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A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Max Farrell, Brielle Woodger, Kolby Wood, Grace Ryan, Jake Shore, Josie Charlton, Adam Grant with Coach Tony Hudson. Absent: Mark Thurgood, Keeley Smith and Beau Smith. Photo: Janayah Barnett

Kempsey Swimming Club return home with three age champions and a bag of medals | Photos

Expert coach Vicki Allman has included Kempsey Tennis Club into her coaching schedule on Fridays. Photo: Supplied

Kempsey Tennis Club welcomes new coach to the courts

The Macleay Valley Mustangs are the only local side in the Group 3 competition. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

Group Three junior grand finals to be played over two days next year

Mick McDonald

Max Farrell, Brielle Woodger, Kolby Wood, Grace Ryan, Jake Shore, Josie Charlton, Adam Grant with Coach Tony Hudson. Absent: Mark Thurgood, Keeley Smith and Beau Smith. Photo: Janayah Barnett

Kempsey Swimming Club return home with three age champions and a bag of medals | Photos

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

November Sportsperson of the Month Ruby Trappel with Jess from the Kempsey Macleay RSL Club. Photo: Lachlan Harper

November Sportsperson of the Month crowned at Kempsey Macleay RSL Club

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

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That Summer Feeling by Robyn Jackson

Finding your happy place in the Macleay

Daniel MacDonald of Steam & Cedar Gladstone. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Brick by brick: Gladstone building community spirit to navigate the labyrinth of mental health

Lachlan Harper

SWR Community Dune Care volunteers bagging ochna berries at Back Creek in October to stop birds spreading them in public bushland

Giant asparagus fern found at Jerseyville

That Summer Feeling by Robyn Jackson

Finding your happy place in the Macleay

Gordon Rossiter painting in Hat Head National Park

Big reveal of magical Macleay landscapes

Lifesaving cervical screening tests

Lifesaving cervical screening tests

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

Never a better time to build a career in regional Australia

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Peace and privacy in abundance

Peace and privacy in abundance

Peace and privacy in abundance

Peace and privacy in abundance

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

All the room you're dreaming of

All the room you're dreaming of

House of the Week

The kiosk will provide information and resources specific to individual towns and villages and will have the capacity to involve other council staff

Kempsey council's customer service team comes to you

Stewart Witchard, Trish Jackson, Marika Crilley, Kristina Giorgi, Linc McCarthy and Lachlan Ball pictured with Kevin the Scarecrow. Photo: Supplied

The show goes on for Kevin the Scarecrow

Members of the Dondingalong RFS brigade with MP Melinda Pavey, Dunghutti Elder Uncle Bob, RFS Lower North Coast Superintendent Lachlann Ison, Mayor Liz Campbell and Member of the NSW Legislative Council Catherine Cusack. Photo: Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSDondingalong Rural Fire Service Station cuts the ribbon to begin a new era | Photos

Lachlan Harper

The kiosk will provide information and resources specific to individual towns and villages and will have the capacity to involve other council staff

Kempsey council's customer service team comes to you

Strong youth presence as local Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

PHOTOSStrong youth presence as Mountain Bikers get back to basics | Photos

Lachlan Harper

File photo

Dondingalong Bush Fire Brigade ready to roll into new era

2nd grade: Clarke's aggressive knock, Hill's ton and Stuarts Point/Eungai off the mark | Photos

PHOTOS2nd grade: Clarke's aggressive knock, Hill's ton and Stuarts Point/Eungai off the mark | Photos

Beau Mainey. Photo: File

PHOTOSMainey's step up reaps rewards in top of the table clash | Photos

Jackson Korn.

PHOTOSKorn's captain's knock keeps Rovers undefeated | Photos

Students from Crescent Head Public School with Master of Ceremony Alan Loveday. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Crescent Head remembrance day service | Photos

Shane Powick smiles after he was bowled off a free hit.

PHOTOS2nd Grade: Six-wicket hauls, Smee goes big and Nulla C&G bowl tight | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Scott Witchard.

PHOTOSGreat Scott: Witchard's all-round performance delivers a Rovers win | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Black Summer and Beyond photo exhibition highlights the strength, bravery and resilience of the Macleay

Black Summer and Beyond photo exhibition highlights the strength, bravery and resilience of the Macleay

Ruby Pascoe

Abigale and Madeline

PHOTOSFashions on the field at the 2020 Kempsey Cup

Ruby Pascoe

LOOK UP: Giving Tuesday encourages people look at the bigger picture and give their time or their money to good causes.

Global event a rallying cry to inspire us all

Denis Moriarty

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Louisa Kiely

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Penny Evans

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia's economic recovery "is well under way".

Two million fewer workers on JobKeeper pay

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A man who was a drug' cook' has spoken of his betrayal by lawyer turned informer Nicole Gobbo.

Lawyer X's biggest betrayal exposed

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Victorian workplaces are welcoming 25 per cent of their staff back on site.

Vic records first virus death in a month

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Merging the family and federal courts is a "destructive and damaging move", Mark Dreyfus says.

Labor opposes 'radical' family court merge

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Grain growers are backing Trade Minister Simon Birmingham's robust stance against China tariffs.

Grain growers backing action against China

Daniel McCulloch
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Russia says Australia's standing in the world has been damaged by alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Russia condemns Australia over Afghanistan

Daniel McCulloch
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A reward's been doubled for new leads in the attempted murder of Qld Officer Neil Scutts in 1999.

Qld Police up reward to solve '99 shooting

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A gusty southerly arrived in Sydney late on Sunday afternoon, quickly dropping record temperatures.

Cool change helps NSW sleep easier

1hr ago

ACM Sire Shootout top six finalist Nicneil Sugar Daddy sold for $180,000 at the Rockhampton Brahman Week Sale. Photo: Kent Ward

Sire Shootout bulls average $24,303

Lucy Kinbacher
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Gunnedah mayor Jamie Chaffey, ARTC CEO Mark Campbell, Gwydir mayor John Coulton, Moree mayor Katrina Humphries, Narrabri mayor Ron Campbell, Minister Regional Health, Regional Communications and Local Government Mark Coulton, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Michael McCormack and ARTC Inland Rail CEO Richard Wankmuller turn the first sod of soil.

Ground is broken on Narrabri to North Star section of Inland Rail

Sophie Harris
2hrs ago

Fallow weeds, like this example, rapidly use soil water and can tie up valuable soil nitrogen.

Now to store soil water

Bob Freebairn

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA