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BIG FOCUS: Trundle Central School principal and 2021 Australian of the Year Award nominee John Southon, with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, would like to see more political representation in the country.

'Hideous problem': School principal a champion for mental health of country communities

Christine Little
33m ago

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Peter Brewer

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

PRDIE AND JOY: Donald Hewitt stands in front of the heritage part of Freeman House - the refurbished Crescent Guest House building

A life of service and caring is recognised by community peers

Vanessa Arundale

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Picture: Supplied

Aussie movies for Australia Day

Ron Cerabona

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

BIG FOCUS: Trundle Central School principal and 2021 Australian of the Year Award nominee John Southon, with Member for Riverina Michael McCormack, would like to see more political representation in the country.

'Hideous problem': School principal a champion for mental health of country communities

Christine Little
33m ago

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Peter Brewer

HONOURED: The Bushwackers' Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett receiving their Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown awards at the Golden Guitars on Saturday night. Picture: Gareth Gardner

Bushwackers join country music's most renown company

The Pfizer vaccine is being developed on a "just in time" basis, meaning no inventory is being stored. Picture: Shutterstock

'Fluid situation': global vaccine supply issues could impact Australia

Experts have warned against vaccine nationalism. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERShould we be concerned about vaccine availability?

Back to school, with some new rules

DIGESTBack to school, with some new rules

Photo: File

DIGESTA day of heroes, history and division across the nation

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

John Hanscombe

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

Jasper Lindell

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Emily Sweet

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Harley Dennett

The Australian Olympic Committee is hopeful the Tokyo Games will go ahead. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERAustralia's Olympic athletes set to get vaccine boost

James Buckley

Inter Milan's coach Antonio Conte was shown a red card during the match against Udinese Calcio.

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

Barcelona have had to play in an empty stadium since last March because of the pandemix.

Barcelona report shows crippling debts

The Australian Olympic Committee is hopeful the Tokyo Games will go ahead. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERAustralia's Olympic athletes set to get vaccine boost

Nick Kyrgios says he will continue to hold tennis players accountable. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'The morals I've grown up with': Why Kyrgios took a stand

Caden Helmers

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Howard Kotton

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

Josh Leeson

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

EMOTIONAL RIDE: Olly Alexander in It's A Sin, which follows a group of gay friends struggling with the AIDS epidemic in '80s London.

Sin-free reminder of shameful period of recent history

Josh Leeson

WandaVision not all it appears - is it homage or fantasy?

Josh Leeson

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

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

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

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: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

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

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

HONOURED: The Bushwackers' Dobe Newton and Roger Corbett receiving their Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown awards at the Golden Guitars on Saturday night. Picture: Gareth Gardner

Bushwackers join country music's most renown company

COLOURFUL: Goat Girl are, from left, Holly Mullineaux, Ellie Rose Davis, Lottie Pendlebury and Rosy Jones. Picture: Holly Whitaker

REVIEWGoat Girl lock horns with expanded sound and focus

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

"How would you feel?" Craig Foster. Marc Stapelberg.

Craig Foster recognised for speaking out on refugees in detention

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

Kerrie O'Connor

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Whale sharks are native to the Ningaloo area more than 1000 kilometres north. Photo: File image

See whale shark in action in this rare sighting

Daniela Cooper

CARVE UP: 'Pink butcher' Rachel Llewellyn (front) busy packing with her Monteith Meats team of Jo Ditkun, David Wembley and Emily Stephenson.

REAL AUSTRALIAFrom lamb to beef, the right campaign hits the spot

Elizabeth Anderson

Party politics and representative democracy don't provide easy answers to matters like anthems, flags and honours. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONIt's time we figured out how to talk about our national identity

John Warhurst

Be careful in the water this summer. Photo: File

REAL AUSTRALIAHeatwave or just summer, whatever you call it safety is paramount

Daisy Huntly

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

The Age's former editor has defended a decision to publish a story about George Pell's abuse trial.

'Conspiracy' claim in Pell contempt case

12m ago

Labor Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'The right thing, not necessarily the easy thing': Albanese digs deep for Labor reshuffle

American actress Cloris Leachman has died at the age of 94.

Oscar-winning actress Cloris Leachman dies

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says anti-Semitism is on the rise, despite being "evil and wicked".

No place for anti-Semitism in Vic: Andrews

The Cherry Gardens fire was contained on Monday after burning through about 2500 hectares.

Hotspots persist across SA fire ground

Tim Dornin
20m ago

A review of Australia's environmental protection regime says major changes are needed.

Recommendations to protect the environment

Rebecca Gredley
22m ago

A man has cuts on his shoulder, hands and face after being attacked by a crocodile in Cairns.

Crocodile attacks man in suburban Cairns

Nick Gibbs
54m ago

Refugee workers at two Melbourne recycling sites were allegedly underpaid for almost two years.

Refugee workers allegedly underpaid $200k

58m ago

Angus steers weighing 400kg sold for $1885 at Thursday's NVLX Wodonga store cattle sale.

Weaner steers at Wodonga hit $1885

Stephen Burns
1hr ago

Craig Pearsall, Elders Goulburn wool specialist with Brian Anderson, Lower Sylvia Vale, Binda who was the winner of the 13th ANZ Crookwell Flock Ewe Competition.

Well-nourished wool in front at Crookwell

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Minister opens Earth Canvas exhibition

Minister opens Earth Canvas exhibition

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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Lining swale paths with cardboard and filling with sawdust to prevent unwanted plants and muddy puddles. Photos: Hannah Moloney.

A swale of a time directing water paths | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney
3m ago

It's important for us to decide who it is that we aspire to be ... and then work on strategies that move us from aspiration to destination. Photo: Shutterstock.

ADVICESpend more time doing than talking about doing | Mental Health

Gary Bentley
1hr ago