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How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Janine Graham

John Barilaro has warned areas coming out of lockdown to remain vigilant.

EXPLAINERLockdown lifted for parts of Central West, but what does it really mean?

Matt Carr

Emmdale Roadhouse owner Virginia Beard has experienced the challenges of limited phone and internet coverage.

HAVE YOUR SAY'Matter of life or death': telecommunications issues to be voiced

Billy Jupp

Wastewater, prison and Ballarat - all in the headlines. Oh, yes, and COVID-19, too.

DIGESTPandemic pushes prison escapee to surrender - nearly 30 years on

Janine Graham

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Blake Foden

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Liz Hobday

Madison Oei, 10, plays with her dog Taffy as her brother Izaac, 12, jumps on the trampoline. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow does the Delta strain affect children?

Sarah Lansdown

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Cowra's Jason Gavenlock and his Australian Draught horses won the 2019 Golden Plough when the event made a return at Eugowra.

Step back in time: the Golden Plough is coming to Lyndhurst on June long weekend

Cowra's Jason Gavenlock and his Australian Draught horses won the 2019 Golden Plough when the event made a return at Eugowra.

Step back in time: the Golden Plough is coming to Lyndhurst on June long weekend

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

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

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Ballarat East is one of the regional suburbs that should be on investors' radar, according to one of the experts we spoke with. This property at 52 George Street is currently listed with PRD Nationwide Ballarat with a guide of $395,000 to $425,000. Photo: Supplied

Property experts reveal the regional hotspots investors should have on their radar

Jack Needham

The current house was built six years ago. Photo: Supplied

Former PM Robert Menzies' country retreat on the market

Jack Needham

Experts say short-term holiday listings have impacted housing affordability in popular tourist destinations. Photo: Shutterstock

Is it time to clamp down on short-term rentals in the regions?

Jack Needham

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

A HAPPY HOME: John and Faye Hopkins with their pet Blossom. Photo: Emily Brisciani.

Blossom a blooming great addition to new family

Kirsty Horton

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

SOLAR HELP: Geni.Energy director Sally Hunter with Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service finance manager Mathew Baker. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

New nurse for Walgett AMS after solar panels assist with savings

Newsroom

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

THE WEEK IN VIDEOS: Meerkat babies, forgotten names and hundreds of breaching whales.

WATCHVideos of the week: Awkward AUKUS, whales abound and baby meerkats

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Hundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

GET UP TO DATEHundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

In a TikTok video, Fricker showed a rather official-looking letter from the Premier and a cylinder of biscuits that read "thank you".

WATCHOlympian Sam Fricker reveals the gift Gladys Berejiklian sent him

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health

WATCHNSW records 1,331 new cases, breaks 50,000 COVID case count

Newsroom

First Moderna doses touch down in Australia

GET UP TO DATEFirst Moderna doses touch down in Australia

Fleur Connick

COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Picture: DARREN HOWE

WATCH500+ cases for Victoria, one death as COVID spreads to the regions

Alex Gretgrix
Allanah Sciberras

NSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

WATCHNSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

Janine Graham

TREATMENT: One in five Australians over the age of 45 suffer from chronic pain. Picture: Shutterstock

Olympian's journey to find a solution for chronic pain

Jenn Morris OAM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) has asked for departmental advice on whether former attorney-general Christian Porter (right) has breached ministerial standards in accepting anonymous funds to help fight his legal battle. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISPorter's funding from a 'blind trust' is an integrity test for Morrison

Michelle Grattan

Strewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

REAL AUSTRALIAStrewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

Chris McLennan

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins is back at the Brownlow Medal count, 16 years after he won it (pic).

Cousins returns to AFL fold at Brownlow

Juanita Hughes can study for a Masters degree but isn't allowed to drive due to her diagnosis.

Postgrad with dementia fights 'unfair' ban

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state is opening and 'there will be no turning back'.

'No turning back': Vic maps path to reopen

NSW has reported 1083 new virus cases as Sydneysiders enjoy an easing of COVID restrictions.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Miriam Webber

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has resigned as the federal minister for industry.

Porter resigns from Morrison ministry

Colin Brinsden

Students in Melbourne will begin returning to school from October 6, the regions by late September.

Staggered return for Vic school students

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

The biggest changes to Victoria's restrictions will happen in November with 80 per cent vaccination.

Vic roadmap out of lockdown unveiled

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

A photo taken of the damage to John Smith's Nerrigundah property in the days after the Badja Forest Bushfire. Picture: NSW Coroner's Court.

NSW Bushfire Inquiry hears tragic deaths of seven South Coast men

Claudia Ferguson

Jockeys at Dubbo observe a minute's silence for their colleagues who have died or been badly injured. Photos by Janian McMillan.

Pastor helps carry the weight of life for riders

John Ellicott

Established client Miles Paterson, Samuel Holdings, Manumbar Station, Goomeri, was a dominant player in the market, and paid the top money of $54,000 for Ascot Rebellion R316.

Ascot's $22,373 Angus average rewrites Qld record books

Peter Lowe

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

SAFE: The best way to stop your cat getting lost is to keep them indoors. Picture: Shutterstock

A proactive plan can help find your wayward feline faster

RSPCA

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy