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"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

The AstraZeneca shipment touches down in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTVaccine envy is a First World luxury

Andrew Thorpe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

Alex Crowe

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham

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

Sally Whyte

Event organiser Chris Dockrill with Peter Fitzsimons. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WWII, concussions & republic debate: No topic off limits for Fitzsimons in Kempsey

Lachlan Harper

Hilary Dew. Photo: File

Dew finding form as the battle to retain his Club Championship title approaches

Greg Mayhew

Kempsey Swimming Club members. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Local swimmers make a splash at Country Championships

Lachlan Harper

Event organiser Chris Dockrill with Peter Fitzsimons. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WWII, concussions & republic debate: No topic off limits for Fitzsimons in Kempsey

Off you go: Group 3 are in need of more referees ahead of the 2021 rugby league season.

Referee shortage the final hurdle to clear before footy returns

Paul Jobber

Rylah Hopper-Buckland with Jess from Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Rylah Hopper-Buckland selected as Kempsey Macleay Sportsperson of the Month

Lachlan Harper

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

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

PHOTOSBig raffle meat up at Crescent Head Country Club for Australia Day | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Locals get dressed up for Australia Day in the Kempsey Shire. Photo: File

Australia Day events across the Kempsey Shire

Trainer Shane Cartwright with Sweet Ella

Kempsey's Sweet Ella looks to take it up a notch at $15,000 Wauchope Cup

Christian Knight

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

PHOTOSBig raffle meat up at Crescent Head Country Club for Australia Day | Photos

Daniel Needs

South West Rocks cinema back in business with a new name

BreastScreen van parks up at South West Rocks

BreastScreen van parks up at South West Rocks

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Ruth Lewis

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

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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 dream rural lifestyle awaits

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

Investors look to the regions

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The home ideal for family living

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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

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

PHOTOSBig raffle meat up at Crescent Head Country Club for Australia Day | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Operated by Services Australia, three Golden Wattle trucks make up the Mobile Service Centre fleet. Photo: Supplied

Golden Wattle Mobile Service Centre on its way to the Macleay

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

PHOTOSBig raffle meat up at Crescent Head Country Club for Australia Day | Photos

Apprentice greenkeeper Mason Powick, Federal Member for Cowper Pat Conaghan and Jesse Meehan, who recently completed his greenkeeping apprenticeship at the Crescent Head Country Club. Photo: Supplied

Apprentices get a start at Crescent Head Country Club

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

Joan Dooley. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

PHOTOSJoan Dooley cuts the cake on 100 magnificent years | Photos

Donna Farrer, her daughter Tessa Gadsden and granchildren Ned, Hazel and Mavis.

PHOTOSStrong local contingent for Nestle Junior Trial Bay Triathlon | Photos

Emma Tamblyn.

PHOTOSWall proves unbreakable while Tamblyn and Thurgood are declared local winners | Photos

Patrick Cotter.

PHOTOSWoodger & Chalker's important opening stand delivers a Rocks washout win | Photos

180 swimmers present for Kempsey Swimming Club's Speedo Sprint Series Carnival | Photos

PHOTOS180 swimmers present for Kempsey Swimming Club's Speedo Sprint Series Carnival | Photos

Macleay Valley junior cricketers back in action | Photos

PHOTOSMacleay Valley junior cricketers back in action | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Angus Crotty cops an unlucky dismissal off the bowling of Jackson Korn.

PHOTOSWitchard and Dowling tee off in Rovers third successive win | Photos

Lachlan Harper

2nd Grade: Stuarts Point/Eungai hitting form, Rocks get two in a row | Photos

PHOTOS2nd Grade: Stuarts Point/Eungai hitting form, Rocks get two in a row | Photos

Lachlan Harper

ENTICING: Cheaper air travel might make regional Australia more attractive to those wanting to leave big cities. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFather Brendan Lee | Cheaper air travel could be just the ticket for regional Australia

Father Brendan Lee
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The lethal weapon we all take for granted

REAL AUSTRALIAThe lethal weapon we all take for granted

Daisy Huntly

Fannys eldest daughter, Frances Cecilia Grenville (nee Finch) c.1895. Picture: Private Family Collection

OPINIONWhy it's our duty to know Fanny Finch's story

Kacey Sinclair

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

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'Si the cycle guy' gives away a free bike every week

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THE ENTRY: Mediocre Mullter Man, Josh Hogg, makes his grand entrance to the stage. Pictures Simone De Peak.

Meet the champ: Mediocre Mullet Man reigns supreme

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Kylie Minogue tweeted this image of Michael Gudinski. Photo: Twitter: @kylieminogue

Shock reverberates after Gudinski's death

Glencore's McArthur River Mine in the NT is likely to impact an Indigenous sacred site.

NT mine to impact Indigenous sacred site

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Khanh Xuan Pham, a regular ice user, is on trial accused of murdering and dismembering a man.

Mum cleaned son's home before corpse find

Hannah Ryan

Darryle Tailford is on trial accused of murdering his friend with a barbecue fork.

NSW murder trial of man who used BBQ fork

Greta Stonehouse

WA Premier Mark McGowan and wife Sarah McGowan have cast their votes early in the state election.

WA premier's mixed message on border rules

Michael Ramsey

The Victorian mental health system can't meet the needs of the people it's meant to support.

Vic mental health overhaul needed: inquiry

Georgie Moore and Benita Kolovos

Moonbah Pastoral Company manager, Peter Baxter, with second-placed maiden ewes of Woodpark blood.

Karu flock wins Don Brown

Mark Griggs
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Lot 26, Stanford Ninja, sold by Neville Williams for $18,750. Photos: Bels Rural Photography, Jerilderie NSW.

Ninja dog attracts $18,750 price tag

Lucy Kinbacher

NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall with Department of Primary Industries research officer Ian Marsh inside the mobile molecular biology laboratory - the only one of its kind in Australia. Photo: NSW DPI

No ordinary horse float set to fight bovine diseases

Samantha Townsend

It is a common strategy to arrange your life insurance through a super fund, but it's important to know how the death tax applies. Picture: Shutterstock.

How the death tax applies to insurance policies held in super | Money

Noel Whittaker

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified