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A NSW police Highway Patrol car screening vehicles entering the snowfields. Picture: NSW Police

How NSW police are plugging lockdown leaks on local highways

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

Active infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

BREAKINGActive infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

Matt Carr
2hrs ago

Community and Public Sector Union national secretary Melissa Donnelly. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATED'Hoax on veterans': new department jobs are only temporary despite staffing uplift

Doug Dingwall
1hr ago

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Picture: Karleen Minney

'The ball's in China's court': Australia awaits response to cyber call out

Sarah Basford Canales
49m ago

Luke Arthur Marsh is appealing his jail sentence for offending against public housing officers in mid-2018.

SUBSCRIBERPublic housing evictee appeals jail term citing 'sins of father'

Toby Vue

A screenshot from Alexander Maconochie Centre CCTV footage of the bashing.

SUBSCRIBERInstigator of infamous Kokomo's brawl regularly in strife in jail

Blake Foden

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, who has encouraged Canberrans to avoid unnecessary travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDCanberrans discouraged from travel, stay-at-home likely for SA travellers

Jasper Lindell
Alex Crowe
19m ago

Boxer Lorenz Daley, who escaped with non-conviction orders after attacking two strangers, is back in court after prosecutors appealed. Picture: Facebook

SUBSCRIBER'Sick of this conduct': Appeal to record convictions for boxer's random attacks

Toby Vue

SUBSCRIBER'Hand yourself in': Prison 'ping pong champion' mistakenly released

Location confirmed for Jerrabomberra high school

SUBSCRIBERAnzac Hall bares its bones as demolition continues

UPDATEDGovernment officials to quarantine at ANU

A NSW police Highway Patrol car screening vehicles entering the snowfields. Picture: NSW Police

How NSW police are plugging lockdown leaks on local highways

2hrs ago

A new restaurant for the Telstra Tower is not off the cards. Picture: Jay Cronan

Reopening Telstra Tower restaurant a favourable outcome, Barr says

2hrs ago

Famed television executive David Leckie has died at his home in the NSW Southern Highlands aged 70.

Television titan David Leckie dies aged 70

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Kylie Miller, in yellow, with friends from Tanja Public School after the 1980 fire.

In-demand children's book to help kids deal with Black Summer

The vitriol towards Australian basketball Liz Cambage is not surprising. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy Australia has a problem with Liz Cambage, and it has nothing to do with her 'values'

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's concept of power comes from a desire to improve the world around her. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONHow do we redefine power in a post-Covid world?

REAL AUSTRALIAHopes, dreams laid bare in a truly bizarre environment

19m ago

UPDATEDCanberrans discouraged from travel, stay-at-home likely for SA travellers

19m ago

Armed hoon whooped, hollered in shooting

26m ago

Man faces NSW court over Qld unit body

30m ago

'Wicked problem' facing veterans' affairs

31m ago

Murdered NSW prisoner told mum he was safe

36m ago

Famed television executive David Leckie has died at his home in the NSW Southern Highlands aged 70.

Television titan David Leckie dies aged 70

33m ago

Victorians will spend another seven days in lockdown after more new cases were identified.

Victoria to spend another week in lockdown

1hr ago

Hopes, dreams laid bare in a truly bizarre environment

REAL AUSTRALIAHopes, dreams laid bare in a truly bizarre environment

19m ago

A man has pleaded guilty to his part in a suburban Melbourne McDonald's shooting.

Armed hoon whooped, hollered in shooting

26m ago

A man has been arrested in Sydney over the discovery of a woman's body in a box at a Brisbane unit.

Man faces NSW court over Qld unit body

Marty Silk and Tiffanie Turnbull
30m ago

The Defence Force Welfare Association says some veterans' affairs call centre staff lack empathy.

'Wicked problem' facing veterans' affairs

Georgie Moore
31m ago

Richard Jason Reay was found guilty of murdering a cellmate at a prison near Kempsey.

Murdered NSW prisoner told mum he was safe

Greta Stonehouse
36m ago

Neil Punchard used police computers to access restricted information about a friend and his ex-wife.

Police appeal sentence for DV leak cop

Cheryl Goodenough
40m ago

Scott Morrison must wear a mask and have daily virus tests after returning to Canberra from Sydney.

PM returns to Canberra ahead of parliament

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews. Picture: Karleen Minney

'The ball's in China's court': Australia awaits response to cyber call out

49m ago

Community and Public Sector Union national secretary Melissa Donnelly. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

UPDATED'Hoax on veterans': new department jobs are only temporary despite staffing uplift

1hr ago

More than one million Pfizer doses have arrived in Australia and more shipments are expected soon.

