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Teacher retention program extended for drought recovering schools

Teacher retention program extended for drought recovering schools

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Health Department secretary Brendan Murphy. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government in more vaccine talks, under pressure to release more detail

The dumpster fire that is 2020 burns less brightly

The dumpster fire that is 2020 burns less brightly

Janine Graham

Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

Coronavirus testing reveals four new cases in NSW

Glen Humphries

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

No fast-forward, no play - just pause for Victoria. Again.

Vics hit pause, frustration hits overdrive

Janine Graham

Only 300 fans were allowed in to Dortmund's ground last weekend. In November, there will be none.

Fans outlawed as Germany fights virus

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Dustin Martin is the first player to win the Norm Smith three times. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNo asterisk needed, Tigers among AFL's very best

Rohan Connolly

WINNERS: The Woodbridge under 16's defeated the Wiradjuri Goannas 34-12 on Saturday. Photo: Jenny Kingham.

Woodbridge split clashes with Goannas in Western Women's Rugby League

Kristy Williams

Only 300 fans were allowed in to Dortmund's ground last weekend. In November, there will be none.

Fans outlawed as Germany fights virus

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WINNING DOUBLE: The Amanda Turnbull trained Rick took out the NSWSOA Maiden Pace on Sunday afternoon, one of two winners for the Bathurst trainer. Photo: Kristy Williams.

Turnbulls dominate Sunday's Parkes harness racing meeting

Kristy Williams

A third Norm Smith Medal makes Richmond's Dustin Martin the greatest finals player this century. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNight try, but afternoon AFL grand final is still the best

Howard Kotton

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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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

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

ACT residents can travel to Tasmania with quarantining from Monday. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERThe Tasmanian border is open. Here's what you need to know before you go

Kathryn Lewis

Shannon Noll is back on the road for Great Southern Nights.

Great Southern Nights: 1000 gigs to get you up and moving

Brittany Lazarus

A Christmas light display in Canowindra's Preston Street. File photo by Federation Fotos.

Increased prizes for Christmas

Andrew Fisher

Tommy Jeffs after planting flowers in the barrels along the main street.

Cemetery clean up rescheduled after wash out

Kelsey Sutor

Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty and the Council's General Manager Bradley Byrnes.

Mayor, General Manager to meet residents in Canowindra

A Christmas light display in Canowindra's Preston Street. File photo by Federation Fotos.

Increased prizes for Christmas

READY TO FISH: Glen Cumberland and David Graham ready for the trout fishing season. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

That's what I'm talking a-trout: No trout for the mayor, but fishing season begins

Max Stainkamph

Canowindra Proud's Tommy Jeffs after planting flowers in the barrels along the main street. Photo supplied.

Canowindra residents called on to help with cemetery clean up

Kelsey Sutor

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

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

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

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

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Zac Yeomans

PHOTOSOur first batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Canowindra CWA branch elects new office bearers at AGM

Canowindra CWA branch elects new office bearers at AGM

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Jenny Friend is presented with the Golf Club's cheque by Helen Moriarty and Annette Thomas. Photo: Federation Fotos

Support group welcomes donation from Canowindra Golf Club

Matthew Chown

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

COMEBACK: Child In Reverse is Kate Miller-Heidke's first pop album since 2014 after spending several years working in the opera and musical theatre world.

Kate Miller-Heidke finds pop magic in collaboration

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Zac Yeomans

PHOTOSOur first batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Alicia Earsman and Holly Jones celebrate Holly's second try.

Goannas' winning run continues

$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

WATCH$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

Tracey Fairhurst

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

Simon Cowan

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

Billy Jupp

NECESSARY: Governments need to do more to spread medical research funding outside of capital cities. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONWe can't let the medical fund bubble burst

Christine Jorm, Warren Payne & Chips Mackinolty

CONCERNS: The proposed News Media Bargaining Code features two major problems. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA fair news bargaining code matters for regional Australia

Melanie Silva

Goulburn Evening Penny Post editor from 1885 to 1900, Thomas Hebblewhite.

REAL AUSTRALIASurviving the test of time

Janine Graham

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

Email threats disrupt HSC biology exams

Email threats disrupt HSC biology exams

Kevin Rudd says any links with Jeffrey Epstein must be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly.

Rudd says Epstein IPI donations disturbing

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Koala numbers have declined in key population areas in NSW, amid pressure on their habitat.

NSW koala populations in 'steady decline'

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Mark Latham. Picture: FILE

Latham looks to remove gender fluidity discussion from schools

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Tom Melville
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The LNP are set to reveal their full costings just two days out from the Queensland state election.

LNP set to reveal Qld election costings

Marty Silk

Melbourne has enjoyed its first day of freedom after the lifting of tough COVID restrictions.

Contact tracing inquiry as Melbourne opens

People in Sydney's east and southwest are urged to get tested if they have any COVID-19 symptoms.

New case sparks Sydney virus alert

Gus McCubbing

Identification of recently emerged larvae can be difficult, but when larvae reach second to third instar the features which allow diagnosis are more obvious. Photo: NSW DPI

Grain growers urged to look for fall armyworm in crops

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GRDC grain storage extension project manager, Chris Warrick, busy outlining details of grain storage during one of many field days he has facilitated. Hygiene of silos is high on pre-harvest agendas. Photo. Primary Business.

Prevent moisture and pests in stored grain

Mark Griggs
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Reliable supplies of safe, clean, high-quality apples are available year-round from growing regions across Australia, and we already produce most of world's most popular apple varieties.

APAL demands Australia prioritise Australian food security

Percentage estimates of power used in drivetrains are wildly inaccurate. Photo: Shutterstock.

Drivetrain loss isn't a loss, it's just a necessary expenditure

Sam Hollier

SITTING PRETTY: Simone Mathews and husband Ben paid great attention to the facade of their new property, The Pause, in the New South Wales town of Gerringong.

How to create instant kerb appeal that will stop traffic

All you need for a sugar skull costume is some face paint and some flowers. Picture: Shutterstock

10 last minute DIY Halloween costumes

Amy Martin