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An RFS cadet aims the hose at an imaginary fire during the RFS cadets' graduation.

RFS cadets fire up

Phil Mayne

Hivemeister Simon Ferguson busts out a self-penned tune during Halloween at the Hive.

Hive bee-ing spooky

Phil Mayne

Residents in the Southern Tablelands are being urged to monitor symptoms arising from the poor air quality. Photo: Yass Tribune

Health districts warning for people affected by dust storm

Clare McCabe

Diane Alder with her watercolour, 'Old stained glass'. Alder took home first prize in Miniatures. Photos, Phil Mayne

A market for amateur art

Phil Mayne

Carry that weight: First-grader Justin Sikimeti punches out some serious weight on a Bulgarian split squat in the Whites' new weights room. Photo, Phil Mayne.

Whites get a great new shed

Phil Mayne

Queen of the sound scene: Renee Geyer and her three-piece band will play the Royal Hotel on Thursday night. Tickets available through songkick.com. Photo supplied

Royal for a queen

Phil Mayne

The worst of today's weather is still to come says NSW Rural Fire Service. Photo: FILE, generic

Bowning grass fire a timely reminder of Tuesday's extreme conditions

Hannah Sparks

An RFS cadet aims the hose at an imaginary fire during the RFS cadets' graduation.

RFS cadets fire up

Phil Mayne

Hivemeister Simon Ferguson busts out a self-penned tune during Halloween at the Hive.

Hive bee-ing spooky

Phil Mayne

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

Planks and side planks are far better exercises for strengthening your core than sit-ups or crunches. Photo supplied.

It's never really crunch time

Phil Mayne

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Rising lake water brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Planks and side planks are far better exercises for strengthening your core than sit-ups or crunches. Photo supplied.

It's never really crunch time

Lexi Hamilton, Hannah Dunn and Jackie Parry have all been drafted to AFLW sides. Photo, Phil Mayne

Three Queanbeyan Tigerettes step up to the national scene

Burney Wong

Keep it simple in a world of gizmos

Keep it simple in a world of gizmos

Adam Samios

Up close and personal: Keith Potger plays the Picture House solo in Gunning on Friday November 22 (7pm) and Saturday November 23 (4pm). Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONFind a Seeker in Gunning

Phil Mayne

Charlotte Ree's baking book Just Desserts takes us back to basics. Picture: Luisa Brimble

Baking should be a piece of cake

Karen Hardy

Crispy onion bhajis with chilli vegan mayo.

Luke Hines: recipes from Eat More Vegan

Karen Hardy

Up close and personal: Keith Potger plays the Picture House solo in Gunning on Friday November 22 (7pm) and Saturday November 23 (4pm). Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONFind a Seeker in Gunning

Ewan McGregor as Danny Torrance in Doctor Sleep. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWFilling The Shining's big shoes

Cris Kennedy

Antonio Banderas plays a film director not unlike Pedro Almodovar in Pain and Glory. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWAlmodovar at his most reflective

Jane Freebury

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

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Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

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Joanne Crawford

The amazing Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca.

Soak up the spicy scents on this amazing tour

Does your car harbour a deadly secret? Keep your family and friends safe by urging them to check if their vehicles are affected by the Takata airbag recall.

Car makers call for a 'tap on the shoulder' for Takata

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Be swept up in rugged Icelandic charm

Good value: Pennytel customer for one month, Margaret, has already signed her husband up for a sim card, and 1GB of data all for $10.99 a month.

On the look out for exceptional customer service

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Strata Community Association ACT president Chris Miller, who has welcomed the ACT government's plans to overhaul the rules governing high-rise living. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Groups welcome ACT's 'fairer' strata laws

Dan Jervis-Bardy

An example of the type of inflatable adventure park, which is planned for Lake Burley Griffin this summer. Picture: National Capital Authority

Lake Burley Griffin inflatable adventure park given the green light

Cassandra Morgan

Strong population growth in Canberra is helping the territory's economy. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Canberra's economy booming thanks to population growth, housing market

Daniella White

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Jen Walker

STAYING WELL: Oliver Liyou maintains his role as a valued member of his family and professional community.

Veterinarian finds time to heal himself

Jamie Brown

The highly-skilled team of 135 McGrath Breast Care Nurses are provided to patients across Australia by the McGrath Foundation, free of charge and without referral.

Think in pink this October

Rookie: Nathan has been surprised by how popular the calendars are internationally.

Watch behind the scenes of the Australian Firefighters Calendar photo shoot

Dessert devotees will delight in an afternoon tea buffet of spectacular sweet and savoury treats Hyatt Hotel Canberra executive pastry chef Gerold has created in the spirit of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Think pink for afternoon tea

Lena, a domestic short-haired female, would prefer to be in a family home with no other cats. Queries, animalinfo@qprc.nsw.gov.au or telephone 6285 6269

Friendly, affectionate Lena

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

The worst of today's weather is still to come says NSW Rural Fire Service. Photo: FILE, generic

Bowning grass fire a timely reminder of Tuesday's extreme conditions

It has taken a community to come together to get a hold on what have been the worst fires we've seen in more than 20 years. Photo: Talaya Abbott.