Vaccine shipment boosts troubled rollout

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews cancelled the visa of far-right commentator Katie Hopkins.

Race-baiting pundit Katie Hopkins deported

Daniel McCulloch

Minister Karen Andrews says all federal MPs should show their commitment to stamping out harassment.

Minister throws down gauntlet on training

Daniel McCulloch

Demolition work continues at the Australian War Memorial's Anzac Hall. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERAnzac Hall bares its bones as demolition continues

Sarah Basford Canales

Alan Tudge, the former urban infrastructure minister, now education minister, was primarily responsible for sounding out colleagues about projects in their electorates and marginals. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UPDATEDCoalition targeted 'top 20' marginal seats in urban congestion fund

Harley Dennett
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Studies have found that temporary skilled migration has been an overwhelming net positive for the Australian economy. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONDo immigrants mean lower wages?

Adam Triggs

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's concept of power comes from a desire to improve the world around her. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONHow do we redefine power in a post-Covid world?

Frances Crimmins

We can't afford to have a one-dimensional debate regarding something as complex as euthanasia. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONEuthanasia debate must move beyond rights to encompass responsibilities as well

Mark Short

A screenshot from Alexander Maconochie Centre CCTV footage of the bashing.

SUBSCRIBERInstigator of infamous Kokomo's brawl regularly in strife in jail

The stolen Jeep used in the incident is towed away afterwards. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISSecrecy falls over bizarre chase and prison escape

The trial of a cop accused of murdering an Indigenous man could be delayed by travel restrictions.

COVID may delay murder-accused cop's trial

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The vibrant spices in Indian food apparently increase dopamine levels. Picture: Shutterstock

Which takeaway foods make us happy?

Ron Cerabona

550g grass fed rib eye and black truffle. Picture: Keegan Carroll

REVIEWRebel Rebel in all its splendour

Natasha Shan

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

The vibrant spices in Indian food apparently increase dopamine levels. Picture: Shutterstock

Which takeaway foods make us happy?

Making it is not as difficult as you might think. In particular, the perception that it's time consuming can be off-putting; it does take time, but it's short bursts of work punctuated by long rests. Pictures: Lisa Cohen

Baking basics: Making puff pastry is easier than you think

Karen Hardy

Le Renard et Les Raisins led to the expression sour grapes as the fox could not reach the higher grapes so stalked off saying they were probably sour. Picture: Shutterstock

A foxy fable of sour grapes

Susan Parsons

UK experts say the health benefits of jabs do not outweigh the risks for most young people.

UK says most kids will not be given jabs

UK experts say the health benefits of jabs do not outweigh the risks for most young people.

UK says most kids will not be given jabs

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, who has encouraged Canberrans to avoid unnecessary travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDCanberrans discouraged from travel, stay-at-home likely for SA travellers

19m ago

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith, who has encouraged Canberrans to avoid unnecessary travel. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

UPDATEDCanberrans discouraged from travel, stay-at-home likely for SA travellers

19m ago

Active infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

BREAKINGActive infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

2hrs ago

Active infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

BREAKINGActive infectious cases stubborn as NSW COVID figures drop

2hrs ago

Hudson Young. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBERRaiders have that finals feeling as top-eight belief builds

The Giants see playing at Manuka Oval as a big priority. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERManuka Oval games a Giant priority

The vitriol towards Australian basketball Liz Cambage is not surprising. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy Australia has a problem with Liz Cambage, and it has nothing to do with her 'values'

Corey Harawira-Naera has bounced back to form. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERHip recovery points way for CHN form

Raiders fullback Xavier Savage starred in the win over Cronulla. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERStuart admires Savage toughness of Raiders young gun

David Polkinghorne

Raiders five-eighth Jack Wighton is hopeful of playing the Eels. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERWighton hopeful of facing Eels after picking up painful rib injury

David Polkinghorne

Opals star Liz Cambage is under investigation for an incident in a scrimmage against Nigeria.

BA confirms Cambage under investigation

Roger Vaughan

Michael Matthews is gutted he wasn't picked for the Olympics. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBERMatthews gutted by Olympics snub

David Polkinghorne

Kaylee McKeown is a gold medal hope in three Olympic swimming events in Tokyo.

Swimmer McKeown hungry for Olympic success

38m ago

Kaylee McKeown is a gold medal hope in three Olympic swimming events in Tokyo.

Swimmer McKeown hungry for Olympic success

38m ago

Australia's Wimbledon champion Ash Barty won't be staying at the Tokyo Olmypics athletes village.

Ash Barty to stay outside village in Tokyo

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Australia's Wimbledon champion Ash Barty won't be staying at the Tokyo Olmypics athletes village.

