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Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

Photo: File

FREEAll the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Kim Chappell

Nationals MP Anne Webster (left). Picture: Getty Images

Frank discussion on lockdowns needed: Nats MP

Finn McHugh

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson.

DIGESTNo apology, in fact nothing to see here at all

Janine Graham

BE KIND: Remote learning can be hard. Picture: Shutterstock

How to survive home schooling in lockdown ... again

Allison Hore

Former Bulldog Sam Kasiano helped change the game for Catalans Dragons when he came off the bench.

Catalans make it 10 straight S League wins

South Africa completed their dominance over Ireland with a third straight T20 international win.

Proteas complete T20 sweep against Ireland

Wade Ormsby was the top Australian at the Wales Open but a long way off the lead.

Spain's Elvira leads Wales Open by six

Former Bulldog Sam Kasiano helped change the game for Catalans Dragons when he came off the bench.

Catalans make it 10 straight S League wins

Improving: Wauchope hooker Tyrell Scott is congratulated after his first-half try. Photo: Paul Jobber

Happy days: Blues set sights on finals after 12-try demolition

Paul Jobber

Kurt Lewis scored three tries for Old Bar in his first game since 2019.

Kurt Lewis scores three tries as Old Bar Pirates wear down Wingham

Mick McDonald

Mary Hanna hasn't had a great Olympic start but at 66, Australia's oldest Olympian's still dreaming.

Grandma Hanna dreams of Olympics - at 70!

2hrs ago

Mary Hanna hasn't had a great Olympic start but at 66, Australia's oldest Olympian's still dreaming.

Grandma Hanna dreams of Olympics - at 70!

2hrs ago

Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

Homelessness: Manager of the Hastings Neighbourhood Services Leesa-Rae Harrison.

Homelessness pain as property market prices out locals

Homelessness: Manager of the Hastings Neighbourhood Services Leesa-Rae Harrison.

Homelessness pain as property market prices out locals

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Bathu Buyi, from the 'Walk Softly' exhibition by Pastor Russell Saunders OAM and Raechel Saunders. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONExhibitions celebrating local culture

Antoinette, paired with an unlikely companion - an obstinate but evidently wise grey donkey named Patrick - discovers much, much more than she bargained for in her South of France trek.

WHAT'S ONHilarious and life-affirming tale

Local government elections to go ahead as planned

Local government elections to go ahead as planned

Bathu Buyi, from the 'Walk Softly' exhibition by Pastor Russell Saunders OAM and Raechel Saunders. Photo supplied

WHAT'S ONExhibitions celebrating local culture

Many shows rescheduling in wake of extended lockdown in Sydney

WHAT'S ONMany shows rescheduling in wake of extended lockdown in Sydney

Helen Knight

The first meeting is being held at MVNS in the Old Courthouse in Wingham.

WHAT'S ONValidation Project for women affected by Black Summer Bushfires

Waste conscious: Making sure you have a list and buy only the food you'll use is important. Picture: Shutterstock

Seven ways to reduce food waste

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Waste conscious: Making sure you have a list and buy only the food you'll use is important. Picture: Shutterstock

Seven ways to reduce food waste

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Portable Gazebo: A new trend in outdoor living is on the rise

Portable Gazebo: A new trend in outdoor living is on the rise

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

Bulahdelah Central School students, Grace McRae, Jasper Gibbs and Ruby Dibley.

Grace talks her way into public speaking finals

Daphne McLaughlin, Joyce Piper, Neville Mayers, Sandra Brauer and Val Lewis at the first Blast from the Past reunion in 2018.

Second "Blast from the Past" school reunion to be held in Lansdowne

Margaret Haddon

Ready to smooch: Roberta is currently the clinic cat at Midcoast Vets Tuncurry but is looking for a forever home. Photo: supplied by AWL Great Lakes Manning

Roberta is a real big smoocher

AWL Great Lakes Manning

Bulahdelah Central School students, Grace McRae, Jasper Gibbs and Ruby Dibley.

Grace talks her way into public speaking finals

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

People, places and fashions in the Manning in 1975 | photos

PHOTOSPeople, places and fashions in the Manning in 1975 | photos

Gael Garca Bernal as Guy and Vicky Krieps as Prisca in Old. Picture: Universal Studios

REVIEWOld feels perfectly Shakespearean

Candela Pena in Rosa's Wedding. Picture: Palace Films

REVIEWA wedding tale worth catching

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

Lauren Fuge

Performers during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Subdued ceremony opens Tokyo Olympics

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Nadya Arina and Refal Hady in A Perfect Fit. Picture: Netflix

Gentle social commentary in Bali

Jane Freebury

Letter: Consultation on date to commemorate Australia's involvement in Middle East conflict

Letter: Consultation on date to commemorate Australia's involvement in Middle East conflict

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Letter: Rubbish-strewn "camp site" on public land near Botanical Gardens

Letter: Rubbish-strewn "camp site" on public land near Botanical Gardens

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

More than 80,000 runners traditionally take part in the City2Surf each year.

Extra precautions for delayed City2Surf

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Police have vowed to track down and punish anti-lockdown protesters in Sydney.

Virus-hit NSW needs JobKeeper: treasurer

29m ago

Scores of people were arrested following an anti-lockdown protest in central Sydney.

More charges over NSW lockdown protest

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Phillip Island's penguin tours have lost around 500,000 yearly international visitors.

Regions struggle with stop-start tourism

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Independent cinemas across Australia can apply for support when curtains drop for COVID lockdowns.

Keeping life in independent Aussie cinemas

Tony Magnusson
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NSW local council elections have been postponed another three months.

COVID-19 delays NSW council polls again

Hannah Ryan

NSW Police Minister David Elliott has vowed a crackdown on any repeat of anti-lockdown protests.

Lockdown protesters warned off any repeat

Marty Silk and Andi Yu

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton: let's not pretend marching will deliver freedom.

Eased Victorian restrictions in balance

Andi Yu

University of Queensland students are working to improve the use of green sugar cane "trash" by converting it into hydrogen through gasification.

New options for sugar cane bagasse

Terry Toohey, Padura Park via Casino, welcomes increasing milk prices for the farmer but says the three major supermarket chains must come to the party and allow other sectors of the supply chain to make a living. "Consumers will pay more for their milk if they know that money helps the farmer," he said.

Competition heats up for fresh milk

Jamie Brown

Sydney Royal Merino judging ring was Griggsy's hideout for decades. Here he and Stephen Burns assess the judge's decision.

It's time to hang-up the camera

Mark Griggs

ADVICE: Researcher calls on parents to check on sleeping children. Picture: Shutterstock

Signs a child is suffering sleep-disordered breathing

DELEGATION: According to Caroline Brunne, one person should not be responsible for the entire family admin load. Photo: Supplied

Tips to help sort out your family admin

MESSAGE: New standards can help end battery cages for good. Picture: Shutterstock

Choose wisely and bid bye bye to the battery cage for hens

RSPCA