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The impact of the earthquake which had its origins near Mansfield, Victoria.

WATCHMajor earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

2hrs ago

According to Cotton Australia, less water is now required to grow a hectare of the commodity. Picture: Shutterstock

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

John Hanscombe

IMPROVED: Inverell's property crime dropped an impressive 42 per cent from 2019 to 2020, according to a new 'Safe Suburbs' map. Photo: Jacinta Dickins

Inverell one of most improved postcodes for property crime rates

Jacinta Dickins

REBRAND: Inverell and Moree's Truck and Auto Parts will undergo a rebrand to Truckline following the sale of Rick Holder's business.

Inverell business looks towards more 'streamlined future' with sale

Jacinta Dickins

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of Sydney's New Years Eve family fireworks.

Sydney's NYE family fireworks cancelled

'Truly alarming': Man delivering milk caught drink-driving in Gilgai

'Truly alarming': Man delivering milk caught drink-driving in Gilgai

Jacinta Dickins

SYSTEM OVERWHELMED: Health Services Union NSW Secretary Gerard Hayes.

We won't be ready after a decade of belt tightening - HSU boss

Donna Sharpe

The impact of the earthquake which had its origins near Mansfield, Victoria.

WATCHMajor earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

2hrs ago

According to Cotton Australia, less water is now required to grow a hectare of the commodity. Picture: Shutterstock

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

John Hanscombe

Melbourne on the edge, more protests expected

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

CASES CONFIRMED: Tamworth has a confirmed case of COVID-19 with no word yet on whether the region will be plunged into lockdown.

FREEConfirmed cases of COVID-19 in Tamworth, Glen Innes LGAs

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

Wilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Lucy Bladen

Bryson DeChambeau has mixed feelings about the reactions he provokes from galleries.

Dechambeau fuelled by being panto villain

Former McLaren Mercedes team principal Martin Whitmarsh is to join Aston Martin.

Whitmarsh to join Aston Martin

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

Bryson DeChambeau has mixed feelings about the reactions he provokes from galleries.

Dechambeau fuelled by being panto villain

The Paralympic medal funding was a one-off for Tokyo, but sponsored avenues are being explored. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERParalympic medal funding a one-off for Tokyo 2020

Isobel Cootes

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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LARGE LEGACY: Sergeant Mareika Wilkins with her two sons Jack and Ben Goodwin. Photo: supplied

THINGS TO DOInverell family's life changed by Legacy after tragedy

Cody Tsaousis

GLOW: Glow Up Events set to bring 'Inverell Gets Its Glow On' to life on Saturday. Photos: Contributed.

WHAT'S ONInverell set to get its 'Glow On' with first-time festival fun

Jacinta Dickins

AIDING: 24 local youth gave up some school holiday time to earn their official First Aid qualifications. Photo: Inverell Shire Council

WHAT'S ONInverell's school holiday activities filling up fast

Newsroom

LARGE LEGACY: Sergeant Mareika Wilkins with her two sons Jack and Ben Goodwin. Photo: supplied

THINGS TO DOInverell family's life changed by Legacy after tragedy

David and Christine.

'It's the wrong time of year to be shaving your head'

Jacinta Dickins

Local children have been guarding the trees in the lead-up to the annual harvest to ensure that the oranges are ripe for the picking.

WHAT'S ONBingara's proudly guarded oranges almost ready to be picked

Newsroom

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Making the most of maintenance, in any conditions

Making the most of maintenance, in any conditions

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

FRAGMENTS FOUND: Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in the sewage at Uralla. Photo: File

FREEFragments of COVID-19 detected in the sewage at Uralla

Madeline Link

DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

MASKED UP: The Oxley family at a pre-lockdown performance of Mamma Mia at the TAS Hopkins Centre. Photo: Vanessa Arundale

EXPLAINERExplainer: new face mask rules for regional areas freed from lockdown

Emily Wind

FRAGMENTS FOUND: Fragments of COVID-19 have been detected in the sewage at Uralla. Photo: File

FREEFragments of COVID-19 detected in the sewage at Uralla

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

A HAPPY HOME: John and Faye Hopkins with their pet Blossom. Photo: Emily Brisciani.

