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      Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

      The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

      JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

      • Sally Whyte
      • Dan Jervis-Bardy
      Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg are set to talk over the Facebook news stand-off. Pictures: Shutterstock, Sitthixay Ditthavong

      Government sets talks with Facebook

      • Steve Evans

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      Australian Community Media asks readers to turn their backs on Facebook after the platform banned news in Australia.

      How Facebook has failed Australia - a message to our readers

      Google News Showcase allows news publishers to curate their journalism for users rather than relying solely on Google's algorithm to surface their articles.

      ACM partners with Google to showcase local news

      GOING AHEAD: The South Coast Beef School Steer Spectacular will be held on Wednesday, May 5 at the Nowra Showground.

      South Coast School Steer Spectacular going ahead

      • Robert Crawford

      Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

      The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

      JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

      • Sally Whyte
      • Dan Jervis-Bardy
      Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

      When stars jockey for top billing

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        Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

        DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

        DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

        Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

        Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

        The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

        DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

        Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

        JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

        • Dan Jervis-Bardy
        Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

        Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

        • Andrew Brown
        Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

        Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

        • Sally Whyte
        "None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

        DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

        • Janine Graham

        Sport

          She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

          OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

          • Howard Kotton
          Nathan Buckley is entering the final year of his contract with Colllingwood. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

          OPINIONHeat looks set to rise on Buckley

          • Howard Kotton
          The honest truth is that tennis great Serena Williams is nowhere near the threat that she once was. Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

          OPINIONSerena's grand slam dream is over

          • Howard Kotton
          She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

          OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

          The NBL's Perth Wildcats lose a home crowd edge after being moved to Sydney for at least a month.

          AFLW, NBL grapple with WA's COVID lockdown

          • Steve Larkin and Anna Harrington
          The Sheffield Shield should be at the top of Cricket Australia's key considerations in its decision making and not just an after-thought. Photo: Mark Brake/Getty Images

          OPINIONMake Sheffield Shield competition a top priority

          • Howard Kotton

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            ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

            LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

            ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

            LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

            Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

            LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

            Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

            LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

            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

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            Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

            Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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            Dolphin feeding at Monkey Mia.

            Hot deals: dolphins at the beach to horseback trail rides

            • Explore Travel

            And the best town in Australia goes to...

            • Explore Travel

            What's On

              KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

              Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

              • Josh Leeson
              Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

              WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

              • Sally Pryor
              Shonae Hobson, curator of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

              New show is keeping to the seasons, First Nations-style

              • Ayla Connolly
              KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

              Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

              All you need is vinegar and bicarb soda and you're ready to go. Picture: Shutterstock

              Handy home hints from the CWA

              • Karen Hardy
              Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally. Picture: Supplied

              Movies that make us fools for love

              • Ron Cerabona

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                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

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                Property

                  REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

                  Investors look to the regions

                  REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

                  Investors look to the regions

                  ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

                  Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

                  ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

                  Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

                  Property scarcity pushes prices up

                  KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

                  HomeBuilder plays starring role

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

                  There's a mouse in the house

                  • Ruth Lewis

                  Community

                    Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

                    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: Scammers target tax file numbers

                    Gumtree

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                    Australian Taxation Office

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

                    Photos and Video

                      Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

                      When stars jockey for top billing

                      Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

                      REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

                      Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

                      REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

                      Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

                      Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

                      A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

                      REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

                      • Jane Freebury
                      Denzel Washington and Rami Malek in The Little Things. Picture: Nicola Goode

                      REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

                      • Ron Cerabona
                      A scene from Bennelong in Firestarter. Picture: Daniel Boud

                      REVIEWBrilliant look at Bangarra's history

                      • Cris Kennedy
                      Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville on the job in the Snowy Mountains. Picture: Kate Matthews

                      WATCHACM podcast shortlisted for festival award

                      • Laura Corrigan

                      Comment

                        OPINIONThe way forward for the Australian curriculum

                        • Dr Fiona Mueller
                        • 2hrs ago

                        OPINIONResponding to bushfires in our peri-urban settlements

                        • Peter Newman
                        Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

                        OPINIONWas the government's fight with Facebook worth having?

                        • Simon Cowan

                        Stories From The Senior

                        ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

                        The single woman, no kids paradox

                        • Eileen Wood
                        SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

                        Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

                        • Geraldine Cardozo
                        IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

                        You don't need gills to be in the water

                        • John Piggott

                        National

                          Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

                          DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

                          Five major vaccination hubs and 99 satellite sites will be rolled in NSW starting from March 15.

                          Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

                          • 2hrs ago
                          PM Scott Morrison says Nicolle Flint has been an 'invaluable' member of the Liberal team.

                          Lib MP Flint won't run in next election

                          Healthcare workers in regional NSW are in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine in coming weeks.

                          Rural NSW to receive vaccine within weeks

                          A letter has been sent to Scott Morrison alleging a historical rape by a current cabinet minister.

                          Rape allegation against cabinet minister

                          • Andi Yu
                          Mick Gatto says he's disappointed by a Victorian Supreme Court ruling in favour of the ABC.

                          Mick Gatto to appeal ABC defamation ruling

                          A 26-year-old gang member has been arrested in Sydney and accused of breaching a court order.

                          Sydney gang member charged with breach

                          Plastic straws, cutlery and some other single-use plastics are being phased out in Victoria.

                          Victoria to ban many single-use plastics

                          • Tiffanie Turnbull

                          Stories From The Land

                          Photo: Mark Griggs

                          Hillview Quigley Q18 the Champion of Champion

                          • Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs
                          • 1hr ago
                          People just love opening the wool to determine their critique of entries. This is a typical scene at any Merino field day flock inspection prior to judges giving their opinions.

                          What value is there in a ewe comp?

                          Simmental judge Steve Carter, Blackjack Shorthorns, Tumut, with supreme Speckle Park exhibit Victorian L11 Melissa Q90 with Angela McGrath receiving the sash while Breanna Holmes holds the calf and Lucy McGrath holds the champion while Ben Lawrence, Ausmectin, Sydney presents trophy. Q90 was exhibited by Samanthta and Nigel Noble, Tumut.

                          Canberra Royal Show: Speckle Park supreme sash goes to female exhibit

                          • Mark Griggs

                          Life & Style

                            Outdoor styling simplified

                            Continued palette: The granny flat seen from the rear deck of the main residence. Photos: Luc Remond

                            Two into one does go if one is a redo

                            • HOUSE | DESIGN
                            The prevalence of pyometra seems to be creeping up again. Picture: Shutterstock

                            Why it's so important to desex dogs and cats

                            • Dr Anne Quain

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