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Tighten that belt, says the PM. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTPrime minister says it's time to tighten our belts

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'There is a mountain yet to climb': Morrison warns of belt-tightening after COVID-19

The last restrictions have been lifted at Woolworths. Picture: Karleen Minney

Final supermarket removes all purchase restrictions

Registered nurses Julie Parducci and Nivekta Singh at the COVID-19 drive-through testing centre in Canberra. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERThe places that have beaten COVID-19

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

$72b worth of infrastructure projects to be fast-tracked

Katie Burgess

Fears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

DIGESTFears for the future damage mental health of young Australians

Simon Bourke

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says common sense should keep would-be protesters at home.

DIGESTCommon sense says stay home, McCormack tells protesters

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announcing a major step towards lifting almost all restrictions on Friday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Crowds to be allowed back in stadiums, 100-person cap on indoor gatherings to be scrapped

Kirsten Lawson

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge shows his frustration during his side's loss to St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Michael Willson/Getty Images

OPINIONHeat on Bevo as Shaw's Roos fire

Howard Kotton
44m ago

UNDER PRESSURE: Dragons five-eighth Ben Hunt is tackled by a Sharks defender during a game at WIN Stadium last year. Picture: Adam McLean

Coach needs the Dragons to breathe fire against old foes

Joshua Bartlett

Wests Tigers captain Benji Marshall has been dropped by coach Michael Maguire after the loss to the Gold Coast Titans last weekend. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONThere's method in madness behind the decision to drop Benji

Laurie Daley

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge shows his frustration during his side's loss to St Kilda at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Michael Willson/Getty Images

OPINIONHeat on Bevo as Shaw's Roos fire

44m ago

Women's golf | Winter tee-off has been extended for players

Women's golf | Winter tee-off has been extended for players

SUCCESS: Men's golf A grade medal winner Peter Hutchinson with the monthly medal sponsor Neil Whalan.

Men's golf | Hutchinson too good on a beautiful Saturday

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

The historic main street of Canowindra has a bend because it follows an old bullock track. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Characters, quirky surprises in a magical part of Australia

Michael Turtle

Make the most of cool evenings at Paperbark Camp.

Winter warmers by the campfire perfect for weekend getaways

Explore Travel

Sue Roberts.

Time is of the essence: Can you offer some help at the museum?

What's on | Virtual council meetings continue, wear blue on Thursdays

What's on | Virtual council meetings continue, wear blue on Thursdays

What's on | Centrelink kiosk still available at Neighbourhood Centre

What's on | Centrelink kiosk still available at Neighbourhood Centre

Sue Roberts.

Time is of the essence: Can you offer some help at the museum?

Community diary | Yes, support and assistance is available

Community diary | Yes, support and assistance is available

RESPECT: Oberon RSL Sub Branch secretary Neville Stapleton and president Bill Wilcox encourage the community to remember on Anzac Day.

Groups encouraged to lay a wreath but keep a distance on Anzac Day

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

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Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

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

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

PRIDE AND JOY: According to Raine & Horne needing space to park your car can play a big part in deciding where to rent. Photo - Shutterstock.

How do you choose a rental?

The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

John Hanscombe

ON THE MARKET: A chance to own one of the Barossa's biggest olive groves, but also a solid brick federation-style home with elevated views.

On the market: One of Barossa's biggest olive groves

LOVE: The important point that should not be ignored is that, if we want to be loved, then we have to work on being loveable.

OPINIONLove is the thread that binds us together

Gary Bentley

BE SKEPTICAL: Travelling conmen target seniors for roofing scams. Often no work, or poor work is carried out and victims are fleeced of thousands of dollars.

Scamwatch: Beware of travelling conmen and roofing scams

Sue Roberts.

Time is of the essence: Can you offer some help at the museum?

LOVE: The important point that should not be ignored is that, if we want to be loved, then we have to work on being loveable.