Blossom a blooming great addition to new family

Kirsty Horton

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant.

WATCHNSW records 1035 new cases, five deaths

41m ago

The impact of the earthquake which had its origins near Mansfield, Victoria.

WATCHMajor earthquake rattles most of south-east Australia

2hrs ago

Melbourne on the edge, more protests expected

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

The air raid. Picture: Ben Roberts

WATCH'They think it's Terminator': Angry birds take down drone deliveries

According to Cotton Australia, less water is now required to grow a hectare of the commodity. Picture: Shutterstock

FORGOTTEN RIVERInside the economic generator that is Australia's cotton industry

John Hanscombe

Australia's new vaccination advertisement (pictured) teases freedom at the end of lockdown, including travel.

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

Shivé Prema

'Most people make cool stuff and put it on the internet but i was lucky enough to make cool stuff and put it on TV,' says Dapto electrician Will Thomson. Picture: Channel 10

Meet the electrician 'Making It' on TV

Desiree Savage

Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

WATCHMeet the 9yo taking the field with the Bulldogs on grand final day

Samantha Ferguson

Empowering community sport to bolster mental health

OPINIONEmpowering community sport to bolster mental health

Jason Trethowan

Don't risk Dr Google misdiagnosing your baby

OPINIONDon't risk Dr Google misdiagnosing your baby

Dr Deb Levy

Denise Perry and Tony Lewis.

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen learning is a two-way street

Janine Graham

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Boeing's Loyal Wingman aircraft are set to be built at Wellcamp Airport in Toowoomba.

Boeing to build military aircraft in Qld

12m ago

The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is now available across selected West Australian pharmacies.

Vaccine mandated for some WA port workers

20m ago

The aftershocks from Wednesday's quake have largely ranged between a magnitude 2.0 and 3.0.

Months of aftershocks from Vic 5.8 quake

24m ago

Pfizer has been invited to apply to have its vaccine approved for young children.

Morrison welcomes jab trials for under-12s

29m ago

SA Best upper house MP Frank Pangallo has proposed changes to the state's corruption watchdog.

SA corruption watchdog lashes changes

Tim Dornin
35m ago

NSW has recorded 1035 new local cases of COVID-19 cases and five more deaths.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

41m ago

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and chief health officer Dr Kerry Chant.

WATCHNSW records 1035 new cases, five deaths

Janine Graham
41m ago

An inquiry into allegations of malpractice will be expanded to examine complaints prior to 2020.

Qld hospital probe to be expanded: chair

Marty Silk
46m ago

Judge Matt Spry, Woolworths, Tamworth, with the heavyweight Santa Gertrudis/Limousin-cross steer that won grand champion on the hoof. Photo: supplied

Qld Santa-cross steer tops Beef Extravaganza

Hannah Powe
39m ago

The top-priced Poll Merino and equal top-priced Dohne rams with Peter and Andrew (centre) Hughes of Gullendah stud, Baldry, Scott Thrift, Elders, Dubbo, Brad Wilson, Nutrien, Dubbo, and auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth.

Gullendah to $3233 average in record sale

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

The $48,000 Moongool MR Q551 with Jake Passfield, Clermont, Qld, vendor Ivan Price, Yuleba, Qld, and buyer Amy Whitechurch, 4 Ways Charolais stud, Inverell.

Moongool Charolais' $48,000 top to 4 Ways stud

Helen Walker
2hrs ago

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson
41m ago

Some body pitch and roll is essential for mechanical grip in slow corners. Photo: Shutterstock.

Don't believe road testers when it comes to body pitch and roll

Sam Hollier
2hrs ago

Inspect: Watch for signs of home subsidence in warmer months. Issues left unnoticed can cause major damage. Photos: Supplied

Watch for signs of home subsidence

Elizabeth Habermann