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Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

A Canberra Hospital ward is in lockdown after two patients contracted COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Extremely concerning' hospital virus cases put health system at risk

Truefitt & Hill managing director Khushwant Dhanoa, centre, with barbers Aras Sobooti and Affy Zulkifli. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Should you cut or colour your own hair? Here's what the experts say

Sarah Lansdown

Staff setting up the pop-up clinic at the Watson oval on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

Peter Brewer

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Finn McHugh

A step back in time when 'Stormin' Norm Beechey was top of his game

A step back in time when 'Stormin' Norm Beechey was top of his game

Chris Goodsell

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

A step back in time when 'Stormin' Norm Beechey was top of his game

A step back in time when 'Stormin' Norm Beechey was top of his game

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

Taree Wildcats and Northern Storm clash at Omaru Park in a CPL match this year. They are among seven clubs opposing an expansion of the league in 2022.

Seven Coastal Premier League clubs oppose expansion moves

Mick McDonald

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

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

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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FRESH START: Retired homicide detective Gary Jubelin is taking I Catch Killers Live on the road for a national tour in 2022.

WHAT'S ONFormer top cop on Tyrrell case bares his soul

Lisa Rockman

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

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THRILLING: From left, Awkwafina, Ronny Chieng and Simu Liu star in Shang-Chi, which centres on an assassin trying to live an ordinary life in San Francisco. PHOTO: Marvel

Marvel's bells and whistles

FRESH START: Retired homicide detective Gary Jubelin is taking I Catch Killers Live on the road for a national tour in 2022.

WHAT'S ONFormer top cop on Tyrrell case bares his soul

Major construction work on The Lakes Way begins next month

Major construction work on The Lakes Way begins next month

Chief training officer, Jim Wills instructs course participant, Georgia Wilcox, in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

You too can be a lifesaver

Anne Evans

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

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?

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

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

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

Doctor and leading ED expert warns of danger of porn addiction

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

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

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

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

Jack Needham

Local member, Stephen Bromhead with Jody Rogers, Kenneth, Henry and Holly at Snugglepot Day Care Centre.

Vacation care boost for frontline workers

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

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

Gemma Death, who was recently been appointed as student teacher support officer for TUC students. Photo supplied.

Taree Universities Campus and UNE announce expansion

Local member, Stephen Bromhead with Jody Rogers, Kenneth, Henry and Holly at Snugglepot Day Care Centre.

Vacation care boost for frontline workers

Jess with her Visual Arts Major Work. Photo Callam Howard

HSC student artists inspired by local surroundings

Sarah Chalmers

Chief training officer, Jim Wills instructs course participant, Georgia Wilcox, in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

You too can be a lifesaver

Anne Evans

BEST OF THE WEEK: Streets crumble in Melbourne after an earthquake, surviving the Ruby Princess, and a snake found in a primary school construction site.

WATCHVideos of the week: Snakes, shivers and earth shakes

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

WATCHVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

MOVIE MAN: Stunt double, rigger and safety assistant Jake Bennett - above with Samuel Johnson on the set of Eden. Picture: Supplied

Miner switched careers to being a stunt double

Desiree Savage

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Renee Valentine

Australia passes vaccine milestone as Vic regions to learn lockdown fate

GET UP TO DATEAustralia passes vaccine milestone as Vic regions to learn lockdown fate

Grace Ryan

The 2018 crash on the Monaro Highway, in which a truck ploughed into the rear of a stationary car and killed a four-year-old boy in the back seat. Improved brake technology would have minimised the impact. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Failing to act on life-saving vehicle braking technology 'borders on criminal negligence'

Peter Brewer

Tax reform proposal hard to disagree with

OPINIONTax reform proposal hard to disagree with

Robert Carling

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke about "meeting and beating" climate targets with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONAfter the deal on security, Scott Morrison turns to the shift on climate

Michelle Grattan

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

A 47-year-old man has been charged with murdering an elderly couple at a house in southwest WA.

Man charged over WA double homicide

A woman and man have been charged after an attack on a group picnicking in a Melbourne park.

Two charged over Victoria picnic attack

Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

WATCHVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

Lockdown restrictions are expected to ease slightly across Victoria from Wednesday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The largest intake of new recruits in a decade is set to begin at Queensland's Oxley Police Academy.

Record police recruits to start in Qld

Melissa Meehan

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Harley Dennett

in NSW, 85 per cent of over-16s have had at least one dose and 59 per cent are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

HINTED AT: Bathurst MP Paul Toole [inset] has flagged October 11 as NSW's potential reopening date once the state is 70 per cent fully vaccinated, as the Australian Defence Force clinic returns this week for second doses.

FREERegional MP hints at October 11 'freedom date'

Sam Bolt

Mount Isa man Lukas Orda was one of the 41 people missing presumed drowned on the Gulf Livestock 1 last year.

Still no answers to Gulf Livestock ship disappearance

Derek Barry

The snake took refuge among some tools.

Six-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

FOR SALE: The former St Oswald's Church at 34 Bain Terrace, Trevallyn is up for grabs. Picture: Paul Scambler

The 1894 church in need of new owners

Luke Miller

NUTRIENTS: Kelp is a low-maintenance high achiever. Picture: Shutterstock

Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

Amy Cooper

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. The sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location.

A Mediterranean inspired villa with the feel of a luxury hotel

Vickii Byram

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain