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Boxing Day storms and hail led to several section of Oberon Hospital being flooded. Image: File.

Services back to normal after storms cause flooding at Oberon Hospital

Andrew Lotherington

First year students looking to study at CSU can get a head start on study and benefit from a share of up to $2 million in funding for rural and regional students. Image: File.

5000 reasons for rural and regional school leavers to study at CSU

Andrew Lotherington

Member for Parkes, Mark Coulton, with Dubbo regional mayor Ben Shields, who have seen the region benefit from $18.8 million in BBRF grants. Image: Supplied.

Applications called for with $200 million in regional grants on offer

Andrew Lotherington

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Julian O'Brien

UAC General Manager of Marketing and Engagement, Kim Paino, said students who received offers were to be congratulated, with Round 2 offers less than two weeks away. Image: UAC.

University offers released with an increase in positions available

Andrew Lotherington

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

Boxing Day storms and hail led to several section of Oberon Hospital being flooded. Image: File.

Services back to normal after storms cause flooding at Oberon Hospital

Andrew Lotherington

First year students looking to study at CSU can get a head start on study and benefit from a share of up to $2 million in funding for rural and regional students. Image: File.

5000 reasons for rural and regional school leavers to study at CSU

Andrew Lotherington

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Pigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

Julian O'Brien

It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

Janine Graham

Government MP Craig Kelly said making children wear masks was akin to abuse. Picture: Getty

MP's COVID misinformation overshadowing govt's vaccine progress

Sally Whyte

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

Howard Kotton

IN THE MIDDLE: Will Pucovski should make his Test debut in the middle order. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

OPINIONBat Pucovski in the middle order on debut

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

India's Ajinkya Rahane is the only batsman to stand out with the bat so far this series. Photo: Darrian Traynor - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONBatting not up to Test standard in Australia-India series

Howard Kotton

The 2020 sports quiz: Test yourself

The 2020 sports quiz: Test yourself

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

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

Visitors go for a dip at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory..

Advance Australia there: where to spend January 26

Andrea Bell

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

The week that was in border restrictions announcements

Explore Travel

AT HOME: Get out, take a walk, left, and raise some money for charity.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

AT HOME: Get out, take a walk, left, and raise some money for charity.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

DING DONG MERILY ON HIGH: Community members are invited to join members of St Aidan's Church for Christmas carols (and some festive cheer), left, on December 20.

What's On: Your guide to getting out in Oberon and beyond

AT HOME: Get out, take a walk, left, and raise some money for charity.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Oberon and beyond

Santa's going to visit the station ... and you're invited

Santa's going to visit the station ... and you're invited

SAFE THAN SORRY: A BreastScreen NSW spokesperson said nine out of 10 women diagnosed with breast cancer do not have a family history.

Make it a date: The BreastScreen mobile van has returned

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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Canberra Times: Canberra Capitals Marianna Tolo. Picture: Karleen Minney

25 of the greatest sporting moments captured in 2020

Kim Chappell

The Daily Advertiser: Dareton firefighter Chris Gibson walks through the ruin of the old Batlow hospital after the Dunns Road fire threatened the town. Picture: Les Smith

60 of the best photos from 2020

Kim Chappell

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Idyllic and delicious: Summertime on the Sapphire Coast

Idyllic and delicious: Summertime on the Sapphire Coast

Rosie Jacobs

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

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

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

HONOUR: Hidden Treasure Fay Shaw, her granddaughter Amber and son Tony and Member for Bathurst Paul Toole.

'A most deserving addition': Tarana is home to a Hidden Treasure

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

HELPING HAND: Families and children will benefit from a year of free preschool in 2021. Photo: SUPPLIED

Certainty for families with free childcare available in 2021

Bathurst MP Paul Toole

REMEMBERED: Garden Club members visited the garden of the late Robin Toedter. She is pictured in March 2020.

Blooming wonderful: Oberon Garden Club is active again

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

End of year fun at the Oberon Children's Centre

End of year fun at the Oberon Children's Centre

Juanita Greville

Our Aussie hero.

'Make lamb, not walls' summer lamb ad drops

Mark Griggs

From left, Shelly (Dan Bakkedahl), Bob (Josh Duhamel), Zane (James Roday), Doc (Kevin Dillon), Durfy (Dax Shepard), and Bender (Nick Swardson) in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

REVIEWBuddy Games is a dumb comedy aimed at blokes

Cris Kennedy

There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

Ron Cerabona

How ready is your office to return to work?

OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

Maureen Kyne

An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

Fashion and rebellion always hand in hand

OPINIONFashion and rebellion always hand in hand

John Malouff

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

Emirates' last flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane will be on Saturday, Monday and Tuesday.

Emirates stops flights to Aust east coast

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Homeschooling is now on the rise after COVID-19 gave many parents and students a taste in 2020.

Homeschooling numbers continue to rise

Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast hinterland and the Sunshine Coast are on alert for possible storms

Severe storms possible over SE Qld

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A Sydney man has tested positive for COVID-19, ending a two-day streak of no new coronavirus cases.

Vic eases border rules as NSW finds case

1hr ago

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced residents of his state can return from Brisbane.

Victoria eases border restrictions for Qld

Hannah Ryan

Some guests who transferred from Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor are almost finished quarantine.

Qld confident about hotel virus outbreak

Officers from the Australian Federal Police High Risk Terrorist Offender Team have arrested a man.

Terrorism offender arrested again

Hannah Ryan

Australian researchers have discovered other-worldly sea life in the Southern Ocean's twilight zone.

Scientists probe ocean 'twilight zone'

Ethan James

David Curtain, Muskerry, Jerilderie topped the sale, selling his 205 SIL Border Leicester Merino cross ewes, May/March 2019-drop, July shorn for $424.

Deniliquin first cross ewes to $424

Olivia Calver

COMMUNICATION THE KEY: From fence repair to lending gear and offering a helping hand, feeding your dogs while you're away or picking up the kids off the school bus, a good neighbour is truly cherished but sometimes we take them for granted. Photo: file photo

COMMENTWhat makes a good neighbour?

Hannah Powe

The man was airlifted to Orange for observation.

Farmer, 82, trapped under slasher for five hours airlifted to hospital

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

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SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain

Insect pests have been waiting in the wings all season for the opportunity to munch their way through your summer garden. Photo: Shutterstock

Keeping watch over your plants for pesky summer pests | Gardening

John Gabriele

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

Australians are tipped to spend a record $2.75 billion on Boxing Day sales.

Record Boxing Day sales tipped in Aust

Australians are tipped to spend a record $2.75 billion on Boxing Day sales.

Record Boxing Day sales tipped in Aust

Thousands usually flock to Bethlehem for Christmas, but coronavirus restrictions kept crowds away.

Coronavirus affects Xmas around the world

Thousands usually flock to Bethlehem for Christmas, but coronavirus restrictions kept crowds away.

Coronavirus affects Xmas around the world