Ash Barty to stay outside village in Tokyo

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Sara Blicavs has been selected to completin the 12-strong Opals squad for the Tokyo Olympics.

Blicavs replaces Cambage in Opals squad

Sara Blicavs has been selected to completin the 12-strong Opals squad for the Tokyo Olympics.

Blicavs replaces Cambage in Opals squad

Water suddenly leaked into the Shijingshan tunnel on July 15, trapping 14 workers.

Three Chinese workers found dead in tunnel

1hr ago

Water suddenly leaked into the Shijingshan tunnel on July 15, trapping 14 workers.

Three Chinese workers found dead in tunnel

1hr ago

Peruvian president-elect Pedro Castillo popularised the phrase "No more poor in a rich country".

Castillo declared president-elect in Peru

2hrs ago

Peruvian president-elect Pedro Castillo popularised the phrase "No more poor in a rich country".

Castillo declared president-elect in Peru

2hrs ago

US political leaders are ramping up pressure on reluctant Americans to get jabbed against COVID-19.

Rising US virus cases fuel rebound fears

US political leaders are ramping up pressure on reluctant Americans to get jabbed against COVID-19.

Rising US virus cases fuel rebound fears

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?

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?

This Victorian town's house prices have hit record highs

This Victorian town's house prices have hit record highs

This Victorian town's house prices have hit record highs

This Victorian town's house prices have hit record highs

Transport infrastructure remains a significant issue for regional Australia. Source: Gemma Purves

RACE TO REGIONSInfrastructure isn't sexy (but it is vital)

Transport infrastructure remains a significant issue for regional Australia. Source: Gemma Purves

RACE TO REGIONSInfrastructure isn't sexy (but it is vital)

Artist Mia Galo painted Jean-Paul for the Archibald Prize. Today it hangs in the front bedroom at Murrurundi. Photo: Nicola Sevitt

Clown Doctor found whimsy and wonder away from the city

Artist Mia Galo painted Jean-Paul for the Archibald Prize. Today it hangs in the front bedroom at Murrurundi. Photo: Nicola Sevitt

Clown Doctor found whimsy and wonder away from the city

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Reverse mortgages offer financial flexibility in retirement

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Having a mobile vet visit your home creates a better experience for you, your pet and the vet.

Special vet care for your pet delivered to your door

Winter wonderland: Lighting can turn a garden into an awe-inspiring spectacle. Picture: Supplied

Shine on: The complete guide to planning your outdoor lighting

Shift online: Once customers see the benefits of buying online they are staying as regular customers. Picture: Supplied

Customers seeking discretion and service continue to embrace booming online retailers

ANZSOG knows what skills public sector leaders will need to face future crises

ANZSOG knows what skills public sector leaders will need to face future crises

By Professor Ken Smith AO

Looking to wow your tribe on family dinner night? Try this recipe!

Looking to wow your tribe on family dinner night? Try this recipe!

Bag a bargain away from the hustle and bustle of shopping centres this tax time.

Got your tax return back? Now is the time to buy big-ticket items

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Kylie Miller, in yellow, with friends from Tanja Public School after the 1980 fire.

In-demand children's book to help kids deal with Black Summer

John Hanscombe

Hands up if you're missing your missus. Picture: Shutterstock

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWAGs to witches: players and partners need perspective on bubble trouble

Karen Hardy

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

Isobel and George Falconer of Carwoola.

PHOTOSA classical tribute

Elesa Kurtz

Murray Simpson and Virginia Rigney of Forrest.

My name is Gulpilil

Elesa Kurtz

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Feral pigs smashing each other, smashing crops and now smashing the soil, adding to climate change, a new report details.

Cutting feral pig numbers could cut Co2 emissions

2hrs ago

Feral pigs smashing each other, smashing crops and now smashing the soil, adding to climate change, a new report details.

Cutting feral pig numbers could cut Co2 emissions

2hrs ago

Yulgilbar overseer Brett Ellem will take over from Rob Sinnamon as general manager of Yulgilbar Station, while Mr Sinnamon will retain a role as chief advisor for genetic selection, marketing and sales.

Changing of the guard at Yulgilbar

2hrs ago

Yulgilbar overseer Brett Ellem will take over from Rob Sinnamon as general manager of Yulgilbar Station, while Mr Sinnamon will retain a role as chief advisor for genetic selection, marketing and sales.

Changing of the guard at Yulgilbar

2hrs ago

Coolringdon, Cooma, manager Malcolm Pearce examining the recovery of the native grass species following the implemenattion of a planned grazing regime.

Coolringdon leads research on the Monaro

Coolringdon, Cooma, manager Malcolm Pearce examining the recovery of the native grass species following the implemenattion of a planned grazing regime.

Coolringdon leads research on the Monaro