REAL AUSTRALIAMake a fire plan. Whatever else you're doing can wait

What's left? This photo from Wytaliba, near Glenn Innes in northern NSW, is from local resident David Pieters

REAL AUSTRALIANSW is on fire: when flames and fuel meet

GRIM TIMES: RFS Incident controller Kam Baker briefing Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Lyne MP Dr David Gillespie, State Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Port Macquarie-Hastings Mayor Peta Pinson. Photo: Peter Daniels.

PM visits firies, praises their courage

Letitia Fitzpatrick

A resident watches the progress of bushfires near houses in Old Bar, NSW, on Saturday. Picture: AAP

Three people confirmed dead, several missing in NSW bushfires

Our tiny home: something our children are going to have to get used to.

REAL AUSTRALIAWhy the tiny home movement is here to stay. And why it's not so bad.

Gayle Tomlinson

A Dorper ewe with twins at foot at our property south of Roma over the weekend.

REAL AUSTRALIAHope where the heart is - at home

Penelope Arthur

RESIST THE URGE: Rather than juggling, people tend to have more success when they take on one problem at a time.

OPINIONWhat to do when you have too much to do

Father Brendan Lee

A young man ponders exactly what happened on the NSW Mid-North Coast just days ago. Photo: Jamie-lee Schmitzer

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat's up with the weather

Gregor Heard

Birthing women need to feel safe and supported

OPINIONBirthing women need to feel safe and supported

Dr Katharine McKinnon

Blood pressure pills are best taken at bedtime, say researchers

Blood pressure meds 'best taken at night'

Eileen Wood

GUT INSTINCTS: Professor Marcello Costa and research assistant Lauren Keightley from Flinders University.

Cracking the colon code: insights probe gut function

Geraldine Cardozo

HAPPY AND HEALTHY: Catherine and Rex Wegener, picture before Rex became sick with asbestos-related mesothelioma.

'He didn't expect to go out this way': How asbestos claimed the life of Rex Wegener

Geraldine Cardozo

An app that allows people looking to cut drinking to connect with health professionals saves money.

New drinking habits can save you thousands

More than a million hectares of land was consumed by NSW bushfires with 12 more homes lost Tuesday.

NSW fire threat remains as winds change

A water bombing plane was diverted to drop retardant on a bushfire in Sydney's upper north shore.

Police investigate Sydney emergency blaze

Fires have lowered air quality, with all Sydney regions deemed hazardous because of the smoke haze.

NSW residents warned over 'damaging' smoke

A man tipped the remains of his house, lost in a fire on Friday, outside the NSW Parliament.

NSW fire victims demand climate action

Heather McNab

Firefighters in northern NSW are facing a long day with strong winds forecast for midnight.

NSW firefighters face 'really long' night

Jodie Stephens and Gus McCubbing

West Australians will have easier access to medicinal cannabis, the state government says.

Rules eased for medicinal cannabis in WA

A teenager accused of murdering his girlfriend's father has been refused bail.

No bail for Qld teen accused of murder

Aaron Bunch

'They have suffered enough': police put bushfire looters on notice

'They have suffered enough': police put bushfire looters on notice

Matt Carr

Former shuttle sire, Declaration Of War (and handler Ben Walsh) stood two seasons at Coolmore Stud, Jerrys Plains, and now the sire of Vow And Declare winner of the Melbourne Cup. Photo: Virginia Harvey

Australian performer

Virginia Harvey

Windy Station manager David Lee oversees the running of the combined properties, Windy Station and Warrah, which comprises of a self-replacing beef herd and dryland cropping. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

Windy Station's big plans for the future

Lucy Kinbacher

BBQ Chilli Stingray: The flaky texture of the flesh combined with chilli and fresh lime squeezed all over is one that will surprise and delight.

A taste of Singapore, the ultimate melting pot

Scott McRae

The business (class) of flying well

The business (class) of flying well

Ashley Walmsley

The Celebrity Solstice has won many awards.

Find your next holiday deal

Lots to consider: Before you get another cat, there are lots of factors to consider, including your cat's age, temperament, any health conditions, and the environment you can provide for them.

Are two cats better than one?

RSPCA

Always check: A mole that has previously changed is likely to continue changing and therefore be a cancer.

Q: How does a skin cancer check work?

HealthShare

Charlotte Ree's baking book Just Desserts takes us back to basics. Picture: Luisa Brimble

Baking should be a piece of cake

Karen Hardy