OPINIONLove is the thread that binds us together

Make an origami snowflake

Make an origami snowflake

Joanne Crawford

Kindness begins at home

Kindness begins at home

Gary Bentley

NOT DETERRED: Tasmania Police Northern Commander Brett Smith at Launceston Police Station, where a Molotov cocktail was thrown on Friday night. Picture: Paul Scambler

Molotov cocktail thrown into police station car park

Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke at the 2020 Australian of the Year Awards. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

It's time to salute our pandemic, bushfire heroes

Chip, with wheels attached

WATCHSmall dog with a big personality and a set of wheels

Aboriginal people in the Central West say there is a deep, ingrained racism in Australia.

Racism, riots and the power of protest amid adversity

Traditional knowledge consultant Victor Steffensen working alongside Djiringanj elders at Wallagoot in 2018. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

Voices for traditional fire management continue to help grow wider awareness

Alasdair McDonald

Thousands of turtles on Raine Island. Photo: Great Barrier Reef Foundation and Queensland Government

WATCHAmazing drone footage of thousands of turtles waiting to lay eggs

Janine Graham

Night Parrot photo: Nick Leseberg.

Endangered Night Parrots nocturnal sight is poor, says researchers

Derek Barry

Kangaroo Island farmer Ben Davis walks along the remains of what were windrows of toppled blue gum trees prior to the fire.

Silver lining in horrific Kangaroo Island bushfires

Stan Gorton

Tamworth True founder Jody Ekert bought a new financial year diary to turn a new page. Photo: Gareth Gardner

REAL AUSTRALIAWant to cancel 2020 and start again? You can... sort of

How humans are putting sea turtles at risk

How humans are putting sea turtles at risk

Tony Fontes

Why 'I can't breathe' is about so much more than respiration

OPINIONWhy 'I can't breathe' is about so much more than respiration

Michelle Haines Thomas

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

TURNING THE PAGE: Rosie Craven is living with early stage Alzheimer's but is now able to enjoy hobbies such as reading again thanks to a new clinical trial.

Everything is Rosie thanks to new Alzheimer's drug trial

Rowan Cowley

An illustration of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Adem Somyurek MP (R) has resigned from Labor, before the party could expel him.

Vic MP resigns over branch stacking claims

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A second Black Lives Matter protester has contracted coronavirus, one of 12 new cases in Melbourne.

Vic protester among 12 new COVID-19 cases

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From July, the limit on the number of people at indoor venues will be lifted in NSW.

Too soon to change quarantine: NSW premier

44m ago

The NSW government has announced community sport competition can resume from July 1. Picture: Marina Neil

Why the return of sport could prove your motivation to move

Renee Valentine
44m ago

A Federal Court justice has overturned the deportation of a mother of five young children.

Mum of five won't be deported, court rules

Georgie Moore
50m ago

Three judges have not accepted an ACCC argument that "flushable" wipes have potential to cause harm.

ACCC loses appeal over 'flushable' wipes

Margaret Scheikowski
1hr ago

Chief Minister Michael Gunner is looking into opening the Northern Territory's borders in mid-July.

NT borders set to re-open on July 20

Greg Roberts
1hr ago

Bill Weidner, 91, Bungowannah is proving age is no barrier to online bidding, purchasing stock through platform StockLive. Pictured at the Wodonga saleyards last year.

Online bidding at any age

Olivia Calver
38m ago

The first Sire Shootout judges have been announced.

Industry leaders to judge Sire Shootout

2hrs ago

Previously at RLX saleyards vendors and non-registered buyers could inspect cattle prior to the sale, but had to leave before the auction got underway. Now they are allowed to remain on site.

Vendors now allowed at RLX saleyards

Olivia Calver

FINGERTIP CONTROL: Technology is making life a little easier with the touch of a button.

Welcome to a world where loT ensures control of everything

Mathew Dickerson

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Three rules to follow so you can nail your DIY bathroom

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush

Renovation sees Hamptons hit the bush