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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

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

PM abandons vaccine 2021 target

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

Vaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

DIGESTVaccine setback a huge blow to tourism industry

New advice for the AstraZeneca vaccine will limit the jab to those over 50. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERWhat you need to know about the AstraZeneca advice change

Andrew Brown

Prime Minister Scott Morrison making the announcement. Picture: Screenshot

Labor criticises govt for not securing more vaccine deals

Kathryn Lewis
Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Labor leader Rebecca White and Premier Peter Gutwein

DIGESTSpicy start to Tasmania's election campaign

The Bulldogs, pictured in a previous encounter with Bombala, secured a round one win over the Bay Tigers 32-20.

Bulldogs take down Bay

Father and son Ron and Nic Novotny of Tura Beach enjoy a days angling at Merimbula Lake showing Dusky Flathead are on the chew following the rains.

Marlin, tuna on scene for big game anglers

NBA and MLB games have been postponed after a fatal police shooting in the US.

NBA, MLB games postponed after shooting

Dave Campbell

The Bulldogs, pictured in a previous encounter with Bombala, secured a round one win over the Bay Tigers 32-20.

Bulldogs take down Bay

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

McGregor says Poirier fight is off in spat

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

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

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. Picture: Matt Loxton

LISTENCatch up on the podcast about the bush and for the bush

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

MUSICRichard Clapton refuelled on flower power classics

Josh Leeson

Scenes from The Candelo Village Festival in 2019. Photo: Angi High

WHAT'S ONCandelo Village Festival returns to celebrate community connection through music, theatre and workshops

Ellouise Bailey

A free youth skate workshop will be held in Bega and Tathra for Youth Week.

WHAT'S ONFrom skateboarding to film workshops: activities for Youth Week 2021 in the Bega Valley Shire

Ellouise Bailey

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

MUSICRichard Clapton refuelled on flower power classics

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

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

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

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Fairways: Golfing South East NSW special publication

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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

Batemans Bay has launched a new online guide for visitors. Read the story on pages 35 and 36 of the autumn 2021 edition (link below). Photo: Supplied.

South Coast Leisure Times: autumn 2021

Four Winds festivals closing statement will be Compassion, Nigel Westlakes stunning collaboration with Lior (pictured). Photo: Supplied

South Coast Leisure Times: autumn 2021

Dayle Latham

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

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

Absolute waterfront ease

Absolute waterfront ease

House of the Week

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

Once in a century offering

Once in a century offering

House of the Week

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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

A free youth skate workshop will be held in Bega and Tathra for Youth Week.

WHAT'S ONFrom skateboarding to film workshops: activities for Youth Week 2021 in the Bega Valley Shire

Ellouise Bailey

If you receive a message like this, do not click on the link. Delete the message imediately.

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Members of the NSW Rural Fire Service following the bushfires of 2019-20. Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service.

Quietest season in a decade but RFS still busy training new volunteers following bushfires

Ellouise Bailey

A Taste of Ireland is on tour throughout Australia this month.

Taste of Ireland dancing its way to Bega

Pippa Boyton who with husband Dominic runs Merimbula Gourmet Oysters, where visitors can see the oyster farming process at every stage.

Local producers featured in video series showcasing vibrant food and wine region

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

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

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

Excitement as snow hits Tasmania

A hard-drumming scene from Sound of Metal. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWRewarding story of a great loss

Home and Away actress Charlotte Best impressively handles the physical and emotional requirements of the role. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThriller showcases rising talents

Ron Cerabona

Voyagers explores the darker side of human nature. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSpace is no place for holding back

Ron Cerabona

A scene from Collective. Picture: Supplied

Amazing expose of a healthcare disaster

Ron Cerabona

LARGER THAN LIFE: Tributes flowed for Tommy Raudonikis (right) as rugby league lost one of its great characters. Wayne Bennett and Prime Minster Scott Morrison lauded his career.

WATCHMemories of throwing hooks with Tommy Raudonikis

Matt McLennan

Hannah Hawkes shares a cuddle with her puppy Janis after winning a bodybuilding pro card recently. See sport for more.

Letters to the editor

The combined churches of Merimbula held a sunrise service with about 50 people attending, at Short Point Merimbula to celebrate the Easter message.

Letters to the editor

Dawn Williams presents Imlay Nursing Home Auxiliary president Beverley Brown $300 raised at Acacia Ponds' social club high tea and mad hatters tea party.

Letters: History doesn't appear to agree with Ben Boyd claims

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Sarah Gatt's body was found decomposing in the bathtub of her Kensington unit in January 2018.

Ex saw body in bath months before police

11m ago

Fires on Kangaroo Island, in the Adelaide Hills and north of the city are no longer a threat.

Thick dust follows bushfire risk in SA

44m ago

Michael David Jones' defence argues keeping him locked up will prevent adequate rehabilitation.

Bid to keep NSW pedophile locked up longer

23m ago

Australia's defence chiefs have signed a condolence book in honour of Prince Philip.

Defence heads pay tribute to Prince Philip

31m ago

Food delivery service Menulog is moving away from classing riders and drivers as self-employed.

Competitors will follow Menulog: expert

Tiffanie Turnbull
50m ago

Limited cattle supplies are one of the challenges facing the beef industry in 2021, Rabobank says.

Aust beef industry at crossroads: report

Angelo Risso
1hr ago

The travel bubble with NZ has offset vaccine delays in lifting consumer confidence in Australia.

Firms in record shape pre-JobKeeper demise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

Hayley was 17 when she was last seen alive in 1999, walking along a road about 200km north of Perth.

Record jail term for Hayley Dodd's killer

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Large crowd vied for the 530-head yarding at Singleton store cattle sale last Friday.

Singleton vealer steers sell to $1510

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

Raglan Pastoral Company manager David Leake and Raglan Pastoral Company owner Mark Farrell with a run of Angus steers which sold for $1720/hd. Photo: Supplied

Dungog steers reach $1790 top

Billy Jupp
1hr ago

Joanna Balcombe excelled in her Sydney Royal judging debut. Photo: Billy Jupp

Rising star shines bright on Sydney Royal judging debut

Billy Jupp
2hrs ago

TIMELESS DESIGN: Durable natural stone, timbers, ceramic and leathers are timeless materials used throughout as seen here in the kitchen, mudroom, master suite, pantry and main bathroom below. Georgie Shepherd Interior Design, Urban Habitats - Builder. Photos: David Sievers. Published with BowerBird Architecture.

Bungalow embraces past and present in a warm, country style home for a large family

Vickii Byram

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Living with pets inside can be messy but it's worth every wipe

Should a one-hundred-point ID check could be required to create a social media account? Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONShould social media require an ID check before signing up?

Mathew Dickerson