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A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

ACTION: Ron Moore and Jo Moore's Mitsubishi Lancer EVO6 came in first at the (AMSAG) Black Springs Rallysprint.

Dust flies as keen competitors take part in rallysprint

Peter Bowditch

DROUGHT BROKEN: The premiership-winning Oberon Tigers side. Photo: JOHN FITZGERALD.

Take to the paddock for the Oberon Tigers' presentation day

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

SUCCESS: Robyn Stapleton won the title of club champion for 2020.

Women's golf | Stapleton is a champion after good day on course

IN TOWN: Former Oberon resident Graham Lawrence organised a visit from the Liverpool Masters team.

Men's golf | Lording it up during one of his best days on the course

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

Community diary | Inner Wheel members' Christmas fundraiser

Community diary | Inner Wheel members' Christmas fundraiser

Clancy Pye

Community diary | A drive-in movie at showground and Clancy coming home

SMILE: The FOOLs mascot from Oberon Show.

Book the sale in if you're looking to turn over a new page

Community diary | Inner Wheel members' Christmas fundraiser

Community diary | Inner Wheel members' Christmas fundraiser

ON SHOW: The 2021 Oberon Show won't be held, but locals can contribute to the show spirit by being part of a scarecrow competition.

Scarecrows will be used to display the Oberon Show spirit

It's a date: Mental health first-aid course is coming up

It's a date: Mental health first-aid course is coming up

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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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

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

Idyllic and delicious: Summertime on the Sapphire Coast

Idyllic and delicious: Summertime on the Sapphire Coast

Rosie Jacobs

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

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

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

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

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

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

EXPLORING: Brayden Hinchcliffe, Hudson Sutton and Aiden Odobasic in the Oberon Public School garden.

Oberon Public | Seeds, carrots and spiderweb equipment

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This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Desiree Savage

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

Olivia Calver

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Daniela Cooper

Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley comforts Adam and Chris Webb at Conjola Park on the South Coast of NSW, where 89 homes were lost on New Year's Eve, 2019.

REAL AUSTRALIASouth Coast one year on: spirits burnt and blackened but not broken

Kathy Sharpe
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That's herb with a hard H, mind you. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThese are the herbs that will never say die

Jackie French
2hrs ago

IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK

OPINIONTry taking friends on a video tour of your favourite spots

Juanita Greville

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

COVID-19 eliminated in Victoria? Official benchmark now reached

COVID-19 eliminated in Victoria? Official benchmark now reached

Scott Morrison blames hotel quarantine caps for the bulging list of Australians waiting to return.

PM defends progress on stranded Aussies

The Snowy Hydro Scheme.Picture: Getty Images

Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be connected to national energy grid

Victoria has 'eliminated' COVID-19, but 'eradication' is a distant dream

Victoria has 'eliminated' COVID-19, but 'eradication' is a distant dream

14m ago

A new app shows a crocodile's size, location and the time it was last sighted in Queensland.

Qld crocodile app to make waterways safer

Aaron Bunch
20m ago

Liddell is the first of four NSW coal-fired power stations that are due to close within 15 years.

Report backs NSW's Liddell renewables plan

Rebecca Gredley
21m ago

Just one Freshwater ferry, the Collaroy, will remain on Sydney Harbour and will operate on weekends.

One Freshwater ferry escapes the axe

26m ago

Unions have lost an appeal against Qantas' decision not to pay sick leave to stood-down workers.

Second court backs Qantas over sick leave

Luke Costin
26m ago

Harvesters are being urged to monitor conditions before harvesting this weekend, to prevent scenes like in this photo captured by Peter Hutchison.

RFS urges harvesters to use caution during heatwave

Billy Jupp
14m ago

Walcha Jackpot Campdraft committee members Rach Flanagan (holding son Harry McMaugh) and Em Pendergast are pulling out all the stops for this weekend's event. Photo: Billy Jupp

Walcha community to saddle up for 'breakthrough' campdraft event

Billy Jupp
24m ago

The missing bull looks similar to the bull pictured. Photo: Supplied

Police ramp up search for missing four-year-old Angus bull

Billy Jupp

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

It's the innovators who are willing to take risks to help improve technologies. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thank an innovator for that handy new piece of tech

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker