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HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

File photo. Picture: Adam McLean

Eighth day of no locally acquired COVID-19 cases

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Harley Dennett

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Mountain bike coach Brent Smith ready to teach riders a thing or two on Narooma's trails.

Downhill racer shares skills on Narooma's trails

Claudia Ferguson

Conor McGregor (l) and Dustin Poirier (r) will go at it again on Saturday.

UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

David Charlesworth

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

Josh Leeson

EMOTIONAL RIDE: Olly Alexander in It's A Sin, which follows a group of gay friends struggling with the AIDS epidemic in '80s London.

Sin-free reminder of shameful period of recent history

Josh Leeson

WandaVision not all it appears - is it homage or fantasy?

Josh Leeson

HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Greenwell Point is a beautiful place to visit in summer.

South Coast Leisure Times: summer 2020-21

Dayle Latham

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

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

Purchase a piece of history

Purchase a piece of history

Purchase a piece of history

Purchase a piece of history

An aerial shot shows the expansive 30 acre property with sweeping views in the distance to Twofold Bay and the Eden township.

Rare acreage up for grabs in Eden

Jacob McMaster

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Family life on the foreshore

Family life on the foreshore

House of the Week

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: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

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

People are encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors in NSW state forests. Photo supplied

NSW state forests offer fun and adventure - but be safe

Cute bundle of kittens in need of a cuddle

Cute bundle of kittens in need of a cuddle

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Whale sharks are native to the Ningaloo area more than 1000 kilometres north. Photo: File image

See whale shark in action in this rare sighting

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

BUSINESSWOMAN: Bliss Gifts and Homewares owner Melissa Stone. Photo by Sam Venn Photography.

A tale of family, hard work and a little store with more clicks than Kmart

Nicolette Pickard

Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom. Picture: Roadshow

Moving film misses opportunities

Ron Cerabona

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

Kerrie O'Connor

GONE FISHING: Photo taken by Merimbula Tourism manager Chris Nicholls on his early morning walk showing the sky beautifully reflected in the lake.

Letters to the editor

Letters: Merimbula Lake closure would devastate town

Letters: Merimbula Lake closure would devastate town

The Sapphire Coast Jazz Band plays at Quaama Hall on Sunday.

Letters: Regional museums rely on entry fees to survive

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Isobel Marshall is named Young Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Period poverty, stigma brought to light by entrepreneur

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki named Australia's Local Hero for work helping domestic violence victims

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Temperatures in parts of Sydney are set to hit 40C on Australia Day.

Drowning warning ahead of sticky Aust Day

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GO ANYWHERE MACHINES: Quad bikes are popular on farms because of their ability to traverse just about any type of terrain including boggy farm roads.

Farmer lobby tells government to stick with rollover protection for quad bikes

Vernon Graham
8m ago

Nationals backbenchers' manufacturing plan calls for coal and gas-fired energy investment.

Nationals push for more investment in coal

Daniel McCulloch
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The body of a man has been found in a car parked on the street in the NSW Blue Mountains.

Man's body found in car in Blue Mountains

34m ago

Smoking causes 50 per cent of deaths among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 45 years and over, and 37 per cent of deaths at any age, according to a new research from The Australian National University. Picture: Andres Simon.

Smoking kills half of all Indigenous Australian adults, 'more in the NT', study shows

Roxanne Fitzgerald
1hr ago

You could bump into Warnie and Co at the Curry COVID-safe barbie, or at least their cut-outs.

Queensland council celebrates Australia Day with 'celebrity' video

Derek Barry
1hr ago

GO ANYWHERE MACHINES: Quad bikes are popular on farms because of their ability to traverse just about any type of terrain including boggy farm roads.

NFF tells government to stick with rollover protection for quad bikes

Vernon Graham

Canowindra's Anne and Mark Ward have both received an Order of Australia Medal, after more than 40 years working as "ordinary" Australians with the Canowindra community on numerous community, show and landcare projects, while running their farm by the Belubula River.

Local champions honoured on Australia Day

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy