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COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

Tasmania's Grace Tame, the Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Paul Scambler

Who should be recognised next? It's time to have your say

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

'National emergency' after NSW adds more than 130 cases

Matt Carr

Australia's Lachlan Wales celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina on Thursday night in Sapporo. Picture: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos open Tokyo Olympics account with win over 10-man Argentina

Joshua Bartlett

A year of Grace: Life as the Australian of the Year

A year of Grace: Life as the Australian of the Year

Isabel Bird

The medicines regulator has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged between 12 and 15.

Pfizer given initial nod for children

Daniel McCulloch and Georgie Moore

COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

Tasmania's Grace Tame, the Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Paul Scambler

Who should be recognised next? It's time to have your say

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

Photo: File

FREEAll the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Nationals MP Anne Webster (left). Picture: Getty Images

Frank discussion on lockdowns needed: Nats MP

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson.

DIGESTNo apology, in fact nothing to see here at all

Janine Graham

BE KIND: Remote learning can be hard. Picture: Shutterstock

How to survive home schooling in lockdown ... again

Allison Hore

LOCKDOWN: An empty Anson Street in Orange and (inset) the Blayney Nestle factory.

IN DEPTH60,000 Central West residents in lockdown: Here's what you need to know

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been told to avoid a UK-style reopening. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Australia warned against UK-style Covid reopening

Finn McHugh

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Michael Cowley

PETS: Greyhounds make wonderful companions and pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Short-term fostering adopted for lockdowns

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONStories of our industry's people show love, hope and passion

Tony Mestrov

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Australia's Lachlan Wales celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina on Thursday night in Sapporo. Picture: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos open Tokyo Olympics account with win over 10-man Argentina

Joshua Bartlett

SIGNING: Laurie Daley says the Bulldogs signing Phil 'Gus' Gould gives the club added credibility. Photo: Tony Feder/Getty Images

Gould's signing could be a masterstroke for the Bulldogs

Laurie Daley

Mask-wearing was the order of the day for China - but not all opening ceremony marchers concurred.

Masks, what masks?: Marchers out of step

Mask-wearing was the order of the day for China - but not all opening ceremony marchers concurred.

Masks, what masks?: Marchers out of step

The Hockeyroos are preparing for their Games opener in Tokyo, aiming for a first medal since 2000.

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

The Hockeyroos are preparing for their Games opener in Tokyo, aiming for a first medal since 2000.

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

Naomi Osaka thinks lighting the flame at the Olympics is her greatest sporting moment.

Flame lighter Osaka hails greatest honour

Naomi Osaka thinks lighting the flame at the Olympics is her greatest sporting moment.

Flame lighter Osaka hails greatest honour

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?

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

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

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

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

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

Nadya Arina and Refal Hady in A Perfect Fit. Picture: Netflix

Gentle social commentary in Bali

Henry Golding in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. Picture: Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Skydance.

REVIEWAction franchise might be on a roll

COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

NEED FOR SPEED: West Haven resident Lee Burdett watches a F-35A Lightning II at Tacking Point Lighthouse. Photo: Supplied/Lee Burdett.

WATCHThat was a F-35 fighter

Robert Dougherty

Tasmania's Grace Tame, the Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Paul Scambler

Who should be recognised next? It's time to have your say

Stunning win in Olympics soccer; National Cabinet to talk vaccines

GET UP TO DATEStunning win in Olympics soccer; National Cabinet to talk vaccines

Kim Chappell

Australia's Riley McGree connects a bycicle kick. Photo: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos upstage Argentina in Games opener

The right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONThe right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

Professor Julia Richardson
45m ago

LOCKDOWN WEARY: Should homeowners put signs on their letterboxes to reassure visitors of their virus protection?

REAL AUSTRALIALockdown fatigue as neighbours suddenly become suspicious

Chris McLennan

OPINIONSeeking help for a mental health problem | Mind Matters

John Malouff

More than 70 per cent of charities are experiencing increased demand they can't meet, surveys show.

Charities up against perfect COVID storm

14m ago

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a suspension of the NZ-Australia travel bubble.

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble popped

Sikh Volunteers Australia's Melbourne kitchen cooks and delivers up to 1500 meals a day.

Sikh Volunteers deliver for those in need

15m ago

The good news for used car buyers is that they should soon return to normal depreciation patterns.

Pandemic still driving car prices higher

Liz Hobday
45m ago

Chief Health Officer Nicola Spurrier says she is encouraged by the high-testing rates in SA.

SA police warn against lockdown protest

Tim Dornin

A UNESCO committee has put off a decision on whether the Great Barrier Reef is "in danger".

Barrier Reef stays off UN 'in danger' list

NSW is moving to make more Pfizer doses available for young workers in Sydney's virus hotspot areas.

NSW rejigs COVID vaccine rollout strategy

Hannah Ryan

Terry Toohey, Padura Park via Casino, welcomes increasing milk prices for the farmer but says the three major supermarket chains must come to the party and allow other sectors of the supply chain to make a living. "Consumers will pay more for their milk if they know that money helps the farmer," he said.

Competition heats up for fresh milk

Jamie Brown
45m ago

Sydney Royal Merino judging ring was Griggsy's hideout for decades. Here he and Stephen Burns assess the judge's decision.

It's time to hang-up the camera

Mark Griggs

Southcote Shorthorns stud principals Sam and Jodie Martin and Nutrien Boulton's stud stock agents Simon Newton and Mat Larkins with the top selling bull. Photo: Billy Jupp

Southcote Shorthorns make a splash with $14,000 top at first sale

Billy Jupp

The humble potato can be grown by even the laziest gardener. Picture: Shutterstock

Tips on preparing soil before planting potatoes

John Gabriele

Age pension changes seem simple but devil is in the detail

ADVICEAge pension changes seem simple but devil is in the detail

Noel Whittaker

Mexican bush sage, or salvia leucantha, is a hardy hedge plant that display vibrant purple flowers during autumn and winter. Pictures: Hannah Moloney and Anton Vikstrom.

How to prune and propagate bush sage

Hannah Moloney