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Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

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

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement. Picture: Screenshot

Labor criticises govt for not securing more vaccine deals

Kathryn Lewis
Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Labor leader Rebecca White and Premier Peter Gutwein

DIGESTSpicy start to Tasmania's election campaign

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

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

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

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

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

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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

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Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

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: Scammers phishing for data

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

The "Whomping Willow" outhouse at Dunolly. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Does this remind you of a certain tree in a Harry Potter movie?

Steve and Nate Chesworth, Dubbo and Erin Chesworth, Finley with champion dairy all breeds heifer Tomargo Recluse Sidekick Dee.

Dubbo Holstein named champion dairy all breeds heifer

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

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

Ron Cerabona

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

REVIEWSpace is no place for holding back

Ron Cerabona

A scene from Collective. Picture: Supplied

Amazing expose of a healthcare disaster

Ron Cerabona

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

WISDOM: Losing things is part of getting older, but sometimes it can lead to new freedoms. Picture: Tana888/Shutterstock

OPINIONFather Brendan Lee | The freedom of no longer caring what people think

Father Brendan Lee

Clockwise from top left: Eric Woodham; Emily Batterham with her daughter; nine of Jennifer's kids: Holly, Emily, Felicity, Abbey, Hayley, Matthew, Ebony, Jaxon and Shelby; and NSW South Coast kids keep warm by a fire.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe dark side of the regional property boom

Kim Chappell

The health benefits of laughter are no joke

OPINIONThe health benefits of laughter are no joke

Ros Ben-Moshe

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

The mid-strength beer is available in cans and on tap in pubs across Queensland.

Meet the most Queensland beer in the world

2hrs ago

Fires on Kangaroo Island, in the Adelaide Hills and north of the city are no longer a threat.

Thick dust follows bushfire risk in SA

A pilot and his passenger are dead after a light plane crashed northeast of Canberra.

Two killed in light plane crash near ACT

Brett Forte's wife Susan (left) provided support to Ricky Maddison's former partner.

Fatal shooter's 'venom' towards Qld police

A 90-year-old man has died after his boat capsized while crossing the Ballina Bar.

Man, 90, dead after Ballina boat accident

Popular WA tourist spot Kalbarri took the brunt of Seroja, with many properties badly damaged.

WA cyclone damage like a 'war zone'

Michael Ramsey

Joy: Ron Hedley, with his wedding day shirt and bow tie in a bag, said he would have loved to take Marie Hill on a honeymoon on the Indian Pacific to Perth. Pictures: Max Mason-Hubers

Couple aged 93 and 100 prepare for wedding on Sunday

Helen Gregory

The $6.7 billion West Gate Tunnel was originally scheduled to be completed in 2022.

New site ticked for toxic Vic tunnel soil

Kym Monkton, Ulindah, Binnaway, with agent Larry Tolmie, in front of Ulindah pens of Angus and Poll Herefords at last Friday's Binnaway store cattle sale.

Binnaway steers sell to $1745

Mark Griggs
2hrs ago

The winning team from the Southern District including Montana, 6, Jerry and Vicky Bugeja, Austral and Jennifer and Ken Hewitt, Crookwell.

Southern District's first win in 12 years

Olivia Calver

The late Ian Wass showing some of the many championship ribbons won by his Woodside Merino stud sheep.

Ian Wass - a gentle man

Mark Griggs

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