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An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

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

Gemma Beale

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?

Harley Dennett

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

Zoë Hyde

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

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

Lucy Bladen

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

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

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

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

"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

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Dan Levy and Kristen Stewart star in Happiest Season. Picture: Sony

REVIEWPerfect for the 'coming out' season

Cris Kennedy

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

A still from In The Name of the Land. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThe sadness of French rural life

Jane Freebury

The cast of All My Life, directed by Marc Meyers. Picture: Universal pictures

REVIEWFrom weepie to outright charmer

Cris Kennedy

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

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

2hrs ago

BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

2hrs ago

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

A home ahead of its time

A home ahead of its time

House of the Week

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

Ruth Lewis

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

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

COUNCIL: The Upper Lachlan Shire Council Australia Day award nominations are open until November 4. Photo: Hugo Heimendinger

Upper Lachlan Shire Council calls for Australia Day award nominations

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

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

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

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

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

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

Australia's property prices are climbing back towards pre-pandemic levels and could go higher.

Home prices rise, recovery in full flight

2hrs ago

Health star rating for fresh juice and soft drinks have caused serious debate.

Juice health star rating leaves growers gobsmacked

A venture capitalist is suing Nine's AFR and columnist Joe Aston for defamation.

AFR columnist 'misogynistic', court told

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Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk deliver the 2020 State budget.

Queensland to see budget red for years

8m ago

Proper training, not the uniform, is the key in effective quarantine programs, an expert says.

Vic woman isolating after weak positive

12m ago

Spending has been boosted in Queensland's regions as the government delivers on election promises.

Qld budget delivers on pledges for regions

Nick Gibbs
18m ago

The danger posed by the Tasmanian wilderness has not changed, a coroner said.

Mystery over hiker's 1960s Tasmania death

Ethan James
20m ago

Commonwealth Bank overcharged $2.9 million on business overdraft accounts.

CBA customers overcharged $2.9m: ASIC

Luke Costin
27m ago

Ed Hickson, Dumaresq Valley, planted pecan trees under irrigation with an eye to the growing vegan market. "This is about connecting with our consumer," he said.

Fresh start for nut milk

Jamie Brown
51m ago

ALL SMILES: Then Member for Murray Austin Evans (centre), with then NSW skills minister Adam Marshall (second from right) announcing the TAFE NSW Shared Services Centre in Griffith, along with Griffith City Council's Shireen Donaldson, Brett Stonestreet and mayor John Dal Broi in March 2019.

TAFE pulls proposed service centre out of Griffith

Declan Rurenga and Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

Riverina farmers told to stop harvest as wild weather sets in

Riverina farmers told to stop harvest as wild weather sets in

Jessica McLaughlin

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day