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Aus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

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EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Tracey Ferrier

Carlton may need a cultural shift in its football department, or face even more years in the wilderness. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

Howard Kotton

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

NBA and MLB games have been postponed after a fatal police shooting in the US.

NBA, MLB games postponed after shooting

Dave Campbell

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

MUSHROOM TIME: Yum.

WHAT'S ONThings To Do: Blayney and beyond

Things to do: Getting out and about in Blayney and beyond

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Blayney and beyond

JUNIOR RUGBY: Do you want to play?

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Blayney and beyond

MUSHROOM TIME: Yum.

WHAT'S ONThings To Do: Blayney and beyond

DONNING THE WHITES: Are you ready to play?

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Blayney and beyond

FESTIVAL: Banjo Paterson

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Blayney and beyond

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

The Commercial Hotel in Millthorpe. It's hoped the bar will be open by the beginning of May. Photo: Contributed.

MILLTHORPE MATTERS: New faces behind the bar at local pubs

Charlie Dunn

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Blayney View Club April notes

Blayney View Club April notes

Mark Logan

The Commercial Hotel in Millthorpe. It's hoped the bar will be open by the beginning of May. Photo: Contributed.

MILLTHORPE MATTERS: New faces behind the bar at local pubs

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Debbie Turner, Luca and Jayde Le Poidevin.

Live music at Carrington Park draws in the crowds

Mark Logan

UNDERPASS UNDERWAY: Work on creating safer pedestrian access to the western side of Millthorpe has begun.

New kerbing set to make pedestrian access safer

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

Cris Kennedy

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

HYPOCRISY: There's been little backlash to comedian Magda Szubanski's attack on Jenny Morrison. Picture: Canberra Times

OPINIONMidweek Musings | Why it was wrong for Magda Szubanski to target Jenny Morrison

Father Brendan Lee

SOLDIER STORIES: The lives of Colin Brien (left), Michael O'Brien (middle) and Dudley Marrows continue through the stories we retell on Anzac Day.

REAL AUSTRALIAThe stories that define us this Anzac Day

Emma Horn

You can't yoga your way out of academic burnout

OPINIONYou can't yoga your way out of academic burnout

Mary McMillan

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

An expert says Australia could face a crisis if US and China tensions erupt into conflict in Taiwan.

Crisis warning for Australia over Taiwan

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Former military officials want the government to undertake a climate and security risk assessment.

Former security leaders unite for climate

Police have charged a man with murder after a woman's burned body was found at a Gold Coast home.

Murder charges laid over Qld woman's death

A crime scene has been established after a man's body was discovered in Melbourne's west

Man's body discovered in Melbourne's west

It took 30 hours for an 87-year-old man to be provided with a bed at Launceston General Hospital.

Sick man 'waited hours' in Tas hospital

Ethan James

West Australian police have launched a new search for the remains of Hayley Dodd.

WA police in new search for Dodd remains

Michael Ramsey

Aus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

Casey Lewis (pictured with daughter Macayla, who also suffers from the condition) has to wear at hard cervical collar to reduce the risk of internal decapitation.

Mother fighting for treatment to stop potential internal decapitation

Donna Ward

In the Muttama Creek catchement, Tamara Schaal from Leuphana University of Lueneburg, lead investigator in the project.

What could the future of rural landscapes look like in years to come?

Stephen Burns

Director George Miller attends the premiere of Mad Max: Fury Road in 2015. Mr Miller will direct the prequel Furiosa, which will be partially filmed in Hay.

Long-awaited Mad Max prequel Furiosa to be shot on location in Hay

Jessica McLaughlin

Australia's grain sector players are closely watching Nigeria in the wake of decisions that could impact imports to the West African nation.

West African nation's currency moves will impact agricultural trade

Grain Brokers Australia

No-one makes it through life unscathed, but it is possible to remain intact. Picture: Shutterstock.

Our attitude toward setbacks determines our personal growth

Gary Bentley

There are various signs to look out for that will let you know when your baby is ready for solid food. Picture: Shutterstock

Hey baby! Take the anxiety out of feeding in the first six months

Karen Hardy

Save Melissa, please. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThings I've learned from Married at First Sight

Karen Hardy