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WIN CLAIMED: Labor candidate for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, with his supporters at the Queanbeyan Leagues Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Mike Kelly claims victory for Labor in Eden-Monaro

Hannah Sparks

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

Driver sought after Kings Highway chase

Robin Tennant-wood

NOT OVER YET: Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro Fiona Kotvojs said it was still possible she could be elected. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Liberals' Fiona Kotvojs refuses to concede Eden-Monaro, saying a win is still possible

Albert McKnight
Hannah Sparks

Carrying on: Marian Byfield, along her husband Don, has not let their life-threatening cancer diagnoses slow their Biggest Morning Tea event down.

Join in the Biggest Morning Tea

Labor's candidate for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly. Photo: Jay Cronan

Mike Kelly confident on re-election as Eden-Monaro MP

Albert McKnight

The Nationals' candidate for Eden-Monaro Sophie Wade visits Bega while on the campaign trail. Picture: Albert McKnight

Nationals' Eden-Monaro candidate happy to 'get off the starting blocks'

Albert McKnight

WIN CLAIMED: Labor candidate for Eden-Monaro, Mike Kelly, with his supporters at the Queanbeyan Leagues Club. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Mike Kelly claims victory for Labor in Eden-Monaro

Hannah Sparks

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

First frost signals start of cod fever

First frost signals start of cod fever

Adam Samios

Recognised: Ricky Stuart (right) had his mural painted by artist Clare Foxton (left) in Bicentennial Hall. Ricky was nominated by Dimitri Hantas (middle). Photo: supplied.

Queanbeyan resident chooses Ricky Stuart to be the face of Queanbeyan

Burney Wong

Goal: Queanbeyan City FC weren't able to keep the goal out from the White Eagle's Milan Santrac. Photos: Burney Wong.

Queanbeyan City FC play out a 2-2 draw with the White Eagles

Burney Wong

First frost signals start of cod fever

First frost signals start of cod fever

Lures entice spawn-run trout

Lures entice spawn-run trout

Adam Samios

Mitchell Pearce will captain Newcastle against Canterbury in their Magic Round clash in Brisbane.

NRL won't apologise to Mitchell Pearce

Steve Zemek

Kingstons Agostinis is a fun place for the whole family. Picture: Supplied

Kids restaurant dining grows up

Necia Wilden

Traditional: ANZAC biscuits.

Anzac biscuits in an hour

Craft beer makers are using ingredients like Tim-Tams or kangaroo in experimental brews

Tim Tam and Roo beer featured at festival

Melissa Meehan

Kingstons Agostinis is a fun place for the whole family. Picture: Supplied

Kids restaurant dining grows up

A design for a new gender-neutral "gingerbread person" to be sold by a British supermarket chain.

UK chain to release 'gingerbread person'

Edd Dracott

Eggs sold in NSW and Victoria are being recalled over possible salmonella contamination.

More eggs recalled over salmonella fears

Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

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Ballarat man Lindsay, 69, has been delighted with the service Pennytel has delivered saying, "I won't go with anyone else 'cause I'm happy - you won't get better."

Old-fashioned service brings satisfaction with a smile

FCAI's chief executive Tony Weber is urging motorists to check their airbags even in older vehicles.

Faulty airbags have no respect for vehicle age

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HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

By Helen Sim

Carrying on: Marian Byfield, along her husband Don, has not let their life-threatening cancer diagnoses slow their Biggest Morning Tea event down.

Join in the Biggest Morning Tea

Opportunities: Whether you are interested in the environment, history or animals there's a volunteer position for you.

Give a little time, help a lot

Maeve McKenna

HISTORIC MOMENT: Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin here on July 21, 1969, standing on the Moon in a photograph taken by mission commander Neil Armstrong. Across Australia and around the globe, hundreds of millions tuned in to watch as the human race took its first steps in space. Once the realm of science fiction, it was now a reality. Picture: NASA

Race to space began as a daring dream

The hydrotherapy pool.

Petition aims to save pool

Fiona Carrick, president

ANSWERING THE CALL TO SERVE: The initial 'Anzacs' were volunteers from the First Australian Imperial Force. The campaign lasted eight-and-a-half months.

A legend born from battle

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Nic Langenberg (left) with 104-year-old Dorothy Yeomans at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium.

Watch this shark glide by 104-year-old Dorothy

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

The weird, whacky wonderfulness of election day

A screengrab from a YouTube video showing the former PM Bob Hawke skolling a beer from Mr Brandon.

