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Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

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DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

Steve Evans

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

Star sprinter Chelsea Ezeoke is back on track for the All Schools.

Blues stars eyeing the All Schools podium

Valmai Loomes

Scarlett Dunne competing in the open women's 200m at the IBS Interclub meet on November 15. Picture: David Tarbotton

Athletics Wollongong members do the club proud

Dave Ross

Division 3 Triple Jump competitor Sarah De Bries from Illawarra Blue Stars competes in Illawarra Blue Stars Interclub Athletics meet at Kerryn McCann Athletics Track. Picture: Robert Peet

IBS interclub meet draws 350 athletes

Valmai Loomes

Star sprinter Chelsea Ezeoke is back on track for the All Schools.

Blues stars eyeing the All Schools podium

Dortmund teenager Giovanni Reyna scores a superb equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Teen Reyna scores but Dortmund slip again

Mark Meadows

Jonty Faulkner prepares for Interclub on Sunday, November 15, then it's off to the NSW All Schools.

Countdown to IBS interclub meet

Valmai Loomes

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Hamilton Island's Qualia is considered Australia's number one luxury accommodation.

How to do Hamilton Island for every kind of visitor

Craig Tansley
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The Coal Valley Vineyard is a stunningly located 5 hectare winery in the Coal River Valley, South East Tasmania producing award winning wines with a focus on Pinot Noir.

Come for the outdoors, linger for the wine

Natasha Dragun

All-new luxury at W Melbourne.

Australian deals to sate the luxe traveller

Explore Travel

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LONG ROAD: Josh Teskey, left, used to watch Ash Grunwald, right, perform at the St Andrews Hotel when he was still a teenager, but these days the influence runs in both directions.

Blues union decades in the making for Grunwald and Teskey

Josh Leeson

IGNITED: Powderfinger's Unreleased 1998-2010 sits proudly alongside the band's storied back catalogue.

REVIEWPowderfinger off cuts make tasty feast for Unreleased

Josh Leeson

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Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Steam era: Illawarra Light Rail Museum turns back time this Sunday.

Sunday steam train festival turns back time at Albion Park

Greg Ellis

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

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

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Festive fun: Josh and Jen Rapesarda with daughters Ariella (centre) and Aurora enjoy their Christmas Tree hunt at Santa's Farm on Saturday. Picture: Adam McLean

Christmas comes early with rush on trees at Santa's Farm

Greg Ellis

Marathon effort: Craig Burke at Warilla preparing for his 40km ski, board and swim from Wollongong to Kiama on Sunday for mental health. Picture: Adam McLean.

Warilla man takes on 40km ski, board and swim race for mental health

Greg Ellis

Seafood Dining: Emma Young, chef Robert Blackburn and Jason Young at the new Fish Tribe eatery in Kiama Down. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Check out this new seafood eatery opening at Kiama Downs

Greg Ellis

Festive fun: Josh and Jen Rapesarda with daughters Ariella (centre) and Aurora enjoy their Christmas Tree hunt at Santa's Farm on Saturday. Picture: Adam McLean

Christmas comes early with rush on trees at Santa's Farm

Smart business: Yazmin Thomas, Amelia Penning, Lisa Burling Blake, Natalie Zagaglia, Lauren Fellowes and Harriet Adams at Smart Space, Enterprise 1 building at the University of Wollongong Innovation Campus. Picture: Adam McLean.

LBPR named Australia's public relations consultancy of the year

Greg Ellis

Global recognition: ExSitu founders Rebecca Glover and April Creed.

Wollongong aged care innovators recognised at global awards

Greg Ellis

FIRE BOMBER: One of three Aerotech Air Tractor 802 F (AT 802F) fire-bombing air tankers at work on the fire at Redbanks on Kangaroo Island. Photo Stan Gorton

Fire crews, air tankers battle scrub fire at Redbanks, Kangaroo Island

Speck at Day Street Police Station after a long adventure. Picture: NSW Police.

'Quite the adventure': Yass dog coming home after a 300km journey

Cruise industry plan: Royal Caribbean's Radiance of the Seas in Port Kembla Harbour in January 2018. Picture: Adam McLean.

Calls for a COVID-safe return of domestic cruising in Australia in 2021

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Josh Leeson

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

How's this for a Christmas giving idea?

OPINIONHow's this for a Christmas giving idea?

Denis Moriarty

Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Janine Graham

Washpool, SA, cropper Shawn Cadzow out harvesting barley when the lockdown was announced.

REAL AUSTRALIAAg: the definition of resilience

Elizabeth Anderson

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

The Japanese capsule lit up South Australian skies early on Sunday morning.

Outback touchdown for space capsule

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Last summer's bushfires exacerbated Kosciuszko National Park's problems with pest animals.

Federal push for alpine wild horse cull

Victoria's chief health officer has indicated advice around masks will change.

Premier to announce 'COVID normal' steps

The federal government wants people to travel within Australia to help support the tourism industry.

Feds want economic boost via local travel

A judge described Emma Arnold's conduct as "terrifying" and "extremely upsetting".

Sydney woman's threats kept boss in fear

Greta Stonehouse

Mask use in Victoria will become more limited as of Sunday.

Melbourne Virgin flight told to quarantine

Andi Yu

Fears a Sydney quarantine hotel worker's virus case was transmitted locally have been dismissed.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Michael Gunner says a new COVID-19 check-in system should make life easier for Territorians.

Territorians embrace new check-in app

Tim Dornin

Bigger and better: The new supermarket has opened 18 months after a fire destroyed its predecessor. Photo contributed.

'A godsend': New supermarket opens, replacing store destroyed by fire

Faye Wheeler

Piece workers on a blueberry farm near Coffs Harbour are paid by the kilogram. It is true that slow pickers make very little money.

Reality of labour scams behind damning report into piece working blueberry pickers

Jamie Brown

Bruce Whitsed, Nariel Valley with his pen of 35 Angus weaner steers weighing 348kg sold for $1810.

Grown steers at Corryong top at $2080

Stephen Burns

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Family expansion: The design brief for the Dulwich Hill Residence called for the addition of an open kitchen, outdoor living space, dining, bathroom and laundry to an existing semi-detached period home for a growing young family. Photography: Jackie Chan

Practical meets quirky in a renovation to suit a growing family

Seafood Dining: Emma Young, chef Robert Blackburn and Jason Young at the new Fish Tribe eatery in Kiama Down. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

Check out this new seafood eatery opening at Kiama Downs

Greg Ellis