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Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Coal Valley Vineyard is a stunningly located 5 hectare winery in the Coal River Valley, South East Tasmania producing award winning wines with a focus on Pinot Noir.

Come for the outdoors, linger for the wine

Natasha Dragun

All-new luxury at W Melbourne.

Australian deals to sate the luxe traveller

Explore Travel

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Explore Travel

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

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

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

Producers are encouraged to share pics of their four-legged helpers with the hashtag #Paws4Climate. Photo: Shutterstock

Working dogs to feature in new campaign launched by Farmers for Climate Action

Newsroom

Participants will ride through the Pilliga Nature Reserve on some scenic trails which are not usually open for cycling. Photo: Shutterstock

Avid road rider keen to take part in resilient trek through the Pilliga

Taylor Jurd

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

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

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Anna Moxham and Amy Deer during the event.

Run Beyond: Students take part in local race to complete program

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

CONFERENCE: Brenda Carter from Narromine is the newly elected Group President and Margaret Gudgeon is returning Secretary. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Far West CWA host first conference since COVID-19 restrictions

WINNER: 10th Outback Archies Art Prize winner Prue Cullen with Outback Arts executive director Jamie-Lea Trindall and the winning artwork Blessed Mother. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Outback Archies award winners announced

Newsroom

FIRE BOMBER: One of three Aerotech Air Tractor 802 F (AT 802F) fire-bombing air tankers at work on the fire at Redbanks on Kangaroo Island. Photo Stan Gorton

Fire crews, air tankers battle scrub fire at Redbanks, Kangaroo Island

Storm and a rainbow in the one shot at Rylstone in this great photo taken by Michelle Ryan, Rylstone.

Snap, crackle, bang rainbow ! All in one shot

Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

Ruby Noble at Narromine. Photo: KEILEY NOBLE

PHOTOSTake a look at our entries into the 2020 Western Magazine photo competition

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Sage Swinton

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Josh Leeson

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

How's this for a Christmas giving idea?

OPINIONHow's this for a Christmas giving idea?

Denis Moriarty

Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Janine Graham

Washpool, SA, cropper Shawn Cadzow out harvesting barley when the lockdown was announced.

REAL AUSTRALIAAg: the definition of resilience

Elizabeth Anderson

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Mask use in Victoria will become more limited as of Sunday.

Melbourne Virgin flight told to quarantine

2hrs ago

Fears a Sydney quarantine hotel worker's virus case was transmitted locally have been dismissed.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Michael Gunner says a new COVID-19 check-in system should make life easier for Territorians.

Territorians embrace new check-in app

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft landed on the asteroid Ryugu in February.

Asteroid samples to point to Earth origins

South Australia will begin welcoming home residents from overseas next week.

SA to resume repatriation flights

Tim Dornin

A proposal to exclude police floats from Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade has failed.

Move to ban police from Mardi Gras fails

Hannah Ryan

More than a dozen firefighting aircraft have significantly slowed a bushfire on Fraser Island.

Firefighters gain on Fraser Island blazes

Andi Yu and Aaron Bunch

Rod Sims: for many Australian homeowners, switching loans is worth the effort.

ACCC says new borrowers treated better

Hannah Ryan

Bigger and better: The new supermarket has opened 18 months after a fire destroyed its predecessor. Photo contributed.

'A godsend': New supermarket opens, replacing store destroyed by fire

Faye Wheeler

Piece workers on a blueberry farm near Coffs Harbour are paid by the kilogram. It is true that slow pickers make very little money.

Reality of labour scams behind damning report into piece working blueberry pickers

Jamie Brown

Bruce Whitsed, Nariel Valley with his pen of 35 Angus weaner steers weighing 348kg sold for $1810.

Grown steers at Corryong top at $2080

Stephen Burns

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Family expansion: The design brief for the Dulwich Hill Residence called for the addition of an open kitchen, outdoor living space, dining, bathroom and laundry to an existing semi-detached period home for a growing young family. Photography: Jackie Chan

Practical meets quirky in a renovation to suit a growing family

HEAT IS ON: As temperatures rise, we must be more aware than ever of keeping pets cool.

Sign of the times - how climate change is putting pets at risk

Dr Anne Quain