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11 new NSW COVID cases announced

Confirmed case: Northern Tablelands MP Adam Marshall has tested positive for COVID-19. Photo: File

NSW Ag Minister Adam Marshall tests positive for COVID-19

Borders slam shut as NSW cases spike

DIGESTBorders slam shut as NSW cases spike

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New restrictions, travel bans as Sydney COVID cases jump

'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

DIGEST'Proportionate' response to sharp rise in cases

Sarah Aquilina

Professor John Skerritt (middle) said Moderna was expected to submit an application for its vaccine next month. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Moderna to submit application for Covid vaccine approval

Kathryn Lewis

JAB: Jean Hutton gets her first dose of AstraZeneca with the help of registered nurse Jen Graves. Picture: Supplied/Nikki Davis-Jones

Spanish Flu to COVID: 105 year old gets her jab

Jessica Willard

Abundance of caution: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic College at Burraneer will move to remote learning for the next two days.

UPDATEDUpdated | Schools move to remote learning due to COVID-19

Merryn Porter

Stoked: Samson Ryan will make a debut for the Richmond Tigers Friday night at the MCG against St Kilda. Picture: Richmond Instagram.

Samson Ryan to debut for Richmond Tigers

Jacob McMaster
38m ago

Queensland's selection of Andrew McCullough ahead of Origin II was an interesting one. Photo: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy it's hard to see Queensland taking out Origin II | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

STRAIGHT SHOOTER: Broncos, NSW and Jillaroos star Millie Boyle has highlighted the flaws in the NRWL 'talent equalisation' contract system. Picture: NRL Imagery

KICKOFF: NRLW contract system takes female stars for granted

Mitch Jennings

Stoked: Samson Ryan will make a debut for the Richmond Tigers Friday night at the MCG against St Kilda. Picture: Richmond Instagram.

Samson Ryan to debut for Richmond Tigers

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Nearly there: The roof, lighting and hoops are completed at the Merimbula basketball courts. Picture: Owen Humphreys.

Basketball court overhaul nears completion

Jacob McMaster

There are many questions about the state of the Gold Coast Suns, on and off the field. Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONClouds surround the AFL's struggling Gold Coast Suns | Rohan Connolly

Rohan Connolly

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Jye Edwards (black singlet) pushes the pace during the Meeting International de Nice 1500-metre final. Photo: Dan Vernon

Nowra runner ramps up Games preparations at Meeting International de Nice

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

Tokyo will mark the second time Gerringong's Grace Stewart has represented her country at an Olympic Games. Photo: Hockey Australia

Stewart sets sights on Olympic gold after five-year rollercoaster

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?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

ON THE MAP: Australian actress Stella Baker plays the title character in US drama The Republic Of Sarah. Below, Ash Barty is ready for Wimbledon.

Sarah's Republic gets mixed vote after chaotic opening

Josh Leeson
33m ago

GRAB A TISSUE: Kevin Hart plays a widower in Netflix comedy-drama Fatherhood.

Fatherhood full of heart but lacking in drama

Josh Leeson
37m ago

ON HER OWN FEET: Hayley Mary finally feels confident she's carved out a name for herself with her solo music.

MUSICHayley Mary finds Scots inspiration to move beyond Jezabels

Josh Leeson

ON THE MAP: Australian actress Stella Baker plays the title character in US drama The Republic Of Sarah. Below, Ash Barty is ready for Wimbledon.

Sarah's Republic gets mixed vote after chaotic opening

33m ago

WIDE SCREEN: Lucy Dacus strengthens her reputation as a fine story-teller on Home Video.

REVIEWLucy Dacus screens vivid image on Home Video

Josh Leeson

South Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

Ben Smyth

Home refinancing is under the spotlight at the moment as low interest rates and booming house prices open up possibilities for savvy home owners.

Thinking about refinancing your home loan? Now might be the perfect time

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Local truffle grower Fiona Kotvojs welcomes visitors to find their own truffles on her farm. Image: Supplied.

South Coast Leisure Times: Winter 2021

Connor Pearce

Home refinancing is under the spotlight at the moment as low interest rates and booming house prices open up possibilities for savvy home owners.

