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Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a Covid update press conference at The Lodge. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Questions hang over Australia's path out of COVID-19

Both Qantas and Virgin Australia have welcomed the additional measures from the government. Picture: Shutterstock

Labor and transport union slam 'half-baked' aviation aid

All this while Pfizer jabs have been redirected from a number of NSW regional centres.

DIGESTVulnerable kids eligible for Pfizer; jabs redirected from the regions

Picture: Shutterstock

What's with vaccinated people getting COVID-19?

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

NSW records 207 COVID-19 cases, one death

Matt Carr

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

Matt Carr

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

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

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

Finn McHugh

Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought a humanitarian visa from Poland's embassy in Tokyo.

Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian

Graham Dunbar

Sam Kerr was a constant threat in attack during Australia's semi-final against Sweden in Yokohama on Monday night. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Matildas to battle for Olympic bronze following gritty loss to Sweden

Joshua Bartlett

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Belarus sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya sought a humanitarian visa from Poland's embassy in Tokyo.

Poland grants visa to Belarus Olympian

Jo Weston will play her 100th game when the Melbourne Vixens meet the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

Netball tie to go ahead without Super fans

COMPANION ANIMAL: Gundagai's Joyce Langfield enjoys a visit from Fern. Fern has been adopted by Kimberley Fairall (left) and her family pet, Riley. Photos: SUPPLIED.

Fern grows in new companion role

Michael Cowley

The Opals have made it into the women's basketball semi-finals in Tokyo.

USA next after Opals' miracle Games escape

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The Opals have made it into the women's basketball semi-finals in Tokyo.

USA next after Opals' miracle Games escape

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Christine Mboma has blazed into the women's 200-meter final in Tokyo.

Testosterone controversy in Tokyo 200

Christine Mboma has blazed into the women's 200-meter final in Tokyo.

Testosterone controversy in Tokyo 200

Stewart McSweyn has a good chance of a medal for Australia in the men's 1500 metres in Tokyo.

McSweyn aims for breakthrough 1500m medal

Stewart McSweyn has a good chance of a medal for Australia in the men's 1500 metres in Tokyo.

McSweyn aims for breakthrough 1500m 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?

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

TASTE THE GOODNESS: Click on the above for the latest edition of Taste.

Tempting your taste buds in New England's North West

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

TASTE THE GOODNESS: Click on the above for the latest edition of Taste.

Tempting your taste buds in New England's North West

Country Kids 2021

Country Kids 2021

Rochelle Tubb

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

Regional property prices have been rising rapidly since the onset of the pandemic. Photo: Sylvia Liber

Most Australians still believe property the best investment, survey finds

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 city lockdowns

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 city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Vanessa Arundale

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

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Change to NAIDOC Week activities

Change to NAIDOC Week activities

GET VERIFICATION: Scamwatch is urging people to be on the lookout for fake online listings for shipping containers.

Scamwatch: $136,518 in losses to shipping container scams within a week

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

BIG BOOST: Moree's Moreena Units Trust chair Loraine Bartel and Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall inspect one of the new kitchens at the Moreena Units in 2019.

MOREE North West volunteer receives OAM for helping local seniors

Cady Biddle

COMING SOON: A look inside the new centre. Picture: Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Check out Wollongong's mass vaccination hub

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Queensland, NSW outbreaks to grow as Labor suggests a $300 jab bonus

GET UP TO DATEQueensland, NSW outbreaks to grow as Labor suggests a $300 jab bonus

Megan Tapper of Jamaica celebrates winning bronze in the Women's 100m Hurdles final. Photo: EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON

Some of the best Olympic photos from Monday

Record day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

GET UP TO DATERecord day for Australian team in Tokyo as COVID battle heats up at home

A cricket looked extremely out of place as it braved the snow on Mount Gingera in Namadgi National Park on Saturday, July 24. Picture: Jordon Murray

WATCHWhat is it? Mystery cricket species spotted in the snow at Namadgi

Shivé Prema

20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

Grace Ryan

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

OPINIONTailored exercise programs are just what the doctor ordered

Brett Gordon

LIMITING: All too often, a backlash against perceived elitism dampens the quest for excellence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy excellence need not be a dirty word | Zoë Wundenberg

Zoë Wundenberg

Add Hawthorn's handling of Alistair Clarkson to the list of succession plans that haven't worked. Photo: Grant Viney/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHawthorn coaching handover was doomed from the start | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

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

Qantas will stand down around 2500 frontline staff for at about two month.

Qantas temporarily stands down 2500 staff

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Telstra will allow Australians to make free calls from public payphones across the country.

Telstra make public payphones calls free

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Sam Kerr was a constant threat in attack during Australia's semi-final against Sweden in Yokohama on Monday night. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Matildas to battle for Olympic bronze following gritty loss to Sweden

GLAD TO HELP: Dani Venn has joined forced with GLAD to help Australian households reduce food waste.

One Masterchef star's bid to end food waste

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The RBA, faced with a deteriorating economic outlook, may have to rethink its bond buying program.

Confidence among Sydneysiders sinks again

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Victoria is creating a new casino regulator, as the royal commission into Crown begins winding up.

New Vic casino regulator to watch Crown

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A police car was taken from a Townsville station and driven into the Lavarack army barracks.

Man takes police car for joyride in Qld

Marty Silk
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Dreaming of becoming an Olympian? Shearers, don't give up your day job, it could happen.

Bold campaign to get shearing declared an Olympic sport

Kristen Frost
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West Plains studmaster Drew Chapman with West Plains Silencer sold for $25,000 for half-share. Photo: Laura Chapman

Half-share in Poll Merino sold ram for $25,000

Stephen Burns
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The Bureau of Meteorology is forecasting a 70 per cent chance of above-average rainfall across all cotton-growing regions of Australia between now and November. Photo by Shutterstock/Kent Weakley.

Is there a catch in cotton's price outlook?

Cheryl Kalisch Gordon, Rabobank

Dubbo Public School student Jacob Gumley with his classmates. Photo: Supplied

Country kids will learn without tech boundaries

Samantha Townsend

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Lucy Tweed, food and event stylist, cook, wife, mother, social media genie. Picture: Hannah Blackmore

Guess who's coming to dinner? Meet Lucy Tweed, food lover

Karen Hardy

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

From quaint and cared for '60s cottage to creative and light-filled 21st century home

Vickii Byram