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St Joseph's Primary School Gloucester students say thank you to the community. Photo supplied

St Joey's monster raffle a huge success

St Joseph's Primary School
1hr ago

Revenue officer Genevieve Hennessey and customer service officer Janine Mitchell with Lucy at Gloucester.

Vision impairment workshops create community awareness

Rob Douglas

CWA evening branch AGM

CWA evening branch AGM

Lauren McRae

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

Matt Carr

A cherry picker was used to help install the nesting boxes in Gloucester District Park. Photos supplied

Nesting boxes in the park

Penny Drake-Brockman

Gloucester Quota Club members Claire Reynolds and Margaret Andrews boxing up the beanies and scarves. Photo supplied

Quota drops the International from its name

Anne Keen

Dairy Connect farmers group president Graham Forbes (inset) said the Australian Dairy Plan is a step in the right direction but there's still a long way to go.

Dairy industry reform headed in right direction

Rob Douglas

St Joseph's Primary School Gloucester students say thank you to the community. Photo supplied

St Joey's monster raffle a huge success

St Joseph's Primary School
1hr ago

Revenue officer Genevieve Hennessey and customer service officer Janine Mitchell with Lucy at Gloucester.

Vision impairment workshops create community awareness

Rob Douglas

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

Janine Graham

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

A vaccine won't suddenly return us to what we once thought was normality. Picture: Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhy a coronavirus vaccine won't be the magic bullet

Steve Evans

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

LAST ONE STANDING: Who will take home the premiership cup - Geelong or Richmond? Picture: Getty Images

AFL's 153-game journey complete, now for the finale

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Melbourne Storm has generally been able to suffocate teams after jumping to a lead over its long era of domination, but will we see a rush of points in the first grand final under the six-again rule?

Defence has always won deciders, but are we set to see points galore?

Andrew Moir

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Karin (Kaz) Tappouras stands between four of the runners in the Triple Bucketts Marathon Series Challenge on day three. Photo supplied

Kaz holds her first marathon event in Gloucester

Anne Keen

Another Richmond premiership on Saturday would see the Tigers claim three premierships in four years. Photo: Matt Roberts/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONWhy AFL's grand final is a match-up made in marketing heaven

Rohan Connolly

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Surfers favourite, Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie.

Down-to-earth art meets the sparkling sea at Port Macquarie

Jac Taylor

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

This landscape is called a 'lunette' for a reason - it feels a bit like walking on the surface of the moon. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Alien landscape reveals our past

Michael Turtle

Hildegard Griffin, Gayle Hollingsworth and Susan Dixon met up for a training walk on Monday, October 19 just before the rains came. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONHelp these walkers raise money for cancer research

Anne Keen

Road safety campaign: MidCoast Council's Road Safety Officer, Chris Dimarco with a Joe Rider.

WHAT'S ONSpot Joe Rider to win #ShopMidCoast vouchers

Pascal the guide dog.

MidCoast council staff talk a walk on the blind side

Hildegard Griffin, Gayle Hollingsworth and Susan Dixon met up for a training walk on Monday, October 19 just before the rains came. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONHelp these walkers raise money for cancer research

Have your say on old Barrington Bridge removal

WHAT'S ONHave your say on old Barrington Bridge removal

St Joey's students Mia Barnes and Xanthe Fenning with Pam Coote from Macs Boots. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONSt Joey's is holding a monster raffle

Photo Cody Tsaousis from the Muswellbrook Chronicle.

One Nation: fighting to get NSW working again

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

Photo Cody Tsaousis from the Muswellbrook Chronicle.

