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COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

Water restrictions: Oberon Dam.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

Tasmania's Grace Tame, the Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Paul Scambler

Who should be recognised next? It's time to have your say

Australia's Lachlan Wales celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina on Thursday night in Sapporo. Picture: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos open Tokyo Olympics account with win over 10-man Argentina

Joshua Bartlett

Let an Aussie athlete explain how they dine safely in Tokyo

WATCHLet an Aussie athlete explain how they dine safely in Tokyo

Shivé Prema

WINNING MOVE: Carissa Moore during her striking Newcastle surf. This image has been named a Kennedy Awards finalist. Picture: Marina Neil

Sights, sounds and stories rewarded for ACM Kennedy Award finalists

COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

13m ago

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

1hr ago

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

Photo: File

FREEAll the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Nationals MP Anne Webster (left). Picture: Getty Images

Frank discussion on lockdowns needed: Nats MP

Finn McHugh

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson.

DIGESTNo apology, in fact nothing to see here at all

Janine Graham

BE KIND: Remote learning can be hard. Picture: Shutterstock

How to survive home schooling in lockdown ... again

Allison Hore

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been told to avoid a UK-style reopening. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Australia warned against UK-style Covid reopening

Finn McHugh

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Michael Cowley

PETS: Greyhounds make wonderful companions and pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Short-term fostering adopted for lockdowns

GRNSW Chief Executive Officer Tony Mestrov.

OPINIONStories of our industry's people show love, hope and passion

Tony Mestrov

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Australia's Lachlan Wales celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Argentina on Thursday night in Sapporo. Picture: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos open Tokyo Olympics account with win over 10-man Argentina

Joshua Bartlett

SIGNING: Laurie Daley says the Bulldogs signing Phil 'Gus' Gould gives the club added credibility. Photo: Tony Feder/Getty Images

Gould's signing could be a masterstroke for the Bulldogs

Laurie Daley

Australian sailors Mat Belcher (l) and Will Ryan are hoping to go one better than Rio and win gold.

Belcher in 'last dance' for sailing gold

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Australian sailors Mat Belcher (l) and Will Ryan are hoping to go one better than Rio and win gold.

Belcher in 'last dance' for sailing gold

13m ago

Mask-wearing was the order of the day for China - but not all opening ceremony marchers concurred.

Masks, what masks?: Marchers out of step

Mask-wearing was the order of the day for China - but not all opening ceremony marchers concurred.

Masks, what masks?: Marchers out of step

The Hockeyroos are preparing for their Games opener in Tokyo, aiming for a first medal since 2000.

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

The Hockeyroos are preparing for their Games opener in Tokyo, aiming for a first medal since 2000.

Powell to put 'icing' on Hockeyroos' cake

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?

Water restrictions: Oberon Dam.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

VISITORS: Oberon Hospital Auxiliary president Annabelle Gilbert with two of the companion dogs in 2019.

Hospital Auxiliary | The companion dogs are coming back

19-Twenty: Performing at last year's Inland Sea of Sound Festival.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

Water restrictions: Oberon Dam.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

HERE AND THERE: The Kidney Kar Rally route is from Mudgee to Young. Photo: KIDNEY KAR RALLY WEBSITE

Oberon is on the agenda for the upcoming Kidney Kar Rally

Winter festival: This event in Bathurst finishes this weekend.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Oberon and beyond

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Kristen Michael has fulfilled her NDIS goal to move out of home with friends.

The Vibe of the Thing – How the NDIS helped build a castle | Advertiser

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Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Country Pubs & Outback Yarns

Rochelle Tubb

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

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

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

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

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

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

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

VISITORS: Oberon Hospital Auxiliary president Annabelle Gilbert with two of the companion dogs in 2019.

Hospital Auxiliary | The companion dogs are coming back

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

BEST FRIEND: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole says the NSW Government wants to encourage prospective pet owners to adopt an animal.

