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At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

TGA confirms death was likely linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

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PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

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

Doug Dingwall

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

Harley Dennett

Amelia Teisseire. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Teisseire selected to tour Taiwan for u'16s Australian Futsal team

Lachlan Harper

Taylah Moffitt wins 2021 NSW Female Junior Lifesaver of the Year

Taylah Moffitt wins 2021 NSW Female Junior Lifesaver of the Year

John Daley. Photo: File

Daley cashes in as the tables turn in his golfing form

Greg Mayhew

Amelia Teisseire. Photo: Lachlan Harper

Teisseire selected to tour Taiwan for u'16s Australian Futsal team

The 1993 Mid North Coast Rugby Union first grade premiers, Kempsey Cannonballs. Photo: Supplied

Cannonballs do the double: Re-living the 1992-93 premiership seasons

Lachlan Harper

Greg Inglis is raring to go but Warrington aren't yet ready to unleash him for a Super League debut.

Raring-to-go Inglis still on Wolves' leash

Ian Laybourn

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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

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Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

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

Lachlan Harper

Art with meaning: A photographic exhibition at Port Macquarie Coach Terminal prompts the audience to reflect on our community and who we are in 2021. Photo: Ronnie Grammatica

Portraits on show reflect rapidly changing society of regional NSW

Scene from The Island of Doctor Moron. Photo: Supplied

Local film returns to the screen in Kempsey

Chris Martin and Tash Henry.

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

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

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWater underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

Chris McLennan

ISSUES: This week's inquiry gave Christine Holgate the platform to share how poorly she was treated. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONHewson's View | Holgate affair represents a serious failure of governance

John Hewson

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

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

Despite his playboy image, Andrew Peacock was a serious politician.

The colt who almost became prime minister

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Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock has died aged 82.

Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock dies

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At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

TGA confirms death was likely linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

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Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has urged people not jump to conclusions over a NSW woman's death.

Medical chief urges no pause to vaccine

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Scott Morrison helped ADF members clear collapsed fence panels from a cyclone-damaged property.

Morrison pays tribute to Seroja volunteers

Michael Ramsey

Asylum seekers have been forcibly removed from the Kangaroo Point Central Hotel and Apartments.

Detainees moved from Kangaroo Point hotel

Tracey Ferrier

Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly has urged people to continue to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

SWEET TREAT: Berry Tea Shop owner Paulina Collier with Jules Sebastian on Friday evening at the launch of her book, Tea & Honesty. Picture: Rachael Tagg Photography, rachaeltagg.com.au

Stylist Jules Sebastian pours heart and soul into Tea & Honesty book launch

Dayle Latham

Mick Lisle among his maiden ewes at Brenkley, Walcha, which won the inaugural Elders Walcha Merino Ewe Competition.

Walcha maiden ewes impress

Mark Griggs

Greg Hofman and Lyn Kelly-Hofman, Kellyville, Crookwell were awarded the Best Presented Pen of steers for their pen of 22 Angus steers, 377kg. They sold for $1850. They also sold Angus heifers, 267kg, for $1605, returning 601c/kg.

Yass weaner steers to $1890

Olivia Calver

George Merriman, Merryville, Boorowa sashing the grand champion fine-medium wool ewe exhibited by Anthony Frost, Thalabah, Laggan.

Exemplary display in the fine-medium wool classes

Stephen Burns

It's not possible to rewrite the past but it's altogether feasible to add the chapters to our own life's story that can determine its outcome. Picture:Shutterstock.

ADVICEAnyone has the potential to alter their own reality

Gary Bentley

ALREADY DONE: Has Apple lost the innovation edge by recreating competitor products? Picture:Shutterstock.

OPINIONApple wasn't first to market with Bluetooth trackers but they could be best in the business

Mathew Dickerson

Many Aussies over 50 say they feel positive about their mental, physical and financial health. Picture:Shutterstock.

60 is new 50: one in five older Aussies feels 10 years younger