Hawke downing 'one for the country' brings back memories

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Tassie devil predicts election outcome

Scott Gelston

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Legend: Harry Harris of Port Macquarie with his thongs signed by Prime Minister Scott Morrision. Photo: Tracey Fairhurst.

When Harry met ScoMo - it was a beautiful thong

Tracey Fairhurst

KEEP THE MOTOR RUNNING: At 100 years old, Melbourne resident Joan Winnum, loves nothing more than getting behind the wheel.

Driving passion: 100-year-old Joan still on the road

When planners play it right

When planners play it right

Michelle Haines Thomas

Donald Trump, Scott Morrison. Photo: Bloomberg, AAP

OPINION
Morrison is not Australia's answer to Trump

Simon Cowan

Growing influence: These young voters in Warringah are worried about climate change and helped oust Tony Abbott. Millennials and Gen Z will have a bigger influence in coming elections. From left: Izzy Williams, Sita Paling, Clio Doughty and Madison Lawrence. Photo: Peter Braig.

Messages from Millennial and Gen Z voters

John Hewson

Associate Professor Stephen Macfarlane is part of a clinical trial looking into treatment for Parkinson's disease dementia.

Trial of new drug to treat Parkinson's dementia

MEET AND GREET: Academics from University of Sunshine Coast with international students, attending a familiarisation tour of the Cooinda Aged Care.

Uni 'roomies' to move into aged care home

SMART MOVES: Thinking of downsizing to a granny flat? Make sure you formalise decisions and get legal advice before moving in.

Estate planning: avoid granny flat pitfalls

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is not expected to make major changes to his team of ministers.

PM poised to announce new cabinet line-up

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Victorian MP Clare O'Neil will face Richard Marles in the contest to be Labor's deputy leader.

Labor leader looks sorted, deputy unclear

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AFL star Michael Long has joined Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the annual Long Walk To Dreamtime.

AFL legend to Scott Morrison: Unite us, PM

The AEC now has the Liberal-National coalition with a two-seat majority of 77 seats.

A week on, AEC still busy with vote count

Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas will introduce new taxes to offset a fall in stamp duty revenue.

Property taxes to be hiked in Vic budget

Karen Sweeney

Finance Minister Mathias Cormann says the government is determined to keep the budget in surplus.

Progress continues towards surplus:Cormann

Colin Brinsden

Tess Knight, third from left, says she never wants to see her daughter Samantha's killer released.

Mum of murdered daughter rallies in Sydney

Perry Duffin and Gemma Najem

Liberal frontbencher Mathias Cormann denies there are any plans to broaden the GST tax base.

No intention to broaden GST: Cormann

Colin Brinsden

The supreme sheep exhibit of the show was Poll Dorset ram Tattykeel 180232, exhibited by the Gilmore family from Tattykeel Poll Dorsets, Oberon.

Tattykeel's Poll Dorset takes interbreed at NSW State Sheep Show

Hannah Powe

Lot 4, Rosedale Nagel (P) sold for the top money of $14,000 to Jim and Jackie Wedge, Ascot Charolais, Warwick, Queensland.

Strong demand for Rosedale Charolais bulls

Mark Griggs

Limousin Australia Business and Operations manager Mardi Cook, Leanne Toll, Toll Cattle Co, Wongarbon, and Charmaine and Dean Kesby, Tamworth.

See who was at the Capitalise on Carcase conference in Armidale

Lucy Kinbacher

The highway near Glen Innes: A picturesque window on the New England region of NSW. Image: Destination NSW.

Your weekly travel inspirations

John Rozentals

GOTTA DO IT?: Australian travellers surveyed by Hotels.com were more willing to pay out big ($1000 per night) to stay in five-star luxury in Anaheim, California in 2018.

Getting more bang for your five-star buck

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

Making the extraordinary appear ordinary in Siem Reap City

John Rozentals

Stegbar's latest double glaze series, Alumiere, is designed to require minimal framing.

How to keep your heating bills down

Visit sydneyfishmarket.com.au/seafood-school/recipes-cooking-info/recipes

Try this: Scallop pot-sticker dumplings

OCEAN'S mystery: Beachcomber John Miller from Port Fairy is discovering plenty of interesting items washed onto the shoreline. Picture: Anthony Brady

Beachcombers are on the hunt for rare finds along our coastline

Jackson Graham