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CORONAVIRUS: Cleaning crew fumigates a room as part of a deep clean of the Bennet Hotel pub in Hamilton in August. Wednesday, August 6, 2020. Picture Max Mason-Hubers

Dance floors reopen, caps cut in major easing of COVID restrictions

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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

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

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

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Nathan Bracken will be in town for cricket clinics.

Bracken to visit Armidale for cricket clinic

Steve Kent and Gary Hadland 2020 Mills Plate winners

Three matchplay event cups carried off

Dick Hudson

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

Nathan Bracken will be in town for cricket clinics.

Bracken to visit Armidale for cricket clinic

PENDING DATE: Dylan Sunderland and his girlfriend, Sarah English (centre), will soon be reunited on the Sunshine Coast. Photo: Facebook

Giro d'Italia and young love: Sunderland on high on and off the road

Mark Bode

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

"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

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

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Speech pathologist and Sounds good to me co-creator Anne Williams (right), pictured with Inverell speech pathologist Linda Foskey, will give free advice on speech milestones for preschool-aged children. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONEnsure your pre-schoolers are on the right track during free speech webinar

Service NSW van visiting our villages later this month

WHAT'S ONService NSW van visiting our villages later this month

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Register online now for the Copeton Six Hour

WHAT'S ONRegister online now for the Copeton Six Hour

Vanessa Arundale

Speech pathologist and Sounds good to me co-creator Anne Williams (right), pictured with Inverell speech pathologist Linda Foskey, will give free advice on speech milestones for preschool-aged children. Photo: supplied

WHAT'S ONEnsure your pre-schoolers are on the right track during free speech webinar

AUTHOR: Warialda farmer David Conway with his book, 'Eric the Echidna', an amusing take on the story of wildlife during drought. Photo: Supplied

GOOD NEWSFarmer pens comedic 'children's book for adults' on backyard wildlife

Lucy Kinbacher

GREAT OPPORTUNITY: North West Local Land Services officer Kate McCarthy is urging local cattle farmers to take advantage of Wednesday's webinar. Photo: Gareth Gardner 250620GGA03

WHAT'S ONFree webinar to help region's cattle farmers boost genetics

Billy Jupp

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

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

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

Rolling on: The group of 20 take a pit stop in Barraba at the iconic silos as they neared the finish in Tamworth last Saturday. The Peelers are hoping to crack the $10,000 fundraising mark. Photos: Supplied

PHOTOSRiders roll on hundreds of kilometres for police to leave a legacy

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PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

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Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Rolling on: The group of 20 take a pit stop in Barraba at the iconic silos as they neared the finish in Tamworth last Saturday. The Peelers are hoping to crack the $10,000 fundraising mark. Photos: Supplied

PHOTOSRiders roll on hundreds of kilometres for police to leave a legacy

Gearing up again: Inverell's Sergeant Darren Wilkins, pictured back left, with Jack Goodwin, Ben Goodwin and Chief Inspector Rowan OBrien will tackle the ride later this month.

GOOD NEWSWheels turn on one hell of a cross-country ride to leave a legacy

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Creative passion: John Wiseman with one of his Elephant images. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

John Wiseman's transition from world of finance to a globally recognised photographer

Greg Ellis

Ian and Maureen Witherdin with their children Paul, Mark, Karen and Chrissie

Inverell family share their loss to raise money and awareness

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

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

John Paul Young

See John Paul Young star alongside shedders

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

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

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

This Christmas shopping locally, supporting small businesses and considering the broader community are all on trend.

REAL AUSTRALIATime to show the true meaning of Christmas

Rachael Houlihan

SLOW DOWN: Rushing things that don't need to be rushed often leads to damaged relationships. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONBe wary of Christmas adventures in missing the point

Father Brendan Lee

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DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

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

SA went into lockdown for three days after a man's misinformation about how he caught COVID-19.

No charges over SA virus lockdown debacle

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Outdoor stadiums and theatres in NSW will be allowed to operate at 100 per cent of capacity.

The new normal: Eased restrictions in NSW

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Christian Porter: there is a leadership role for the Commonwealth to play.

Federal action on delivery worker deaths

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Sami Esko Hamalainen has walked out of court a free man following his involvement in a murder.

NSW bikie who assisted murder walks free

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Detective Inspector Andrew Stamper says police are close to solving Kobie Parfitt's suspected murder

Vic home raided in hunt for Parfitt killer

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It's hoped up to 60 koalas will be housed in a breeding facility in the Corowa State Forest.

Bushfire donations fund koala breeding

Tiffanie Turnbull
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The Bob Brown Foundation argues that Tasmania's forest agreement doesn't protect threatened species.

Parrots dwindle as court examines forests

Karen Sweeney
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A woman who was 13 when a plane struck the Ferris wheel she was on has been awarded $1.5m damages.

Ferris wheel plane crash victim gets $1.5m

Luke Costin
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Vittorio Cavion, Trevail Park, Coleambally, was encouraged to plant corn this year due to low water prices.

The resurgence of southern summer crops

Olivia Calver
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What would you like from 2021?

HAVE YOUR SAYWhat would you like from 2021?

Wayne and Chris Jones.

Faces from the Tenterfield Campdraft

Tiny "dealership" promotes an augmented reality sales platform. Photo: Volkswagen Australia.

Are you willing to buy a new car online? Because some do

Sam Hollier

Chic: Interior designer Greg Natale's work in an art deco-inspired home uses curves. Photo courtesy of Greg Netale.

A brave new world: home design trends to love in 2021

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy