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Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

Matt Carr

Peter Bol has become the first Australian since 1968 to reach the men's 800m final. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day nine: Bol on the verge of history; Italian crowned world's fastest man

Caden Helmers

Emma McKeon is on the cusp of creating Australian Olympic history.

McKeon on the cusp of record medal haul

John Salvado and Steve Larkin

More Australians are concerned about how much electricity they use and with good reason.

COVID changing home trends, living costs

John Kidman

Where to see whales this migration season

WATCHWhere to see whales this migration season

Emma Horn

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Ashley Walmsley

20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

NSW health official Jeremy McAnulty says more than 25,000 coronavirus tests were needed each day.

FREE'We can do better': NSW records 239 COVID cases in Sunday numbers

The Australian bronze-winning 4x100m mixed medley relay team - Kaylee McKeown, Zac Stubblety-Cook, Matthew Temple and Emma McKeon. Picture: AAP

DIGESTWonder women at the Olympics and more Covid

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

Janine Graham

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

Tony Mestrov

RACING ACTION: Dogs have been racing at Nowra for 50 years now. Photo: On The Ball Photography.

Fifty years of thrilling finishes at Nowra

BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas has smashed the world record in winning the women's triple jump in Tokyo.

Rojas sets world record to win triple jump

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Venezuela's Yulimar Rojas has smashed the world record in winning the women's triple jump in Tokyo.

Rojas sets world record to win triple jump

11m ago

Australia's women's beach volleyball pair have reached the quater-finals in Tokyo.

Australia beat China, reach beach quarters

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Australia's women's beach volleyball pair have reached the quater-finals in Tokyo.

Australia beat China, reach beach quarters

22m ago

Australia's women's water polo team has defeated South Africa en route to the quarters in Tokyo.

Stingers draw Russia in water polo QF

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Australia's women's water polo team has defeated South Africa en route to the quarters in Tokyo.

Stingers draw Russia in water polo QF

34m 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?

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CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

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HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

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

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

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

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

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

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

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

20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

Logan Martin of Australia competes in the men's BMX Freestyle seeding at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Photo: AP Photo/Ben Curtis

The Aussies to watch at the Olympics on Sunday

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

A scene from Shiva Baby. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSharp, claustrophobic slice of life

Jane Freebury

A scene from Fanny Lye Deliver'd. Picture: Sharmill

Grim and violent Puritan western

Ron Cerabona

Photo: Morgan Hancock

WATCHSee the incredible moment whales, surfers share the water

Kyra Gillespie

Where to see whales this migration season

WATCHWhere to see whales this migration season

Emma Horn

BETTER WAY: The alternative is dealing with kids' problems through better education and welfare services. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONSuffer the little children in detention

Denis Moriarty

How new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

OPINIONHow new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

Diego Souza

Party faithful will be dismayed to see some of Labor's progressive priorities get the heave-ho - but Albanese wants to be in government. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISAlbanese lightens his boat, ahead of the battle of the 'grey men'

Michelle Grattan

BETTER WAY: The alternative is dealing with kids' problems through better education and welfare services. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONSuffer the little children in detention

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONPlan for $1 million TAB Million Dollar Chase launch

Tony Mestrov

Covid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

OPINIONCovid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

Anthony Albanese

Gladys Berejiklian appealed to all NSW adults to get vaccinated to end the strategy of lockdowns.

August jabs 'ticket to freedom': premier

A three day snap lockdown is underway in southeast Queensland.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

YouTube has suspended Sky News content for seven days.

YouTube suspends Sky over COVID-19 info

Sailor Matt Wearn took home his fourth gold medal. Picture: AAP

DIGESTOur golden Aussies

20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

PHOTOS20 photos of day nine a the Tokyo Olympics

Grace Ryan

Perth and surrounds were on Sunday bracing for severe storms.

Parts of WA hit by thunderstorms, floods

More than 87,000 people in NSW came forward for COVID-19 testing as Sydney's outbreak continues.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

The AstraZeneca jab is especially vital in Greater Sydney, Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

AZ doses aplenty, calls grow to get jabbed

Colin Brinsden

The Ekka's stud cattle competition has been cancelled for 2021.

Ekka stud beef cattle show cancelled days before show

Kelly Butterworth

Some might have an eye for sheep and cattle, but why aren't more young judges having a crack at assessing different breeds or species, or even looking over the fence to another ring. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

Why don't we see more multi-species judges?

Hannah Powe

Three of Mollie Agostinos's registered Highland heifers at Malongulli, Canowindra. Photos: supplied

Highland crossbreeding the gift that keeps on giving | Photos

Hannah Powe

BLUE SKY HOUSE: Innovative design brings light and openness to a once cramped cottage built more than half a century ago. Photos: Ben King Photography.

From quaint and cared for '60s cottage to creative and light-filled 21st century home

Vickii Byram

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain