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US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

Kathryn Lewis
2hrs ago

Deputy chief health officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty

UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

Agron Latifi

SMOOCH: Linda Davies gives rescued kangaroo Rocky a kiss on the nose at Two Songs Sanctuary in Port Lincoln.

Davies gives her all to people and wildlife

Jarrad Delaney

TAKE CARE: Let's Talk co-founder John Parkinson was one of more than 5000 people around the country nominated for an Australian of the Year award. Picture: Anthony Brady

Let's Talk co-founder says let's 'reflect on what really matters in life'

Clare Quirk

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Julian O'Brien

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

Sweets with a native food flavour: Mini pavlova served with wattle seed cream and quandong confit for dessert at the Novotel Wollongong Northbeach. Pictures: Greg Ellis.

The celebrity chef who encouraged Leonardo DiCaprio's mum to visit Wollongong

Greg Ellis

US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

Kathryn Lewis
2hrs ago

Deputy chief health officer Dr Jeremy McAnulty

UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

Agron Latifi

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Airports might not be bustling again anytime soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs it wise to be making travel plans?

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

Viral shredding, vaccine fairness and trapped chinese gold miners are some of the stories in today's Covid Informer.

DIGESTWhen a positive test means you're free to play tennis

Gayle Tomlinson

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

Daniella White

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Julian O'Brien

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

John Hanscombe

Kailee Moore in a tight finish at Illawong in the 200m. Picture: Dave Tarbotton.

Track Classic success for Athletics Wollongong

Dave Ross

Can these athletes do it again and stand on the podium as state 60 metres placegetters? We will see on Saturday, January 16.

Countdown to Illawarra Track Challenge

Valmai Loomes

Defending champions over 60 metres Abbie Taddeo and Anas Abu-Ganada hope to defend their titles successfully in 2021.

Illawarra Track Challenge to be highly competitive

Valmai Loomes

Kailee Moore in a tight finish at Illawong in the 200m. Picture: Dave Tarbotton.

Track Classic success for Athletics Wollongong

The final of the Athletics Wollongong Gift. Picture: Ros Perry

Athletics Wollongong's Christmas gift

Dave Ross

Tayissa Buchanan won gold in the 1500m at the NSW All Schools meet.

NSW All Schools success for Athletics Wollongong

Dave Ross

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

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

MERRY AND BRIGHT: Hunter Valley Gardens' Christmas Lights Spectacular (left) continues until January 26.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond: Christmas and New Year 2020-21

HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: Wollongong Central has teamed with Science Space to deliver a daily dose of activities and challenges with a scientific theme.

WHAT'S ONDiscovering school holiday science fun at Wollongong Central

Agron Latifi

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

MERRY AND BRIGHT: Hunter Valley Gardens' Christmas Lights Spectacular (left) continues until January 26.

What's on around Cessnock and beyond: Christmas and New Year 2020-21

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

COMEBACK KIDS: Something For Kate's single Situation Room is among their best work. Picture: Daniel Boud

The summer in tunes

Josh Leeson

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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Engineering expertise and commitment to quality at the heart of Aussie water moving company

Engineering expertise and commitment to quality at the heart of Aussie water moving company

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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

Greenwell Point is a beautiful place to visit in summer.

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2020-21

Dayle Latham

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

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

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Christmas windfall for Unanderra couple gifted a $25,000 scratch it

Christmas windfall for Unanderra couple gifted a $25,000 scratch it

Greg Ellis

Saving a native Aussie icon: Liz Florance with Imogen in the new expanded koala enclosure at Symbio Wildlife Park. Picture: Adam McLean.

Symbio works hard to save koala population decimated by last summer's bushfires

Greg Ellis

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

COVID testing clinic opens in Kiama

COVID testing clinic opens in Kiama

Greg Ellis

Leading from the front: Omar Nemer prepares meals at Samaras Restaurant Woonona on Thursday afternoon to deliver to the COVID testing clinic workers in Figtree on New Year's Eve. Picture: Robert Peet.

'Amazing response' as Wollongong restaurants deliver free food to COVID testers

Greg Ellis

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

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

Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

Courtney Ward

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Ron Cerabona

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Ron Cerabona

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Ron Cerabona

John Campbell Miles (left) with friend Con Davidson in Mount Isa in 1963.

REAL AUSTRALIAOne hundred years of mining solitude

Derek Barry

COMMON PITFALL: We must be sure that we don't allow our possessions to possess us. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe real problem when it comes to clutter

Father Brendan Lee

CHANGE: There are renewed calls for date that celebrates our national identity to change, for inclusion, truth telling and a treaty. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINION'Australia Day has become Invasion Day': It's time for change

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

US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

US inauguration: Joe Biden becomes 46th President of the United States of America

2hrs ago

The latest batch of Victorian regional tourism vouchers has already been snapped up.

Travellers snap up Vic tourism vouchers

Tennis Australia has cleared up confusion over who is paying for Australian Open quarantine.

TA clarifies who pays Open quarantine bill

A coroner examining Fabiana Palhares' murder says a series of risk factors were ignored.

Qld cops 'ignored risks' before DV murder

NSW will look at easing restrictions next week if its zero infection rate continues.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Victoria's education department is facing court over the death of a boy in a wheelchair at a school.

Vic govt in court over schoolboy's death

Gus McCubbing

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Debbie Marie Combarngo died in a frenzied attack carried out by her cousins and two family friends.

Trio jailed for Qld woman's manslaughter

Cheryl Goodenough

Caroona Coal Action Group president Susan Lyle is confident the state government may be changing its stance on the Watermark Coal Mine project. Photo: Billy Jupp

Deputy Premier's remarks fill mine opponents with hope

Billy Jupp

Mathew Barklimore inspects fleabane with AgriWest Rural Parkes agronomist Harry Middlebrook, at Keilor, Parkes.

Full swing onto weeds

Mark Griggs

Irrigator stakeholder groups from across NSW appear united in supporting a push to reinstate DPIE regional manager roles in water valleys.

Push for regional managers in NSW water valleys

Olivia Calver

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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Honest self-evaluation is the key to accepting others. Photo: Shutterstock

ADVICELooking inward to embrace what's outward | Mental Health

Gary Bentley

Driving and car control are not the same thing. Even rats can learn to drive. Photo: Shutterstock.

Rats can be taught to drive, so why are humans terrible at it?

Sam Hollier