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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTDo you know your ABC? Appreciation, Budget, Coronavirus

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTFederal budget to prioritise growth over repair

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Jessica Willard

Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTRace to trace positive COVID case in NSW

Joyjit (left) and Jashan Sanghera with the son they last held on February 29, 2020. Picture: Supplied

Heartbreak of Australians trapped in India

Steve Evans

A new study has offered insight into Australians' feeling towards COVID-19 vaccines. Picture: Karleen Minney

Side-effect concerns fuelling vaccine jitters: survey

Sally Whyte

Naomi Osaka, world sportswoman of the year, is conflicted about the staging of the Olympics.

Naomi Osaka conflicted over Tokyo Games

Andrew Dampf

Patrick Bamford scoring against Spurs in Leeds' 3-1 Premier League victory at Elland Road.

Leeds' Bamford sinks Tottenham's ECL hopes

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

Laurie Daley

Naomi Osaka, world sportswoman of the year, is conflicted about the staging of the Olympics.

Naomi Osaka conflicted over Tokyo Games

RULE OF THUMB: The "Round 7 Rule" says that if a team isn't in the top eight at this point of the season, it's more than likely it won't be when the finals start. Melbourne currently holds top spot. Photo: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

AFL's "round seven rule" stands test of time

Rohan Connolly

POOR CALL: Geelong's Jeremy Cameron fell victim to a poor umpiring decision in his team's clash against the Sydney Swans on Saturday. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

AFL admits umpires got it wrong in close encounter

Howard Kotton

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

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?

FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

Josh Leeson

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

STOIC: Elizabeth Moss is again amazing in season four of The Handmaid's Tale, but the lack of forward momentum is tiring.

Bleak Handmaid's Tale becoming a pain drain

Josh Leeson

FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

Josh Leeson

HONEST: Amy Shark opened up to explore her relationship with her husband, father and the music industry on her second album Cry Forever.

MUSICReality bites Amy Shark in fame game of second album

Josh Leeson

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Border Leicester rams penned for sale on account Graham and Isabella Grinter, Retallack Border Leicester stud, Ariah Park.

Stud advantage on offer in sale of acclaimed Border Leicester stud

Graham and Isabella Grinter in their sale ring podium at Retallack Border Leicesters, Ariah Park.

Hanging up the shears: New horizons ahead for top Border Leicester stud

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

3 Things you should know before applying for home loans

3 Things you should know before applying for home loans

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

Property prices are becoming unaffordable

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

WATCH OUT: Scamwatch is warning that scammers are pretending to be defence personnel in order to con people into parting with their money.

Scamwatch: Scammers now pretending to be defence personnel

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

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

2018 Henty Field Days – Live Coverage Day Two | Photos Videos

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

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

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

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

Photo: Naomi Clarke Photography.

See the moment triple water spouts formed off the NSW coast

HAPPY: Felicity Urquhart and The Waifs' Josh Cunningham have found love and a new musical partnership.

MUSICWaifs star's year to remember for growing love

Robin Wright stars as "Edee" in her feature directorial debut Land. Picture: Daniel Power / Focus Features

Wilderness story is repetitive and opaque

John Magaro in First Cow. Picture: Madman

A slow-paced but superb story

Cris Kennedy

Kate Bosworth and Haley Joel Osment deliver strong performances in The Devil Has a Name. Picture: Studiocanal

REVIEWFine cast in uneven comedy-drama

Cris Kennedy

Anna Kendrick in Stowaway. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWSmart story of survival in space

Jane Freebury

Greater gliders are known as an indicator species, pointing to the health and diversity of the forest. Photo: David Gallan

Greater glider pushed closer to extinction after bushfires, ongoing threat to habitat

Leah Szanto

Time to kill NSW's 'zombie' permits once and for all

OPINIONTime to kill NSW's 'zombie' permits once and for all

Dr Madeline Taylor
1hr ago

A small-target strategy can only get you so far. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe ALP is going to need bold new policy if it wants to win government

Klaas Woldring

Passengers onboard a Sydney train. Most restrictions across Sydney will be extended for another week despite no new local cases of the virus. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONIt shouldn't be this hard to suppress COVID-19

Nicholas Stuart

Time to kill NSW's 'zombie' permits once and for all

OPINIONTime to kill NSW's 'zombie' permits once and for all

1hr ago

HAPPY SEBBY: Edwina and Sebastian Symonds.

OPINIONHow to support a grieving mum on Mother's Day

Edwina Symonds

Why we should be concerned that emotional labour is wearing our teachers down

OPINIONWhy we should be concerned that emotional labour is wearing our teachers down

Dr Saul Karnovsky

Ex-Australia Post chief executive Christine Holgate has a new job at Toll Global Express.

Holgate takes a new job at deliveries firm

17m ago

A man is expected to face court charged with multiple offences after allegedly ramming police cars.

Man arrested after two police cars rammed

20m ago

A 36-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping his former partner and her baby in Sydney.

Man charged with kidnapping ex and child

36m ago

The federal budget will give older Australians more flexibility to top up their superannuation.

Super changes to benefit older Australians

1hr ago

Michael Sukkar did not respond to requests for comment. Picture: Karleen Minney

SUBSCRIBERNew charity laws that could deregister groups must be scrapped: churches

Sally Whyte

A small-target strategy can only get you so far. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONThe ALP is going to need bold new policy if it wants to win government

Klaas Woldring

Will Kepa records singer songwriter Uncle Joe Geia in the new Yil Lull recording studio at the Australian National University. Picture: Jamie Kidston/ANU

'Keep that fire burning': New ANU recording studio free for First Nations musicians

Cassandra Morgan

Stuart Rendell, a retired hammer thrower who is now the deputy principal at Lyons Early Childhood School, shows his medals and memorabilia from Olympic and Commonwealth Games competitions with students Asher Barclay, Sam Williams, Evie Reilly and Ellie Barclay. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Hammer thrower turned primary teacher wants to bring joy back to learning

Sarah Lansdown

Luke Pinniger, Karwaree, Emu Flat sold Angus steers, 228kg, for 569c/kg.

Braidwood steers to $2013

Olivia Calver
1hr ago

Dealing with acid soils

Bob Freebairn

A satellite image of the Darling River, from Bourke to Menindee, in April this year. Satellite images: Google Earth Engine, Landsat and Sentinel-2

Satellite images show the difference a year makes

Olivia Calver

CHAOS TO CALM: Amy Revell from The Art of Decluttering. Photo: Supplied.

Organise your kitchen with tips from a decluttering expert

AFFORDABLE LUXURY: The design elements of this Australian Hamptons home meld interior with exterior for an elegant yet eminently livable family dwelling.

A grand scale luxury farmhouse with country charm and Hamptons style

Vickii Byram

The uroliths bladder of Dr Anne Quain's cat, Hero. Picture: Supplied

Signs your cat has a urinary tract obstruction

Dr Anne Quain