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NEW READ: Here's an opportunity to win a copy of Something to Hide by Fleur McDonald.

Fast-paced rural fiction to win

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Irelands to fight ASIC charges

Irelands to fight ASIC charges

Nikki Reynolds
2hrs ago

A file image from the Griffith sheep and lamb market.

Light lambs in demand at Griffith sale

2hrs ago

Equal top priced bull Glenholme Quartermaster with Tim Woodham, Nutrien Ag Solutions who made the purchase on behalf of Graeme and Jean Hall, auctioneer Peter Godbolt, Nutrien and studmaster Geoff Bush.

Kirraweena Glenholme bulls hit $8000 three times

Stephen Burns

RURAL COMMITMENT: The Riverina Anglican College student, Charlotte Dendy enjoyed success at the Canberra Royal Show. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Agricultural enthusiasm shines through for TRAC students

Nikki Reynolds

Wool market report with Marty Moses.

Wool market prices intensify with a 4c/kg increase

SAFETY FIRST: City people planning to move to the country are being warned to also consider the dangers of rural living.

Moving from the city to country can have added dangers

Chris McLennan

NEW READ: Here's an opportunity to win a copy of Something to Hide by Fleur McDonald.

Fast-paced rural fiction to win

2hrs ago

Irelands to fight ASIC charges

Irelands to fight ASIC charges

Nikki Reynolds
2hrs ago

RURAL COMMITMENT: The Riverina Anglican College student, Charlotte Dendy enjoyed success at the Canberra Royal Show. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Agricultural enthusiasm shines through for TRAC students

Wait, some good news. Photo: file

DIGESTMilestones that aren't grim, hurrah

ANU academic Dr Toni Eagar wonders whether the lessons learned during COVID-19 will continue on in the years to come. Picture: Karleen Minney

A tipping point? Imagining the world after COVID-19

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTLockdown ends in NZ, AstraZeneca rollout ramps up

What does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

EXPLAINERWhat does the AstraZeneca spat mean for Australia's vaccine program?

A tsunami warning, a review and an apology

DIGESTA tsunami warning, a review and an apology

Janine Graham

National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

Sally Whyte

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Janine Graham

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

Nathan Buckley is entering the final year of his contract with Colllingwood. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHeat looks set to rise on Buckley

Howard Kotton

The honest truth is that tennis great Serena Williams is nowhere near the threat that she once was. Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

OPINIONSerena's grand slam dream is over

Howard Kotton

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Riviera with fig and lemon thyme. Picture: Supplied

Drink to good health with these thirst-quenching drinks

Karen Hardy

Photographer Mervyn Bishop at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia with the photo he took of then-prime minister Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Man behind iconic Whitlam-Lingiari photo to showcase work in ACT

Amy Martin

Floriade could still be held at Commonwealth Park this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Floriade still on the cards for later in the year

Andrew Brown

Riviera with fig and lemon thyme. Picture: Supplied

Drink to good health with these thirst-quenching drinks

KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

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

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

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

READY TO GO: Located 18km outside of Walla, 22km Culcairn and 56km Albury, the property is predominantly gently sloping red loam country, with flat heavier grey soils.

Sale could expand, start anew

PRIME PRODUCTION: With its Murrumbidgee River frontage and fertile lands, livestock producers are sure to snap up "Whiteofmorn" after 53 years in the hands of one family.

Complete with river frontage

A highly desirable property

A highly desirable property

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

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

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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

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

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

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

RURAL COMMITMENT: The Riverina Anglican College student, Charlotte Dendy enjoyed success at the Canberra Royal Show. Picture: Nikki Reynolds

Agricultural enthusiasm shines through for TRAC students

Talking the taboo out of periods

Talking the taboo out of periods

Raya, voiced by Kelly Marie Tran and the legendary dragon Sisu, voiced by Awkwafina. Picture: Disney

REVIEWRaya and the Last Dragon: A film fit for a Disney princess

Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland in Chaos Walking. Picture: Roadshow Films

REVIEWChaos Walking depicts a not implausible future

Launceston property developer Errol Stewart has an idea to fix at least one problem with the Tamar River's mud: finding a way to keep the marina functional. Picture: Phillip Biggs

The mud monster swallowing a city's river

Adam Holmes

A scene from About Endlessness. Picture: Sharmill Films

REVIEWAbout Endlessness is an existential cinematic musing

Cris Kennedy

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Janine Graham

The muddy banks of the kanamaluka/Tamar River.

REAL AUSTRALIANot all rivers are created the same

Adam Holmes
1hr ago

Hot-dog champion Joey Chestnut. Picture: A Katz/Shutterstock

OPINIONThe science behind competitive eating

Mary McMillan

POSTURING: Liberal senator Anne Ruston is the minister for families and social services. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONZoë Wundenberg: Time to call out the government's disrespect of its own people

Zoë Wundenberg

The muddy banks of the kanamaluka/Tamar River.

REAL AUSTRALIANot all rivers are created the same

1hr ago

Carlton needs to reserve its judgement on coach David Teague, at least for the time being. Photo: Michael Dodge/Getty Images

OPINIONCarlton should give Teague time

The theme of International Women's Day is Choose to Challenge. Photo: file

REAL AUSTRALIAIt's International Women's Day - and I'm tired

Tracey Fairhurst

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Defence Minister Linda Reynolds' condition is "quite serious".

Morrison speaks to Linda Reynolds' doctor

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Every corner of the SA Ambulance Service is under pressure, the paramedics union says.

Call for inquiry into SA ambulance service

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Julia Roberts and George Clooney will shoot the film Ticket to Paradise in Queensland.

Stars Roberts, Clooney heading Down Under

Ley breathes easier as NSW agrees on koala policy

Ley breathes easier as NSW agrees on koala policy

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Magistrate Richard Pithouse has been counselled after making insensitive comments to a rape victim.

Vic magistrate counselled over rape remark

Georgie Moore
35m ago

David Shoebridge: government policy adds to growing concern about First Nations deaths in custody.

Two Indigenous custody deaths in NSW

Hannah Ryan
45m ago

A Melbourne man has been given community service over the accidental fatal shooting of his friend.

Vic man sentenced over deadly gunplay

Karen Sweeney
45m ago

The prime minister sees "no justification" for an inquiry into allegations against Christian Porter.

PM again rejects attorney-general inquiry

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Merella principal Bill Powell decided to change the directon of his fourth-generation property to goats (inset).

Goats usher in a new era at fifth-generation Cumborah property

Billy Jupp
46m ago

Karoonda silos deemed Australia's best public art

Karoonda silos deemed Australia's best public art

1hr ago

The NSW Liberals and Nationals have agreed to new environmental planning laws for koala habitats.

Deal reached on NSW koala management rules

2hrs ago

Breaking bad habits can be difficult, but it is possible. Picture: Shutterstock

ADVICEHow to break bad habits for a happier life | Mental Health

Gary Bentley
1hr ago

The backyard after the excavator had terraced it.

How to build an earthship retaining wall | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney and Anton Vikstrom

Autumn is the perfect season to retreat with a lighter bodied red wine. Picture: Shutterstock.

Fall in love with these beautiful wines in autumn

Linda Lambrechts