Thinking about refinancing your home loan? Now might be the perfect time

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au

Read this week's Real Estate View here

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au

Read this week's Real Estate View here

Steps to Tathra Beach

Steps to Tathra Beach

Steps to Tathra Beach

Steps to Tathra Beach

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

Lifestyle and opportunity

Lifestyle and opportunity

House of the Week

Lush and luxurious

Lush and luxurious

House of the Week

South Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

Ben Smyth

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

South Coast Gig Guide, June 15-21

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, June 15-21

Ben Smyth

South Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, June 22-28

Gary Lonesborough shares anecdotes and his personal journey at the Bega book launch. Photo: Ben Smyth

WHAT'S ONIndigenous author Gary Lonesborough in conversation at Jigamy

Amandine Ahrens

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

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11 new NSW COVID cases announced

Rob Parsons and Levi Triffitt discovered the burial site of John Stannard. Picture: Paul Scambler

WATCHProspectors discover piece of forgotten history on banks of remote river

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Pixar's Luca is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend. But all of their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar's Luca an invitation to the Italian Riviera

Pavlo Lehenkyi as Emerson in A Family. Picture: Pivot Pictures

REVIEWA Family: The unexpected Australian movie filmed in Ukraine

Cris Kennedy

Julie Delpy, Sophia Ally and Richard Armitage in My Zoe. Picture: Blue Fox Entertainment

REVIEWMy Zoe: a bold, intimate human drama

Jane Freebury

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

REFLECTION: Tyne-James Organ takes a heart-on-his-sleeve approach to his songwriting.

MUSICTyne-James Organ sees career grow organically

Josh Leeson

While Merimbula already has a skatepark at Berrambool Oval, it has been acknowledged it is due for renewal. Is Ford Park a better location? Photo: Leah Szanto

Letters: More thought needed on options for seniors

Music on the WinterSun Festival sound stage entertained Market St crowds on Saturday.

Letters: Merimbula land developer needs to protect dunes

Ben Smyth

Mayor Russell Fitzpatrick presents Further Education Scholarship Awards to students for 2020 and 2021, to help develop local student's skills. See story Page 15.

Letters: Claims of air fuel pollution without evidence

Denise Dion

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

Adam Brookman (left) was sentenced to more than six years' jail but was also eligible for parole.

Parole of man who fought in Syria 'wrong'

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Shane Bowden (centre) was shot 21 times with a machine gun while in his car on the Gold Coast.

Suspects tracked Qld bikie before hit

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Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has faced questions about his history working with women.

Joyce women's task force gig under fire

29m ago

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed a 1000-bed facility will be constructed in Mickleham.

Vic quarantine facility gets green light

41m ago

NSW Police have arrested a woman and two men at a western Sydney home over a public pace shooting.

Four charged over Sydney public shooting

52m ago

Australia is holding firm against China's "petty" decision to lodge a complaint with the WTO.

Australia rejects China's trade complaint

Matt Coughlan
55m ago

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is considering a federal proposal for a quarantine facility

PM proposes Bris mass quarantine facility

Marty Silk
1hr ago

A second coronavirus case has been detected in Victoria with links to an outbreak in Sydney.

New exposure sites linked to Vic outbreak

Benita Kolovos
1hr ago

COVID alert at Bourke.

COVID alert at Bourke, fragments in sewage

John Ellicott
1hr ago

Former NSW Nationals deputy leader Niall Blair believes the state government's recent decisions on land-use conflicts send a strong message. Photo: Stephen Burns

Zombies PELs future in doubt: former Ag Minister

Billy Jupp

NSW Farmers conservation and resources committee chairwoman Bronwyn Petrie, Tenterfield, and Former NSW Primary Industries Minister and current Biodiversity Conservation Trust chairman Niall Blair believe Tuesday's meeting was constructive. Photo: Billy Jupp

Challenges of land management aired at NSW Farmers meeting

Billy Jupp

Gearing choice can help influence how controllably the car turns. Photo: Shutterstock.

Choosing the right gear will do more than help you accelerate

Sam Hollier

Pixers' Happy Llama Vinyl wall mural is USD $632 and measures 450 x 230cm from pixers.us (they post to Australia). Photo: Pixers

Kids rooms design is childs play

We've seen low-carb, protein-plus and healthy gut plans and now women and girls are the target market. Picture: Shutterstock

Why nourishing our bodies is the key - at every life stage

Karen Hardy