State politics | A reward for those who love a rescue pet

Paul Toole

VISITORS: Oberon Hospital Auxiliary president Annabelle Gilbert with two of the companion dogs in 2019.

Hospital Auxiliary | The companion dogs are coming back

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

SHOW OF STRENGTH: The Oberon Show Society committee members say they are looking forward to a big year.

Stewart is president after new committee elected for Oberon Show Society

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

13m ago

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

1hr ago

Nadya Arina and Refal Hady in A Perfect Fit. Picture: Netflix

Gentle social commentary in Bali

Henry Golding in Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins. Picture: Paramount Pictures, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures and Skydance.

REVIEWAction franchise might be on a roll

COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

NEED FOR SPEED: West Haven resident Lee Burdett watches a F-35A Lightning II at Tacking Point Lighthouse. Photo: Supplied/Lee Burdett.

WATCHThat was a F-35 fighter

Robert Dougherty

Tasmania's Grace Tame, the Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Paul Scambler

Who should be recognised next? It's time to have your say

The right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONThe right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

Professor Julia Richardson
2hrs ago

LOCKDOWN WEARY: Should homeowners put signs on their letterboxes to reassure visitors of their virus protection?

REAL AUSTRALIALockdown fatigue as neighbours suddenly become suspicious

Chris McLennan

OPINIONSeeking help for a mental health problem | Mind Matters

John Malouff

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

13m ago

The government says Victoria's 'go early, go hard' approach to fighting COVID infections is working.

Twelve new virus cases for Victoria

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a suspension of the NZ-Australia travel bubble.

Australia-New Zealand travel bubble popped

Scientists say Pacific island crows are the only non-human animal known to manufacture hooked tools.

Clever crows craft tools from plants

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A quarter of loans are issued to people who already own a home and are aged between 45 and 65.

Super access helping drive property market

1hr ago

Michael Gunner is furious with a group of Victorians for allegedly lying on their border forms.

Angry NT Chief blasts quarantine dodgers

Aaron Bunch
1hr ago

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema
1hr ago

More than 70 per cent of charities are experiencing increased demand they can't meet, surveys show.

Charities up against perfect COVID storm

John Kidman
1hr ago

Terry Toohey, Padura Park via Casino, welcomes increasing milk prices for the farmer but says the three major supermarket chains must come to the party and allow other sectors of the supply chain to make a living. "Consumers will pay more for their milk if they know that money helps the farmer," he said.

Competition heats up for fresh milk

Jamie Brown
2hrs ago

Sydney Royal Merino judging ring was Griggsy's hideout for decades. Here he and Stephen Burns assess the judge's decision.

It's time to hang-up the camera

Mark Griggs

Southcote Shorthorns stud principals Sam and Jodie Martin and Nutrien Boulton's stud stock agents Simon Newton and Mat Larkins with the top selling bull. Photo: Billy Jupp

Southcote Shorthorns make a splash with $14,000 top at first sale

Billy Jupp

ADVICE: Researcher calls on parents to check on sleeping children. Picture: Shutterstock

Signs a child is suffering sleep-disordered breathing

13m ago

DELEGATION: According to Caroline Brunne, one person should not be responsible for the entire family admin load. Photo: Supplied

Tips to help sort out your family admin

43m ago

MESSAGE: New standards can help end battery cages for good. Picture: Shutterstock

Choose wisely and bid bye bye to the battery cage for hens

RSPCA
1hr ago

Robert Ravens, of Bridestowe Lavender Estate (pictured), is among a number of prominent figures in the Tasmanian tourism industry to call for the federal government to extend its JobKeeper wage subsidy payment for the sector.

Tourism operators want JobKeeper extension

Robert Ravens, of Bridestowe Lavender Estate (pictured), is among a number of prominent figures in the Tasmanian tourism industry to call for the federal government to extend its JobKeeper wage subsidy payment for the sector.

Tourism operators want JobKeeper extension