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Agility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

DIGESTAgility, volatility and reality in the age of COVID

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese wants to pay people to get the jab. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERHow would Labor's cash incentive to get people vaccinated work?

Pfizer bookings opened to 30 to 39 year olds from Tuesday.

'Queue is full': 11,000 newly eligible Canberrans overload Pfizer sign up

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a Covid update press conference at The Lodge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

EXPLAINERQuestions hang over Australia's path out of COVID-19

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

Gerard Cockburn

All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

Janine Graham

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

Olivia Henry

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

Matt Carr

Riders in the equestrian jumping in Tokyo think a sumo statue might be spooking horses.

Horses might be spooked by sumo statue

Jake Seiner
2hrs ago

Gold medalist Emma McKeon is understood to be among the 115 Olympians quarantine in the NT.

Talks underway for Darwin Olympic parade

Aaron Bunch

Sam Kerr was a constant threat in attack during Australia's semi-final against Sweden in Yokohama on Monday night. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Matildas to battle for Olympic bronze following gritty loss to Sweden

Joshua Bartlett

Riders in the equestrian jumping in Tokyo think a sumo statue might be spooking horses.

Horses might be spooked by sumo statue

2hrs ago

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Jo Weston will play her 100th game when the Melbourne Vixens meet the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Netball tie to go ahead without Super fans

Peter Bol has broken the Australian 800m record twice on the way to the final

Bol on a roll as 800m aths medal beckons

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Peter Bol has broken the Australian 800m record twice on the way to the final

Bol on a roll as 800m aths medal beckons

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Tokyo Olympics badminton stars Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu are the toast of Indonesia.

Five cows, a house for Indonesia Oly stars

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Tokyo Olympics badminton stars Greysia Polii and Apriyani Rahayu are the toast of Indonesia.

Five cows, a house for Indonesia Oly stars

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Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says punishment for Belarus Olympic team criticism awaited if she went home.

Sprinter says punishment awaited her

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Krystsina Tsimanouskaya says punishment for Belarus Olympic team criticism awaited if she went home.

Sprinter says punishment awaited her

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

Amy Martin

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

Halimah Kyrgios will be on the upcoming series of The Voice. Picture: Supplied

Halimah Kyrgios, Nick's sister, takes her shot at stardom

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

Data firm CoreLogic said that regional price growth was 'normalising'. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Key regions still outpacing city price growth, but signs point to slowdown

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Jack Needham

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Vanessa Arundale

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

Zero new cases of Covid-19, Harbison Moss Vale introduces precautionary measures

FREEZero new cases of Covid-19, Harbison Moss Vale introduces precautionary measures

Vera Demertzis

Good news: No covid cases detected in Goulburn or the Highlands

Good news: No covid cases detected in Goulburn or the Highlands

Vera Demertzis

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced a new Public Health Order for essential workers in Fairfield and greater Sydney. Photo: file.

FREEMasks, QR codes and covid-19 tests for essential workers compulsory: Changes in regional NSW restrictions

Vera Demertzis

Laverty Pathology acting area coordinator for collections, ACT and NSW, Robyn Cordell with pathology collectors Elizabeth Albrighton, Crystal Benbridge and Graycon George at the Seiffert Oval drive-through Covid testing clinic on Tuesday. Photo: Louise Thrower.

Residents urged to get tested for covid at one of these locations

Vera Demertzis

Online gaming can play a big part in many families so a group of teens have developed a guide to help young gamers and their parents. Picture: Parilov via Shutterstock.

Teens release handbook to help others navigate gaming world

Orphaned wombat joey Woodrow (left) looked every bit a puppy as he interacted with kangaroos during a leash-guided walk at Pumpkin's Patch Kangaroo Sanctuary. Source: Kym Haywood, Pumpkin's Patch Kangaroo Sanctuary

WATCHWombat 'puppy' goes for a walk on leash in kangaroo enclosure

A sulfur crested cockatoo beaks open a red bin in order to find a weekly treat.

WATCHWatch these cockatoos learning how to open bin lids

Gold medalist Ariarne Titmus was among the Olympians who arrived in Darwin this morning. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

Planeload of Olympians touch down in Top End

COMING SOON: A look inside the new centre. Picture: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Check out Wollongong's mass vaccination hub

Natalie Croxon

Queensland, NSW outbreaks to grow as Labor suggests a $300 jab bonus

GET UP TO DATEQueensland, NSW outbreaks to grow as Labor suggests a $300 jab bonus

Kim Chappell

Megan Tapper of Jamaica celebrates winning bronze in the Women's 100m Hurdles final. Photo: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Some of the best Olympic photos from Monday

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

Kim Chappell

OPINIONTailored exercise programs are just what the doctor ordered

Brett Gordon

LIMITING: All too often, a backlash against perceived elitism dampens the quest for excellence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy excellence need not be a dirty word | Zoë Wundenberg

Zoë Wundenberg

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

The PM says lockdowns are the only option for curbing the spread of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Lockdowns 'only option' for virulent Delta

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A sulfur crested cockatoo beaks open a red bin in order to find a weekly treat.

WATCHWatch these cockatoos learning how to open bin lids

Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

Where does your region stand on the nation's vaccination table?

Patients are satisfied with virtual outpatient care in NSW, but still prefer in-person treatment.

NSW virtual care given tick of approval

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Extinction Rebellion protesters are urging the federal government to take climate change seriously.

Labor in fresh bid to change ARENA remit

Paul Osborne
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Scott Morrison and Antony Albanese are at odds over a Labor plan to offer $300 vaccination payments.

Jabs cash triggers national vaccine debate

Paul Osborne
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Crossbencher Fiona Patten wants to scrap reciting the Lord's Prayer when Victoria's parliament sits.

MP calls for Lord's Prayer to be scrapped

Benita Kolovos
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RBA boss Philip Lowe is confident Australia can resume its recovery after the virus lockdowns.

RBA's Lowe confident of quick rebound

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Elders stud stock agent Brian Kennedy, auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Elders stock agent Wayne Jenkins, Guyra and Bald Blair Angus stud principals Kirsty and Sam White. Photos: Billy Jupp

Bald Blair bulls sell to $32,000 top and $13,835 average

Billy Jupp

The $35,000 Sara Park Angus sale-topper with buyer Brent Berrick, Blair Hill Station, Glen Innes, vendor Herb Duddy, Nutrien agent Brad Newsome, Glen Innes and CL Squires and Co agent Robbie Bloch. Photo: Matthew Campion

Sara Park Angus bulls sell to $35,000 top, ave $16,417

Hannah Powe

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Australian lamb exports tighten in July

Karen Bailey

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

How to add to a 1960s cottage without messing with its charm

Vickii Byram