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Olympic Highway to get rumble strips over coming months

Olympic Highway to get rumble strips over coming months

Tom Gosling

Mandy Miles, Chris Stewart, Roz Hewitt, Denise Evans and Dawn Barton (seated). Photo supplied.

Lions Club members show care and compassion in trying times

Kelsey Sutor

NSW Premier says up to 50 people can gather in homes with outdoor areas

NSW Premier says up to 50 people can gather in homes with outdoor areas

Kate McIlwain

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

CHARITY EVENT: Rebecca Harvey and Jason Owen with Steve and Kristy Canham at Wongarbon. Photo: AMY McINTYRE

Wongarbon hosts hundreds in show of support for Doin' It For Rural Kids fundraiser

Taylor Dodge

OPEN: Andrew Gee MP, CUC CEO Duncan Taylor, CUC Chair Tracie Robertson, Deputy PM Michael McCormack and Mayor Ken Keith cut the ribbon.

Boost for tertiary students as Country Universities Centre opens

Kristy Williams

Remembering Elma Josephine Pearsall (nee Russell) 11/04/1921 - 18/10/2020.

99 years of a beautiful life

Dannielle Kremer, Shannon Hayes and Erin Blay

Olympic Highway to get rumble strips over coming months

Olympic Highway to get rumble strips over coming months

Tom Gosling

Mandy Miles, Chris Stewart, Roz Hewitt, Denise Evans and Dawn Barton (seated). Photo supplied.

Lions Club members show care and compassion in trying times

Kelsey Sutor

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

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

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

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

Keen golfers tee off to raise funds for Boorowa Central School

Keen golfers tee off to raise funds for Boorowa Central School

Kelsey Sutor

Yvonne Murphy shares the trophy

Yvonne Murphy shares the trophy

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

Comprehensive victory at home for Crocs

Comprehensive victory at home for Crocs

Stump Mike

A Woodbridge side coached by Gary Hewen claimed the 2020 under 16's Western Women's Rugby League premiership over the Castlereagh Cougars.

PHOTOSA change inspires victory

Jake Humphreys

"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

Just the ticket: Riding the rails on Australia's best train journeys

Just the ticket: Riding the rails on Australia's best train journeys

Craig Tansley

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

The Mobile Service Centre will be in Boorowa on December 7.

Mobile service centre returning to Boorowa

Andrew Fisher

Sophee Hewitt is eager to send her letter to Santa using the special letter box that will be outside the Boorowa Police Station.

Get your letters ready for the Polar Express Post

Matthew Chown

Boorowa Community Bank launches two new scholarships

Boorowa Community Bank launches two new scholarships

Kelsey Sutor

The Mobile Service Centre will be in Boorowa on December 7.

Mobile service centre returning to Boorowa

Boorowa Community Banks hands out more than $60,000 in grants

Boorowa Community Banks hands out more than $60,000 in grants

Kelsey Sutor

Lions/Apex Citizen of the Year Patrick Whale and Boorowa Lions Club President Roger Stewart during the 2020 award ceremony.

Nominations open for Australia Day

Kelsey Sutor

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

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

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

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

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

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

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Real estate agents conduct property walkthroughs. Picture: Shutterstock.

What does a real estate agent do and the cost associated?

Joanne Moffatt

Mandy Miles, Chris Stewart, Roz Hewitt, Denise Evans and Dawn Barton (seated). Photo supplied.

Lions Club members show care and compassion in trying times

Kelsey Sutor

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

Keen golfers tee off to raise funds for Boorowa Central School

Keen golfers tee off to raise funds for Boorowa Central School

Kelsey Sutor

Mandy Miles, Chris Stewart, Roz Hewitt, Denise Evans and Dawn Barton (seated). Photo supplied.

Lions Club members show care and compassion in trying times

St Joseph's enjoys an explosion of colour

St Joseph's enjoys an explosion of colour

Kelsey Sutor

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

BRAIDWOOD: Dr Thomas Braidwood Wilson's grave. BRAIDWOOD TIMES.

GALLERY: Southern Inlands this week | May 2

COOMA: It was a classic Mother's Day in Jindabyne on Sunday as hundreds turned out for the annual fun run to raise money for breast cancer research. Close to $10,000 was raised as part of the event.

GALLERY: Southern Inlands this week | May 16

GALLERY: Boorowa 2014 Show

GALLERY: Boorowa 2014 Show

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

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

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley comforts Adam and Chris Webb at Conjola Park on the South Coast of NSW, where 89 homes were lost on New Year's Eve, 2019.

REAL AUSTRALIASouth Coast one year on: spirits burnt and blackened but not broken

Kathy Sharpe

IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK

OPINIONTry taking friends on a video tour of your favourite spots

Juanita Greville

Mind Matters | Doing the right thing creates a better world

Mind Matters | Doing the right thing creates a better world

John Malouff

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

Daniel Andrews again said he had no role in deciding to use security guards for hotel quarantine.

Security guards discussed: ex-police chief

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HOME RUN: Work is aboput to start on Kate Stathers' new home at Budgong, 11 months after it was lost on New Year's Eve. Photo: Robert Peet

The many different paths to fire recovery

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Two people have been charged and another two arrested over the death of tradesman Cam Smith.

Two more arrested over fatal Vic stabbing

2hrs ago

Water management by NSW departments has favoured irrigators, an ICAC investigation has found.

NSW water management 'favoured irrigators'

2hrs ago

"I'm more optimistic than ever" Damon Gameau on the global shift on climate change

"I'm more optimistic than ever" Damon Gameau on the global shift on climate change

Sophie Moeller
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Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert will have to quarantine before re-entering the Australian community.

Kylie Moore-Gilbert arrives in Australia

People are urged not to handle bats, which can carry the life-threatening but rare Bat Lyssavirus.

Bat disease warning for North Queensland

Aaron Bunch

Salim Mehajer, who's been found guilty of perverting the course of justice, has had his bail revoked

Salim Mehajer returns to jail

By Margaret Scheikowski

Ian and Graham Webb, Tallangatta Valley with James Paton, Tallangatta Valley who bought three pens of the Webbs PTIC heifers for $3100.

Wodonga PTIC heifers to $3260

Olivia Calver

Harvesters are being urged to monitor conditions before harvesting this weekend, to prevent scenes like in this photo captured by Peter Hutchison.

RFS urges harvesters to use caution during heatwave

Billy Jupp

Walcha Jackpot Campdraft committee members Rach Flanagan (holding son Harry McMaugh) and Em Pendergast are pulling out all the stops for this weekend's event. Photo: Billy Jupp

Walcha community to saddle up for 'breakthrough' campdraft event

Billy Jupp

That's herb with a hard H, mind you. Picture: Shutterstock

These are the herbs that will never say die

Jackie French

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

It's the innovators who are willing to take risks to help improve technologies. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thank an innovator for that handy new piece of tech