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Parts of Sydney locked down as Bondi cluster worsens

DIGESTParts of Sydney locked down as Bondi cluster worsens

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22 new COVID cases in NSW, four Sydney areas in lockdown

22 new COVID cases in NSW, four Sydney areas in lockdown

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11 new NSW COVID cases announced

Confirmed case: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19. Photo: File

NSW Ag Minister Adam Marshall tests positive for COVID-19

Borders slam shut as NSW cases spike

DIGESTBorders slam shut as NSW cases spike

Sarah Aquilina

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New restrictions, travel bans as Sydney COVID cases jump

Kim Chappell

JAB: Jean Hutton gets her first dose of AstraZeneca with the help of registered nurse Jen Graves. Picture: Supplied/Nikki Davis-Jones

Spanish Flu to COVID: 105 year old gets her jab

Jessica Willard

Abundance of caution: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College at Burraneer will move to remote learning for the next two days.

UPDATEDUpdated | Schools move to remote learning due to COVID-19

Merryn Porter

Queensland's selection of Andrew McCullough ahead of Origin II was an interesting one. Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy it's hard to see Queensland taking out Origin II | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

There are many questions about the state of the Gold Coast Suns, on and off the field. Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONClouds surround the AFL's struggling Gold Coast Suns | Rohan Connolly

Rohan Connolly

Melbourne City will host the A-League grand final against Sydney FC at AAMI Park.

Melbourne A-League grand final locked in

Anna Harrington

Queensland's selection of Andrew McCullough ahead of Origin II was an interesting one. Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy it's hard to see Queensland taking out Origin II | Laurie Daley

The Squad: Goulburn's Adam Lachlan and Alec Palmer are members of the Brumbies Provincial squad which is set to take on Brumbies City later this year. Photo: ACT Brumbies.

Yass Rams pair named in Brumbies Provincial squad

Zac Lowe

Whichever way you look at it, Geelong captain Joel Selwood got off very lightly indeed. Photo: Michael Wilson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGeelong's Joel Selwood should have been suspended | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

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?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

ON THE MAP: Australian actress Stella Baker plays the title character in US drama The Republic Of Sarah. Below, Ash Barty is ready for Wimbledon.

Sarah's Republic gets mixed vote after chaotic opening

Josh Leeson

GRAB A TISSUE: Kevin Hart plays a widower in Netflix comedy-drama Fatherhood.

Fatherhood full of heart but lacking in drama

Josh Leeson

ON HER OWN FEET: Hayley Mary finally feels confident she's carved out a name for herself with her solo music.

MUSICHayley Mary finds Scots inspiration to move beyond Jezabels

Josh Leeson

ON THE MAP: Australian actress Stella Baker plays the title character in US drama The Republic Of Sarah. Below, Ash Barty is ready for Wimbledon.

Sarah's Republic gets mixed vote after chaotic opening

WIDE SCREEN: Lucy Dacus strengthens her reputation as a fine story-teller on Home Video.

REVIEWLucy Dacus screens vivid image on Home Video

Josh Leeson

We've seen low-carb, protein-plus and healthy gut plans and now women and girls are the target market. Picture: Shutterstock

Why nourishing our bodies is the key - at every life stage

Karen Hardy

Goulburn Wedding Guide

Goulburn Wedding Guide

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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

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Goulburn Wedding Guide

Goulburn Wedding Guide

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

450 acres of magnificence

450 acres of magnificence

450 acres of magnificence

450 acres of magnificence

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

REGIONAL MOVES: Moving to the country is an exciting lifestyle change but the move itself is a little more complicated than moving suburbs or cities. Photo - Shutterstock.

Making your escape to the country

Some major regional locations such as Ballarat, Bendigo and Geelong had strong property markets long before the pandemic according to Adviseable Property Buyer Kate Hill. Photo - Supplied.

