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First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

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Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'A difficult dismount': Frydenberg flags targeted support beyond JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

SUPPORTER: Pro-Am sponsor Chris McEwen with the 2020 Pro-Am winner and runner-up with Scott from the PGA.

Pro Am attracts some top up-and-coming trainee pros and coaches

IN BULK: The Robinson family supported the Jack Robinson Memorial fourball par championship at men's golf in 2019.

Large field expected for the Jack Robinson Memorial Shield competition

SUCCESS: Robyn Slattery was the winner of Oberon Women's Golf stableford event. File Photo.

Women golfers enjoy perfect playing conditions

SUPPORTER: Pro-Am sponsor Chris McEwen with the 2020 Pro-Am winner and runner-up with Scott from the PGA.

Pro Am attracts some top up-and-coming trainee pros and coaches

BACK HOME: Oberon native Greg Behan has played with Bathurst Panthers, St Pat's and Lithgow over the past seven years, but now he's a Tiger once more.

Behan return is a plus for the Tigers' pack

Anya Whitelaw

WINNERS: Oberon Women's Bowling Club players Therese, Angela, Nancy, Robyn and Kerry.

Oberon's women bowlers pick up a win over Portland

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

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

Surfers paddle out at Palm Beach.

Inside Sydney's answer to the Hamptons

Teresa Ooi

Get back to nature in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Beyond the Rim: a world of jagged mountains and fern gullies

Lee Mylne

The indoor pool and bar at the new W Hotel Melbourne. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Why Melbourne is where the action's at

Michael Turtle

IF YOU GO INTO THE WOODS: You might find Teddy Bears.

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

SONGSTRESS: Tracy Coster is headed to Oberon.

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

WORDS ON A LEGEND: Renowned poet Noel Hayes has written a poem about a special Oberon local, which will be featured in his latest book I Have A Dream.

WHAT'S ONSpecial poem penned for a beloved Oberon local

IF YOU GO INTO THE WOODS: You might find Teddy Bears.

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

SONGSTRESS: Tracy Coster is headed to town.

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

SETTING THE SCENE: Leah Griffiths and Dalton Walter act out a scene from The Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon. Photo: SAM BOLT
MARKET SCENE: Head to the Oberon market this Saturday.

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Your guide to getting out in Oberon and beyond

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

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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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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

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

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

25 of the greatest sporting moments captured in 2020

Kim Chappell

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

Ruth Lewis

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

The HS36 being relocated into the OTHR Rolling Stock Shed where it will be restored.

An old friend returns to Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway precinct

HELP: Oberon Hospital manager Alexandria Woods, auxiliary members Margaret Farquarson, Jill Baxter, Lurline Ralls, Judy Haslop, Anabelle Gilbert, Jan Hazelwood and nurse manager Karen Mathews with the new bladder scanner in February, 2020.

Hospital Auxiliary's Teddy Bears Picnic will be held at the Oberon Common

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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

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

Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

Denzel Washington and Rami Malek in The Little Things. Picture: Nicola Goode

REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

A scene from Bennelong in Firestarter. Picture: Daniel Boud

REVIEWBrilliant look at Bangarra's history

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville on the job in the Snowy Mountains. Picture: Kate Matthews

WATCHACM podcast shortlisted for festival award

Laura Corrigan

SHINING BRIGHT: Perth rockers Spacey Jane are, from left, Peppa Lane, Kieran Lama, Ashton Le Cornu and Caleb Harper. Picture: Daniel Hilderbrand

Spacey Jane rocketing to the moon after Booster Seat

Josh Leeson

VIRTUAL: A view of Launceston gasworks in the new Minecraft map. Picture: Supplied

Launceston landmarks go virtual in Minecraft world

Jackson Worthington

How the RAAF's unmanned fighter would escort a piloted fighter. Picture: Boeing

Killer robots spark row between uni, Defence over academic freedom

Steve Evans

Concepts designs of the new Shoalhaven River crossing on the NSW South Coast. Photo: Transport for NSW

REAL AUSTRALIAAll good things come to bypass

John Hanscombe

Creation stories and the search for meaning

OPINIONCreation stories and the search for meaning

John Malouff

REAL AUSTRALIAA pandemic-powered property boom

Janine Graham

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Governor-General David Hurley has received the aged care report from Commisioner Lynelle Briggs.

Govt handed aged care inquiry final report

A man faces an attempted murder charge after a woman was attacked with a hammer in Sydney hotel.

Man charged over Sydney hammer attack

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This year's Anzac Day parade in Melbourne is back on and will be "as close to normal as possible".

Anzac Day parade in Melbourne to go ahead

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A suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Australia has been lifted by CASA.

Boeing 737 MAX suspension lifted in Aust

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Gold company manager Daniel Ede has been jailed for his part in a $3.2 million heist.

Gold bandit jailed over $3.2m heist

Georgie Moore
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Australia's vaccination rollout has so far delivered more than 23,000 jabs across the country.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham
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A woman is dead after a train hit her car at a notorious railway crossing in suburban Brisbane.

Woman dies after train hits car in Qld

Tracey Ferrier
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Equine dentistry students Jacob Dunn, WA, and Jess Hagedoorn, Queensland, were in Tamworth this week to complete their studies. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

First crop of horse dentists graduate in Tamworth

Lucy Kinbacher
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Emma and Paul Northey have pushed back their lambing in a bid to improve lamb survivability. Photo: Mark Griggs

More lambs on the ground

Olivia Calver
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CHAMPION: Judge Renae Keith, Allenae Angus and Poll Herefords, Roslyn, with her champion selection Hamish Maclure, Keajura Park Show Team, Tarcutta, and Canberra cattle committee member Stuart Glover.

"Cool, calm and collected" Hamish Maclure top open parader

Hannah Powe

HUGE: Ethan Kross says many of us are self-talking ourselves into a funk. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's important to harness that self-chatter | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Biophilic design is something every gardener can achieve. Picture: Shuttertsock.

Connecting to nature through design and architecture | Gardening

John Gabriele

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health

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