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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

TAKING THE BIDS: A file image from the Griffith sheep and lamb market.

Vendors sell 8000 sheep and lambs at Griffith

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian

'National emergency' after NSW adds more than 130 cases

Matt Carr

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

Mitch Highett, Orange has been elected as the new NSW Young Farmers chair, stepping into the role held by Rachel Nicoll since 2019.

NSW Young Farmers elect new chair

Olivia Calver

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

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

The lockdown pile-on begins

DIGESTThe lockdown pile-on begins

Janine Graham

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

30m ago

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

Masks, what masks?: Marchers out of step

30m ago

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

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

1hr ago

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

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

1hr ago

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

Flame lighter Osaka hails greatest honour

1hr ago

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

Flame lighter Osaka hails greatest honour

1hr ago

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?

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.

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CUTTING: Joshua Jackson is chilling as disgraced former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch in Dr Death. Below, Wests Tigers play Canberra Raiders.

Dr Death an operation in fear and broken trust

Josh Leeson

TROUBLED: Naomi Osaka isn't your typical sports documentary and delivers an insight into the tennis star's uncomfortable relationship with fame and pressure.

Naomi Osaka series serves up slice of authenticity

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

SURE THING: Jungle Giants' fourth album Love Signs features triple j Hottest 100 entries Heavy Hearted, Send Me Ur Loving and In Her Eyes and is expected to be the biggest record of the Brisbane band's career.

MUSICThe Jungle Giants follow audience's Love Signs

Josh Leeson

Here's what and where to watch your favourite Olympic sports

How to watch Tokyo Olympics in Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

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

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

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

Starter or addition

Starter or addition

Elizabeth Habermann

Unique offering: Carwilla offers an impressive farming enterprise just 16 kilometres from Wagga Wagga. Picture: Supplied.

First-rate agricultural living

Elizabeth Habermann

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

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

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

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

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

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

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

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

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

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

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

Gayle Tomlinson

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

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

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

Bringing the magic of British pantomime to Aussie audiences in lockdown

OPINIONBringing the magic of British pantomime to Aussie audiences in lockdown

Chris Rankin

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

REAL AUSTRALIALockdown fatigue as neighbours suddenly become suspicious

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

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

Tony Mestrov

QUESTIONS: Prime Minister Scott Morrison is still chasing headlines, but the headlines may come after him. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONScott Morrison is fast losing control of the narrative | Hewson's View

John Hewson

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

SA police warn against lockdown protest

1hr 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

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

1hr ago

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
1hr ago

The government says Victoria's 'go early, go hard' approach to fighting COVID infections is working.

Vic police on alert amid lockdown progress

Andi Yu
1hr ago

Scott Morrison will not disrupt the national vaccine program to redirect Pfizer vaccines to NSW.

PM won't disrupt national rollout for NSW

1hr ago

Voters will choose a successor to popular Brisbane Labor MP Duncan Pegg on Saturday.

Qld Labor faces LNP challenge in Stretton

Marty Silk
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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

A new milestone as EYCI hits 1003.44c/kg

A new milestone as EYCI hits 1003.44c/kg

Karen Bailey

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