fresh vegetables.

Demand grows for fresh Aussie vegetables

Sophie Moore

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert

AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling.

A grand scale luxury farmhouse with country charm and Hamptons style

Vickii Byram