Not every regional location is a sure-fire winner

CAUTION: If you are considering investing in property it is always best to do your research before taking the plunge. Photo - Shutterstock.

How to avoid the common pitfalls

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If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

Drug driving will be one og the Hume District Police's targets this long weekend. Picture: Anna Warr

Commander's Desk | Road safety alert for the long weekend

Insp J Reeves

Young talent: Warrnambool Primary School student Henrrietta Barker, 11, pictured with teachers Thomas Fraser and Gina Mills, penned a powerful song to the Stolen Generations. Picture: Chris Doheny

11-year-old girl moves crowds 'to tears' with song for the Stolen Generations

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11 new NSW COVID cases announced

Rob Parsons and Levi Triffitt discovered the burial site of John Stannard. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHProspectors discover piece of forgotten history on banks of remote river

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Pixar's Luca is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend. But all of their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar's Luca an invitation to the Italian Riviera

Lindsey Bahr

Pavlo Lehenkyi as Emerson in A Family. Picture: Pivot Pictures

REVIEWA Family: The unexpected Australian movie filmed in Ukraine

Cris Kennedy

Julie Delpy, Sophia Ally and Richard Armitage in My Zoe. Picture: Blue Fox Entertainment

REVIEWMy Zoe: a bold, intimate human drama

Jane Freebury

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

DEAL: Partnerships should benefit both parties, even if those parties seem like strange bedfellows. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPartnerships can lift all partners

Ashley Walmsley

The pandemic is not over: people hit hardest need more support

OPINIONThe pandemic is not over: people hit hardest need more support

Andrew Coghlan

SPIN: Ever the salesman, the narrative presented by Scott Morrison's government is rarely what it seems. Picture: Derek Barry

OPINIONWith Scott Morrison, things are too often not what he claims them to be | John Hewson

John Hewson

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Victoria Police officers are aiming to prevent travellers from NSW hotspots from entering the state.

Vic police ramp up patrols on NSW border

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The whole house was on fire within minutes after family members rushed out to safety. Photo: Supplied

Family recounts the night they escaped fire, lost their house

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Parts of Sydney locked down as Bondi cluster worsens

DIGESTParts of Sydney locked down as Bondi cluster worsens

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The seven-day lockdown of four Sydney local government areas comes into force at midnight.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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A magistrate has found evidence from Victoria Police commander Stuart Bateson to be unconvincing.

Senior cop guilty of confidential leaks

Karen Sweeney
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Victorian Police Minister Lisa Neville has further delayed her return to work after a week in ICU.

Vic police minister delays return to work

Andi Yu
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An ex-operations director at Daydream Island has been jailed on historical rape and assault charges.

Former tourist operator jailed for rapes

Luke Costin

Senior Constable Jodi Anne Harmer has pleaded guilty to neglect of duty in a domestic violence case.

Two dead after cop mishandled DV complaint

Mark Russell

The 2020 The Land Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale, Cootamundra, with first runner-up, Steph Ferguson, Bathurst, and second runner-up, Kate Webster, Wagga Wagga.

Sydney Royal Showgirl gets a new name

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Brian Russell flanked by Widden Stud's Antony Thompson and Derek Field at a recent Widden stallion parade in August, a place Brian loved to visit. Photo Virginia Harvey.

Brian Russell a stalwart of all things horse

Virginia Harvey

Yearling, heifer bulls top of the list for visitors at Northern Beef Week

Yearling, heifer bulls top of the list for visitors at Northern Beef Week

Lucy Kinbacher

Grow vegies for longer with cold frame gardening. Pictures: Hannah Moloney.

Elevating the seasonal growing game

Hannah Moloney

Apart from the big three elements of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, plants also require a readily available source of calcium. Picture: Shutterstock

Are your plants getting enough calcium from their soil?

John Gabriele

PERFECTLY PASSIVE: From two-bedroom inner city cottage to robust, sustainability-driven family home.

A robust family home that treads gently on the environment