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Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 13: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian speaks during a press conference at NSW Parliament House on October 13, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. NSW has reported seven new cases of locally transmitted COVID19 in the 24 hours to 8pm last night. There have also been six new cases for travellers in hotel quarantine. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

'Unfortunately the virus is spreading': COVID case numbers jump

Anita Beaumont

Photo: File

FREEAll the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Kim Chappell

Nationals MP Anne Webster (left). Picture: Getty Images

Frank discussion on lockdowns needed: Nats MP

Finn McHugh

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson.

DIGESTNo apology, in fact nothing to see here at all

Janine Graham

Improving: Wauchope hooker Tyrell Scott is congratulated after his first-half try. Photo: Paul Jobber

Happy days: Blues set sights on finals after 12-try demolition

Paul Jobber

Kurt Lewis scored three tries for Old Bar in his first game since 2019.

Kurt Lewis scores three tries as Old Bar Pirates wear down Wingham

Mick McDonald

Car sales are booming

Car sales are booming

Chris Goodsell

Improving: Wauchope hooker Tyrell Scott is congratulated after his first-half try. Photo: Paul Jobber

Happy days: Blues set sights on finals after 12-try demolition

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Michael Cowley

PETS: Greyhounds make wonderful companions and pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Short-term fostering adopted for lockdowns

Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

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Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

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USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

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USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

1hr ago

Australia's hockey men made a winning start with a thrilling victory over the hosts Japan.

How the Aussies Fared in Tokyo: Day 2

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Australia's hockey men made a winning start with a thrilling victory over the hosts Japan.

How the Aussies Fared in Tokyo: Day 2

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Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

Homelessness: Manager of the Hastings Neighbourhood Services Leesa-Rae Harrison.

Homelessness pain as property market prices out locals

Homelessness: Manager of the Hastings Neighbourhood Services Leesa-Rae Harrison.

Homelessness pain as property market prices out locals

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Scarlett Johansson, left, and Florence Pugh in Black Widow. Picture: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios

Review: A fine Marvel film

Jane Freebury

Photo Barrington Coast.

What's on in the Mid Coast this weekend

Local government election will proceed

Local government election will proceed

Scarlett Johansson, left, and Florence Pugh in Black Widow. Picture: Jay Maidment/Marvel Studios

Review: A fine Marvel film

Solaris project opens doors to chamber members

Solaris project opens doors to chamber members

Possible water supply interruption

Possible water supply interruption

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Ruth Lewis

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

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President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

Ready to smooch: Roberta is currently the clinic cat at Midcoast Vets Tuncurry but is looking for a forever home. Photo: supplied by AWL Great Lakes Manning

Roberta is a real big smoocher

AWL Great Lakes Manning

Bangarra student dancers, Natureh Fenton-Holt, Isabell Read, Sally Whitelaw, Madison Dixon, Sally Curnow, Gwen Keenan and Lillian Hippe.

Proud traditions continue at Bulahdelah CS

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Ready to smooch: Roberta is currently the clinic cat at Midcoast Vets Tuncurry but is looking for a forever home. Photo: supplied by AWL Great Lakes Manning

Roberta is a real big smoocher

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Playful: Raptor the rascal loves to play with his toys and will snuggle on his terms. Photo: Supplied by AWL Great Lakes Manning.

Raptor will steal your heart

AWL Great Lakes Manning

Gael Garca Bernal as Guy and Vicky Krieps as Prisca in Old. Picture: Universal Studios

REVIEWOld feels perfectly Shakespearean

Candela Pena in Rosa's Wedding. Picture: Palace Films

REVIEWA wedding tale worth catching

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

Lauren Fuge

Performers during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Subdued ceremony opens Tokyo Olympics

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Nadya Arina and Refal Hady in A Perfect Fit. Picture: Netflix

Gentle social commentary in Bali

Jane Freebury

The right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONThe right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

Professor Julia Richardson

'Dark Emu' author Bruce Pascoe before the annual Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2018. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIs Bruce Pascoe's 'Dark Emu' about to be walked backwards?

Geoff Davies

Morrison resolutely refused to use the 'S word' one day - then made sure to utter it the next. Why the change? Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy 'sorry' is the hardest word for a politician to say

Steve Evans
Harley Dennett

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Police have vowed to track down and punish anti-lockdown protesters in Sydney.

COVID-19 tensions reach fever pitch in NSW

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NSW local council elections have been postponed another three months.

COVID-19 delays NSW council polls again

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20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

NSW Police Minister David Elliott has vowed a crackdown on any repeat of anti-lockdown protests.

Lockdown protesters warned off any repeat

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Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton: let's not pretend marching will deliver freedom.

Eased Victorian restrictions in balance

Andi Yu
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Voters have chosen James Martin as successor to popular Brisbane Labor MP Duncan Pegg.

Qld Labor holds on in Stretton poll

Marty Silk

Anti-lockdown protesters face off with mounted police near Sydney Town Hall.

Police vow to find lockdown protesters

Hannah Ryan and Andi Yu

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed to send thousands of extra Pfizer vaccines to NSW.

PM hails daily jabs 'record' amid protests

Marty Silk and Andi Yu

University of Queensland students are working to improve the use of green sugar cane "trash" by converting it into hydrogen through gasification.

New options for sugar cane bagasse

Terry Toohey, Padura Park via Casino, welcomes increasing milk prices for the farmer but says the three major supermarket chains must come to the party and allow other sectors of the supply chain to make a living. "Consumers will pay more for their milk if they know that money helps the farmer," he said.

Competition heats up for fresh milk

Jamie Brown

Sydney Royal Merino judging ring was Griggsy's hideout for decades. Here he and Stephen Burns assess the judge's decision.

It's time to hang-up the camera

Mark Griggs

ADVICE: Researcher calls on parents to check on sleeping children. Picture: Shutterstock

Signs a child is suffering sleep-disordered breathing

DELEGATION: According to Caroline Brunne, one person should not be responsible for the entire family admin load. Photo: Supplied

Tips to help sort out your family admin

MESSAGE: New standards can help end battery cages for good. Picture: Shutterstock

Choose wisely and bid bye bye to the battery cage for hens

RSPCA