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Power: The Wallabies during their group stage clash with Uruguay on Saturday, October 5. Photo: RugbyAU Media/Stuart Walmsley

Step up or bow out: Poidevin's take on the Wallabies' do or die clash against the old foe

Burney Wong

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Much needed rain brings on the bite

Adam Samios

Trophy: The winner of last year's Club Championships was Lachlan Tisma by a comfortable margin. Photo: Gail Goiser.

Golf Championships about to begin at renovated golf club

Burney Wong

Power: The Wallabies during their group stage clash with Uruguay on Saturday, October 5. Photo: RugbyAU Media/Stuart Walmsley

Step up or bow out: Poidevin's take on the Wallabies' do or die clash against the old foe

Open: William McLennan opens the disability access features at QPTC. Photo: Supplied.

QPTC welcomes disability access

Queanbeyan Park Tennis Club

Happy days for post-spawn trout

Happy days for post-spawn trout

Adam Samios

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy, about her final British tour. Picture: David Hindley

REVIEW
Zellweger is superb as tragic star

Cris Kennedy

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Veggies take focus in National Nutrition Week

Paul West, and Digger, with some backyard produce. Picture: Chris Middleton.

A little slice of River Cottage, wherever you are

Karen Hardy

Renee Zellweger plays Judy Garland in Judy, about her final British tour. Picture: David Hindley

REVIEW
Zellweger is superb as tragic star

Will Smith in Gemini Man. Picture: Paramount Pictures.

REVIEW
Just one too many Will Smiths

Simon Weaving

The Australian Council of Prawn Fisheries can now tell if prawns have come from domestic waters.

Prawn 'citizenship checks' now a reality

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

Future Focus: building a stronger regional Australia

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

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Shop anytime, anywhere: To become a savvy online shopper, all you need to do is type in the website of the product that you are looking for which should take you right there. Then select your items and head for the checkout.

Shopping with greater convenience

Emma Brown

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

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Picture: Instagram @margaritatomovska

How 'Mercedes mum' went from Instagram to inmate

Larry the lamb and his heart-melting smile.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Something about Larry...

Reading this online? Of course you are. But have you considered the consequence? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIA
Mill closure more than just a paper cut

Building Australia's new wave of professional managers and leaders

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Tuross Lake. The textures in the sand and beautiful colours reveal themselves from 70 metres above.

REAL AUSTRALIA
Sometimes it pays to rise above it all

John Hanscombe

ROO TURN: The kangaroo hops down Mort Street in the Canberra CBD. Picture: Allison Lubransky-Moy

REAL AUSTRALIA
What's that, Skip? ScoMo fell into the dam?

James Joyce

91-year-old Audrey Dargan. Picture: Karleen Minney

REAL AUSTRALIA
The good, the not-so good and the inspirational

Someone taking my advice.

OPINION
Tips to make those study days fly by

Michelle Haines Thomas

The now beaming Rodney Smith (left) with his equally chuffed workmate Drew May. Picture: Mark Jesser

REAL AUSTRALIA
Cross my heart and hope to fly

Janine Graham

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

Are you someone who likes taking risks?

John Malouff

Older Australians are embracing technology to find love and friendship. Photo:Shutterstock

Older Aussies swipe right in the search for love

Trial planned of herbal formulation to reduce pain from osteoarthritis of the knee and improve function, physical movement and wellbeing.

Can osteoarthritis be effectively treated with a herbal medicine?

Retirees face worrying financial times. Image: Shutterstock

Retirees fear goalpost move in retirement income review

Eileen Wood

Enice Marsh, right, visits Adnyamathanha land in outback SA for Dreamtime stories. Above, Adnyamathanha children play in campfire smoke. Pictures: Greg Mayfield, Marco Del Grande

Lost in the dark of the native title industry

Animal welfare groups say thousands of racehorses are sent to knackeries every year.

'Govts must protect horses from slaughter'

Lachie Yeo was killed when driver Andrew Jon Simon crossed onto the wrong side of Bussell Highway.

Drug-driver who killed WA surfer jailed

Vinzent Tarantino denies murdering 12-year-old Quanne Diec, who disappeared in 1998.

Tarantino denies lying about sex worker

Adani's planned rail line will need to connect to Aurizon's existing central Queensland rail network

Adani's $100m rail contract for Qld mine

Nicholas McElroy

David and Phillip Thompson have been found not guilty of the manslaughter of their ailing mother.

Sons acquitted of NSW mum's manslaughter

Margaret Scheikowski

Pensioners will have to pay $100 to attend Pauline Hanson's secretive One Nation party conference.

Pensioners slugged $100 to see Hanson

Robyn Wuth

Today's criminals have more reach to more potential victims, outgoing AFP head Andrew Colvin says.

Fighting crime more complex: ex-AFP head

Colin Brinsden

Vendor Adrian O'Keeffe, Bungoona Merinos, Molong, with the $2700 sale-topper and purchaser Donald Macfarlane, Eurella, Cudal.

Bungoona Merino rams to $2700

Hannah Powe

Yellow Tail pioneer John Casella accepts his award today.

Yellow Tail maker wins at NSW Wine Awards

Daniel Pedersen

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Recycling wastewater to drink worth a serious look: NSW MP

Jamieson Murphy

WATER WISE: Sit back in comfort and enjoy world-class city views - and all for free with Brisbane's special travel offiers for seniors.

Brisbane: free and easy for seniors

The ban on climbing Uluru comes into effect next week. Picture: Peter Rae

Uluru is clearly no ordinary hike, so why do people want to do it?

Michael Turtle

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort: a range of over-water and beachside villas.

Where will you go next?

John Rozentals

MIXED MATERIALS: The use of timbers, neutral tones and natural finishes enhance the bush landscape surrounding the house and enhance the relaxing beach house vibe. Photos: Ben Hosking.

Building in response to the surrounds and the view

Nest egg: Investing in cash may not be a good strategy for retirement.

Investments that are not in your best interest

Noel Whittaker

Stepping up: Podiatrist Ricky Lee ensures his patients are looking after their feet and maintaining good foot health practices.

Stand up to good foot health for all