One Nation: fighting to get NSW working again

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

St Joseph's Primary School Gloucester students say thank you to the community. Photo supplied

St Joey's monster raffle a huge success

St Joseph's Primary School
1hr ago

CWA evening branch AGM

CWA evening branch AGM

Lauren McRae

A cherry picker was used to help install the nesting boxes in Gloucester District Park. Photos supplied

Nesting boxes in the park

Penny Drake-Brockman

St Joseph's Primary School Gloucester students say thank you to the community. Photo supplied

St Joey's monster raffle a huge success

1hr ago

Gloucester Quota Club members Claire Reynolds and Margaret Andrews boxing up the beanies and scarves. Photo supplied

Quota drops the International from its name

Anne Keen

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

NEW GROWTH: Terra Lightfoot's fourth album Consider The Speed followed a period of severe writer's block. Picture: Mat Dunlap

Terra Lightfoot makes speedy recovery after saving wild horses

From our archives: Melbourne Cup at Taree 1991 | Photos

From our archives: Melbourne Cup at Taree 1991 | Photos

New role: Donna Ballard has started work as TUC chief executive. She envisions "a vibrant and energetic space full of colour and people, full of exciting things and a place people want to come to." Photo: Scott Calvin.

Taree Universities Campus courses will cater to local needs

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Sarah Legge, Chris Dickman, Jaana Dielenberg, John Read, John Woinarski, Pat Taggart, Tida Nou

SPEAKING UP: Workers from Hunter industrial companies opened up about their mental health struggles for the video campaign.

'Big, boofy blokes' open up about mental health in video campaign

Sage Swinton

TALENTED FRIENDS: The Jaded Hearts Club are, from left, Matt Bellamy (Muse), Jamie Davis, Miles Kane (The Last Shadow Puppets), Graham Coxon (Blur), Nic Cester (Jet) and Sean Payne (The Zutons).

Jaded Hearts Club supergroup renews passion in Nic Cester

Josh Leeson

CHANGE UP: Ball Park Music's sixth and self-titled album was originally called Mostly Sunny.

REVIEWBall Park Music hit model of consistency on self-titled album

Josh Leeson

ARROGANCE: Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg leave Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONThe challenge of integrity and corruption

John Hewson
2hrs ago

It's possible to survive and thrive - to become our own best friend. Picture: Shutterstock.

Become your own best friend and thrive

Gary Bentley

It's important parents get a little TLC too. Picture: Shutterstock.

Parents need looking after too

Jessie Mitchell

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Electoral Commissioner Tom Rogers says the coronavirus will push up the cost of the next election.

Election likely to cost $400m due to virus

38m ago

Upendra Ihalahewa admitted to killing his wife but argued he was not criminally responsible.

WA wife killer acquitted on unsound mind

1hr ago

Locked down Melbourne couple buy $1.3 million home after FaceTime inspection

SUBSCRIBERLocked down Melbourne couple buy $1.3 million home after FaceTime inspection

New Aged Care Act

Royal commission hears recommendations for sweeping changes to aged care

2hrs ago

Residents in Melbourne's north have been urged to get tested for COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

2hrs ago

A Sydney carer who stole cash and jewellery from frail and terminally ill people has been jailed.

NSW disability worker jailed for stealing

Greta Stonehouse
2hrs ago

Rosalind Croucher is worried about the transparency around some government COVID restrictions.

Call for broader rights comb of virus laws

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

Edward O'Donohue says a probe into finding who leaked roadmap details to the media is a witch-hunt.

Health staffer probe over Vic roadmap leak

Callum Godde
2hrs ago

Tom, Sophie and Tom Holt, Coonong Station, Urana with their H Francis and Co agent Helen de Costa.

Reaping rewards at Coonong

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

With the top priced ram - Tim Scholfield, Elders Cooma, auctioneer Rick Power, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Damien Roach, Nutrien, Cooma and Jodie and Mark Pendergast, Cottage Park, Cooma.

Cottage Park ram Western Australian bound

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

Colin Harper, Tara Vale, Ariah Park topped the sale. His 800 July/August 2019-drop ewes by Cadell Border Leicester rams selling for $418.

Corowa first cross ewes to $418

Olivia Calver
2hrs ago

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele

GETTING READY: Your GP is a great source of help for prenatal planning when the time comes. Picture: Shutterstock.

Planning for a baby after 35

Dr Sean Holland

LITTLE GEM: An architectural jewellery box in the form of an updated Sydney cottage that unfolds from a modest heritage facade to a generously spaced home. Pictures: Katherine Lu.

A jewellery box of architectural design