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Health Minister Greg Hunt said the grants will help researchers tackle brain cancer.

Hope for Australians with brain cancer

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Some 27,000 heart health checks have been missed due to the pandemic, the Heart Foundation says.

Heart checks being missed due to COVID

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Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

FREEVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

1hr ago

The PM says the government plans to reach net zero without taxing people or shutting industries.

PM keen for coalition agreement on 2050

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Raising awareness: Nelle Goodwin was diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia in 2019. Photo: Supplied

'These are the cards that I have been dealt': Nelle, diagnosed with early dementia at 51

Ruby Pascoe
48m ago

Materials used in a major restoration project on Port Arthur's Isle of the Dead were choppered in.

Convicts' unmarked graves protected

Katelyn Catanzariti
1hr ago

Strong passwords more than 16 characters long with two-factor authentication are best, experts say.

Homeschool apps a risk, warns cyber expert

Liz Hobday
1hr ago

MOVIE MAN: Stunt double, rigger and safety assistant Jake Bennett - above with Samuel Johnson on the set of Eden. Picture: Supplied

Miner switched careers to being a stunt double

Desiree Savage
2hrs ago

Truefitt & Hill managing director Khushwant Dhanoa, centre, with barbers Aras Sobooti and Affy Zulkifli. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Should you cut or colour your own hair? Here's what the experts say

A Canberra Hospital ward is in lockdown after two patients contracted COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Extremely concerning' hospital virus cases put health system at risk

Staff setting up the pop-up clinic at the Watson oval on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Finn McHugh

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

Tamworth Regional Council started a trial rapid antigen testing program of water department staff on Wednesday. Photo: file

Rapid COVID-19 testing trial rolled out in regional NSW

Andrew Messenger

This week's lockdown protests in Melbourne have politicians on edge. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISProtests, politics and the trouble with George

Karen Barlow

Interaction: Priscilla Looker with son Orlando
and fellow business partner and sister Cassie
Schmidt at Bud Regal Park. Photo: Paul Jobber

WATCHHorse racing duo guide sprinters into the retirement slow lane

Paul Jobber

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

Interaction: Priscilla Looker with son Orlando
and fellow business partner and sister Cassie
Schmidt at Bud Regal Park. Photo: Paul Jobber

WATCHHorse racing duo guide sprinters into the retirement slow lane

Mark Smee playing for Nulla last year. Photo: File

Smee returns to president role as Cricket NSW aims for mid-October return

Lachlan Harper

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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The Duroux family (from left): Elijah, Thomas, Leonie and Marbuck at the memorial to
Clinton on Congarinni Road. Photo: Kate Holmes.

WHAT'S ONNew documentary sheds light on murders that have haunted Bowraville for over 30 years

Stephen Katte

Speak Up is a local initiative designed to help Healthy North Coast understand what services on the Mid North Coast need improvement. Photo: File

Healthy North Coast wants to hear your thoughts on local heath services, but you have to be quick

Greg Sheehan. Photo:Supplied

WATCHBellingen resident Greg Sheehan set to unveil new music book

The Duroux family (from left): Elijah, Thomas, Leonie and Marbuck at the memorial to
Clinton on Congarinni Road. Photo: Kate Holmes.

WHAT'S ONNew documentary sheds light on murders that have haunted Bowraville for over 30 years

Tom Keneally is the author of many fiction and non-fiction works including The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith and Schindler's Ark which inspired the film Schindler's List. Photo: Supplied

How Adolf Hitler's WWI pistol ended up in Kempsey: A new tale from award winning author Tom Keneally

Stephen Katte

On the stage at a previous Ignite Mid North Coast Symposium. Photo supplied

Gathering of smart ideas for where we live forced online

Julia Driscoll

Top Aussie iso sports: Our favourite ways to stay active during lockdown

Top Aussie iso sports: Our favourite ways to stay active during lockdown

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Top Aussie iso sports: Our favourite ways to stay active during lockdown

Top Aussie iso sports: Our favourite ways to stay active during lockdown

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

How to find the cleaner you can trust for your home

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

2hrs ago

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

2hrs ago

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

Large home has an ideal location

Large home has an ideal location

House of the week

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

Brittney Levinson

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

When someone is struggling with gambling, they often don't recognise that it's an issue. Even when they do, shame and stigma can stop them from getting help.

Culturally-focused gambling support service to help break down barriers

Mid North Coast ICT students phishing for a win at WorldSkills Nationals

Mid North Coast ICT students phishing for a win at WorldSkills Nationals

Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

From the Mayor's desk: Library upgrade is a page-turner

From the Mayor's desk: Library upgrade is a page-turner

Mayor Liz Campbell

Sam Preston with the latest line of beer from Bucket Brewery. Photo: Lachlan Harper

A local name, with a local flavour

Lachlan Harper

James Benson.

PHOTOSBenson goes two-in-a-row at Frederickton, adding to a growing list of titles | Photos

Greenhalgh, Dowling and Irving take the medals on footy team day | Photos

PHOTOSGreenhalgh, Dowling and Irving take the medals on footy team day | Photos

Richard Campbell.

PHOTOSCampbell Jnr continues to improve as youngster takes out B grade | Photos

South West Rocks Marlins and Lower Macleay Magpies players and officials with John Elford. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSThe magic of a derby: Marlins and Magpies demonstrate the spirit of bush footy | Photos

Tigers roar and Dragons score in Group 2 junior rugby league | Photos

PHOTOSTigers roar and Dragons score in Group 2 junior rugby league | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Proud as punch: Dr VVLN Sarma, Dr Sandhya Rani, Mayukh Prakhya, Dr Phani Prakhya and Mihira Prakhya. Photo: Lachlan Harper

GOOD NEWSMayukh goes for gold and reaches platinum with record achievement

Lachlan Harper

Six of the best from Blair in complete Marlins performance | Photos

PHOTOSSix of the best from Blair in complete Marlins performance | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Macleay Netball Association pull up their crazy socks for charity | Photos

PHOTOSMacleay Netball Association pull up their crazy socks for charity | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke about "meeting and beating" climate targets with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONAfter the deal on security, Scott Morrison turns to the shift on climate

Michelle Grattan

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSupport for ditching French subs deal is heartening

Simon Cowan

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

FOR SALE: The former St Oswald's Church at 34 Bain Terrace, Trevallyn is up for grabs. Picture: Paul Scambler

The 1894 church in need of new owners

Luke Miller
1hr ago

Regional Telecommunications Review chairman Luke Hartsuyker is calling on regional residents to have their say about telecommunications. Photo: File

Raft of issues heard by telecommunications review committee

Billy Jupp

Easy-care petunias, lobelia, geraniums, alyssum and trailing Dichondra Silver Falls will decorate a vertical planter throughout summer.

Containing the colour

FIONA OGILVIE

NUTRIENTS: Kelp is a low-maintenance high achiever. Picture: Shutterstock

Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

Amy Cooper
1hr ago

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain

Hunter Page-Lochard plays young rookie firefighter Mott. Picture: Supplied

A story of resilience and hope

Karen Hardy