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First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

Nathan Buckley is entering the final year of his contract with Colllingwood. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHeat looks set to rise on Buckley

Howard Kotton

The honest truth is that tennis great Serena Williams is nowhere near the threat that she once was. Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

OPINIONSerena's grand slam dream is over

Howard Kotton

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

The NBL's Perth Wildcats lose a home crowd edge after being moved to Sydney for at least a month.

AFLW, NBL grapple with WA's COVID lockdown

Steve Larkin and Anna Harrington

The Sheffield Shield should be at the top of Cricket Australia's key considerations in its decision making and not just an after-thought. Photo: Mark Brake/Getty Images

OPINIONMake Sheffield Shield competition a top priority

Howard Kotton

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

And the best town in Australia goes to...

And the best town in Australia goes to...

Explore Travel

Surfers paddle out at Palm Beach.

Inside Sydney's answer to the Hamptons

Teresa Ooi

Get back to nature in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Beyond the Rim: a world of jagged mountains and fern gullies

Lee Mylne

KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Shonae Hobson, curator of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New show is keeping to the seasons, First Nations-style

Ayla Connolly

KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

All you need is vinegar and bicarb soda and you're ready to go. Picture: Shutterstock

Handy home hints from the CWA

Karen Hardy

Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal in When Harry Met Sally. Picture: Supplied

Movies that make us fools for love

Ron Cerabona

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

After 26 years of delivery into homes and business around the Yass area, Wayne Witt has "run out of gas" and will retire at the end of the year.

Yass delivery legend runs out of gas, parks the truck for good

Brad Girvan

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

32m ago

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

32m ago

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

32m ago

Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

Jane Freebury

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek in The Little Things. Picture: Nicola Goode

REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

Ron Cerabona

A scene from Bennelong in Firestarter. Picture: Daniel Boud

REVIEWBrilliant look at Bangarra's history

Cris Kennedy

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville on the job in the Snowy Mountains. Picture: Kate Matthews

WATCHACM podcast shortlisted for festival award

Laura Corrigan

Concepts designs of the new Shoalhaven River crossing on the NSW South Coast. Photo: Transport for NSW

REAL AUSTRALIAAll good things come to bypass

John Hanscombe

Creation stories and the search for meaning

OPINIONCreation stories and the search for meaning

John Malouff

REAL AUSTRALIAA pandemic-powered property boom

Janine Graham

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Governor-General David Hurley has received the aged care report from Commisioner Lynelle Briggs.

Govt handed aged care inquiry final report

The UN says the world is falling short of its emissions reduction goals and more action is needed.

Countries not on track for Paris Agreement

26m ago

Federal MP Nicolle Flint says is quitting politics at the next election.

Federal MP Nicolle Flint to quit politics

1hr ago

A letter has been sent to Scott Morrison alleging a historical rape by a current cabinet minister.

Fresh rape allegation relating to minister

A man faces an attempted murder charge after a woman was attacked with a hammer in Sydney hotel.

Man charged over Sydney hammer attack

This year's Anzac Day parade in Melbourne is back on and will be "as close to normal as possible".

Anzac Day parade in Melbourne to go ahead

A suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Australia has been lifted by CASA.

Boeing 737 MAX suspension lifted in Aust

Gold company manager Daniel Ede has been jailed for his part in a $3.2 million heist.

Gold bandit jailed over $3.2m heist

Georgie Moore

JACKPOT HEIFER: Progress Perfect Storm R4 held by Peter Kylstra of Progress Limousins, Leeton, with Hayleigh Duvall, H&L Livestock, Queanbeyan, judge Graham Williams, Thunderbird Ag, Windsor, and associate judge Emily Polsen, Grace Valley Livestock, Yass. Photo: Hannah Powe

Six month old Limousin heifer wins $1400 jackpot

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs

Champion junior judge, Ruby Canning, currently of Armidale, but originally from Hamilton, Victoria.

A special Canberra Royal junior judging win for Ruby

Mark Griggs

Equine dentistry students Jacob Dunn, WA, and Jess Hagedoorn, Queensland, were in Tamworth this week to complete their studies. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

First crop of horse dentists graduate in Tamworth

Lucy Kinbacher

HUGE: Ethan Kross says many of us are self-talking ourselves into a funk. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's important to harness that self-chatter | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Biophilic design is something every gardener can achieve. Picture: Shuttertsock.

Connecting to nature through design and architecture | Gardening

John Gabriele

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health