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People react to the verdict of the Derek Chauvin trial in Brooklyn. Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images

DIGESTNext step for US after Chauvin verdict

Victorian chief health officer Brett Sutton has received his first dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Pfizer jabs could be made in Melbourne

Health Minister Greg Hunt asserted it had always been the plan to vaccinate people with disabilities and aged care residents in stages. Picture: Getty Images

Hunt defends disability care vaccine rollout

Acting Victorian Premier James Merlino. Picture: Getty Images

mRNA all the way: PM flags support for domestic vaccine production

Health Minister Greg Hunt said there a "strong uptake" of the vaccine from the over-50s cohort. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Vaccine rollout recalibrated, but still no target for vulnerable groups

Harley Dennett

Aus Post ban a blow to regional producers

DIGESTAus Post ban a blow to regional producers

Smiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

DIGESTSmiles beam under masks as travel bubble opens

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EXPLAINERHow Australia's vaccine rollout fares globally

Sarah Basford Canales

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Tracey Ferrier

Carlton may need a cultural shift in its football department, or face even more years in the wilderness. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONDelusional Carlton is way off the mark

Howard Kotton

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

AOC president John Coates has addressed state cabinet on Queensland's bid to host the 2032 Olympics.

Brisbane's Olympic Games push heats up

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

NBA and MLB games have been postponed after a fatal police shooting in the US.

NBA, MLB games postponed after shooting

Dave Campbell

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

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

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

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.

A grand design - on a budget

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

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

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

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

SOCIALISING: Jean Richardson (Narromine), Jessie Quigley (Trangie) and Pat Irving (Warren) enjoy a break at recent FWG CWA council meeting. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

CWA Far Western group gather in Nyngan

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Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

SKILLS: Skillset's Amanda Ferguson with St John's College Dubbo students Charlize Mulholland, Amoya Guigley, Jorja Edwards, Zarli Hocking, Mia Johnston, Destyn Olsen, Lily Jones and Jasmyn Chapman. Photo: CONTRIBUTED

Increased push for school-based apprenticeships targets skills shortage

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GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

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

Locals say the show does not reflect the real Byron Bay

Coastal town paddles out in fight against Netflix reality show

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

Donna Page

SERVICE: HMAS Vendetta, at anchor pre-1967, was among the ships active in the Far East Strategic Reserve. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONAnzac Day | The forgotten heroes of the Far East Strategic Reserve deserve proper recognition

Les Bailey

Doyens like Bruce McAvaney have been replaced by self-serving banter. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONModern AFL commentary is missing the mark

Rohan Connolly

Lake Nash Young Guns AFL team.

REAL AUSTRALIAYoung Guns hope to catch the bus to Alpurrurulam

Derek Barry

An electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Victorian govt slammed for 'worst EV policy in the world'

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Australia's universities are doing well in addressing sustainability goals, a global ranking says.

Aust unis dominate sustainability rankings

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Services Australia shared a woman's new address with her abusive former partner.

Centrelink breached DV victim's privacy

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Senior Constable Kevin King was one of four officers killed in the horror Melbourne freeway crash.

Police, families mark Vic freeway tragedy

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More than 180,000 virus jabs have been administered to date by NSW Health.

New cases in hotel spark NSW virus search

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Scott Morrison has pledged $565 million for international collaboration on low emissions technology.

PM announces $565m for climate tech deals

Rebecca Gredley
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Victoria's parliament is being urged to scrap plans for a proposed tax on electric vehicles.

Put brakes on electric car tax, Vic urged

Rebecca Gredley
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Scott Morrison will meet with state leaders for the second national cabinet meeting of the week.

Leaders set to agree on vaccination revamp

Paul Osborne
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Peter Stewart of Huntworth Stud in the Southern Highlands with his Capitalist colt from Glistening Light which will be offered at the Inglis May Yearling Sale on Sunday May 2. Photo by Virginia Harvey

Scone Hunter to Sydney

Virginia Harvey
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Reiland studmaster Mark Lucas with Keith Mitchell, Wermatong Pty Ltd, Tooma, who paid equal top price at $22,000 for Rieland Quartile Q1080.

Reiland Angus bulls top at $22,000 (twice)

Stephen Burns

Creating Resilient Landscapes to Secure our Farming Future event facilitator, Charlie Arnott. Photo: supplied

Creating resilient landscapes to secure our farming future

Building a reasonable PC for sim racing on a console budget

Sam Hollier

TECHNOLOGY MATTERS: Wolf's warming drawer can do more than just the obvious. Photo: Supplied

Take your food to a new level

No-one makes it through life unscathed, but it is possible to remain intact. Picture: Shutterstock.

Our attitude toward setbacks determines our personal growth

Gary Bentley