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Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

Tony Mestrov

Amy O'Brien.

Saints pull up their socks for victory, Rangers stay at the top | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Wauchope player suspended for 28 matches by Group 3 judiciary

Wauchope player suspended for 28 matches by Group 3 judiciary

Mick McDonald

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

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

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

Lachlan Harper

Zach (pictured) and Jessica Pritchard sponsored the event. Photo: File

Countback delivers a Powick & Dowling win at Pritchard open

Graeme Dyet

Let the celebrations begin: The McKeon family revel in Emma's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: Adam McLean

McKeon's journey to Olympic gold a family affair

Let the celebrations begin: The McKeon family revel in Emma's gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Picture: Adam McLean

McKeon's journey to Olympic gold a family affair

Australia's Esther Qin is through to the Tokyo Olympic 3m springboard semi-finals.

Qin, Smith through to 3m diving semis

Australia's Esther Qin is through to the Tokyo Olympic 3m springboard semi-finals.

Qin, Smith through to 3m diving semis

Australia's Lucien Delfour has enjoyed his best Olympics result in the K1 at the Tokyo Games.

Delfour just shy of K1 canoe slalom medal

Australia's Lucien Delfour has enjoyed his best Olympics result in the K1 at the Tokyo Games.

Delfour just shy of K1 canoe slalom medal

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

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?

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

BUSY: Avason Homes, and other builders, are facing lengthy waits for materials at a time of great demand. Photo: AMY REES

'Supply meets demand, so something's got to give': Local builders feel pinch

Kempsey Shire Council recently announced they are giving the community another chance to have their say on the future of the Crescent Head Foreshore, and will set up an advisory group made up of locals. Photo: File

RACE TO REGIONSCommunity group calls for united front in planning out future developments in the Macleay

Kempsey Shire Council recently announced they are giving the community another chance to have their say on the future of the Crescent Head Foreshore, and will set up an advisory group made up of locals. Photo: File

RACE TO REGIONSCommunity group calls for united front in planning out future developments in the Macleay

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

Dual income family to become homeless

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Brian O'Connor during his time as an ambulance driver in the Vietnam War

Special guest to sing anthem at Mid North Coast Vietnam Veteran's Day Service

Mick Birtles

Around 85 per cent of all households will receive a letter

A day in the life for Macleay residents - let's make it count

Christian Knight

Agencies plan significant hazard reduction burn at Hat Head National Park

Agencies plan significant hazard reduction burn at Hat Head National Park

Brian O'Connor during his time as an ambulance driver in the Vietnam War

Special guest to sing anthem at Mid North Coast Vietnam Veteran's Day Service

Rare Holden muscle car set for auction

Rare Holden muscle car set for auction

Colleen Robertson, Leonie Harrison and Maureen Cowan at the local bridge club. Photo: Stephen Katte

Mid North Coast bridge club offering free lessons for the community

Stephen Katte

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

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Ruth Lewis

From content to conversions: How to get your business noticed in the digital age

From content to conversions: How to get your business noticed in the digital age

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

Your go-to-guide to find the trades and services near you

A hobby farm for all the family

A hobby farm for all the family

A hobby farm for all the family

A hobby farm for all the family

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second Armidale pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second Armidale pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Stunning Collombatti bathroom nominated for award

Stunning Collombatti bathroom nominated for award

Sam Payne

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from lockdowns

Jack Needham

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

South West Rocks Marlins coach Alfie Drew and Josh Trindall sporting the Marlins indigenous jersey. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WHAT'S ONSouth West Rocks Marlins bringing together cultures for Laurieton fixture

Lachlan Harper

Members of the Bowraville Arts Council with Pat Conaghan, Melinda Pavey and Rhonda Hoban. Photo: Supplied

Iconic theatre on the Mid North Coast scores grant for new dressing rooms and disabled access

Stephen Katte

Photo by Lalesh Aldarwish from Pexels

New programs to bust the (COVID) blues

Christian Knight

South West Rocks Marlins coach Alfie Drew and Josh Trindall sporting the Marlins indigenous jersey. Photo: Lachlan Harper

WHAT'S ONSouth West Rocks Marlins bringing together cultures for Laurieton fixture

The foundation concrete slab for the South West Rocks High Performance Centre was poured last week

Sport and recreation works underway in the Macleay

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

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

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

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

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

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

Mustangs unable to seal a draw at the death as Roberts hat-trick proves vital | Photos

PHOTOSMustangs unable to seal a draw at the death as Roberts hat-trick proves vital | Photos

Tyrell King celebrates his try.

PHOTOSMustangs too powerful as King's try seals victory over Breakers | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Dockers coming home with a wet sail | Photos

PHOTOSDockers coming home with a wet sail | Photos

Mark Plummer

A minutes silence was held at Verge Street Oval on Sunday. Photo: Penny Tamblyn

PHOTOSLocal clubs pay tribute to Uncle Harold Griffen | Photos

Lachlan Harper

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

Ron Cerabona

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWhy is treating people equally seen as unfair?

Simon Cowan
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GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

Tony Mestrov

Covid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

OPINIONCovid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

Anthony Albanese

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

NSW has reported 170 new locally acquired virus cases with at least 52 infectious in the community.

Military descends on NSW, 170 new cases

Thredbo's general manager Stuart Diver is the host of a new five-part podcast series looking at some of Australia's most well-known natural disasters. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Positivity is crucial': Stuart Diver's new role as podcast host

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Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

French-Australian chefs and Chez Dominique founders Julian May and Elsa Marie have opened a new pop-up dining experience at The Whale Inn at Narooma.

Justin Hemmes' NSW South Coast venture launches paddock-to-plate pop-up

NSW recorded 170 new locally acquired cases with at least 52 infectious in the community.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Scott Morrison has detailed the four phases out of lockdowns and into life alongside COVID-19.

New vaccine thresholds agreed in principle

Paul Osborne

Indooroopilly High School is shut for deep cleaning after a student tested positive for COVID-19.

Unlinked virus case recorded in Brisbane

Marty Silk

Gerald attempts one of the puzzle challenges.

The axeman chipping away at Australian Survivor

Sally Gall

With their drone: Project team members Hillary Cherry NSW DPIE, Associate Professor Lihong Zheng Charles Sturt, Dr Remy Dehaan and Dr Jane Kelly Charles Sturt University, Wendy Menz NSW DPIE. Photo: Graham Centre

Technology assists weed detection in remote areas

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Elders stock agent, Allan Laurie, Walcha, Grant Whatham, Thomas Livestock, Branxton, buyers Dave Walsh, Bill and Judy McDonald, Blackjack Pastoral Company, Oswald, auctioneer Paul Dooley, Tamworth, Peter Kelehear and stud principal James Laurie with the top-selling bull.

Knowla sets a 'new benchmark' with $17,000 average and $40,000 top

Billy Jupp

SCANDAL: Jimmy Lui, the then owner of Currububula Station.

Historic cattle farm at centre of Chinese ponzi scheme, corruption scandal

Jamieson Murphy

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker

A future electric vehicle concept for wireless charging from the road. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONImagine a road that can charge an electric car as it drives along

Mathew Dickerson

Spider venom could be game-changing for heart-attack treatments. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could spider venom help save your life from heart attack?

Deborah Devis