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First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dolphin feeding at Monkey Mia.

Hot deals: dolphins at the beach to horseback trail rides

Explore Travel
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And the best town in Australia goes to...

And the best town in Australia goes to...

Explore Travel

Surfers paddle out at Palm Beach.

Inside Sydney's answer to the Hamptons

Teresa Ooi

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

Newsroom

Dubbo Westview Drive-In offers an experience for all ages to enjoy. Photo contributed.

WHAT'S ON'Huge interest' in drive-in's golden anniversary event

Faye Wheeler

CWA NSW President Stephanie Stanhope. Photo: Supplied.

CWA NSW to launch awareness campaign focusing on domestic violence

Taylor Jurd

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

Lifeline Central West CEO Stephanie Robinson said it is important we de-stigmatise suicide and mental illness. Photo: Australian Community Media.

WHAT'S ONLifeline Central West hosting Out of the Shadows events this month

Taylor Jurd

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

Ruth Lewis

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

HOPE: Zieria obcordata is currently found in only two small populations near Wellington and Bathurst. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Renewed hope for endangered plant which almost died out during drought

Tom and Emily Elkins with their award winning pies and sausage rolls.

Award winning pies a coup for Cowra

Kelsey Sutor

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

Jane Freebury

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek in The Little Things. Picture: Nicola Goode

REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

Ron Cerabona

A scene from Bennelong in Firestarter. Picture: Daniel Boud

REVIEWBrilliant look at Bangarra's history

Cris Kennedy

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville on the job in the Snowy Mountains. Picture: Kate Matthews

WATCHACM podcast shortlisted for festival award

Laura Corrigan

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONWas the government's fight with Facebook worth having?

Simon Cowan
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Concepts designs of the new Shoalhaven River crossing on the NSW South Coast. Photo: Transport for NSW

REAL AUSTRALIAAll good things come to bypass

John Hanscombe

Creation stories and the search for meaning

OPINIONCreation stories and the search for meaning

John Malouff

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Governor-General David Hurley has received the aged care report from Commisioner Lynelle Briggs.

Govt handed aged care inquiry final report

The ATO is taking on its largest graduate program as it faces a busy road ahead. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERATO graduate intake surges for big year ahead

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PM Scott Morrison says Nicolle Flint has been an "invaluable member of the Liberal team".

Lib MP Flint won't run in next election

2hrs ago

A letter has been sent to Scott Morrison alleging a historical rape by a current cabinet minister.

Rape allegation against cabinet minister

2hrs ago

Victoria has eased its rules for outdoor gatherings, visitors, and mask wearing.

Visitor, mask rules wound back in Victoria

2hrs ago

Scott Morrison says issues with the coronavirus vaccine rollout shouldn't cause anxiety.

No need for vaccine anxiety: Morrison

Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

The UN says the world is falling short of its emissions reduction goals and more action is needed.

Countries not on track for Paris Agreement

Rebecca Gredley

Federal MP Nicolle Flint says is quitting politics at the next election.

Federal MP Nicolle Flint to quit politics

Showgrounds across the state are set to benefit from the latest round of state government funding.

State's showgrounds receive another welcome boost

Billy Jupp
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JACKPOT HEIFER: Progress Perfect Storm R4 held by Peter Kylstra of Progress Limousins, Leeton, with Hayleigh Duvall, H&L Livestock, Queanbeyan, judge Graham Williams, Thunderbird Ag, Windsor, and associate judge Emily Polsen, Grace Valley Livestock, Yass. Photo: Hannah Powe

Six month old Limousin heifer wins $1400 jackpot

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Champion junior judge, Ruby Canning, currently of Armidale, but originally from Hamilton, Victoria.

A special Canberra Royal junior judging win for Ruby

Mark Griggs

HUGE: Ethan Kross says many of us are self-talking ourselves into a funk. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's important to harness that self-chatter | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Biophilic design is something every gardener can achieve. Picture: Shuttertsock.

Connecting to nature through design and architecture | Gardening

John Gabriele

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health