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Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

Lyneham resident John May was confused after his GP and My Health Record told him different things about when he should get a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERMy Health Record website changed over misleading vaccine advice

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Karen Barlow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

Harley Dennett

CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Alex Crowe

Vaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

DIGESTVaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

Anthony Cowan and Ethan Thompson. Photo: Lachlan Harper

"It's an honour to represent your community": Four Mustangs selected for Indigenous All-Stars

Lachlan Harper
1hr ago

Brad Dyet. Photo: File

Dyet's golfers off to Sawtell after first round pennants draw

Graeme Dyet

Smithtown Tigers players prepare for the next hit-up. Photo: File

Smithtown Tigers to host Beach to Bush Charity Shield

Lachlan Harper

Anthony Cowan and Ethan Thompson. Photo: Lachlan Harper

"It's an honour to represent your community": Four Mustangs selected for Indigenous All-Stars

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Second half resurgence provides positive signs for Marlins in high-scoring loss | Photos

Second half resurgence provides positive signs for Marlins in high-scoring loss | Photos

Lachlan Harper

In front of a large crowd numbering well into the thousands, Levi won the top prize at the Lightning Ridge Black Opal Bull Ride. Photo: Jodie Adams

Levi Ward adds ruby buckle from Lightning Ridge Black Opal Bull Ride to trophy cabinet

Stephen Katte

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

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Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

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

Lachlan Harper

Scene from The Island of Doctor Moron. Photo: Supplied

Local film returns to the screen in Kempsey

Ocean Alley will headline the Next Exit music festival in Port Macquarie in May.

WHAT'S ONOcean Alley and Spacey Jane headline May regional music fest

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

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

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them. Photo by the ADF Joint Public Affairs Unit

ANZAC Day still impacted by COVID-19 restrictions

Mick Birtles

Rob Woolley has tested over 7000 people with mherv since the Rotary project was launched. Photo: Supplied

Men's health check van passes through Kempsey, next stop Nambucca Heads

Mick Birtles

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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Ruth Lewis

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

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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TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

This one will tick all your boxes

This one will tick all your boxes

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Elegance and exclusivity on acres

Elegance and exclusivity on acres

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TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

This family home offers a bundle

This family home offers a bundle

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Fran Wale at Willawarrin. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Fran Wale ready to release book to put the memories of Willawarrin in writing

Lachlan Harper

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

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

Lachlan Harper

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Fran Wale at Willawarrin. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Fran Wale ready to release book to put the memories of Willawarrin in writing

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Margaret Moule of Macksville Opportunity Shop (front, centre) with acting deputy director of Nursing Donna Kennedy (left) and Perioperative Nurse Unit manager Theresa Keighran following the volunteers $13,000 donation to Macksville District Hospital. Joining the trio at a get-together to celebrate the massive achievement were Macksville Hospital administration manager Toni Winters and Op Shop volunteers Linda Mumford, John Livermore, Brad Fuller, Jane Fullford, Shane Brown and Bev Kirkby

GOOD NEWSOpportunity rocks - another smart bed for Macksville

Laikyn, Krystal, Katelyn, Barry and Wyatt Jones. Photo: Lachlan Harper

PHOTOSThe chook and the flood: Jones family's quick escape from Kundabung property | Photos

2021 March floods: Frederickton from the sky | Photos

PHOTOS2021 March floods: Frederickton from the sky | Photos

2021 March floods: Drone shots show river views at Smithtown

PHOTOS2021 March floods: Drone shots show river views at Smithtown

Riders, Jacoba Rudder, Melissa Pritchard and Emily Davis.

PHOTOSKempsey Macleay Riding for the Disabled celebrates 15 years | Photos

Todd Giddy. Photo: File

PHOTOSGiddy the star with 67-ball hundred as Nulla go through to the big dance | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Bowlers put on a clinic as Rovers progress to preliminary final | Photos

PHOTOSBowlers put on a clinic as Rovers progress to preliminary final | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Rovers captain Jackson Korn. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

PHOTOSRovers bow out of Premier League in emotional loss | Photos

Lachlan Harper

St Paul's dominate at Netball NSW Schools Cup | Photos

PHOTOSSt Paul's dominate at Netball NSW Schools Cup | Photos

Lachlan Harper

UNDER ONE FLAG: The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the deep rivalry between the states and our national government which isn't helping finding solutions to our biggest challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThe sick state of our federation

Vernon Graham
1hr ago

Choosing when to start your children at 'big school' is not always easy, especially when your children have birth dates very early in the year. Photo file

OPINIONMum's the word: When is the best time for youngsters to start school?

Mumma Jak

In Australia housing is two things: accommodation and a form of speculation. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHome prices are climbing all right, but not for the reason you might think

Peter Martin

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Ex-Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate had called on Scott Morrison to apologise to her.

Morrison refuses to apologise to Holgate

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The blackmail charges come amid reports of threats against SA Labor leader Peter Malinauskas.

SA couple charged over ALP leader threats

Truck driver Mohinder Singh had been using and trafficking drugs in the lead up to the fatal crash.

Truckie gets 22 years for killing Vic cops

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"Duplication has costs": Assistant Minister for Women Amanda Stoker.

Coalition open to sex harassment changes

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Welfare groups says the number of people sleeping rough is getting closer to pre-pandemic levels.

CEO sleep out for homelessness returns

Tiffanie Turnbull
26m ago

The Logan City councillors were charged after the sacking of chief executive Sharon Kelsey in 2018.

Charges against Qld councillors dropped

Robyn Wuth and Cheryl Goodenough
26m ago

NSW Government delays short term rental reforms

NSW Government delays short term rental reforms

Sage Swinton
26m ago

Eight Logan City councillors were charged after chief executive Sharon Kelsey's sacking in 2018.

Logan City councillors' court turmoil

Cheryl Goodenough and Robyn Wuth
28m ago

Macarthur Anglican School year 11 student Megan Baker won the meat and dual purpose sheep handlers, as well as reserve champion school parader in the beef section.

Livestock handler Megan Baker wins twice

Hannah Powe
56m ago

The RAS Rural Achiever Award winner, Dione Howard from Millbrulong, introduces the topic and lays out the affirmative team's arguments.

Are the best of rural Australia's days ahead of us?

Olivia Calver
1hr ago

About 2.8 million tonnes of local feed and malt barley has been sold in quarter one of 2021, much of it going to the Middle East and Asia.

Australian grains proving good value in some key markets

Tyson Hosie, AWB

LIVING MULCH: Many plants can being used as living mulches to benefit your garden. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

Plants that make ideal living mulches

Hannah Moloney
56m ago

There are tricks of the age pension system to be aware of. Picture: Shutterstock.

Getting wiser to the tricks of the age-pension system

Noel Whittaker
2hrs ago

Choosing when to start your children at 'big school' is not always easy, especially when your children have birth dates very early in the year. Photo file

OPINIONMum's the word: When is the best time for youngsters to start school?

Mumma Jak