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NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Steve Evans

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Janine Graham

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

Howard Kotton

IN THE MIDDLE: Will Pucovski should make his Test debut in the middle order. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

OPINIONBat Pucovski in the middle order on debut

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

India's Ajinkya Rahane is the only batsman to stand out with the bat so far this series. Photo: Darrian Traynor - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONBatting not up to Test standard in Australia-India series

Howard Kotton

The 2020 sports quiz: Test yourself

The 2020 sports quiz: Test yourself

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

COMING SOON: Simon Hay a psychic medium, medical intuitive and healer will be visiting Nyngan to host an Aussie Medium show for residents. Photos CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONSimon Hay to deliver messages from spirit to residents

Zaarkacha Marlan

Trivia's on March 14 at the Aussie Hotel.

WHAT'S ONTest out your knowledge at the Nyngan sports trivia night

Zaarkacha Marlan

Register now for the Warren triathlon

Register now for the Warren triathlon

COMING SOON: Simon Hay a psychic medium, medical intuitive and healer will be visiting Nyngan to host an Aussie Medium show for residents. Photos CONTRIBUTED

WHAT'S ONSimon Hay to deliver messages from spirit to residents

2019 Senior Citizen of the Year Sue Bourke with Tommy Ryan and Bogan Shire Mayor Ray Donald. Photo: ZAARKACHA MARLAN

WHAT'S ONBogan Shire to celebrate seniors

Free course to help residents identify those struggling with mental health

Free course to help residents identify those struggling with mental health

Zaarkacha Marlan

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

CONFERENCE: Brenda Carter from Narromine is the newly elected Group President and Margaret Gudgeon is returning Secretary. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Far West CWA host first conference since COVID-19 restrictions

WINNER: 10th Outback Archies Art Prize winner Prue Cullen with Outback Arts executive director Jamie-Lea Trindall and the winning artwork Blessed Mother. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Outback Archies award winners announced

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VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Cris Kennedy

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

Jane Freebury

Our Aussie hero.

'Make lamb, not walls' summer lamb ad drops

Mark Griggs

From left, Shelly (Dan Bakkedahl), Bob (Josh Duhamel), Zane (James Roday), Doc (Kevin Dillon), Durfy (Dax Shepard), and Bender (Nick Swardson) in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

REVIEWBuddy Games is a dumb comedy aimed at blokes

Cris Kennedy

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

Fashion and rebellion always hand in hand

OPINIONFashion and rebellion always hand in hand

John Malouff

WA Premier Mark McGowan says the restrictions on arrivals from Queensland and NSW will remain.

WA to stick with Qld and NSW border rules

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People in southern Perth suburbs have been warned to leave as a bushfire threat intensifies.

Perth bushfire contained but unpredictable

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The WA Liberal Party has outlined a plan to impose mandatory minimum jail terms on meth dealers.

WA Libs promise jail time for meth dealers

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Thirteen people are reported to have died after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in Norway.

Hunt investigates Norway Pfizer concerns

1hr ago

Rafael Nadal is among a host of tennis stars in hotel quarantine after arriving in Adelaide.

Tennis stars face tough SA virus rules

Tim Dornin
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Hundreds of stranded Australians are expected to be flown home on 20 government-chartered flights.

Extra flights additional to cap: Minister

Colin Brinsden
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Tropical cyclone Kimi is expected to cross the Queensland coast north of Port Douglas.

Tropical cyclone forms in far north Qld

Callum Godde
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Some western Sydney rail travellers have been directed to get tested for coronavirus immediately.

NSW reports six new linked COVID-19 cases

Greta Stonehouse
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Kathy Bishop will take on the role as headmaster of New England Girls School in 2021. Photo: Supplied

New headmaster's vision to help carry on 'NEGS tradition'

Billy Jupp

David and Vicki McCallum, Tooma, sold 20 Hereford steers, 11 months, 364kg, for $1810 a head. It's a great reward following last year's bushfires.

Rewards follow on from recovery

Olivia Calver

Accidental gardener/town promoter, Kylie Davis with children Patrick, Shelby and Elisa in their sunflowers that have brightened the lives of many. Photo. Rebecca Flisher.

Garden becomes tourism hit

Mark Griggs

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain