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WOMEN STANDING STRONG: Second runner-up Kate Webster, the Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale and first runner-up Stephanie Ferguson. Picture: Lucy Kinbacher

Meet the passionate 2020 Sydney Royal Showgirl, runner-ups

Annie Lewis

WINNER: Royal Agricultural Society of NSW president Michael Millner, the 2021 Rural Achiever Dione Howard, Milbrulong, and two of the competition's judges, Suzanne Ryan and Tim Capp.

Wagga vet named as Rural Achiever at Sydney Royal Easter Show

Annie Lewis

The Armidale Express, Goondiwindi Argus and Dungog Chronicle are among a number of local newspapers that ACM is bringing back in print 12 months after printing was suspended at the height of the pandemic.

One year on, newspapers coming back in print

EXCITING FUTURE: Bronnie Taylor shares the news of the funding with Hay Inc representatives at the Shear Outback Shearers Hall of Fame. Picture: Contributed

Leg up for next generation of Riverina farmers

CHAMPION: Frensham Year 11 student Judy Hopkins parades the Black Simmental steer to success. Picture: Contributed

Illabo steer takes out top spot at Sydney show

Jessica McLaughlin

Victoria Giovas from St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran and her favourite sheep.

Faces of the 2021 Sydney Royal meat sheep competitions

Lucy Kinbacher
Billy Jupp
Olivia Calver

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

Daniel McCulloch

WOMEN STANDING STRONG: Second runner-up Kate Webster, the Sydney Royal Showgirl Jessica Neale and first runner-up Stephanie Ferguson. Picture: Lucy Kinbacher

Meet the passionate 2020 Sydney Royal Showgirl, runner-ups

Annie Lewis

WINNER: Royal Agricultural Society of NSW president Michael Millner, the 2021 Rural Achiever Dione Howard, Milbrulong, and two of the competition's judges, Suzanne Ryan and Tim Capp.

Wagga vet named as Rural Achiever at Sydney Royal Easter Show

Annie Lewis

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Another case of blood clotting believed to be linked to the AstraZeneca vaccine has been found. Picture: Shutterstock

Second case of rare blood clots identified

The Prime Minister posted a video to Facebook rather than a press conference. Picture: Facebook

'You don't get to set the agenda': Morrison defends ditching end-of-year vaccine target

Karen Barlow

Prime Minister Scott Morrison receiving a COVID-19 vaccine earlier this year. Picture: Getty Images

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

Harley Dennett

CARE Australia has provided aid to Papua New Guinea since 1989. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, its work has included education on the importance of regularly washing hands and social distancing, as well as trying to dispel COVID-19 myths. Picture: Supplied.

PNG to receive Australian-produced AstraZeneca vaccines

Alex Crowe

Vaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

DIGESTVaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

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

Conor McGregor has told Dustin Poirier he will fight someone else on July 10.

McGregor says Poirier fight is off in spat

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

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

The next month is make or break for Collingwood and its coach, Nathan Buckley. Photo: Michael Wilson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONCrucial month looms for Collingwood, Nathan Buckley

Howard Kotton

Prince Philip, who has died at 99, in action in a carriage driving competition in Windsor in 1984.

Sport pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

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

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

HIPSTER: Australian rock legend Richard Clapton has taken a journey back to the swinging '60s.

MUSICRichard Clapton refuelled on flower power classics

Josh Leeson

ON THE RUN: Cristin Milioti plays the fleeing wife of a controlling tech billionaire in Made For Love.

Made For Love caught between dark drama and comedic relief

Josh Leeson

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

SPRUNG: Regurgitator are excited to play shows again after a 15-month break from the stage due to the pandemic.

MUSICRegurgitator prefer the new stuff better than the old stuff

Josh Leeson

CHEMISTRY: Dan Stevens and Australian Isla Fisher delight in the remake of Blithe Spirit.

Spirited reboot offers hilarious romp with all-star cast

Josh Leeson

3 Things you should know before applying for home loans

3 Things you should know before applying for home loans

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

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

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

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

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

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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

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

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

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

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

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HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Bitch the heifer safely home in Marong. Picture: SUPPLIED

The story of a tipped float and a heifer named Bitch on the run on a highway

Two people have died after a plane crashed in Sutton. Picture: OnScene ACT

Plane crash victims were inspecting energy network

Kathryn Lewis

Victoria Giovas from St Lawrence's Catholic Primary School Coonabarabran and her favourite sheep.

Faces of the 2021 Sydney Royal meat sheep competitions

Lucy Kinbacher
Billy Jupp
Olivia Calver

The "Whomping Willow" outhouse at Dunolly. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Does this remind you of a certain tree in a Harry Potter movie?

Elspeth Kernebone

Snowing at Great Lake. Picture: Facebook/Karen Harrison.

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

Dana Anderson

Token addition to the cryptocurrency world

OPINIONToken addition to the cryptocurrency world

Dr Daniel Marrable
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Endear yourself to some terms of service

OPINIONEndear yourself to some terms of service

John Malouff
1hr ago

Australian special forces soldiers were accused of war crimes in Afghanistan. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONPeter Dutton should start by disbanding the SAS

Allan Orr

Token addition to the cryptocurrency world

OPINIONToken addition to the cryptocurrency world

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SURVEY: Australians have a low level of confidence in their ability to check if online information is true. Picture: Wachiwit/Shutterstock

Less than half of Australian adults know how to identify misinformation online

Tanya Notley, Michael Dezuanni, Simon Chambers & Sora Park

UNDER ONE FLAG: The COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the deep rivalry between the states and our national government which isn't helping finding solutions to our biggest challenges. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThe sick state of our federation

Vernon Graham

More NSW businesses view the economy as getting weaker (39 per cent) than stronger (29 per cent).

Business confidence falls in NSW

1hr ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned his opposition to establishing major vaccine hubs.

PM flags first vaccine jabs by year's end

Climate expert Will Steffen says Australia is a "laggard' in the fight against global warming. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'The endgame': New net zero target needed to avoid climate catastrophe

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

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

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Anthony Fauci has advised Australia to make the vaccine rollout the "highest priority".

Make jab rollout top priority: Fauci

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

A Sydney rideshare driver allegedly made a female passenger sexually touch him.

NSW rideshare driver charged over touch

1hr ago

The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody released its final report 30 years ago today.

Deaths in custody action urged 30 years on

Hannah Ryan
2hrs ago

The PA Hospital will remain closed to visitors after traces of coronavirus were found last week.

Virus restrictions ease for Queensland

Fraser Barton
2hrs ago

Federal Water Minister Keith Pitt and NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall have said the money is on the table for the EWIR scheme, but there is still no date for its release. Photos: Sitthixay Ditthavong and Lucy Kinbacher

When will the water rebate money flow?

Samantha Townsend
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Laurie Argue from Kempsey Stock and Land with 174kg Angus steers sold by Peter Lanigan, Clybucca, that made a top of 620.2c/kg last Thursday. Photo: Samantha Townsend

Volatility masking real cattle market trend

Karen Bailey
2hrs ago

Donna Kopp, Towonga, Peak Hill sashing the grand champion medium wool ram exhibited by Hamish McLaren, Nerstane, Woolbrook.

Nerstane, Thalabah top in medium wool

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Many Aussies over 50 say they feel positive about their mental, physical and financial health. Picture:Shutterstock.

60 is new 50: one in five older Aussies feel 10 years younger

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Board games are a great inexpensive way to entertain children. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAvoid the expense of school-holiday fun

Mumma Jak

LIVING MULCH: Many plants can being used as living mulches to benefit your garden. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

Plants that make ideal living mulches

Hannah Moloney