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Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg are set to talk over the Facebook news stand-off. Pictures: Shutterstock, Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government sets talks with Facebook

Steve Evans

Here's where you can find our news

Here's where you can find our news

Australian Community Media asks readers to turn their backs on Facebook after the platform banned news in Australia.

How Facebook has failed Australia - a message to our readers

Google News Showcase allows news publishers to curate their journalism for users rather than relying solely on Google's algorithm to surface their articles.

ACM partners with Google to showcase local news

One step closer to full restoration of water services

One step closer to full restoration of water services

Upper Lachlan Shire Council Mayor John Stafford

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

The AstraZeneca shipment touches down in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTVaccine envy is a First World luxury

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham

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

Sally Whyte

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

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Janine Graham

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

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Dan Jervis-Bardy

French coach Fabien Galthie left his team's coronavirus bubble before an outbreak.

Coach breached virus bubble: French rugby

28m ago

Focused: Zac McGregor (right) has represented the ACT numerous times in recent years, and stood out during the 2020 National Indoor Hockey Festival. Photo: Facebook.

Zac McGregor: Crookwell's newest Australian hockey player

Zac Lowe

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

French coach Fabien Galthie left his team's coronavirus bubble before an outbreak.

Coach breached virus bubble: French rugby

28m ago

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

Nathan Buckley is entering the final year of his contract with Colllingwood. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHeat looks set to rise on Buckley

Howard Kotton

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

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

Explore Travel

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy
51m ago

KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

51m ago

Shonae Hobson, curator of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New show is keeping to the seasons, First Nations-style

Ayla Connolly

All you need is vinegar and bicarb soda and you're ready to go. Picture: Shutterstock

Handy home hints from the CWA

Karen Hardy

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

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

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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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

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

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

One step closer to full restoration of water services

One step closer to full restoration of water services

Upper Lachlan Shire Council Mayor John Stafford

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: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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

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

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

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

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

Chris McLennan

A scene from The Truffle Hunters. Picture: Sony.

REVIEWTruffle documentary is delicious

Jane Freebury

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

REVIEWPolice drama isn't totally arresting

Ron Cerabona

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

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

In Australia, direct livestock emissions account for around 10 per cent of total greenhouse gas emissions. Photo: file

Does growing meat consumption doom the earth to severe warming?

Australia's farmers have overcome drought to be heading towards an 8 per cent lift in production.

Farm production tipped to hit $66 billion

45m ago

Prosecutors will appeal the bailing of a woman accused of assisting Islamic State terrorists.

Appeal bid over alleged extremist's bail

Further remains found on NSW beaches are being tested to confirm if they belong to Melissa Caddick.

New remains found amid Caddick search

Protesters say a Tasmanian sawmill is accepting logs from contentious old-growth native forests.

Six arrested at Tas timber mill protest

Australian companies which do cash deals are coming under the scrutiny of the tax office.

Cash deals costing Aust taxpayers $50b

Robyn Wuth

Susan Neill-Fraser is serving 23 years' jail for the murder of her partner Bob Chappell.

Neill-Fraser appeal hears girl was on boat

Ethan James

Lachlan Shire Council general manager, Greg Tory, and mayor, John Medcalf, were special guest on the night.

Don Brown socials

Mark Griggs

The grand champion steer parades before Colin Say and Co agent Shad Bailey, judge Anthony O'Dwyer, vendors Courtney and Tyson Will, buyers Emily Kahler and Luke Cox, Findex representatives Jason Duffell and Nikki Smith and Colin Say and Co agent Nathan Purvis with son Oscar.

Limousin steer sells for $4080 at Glen Innes

Lucy Kinbacher

The good, bad and uncomfortable megatrends re-shaping agriculture

The good, bad and uncomfortable megatrends re-shaping agriculture

Andrew Marshall

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy
51m ago

Outdoor styling simplified

Outdoor styling simplified

Continued palette: The granny flat seen from the rear deck of the main residence. Photos: Luc Remond

Two into one does go if one is a redo

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