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DIGESTA day of heroes, history and division across the nation

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

File photo. Picture: Adam McLean

Eighth day of no locally acquired COVID-19 cases

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Emily Sweet

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Harley Dennett

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Inter Milan's coach Antonio Conte was shown a red card during the match against Udinese Calcio.

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

Novak Djokovic will be vying for a ninth Australian Open title when the tourney starts in February.

Strongest Australian Open field in years

Darren Walton

Emotional goal celebration for the Lightning

PHOTOSUrunga: One club, two tribes, one prize, no quarter given

David Wigley

Inter Milan's coach Antonio Conte was shown a red card during the match against Udinese Calcio.

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

Barcelona have had to play in an empty stadium since last March because of the pandemix.

Barcelona report shows crippling debts

Nick Kyrgios says he will continue to hold tennis players accountable. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'The morals I've grown up with': Why Kyrgios took a stand

Caden Helmers

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

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

Much ado about...something, in Dorrigo

REVIEWMuch ado about...something, in Dorrigo

Vivian Hoskins

Bellingen Youth Orchestra will be happy campers

Bellingen Youth Orchestra will be happy campers

Songwriters Collective - locals dedicated to songwriting made up of Stewart Peters, Snez, Wayne Hutchins, Marco Oliver, Julie Hutchinson and Freedom Summers

Festival of arts to wow Bellingen Shire

Much ado about...something, in Dorrigo

REVIEWMuch ado about...something, in Dorrigo

Home Matters: Lee Rickward

Local housing crisis fuelled by COVID refugees, highway workers

Chloe & Jason Roweth

Dorrigo keeps strumming

Bridget Rees

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

Tie the knot in Bellingen

Tie the knot in Bellingen

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Read the Bellingen Shire Visitor Guide here

Special Publication

The perfect oasis to call your own

The perfect oasis to call your own

The perfect oasis to call your own

The perfect oasis to call your own

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

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: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Much ado about...something, in Dorrigo

REVIEWMuch ado about...something, in Dorrigo

Vivian Hoskins

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

Congratulations to Mum, Dad and new baby girl

Proud Thora parents welcome first baby for 2021 at Macksville Hospital

Home Matters: Lee Rickward

Local housing crisis fuelled by COVID refugees, highway workers

Peter Geddes and his family came to came to Bellingen in 1972

Hippie history of Bellingen told in new film

Emotional goal celebration for the Lightning

PHOTOSUrunga: One club, two tribes, one prize, no quarter given

The mighty Bellingen Bats

PHOTOSGoals rained as Bellingen and Woolgoolga chased final prize

Dave Horsley and Kate Howat greeting people at the Rec Ya Shorts Youth Film Festival 2017. Photo credit: Jay Black from And The Trees Photography

Mem Hall Memories

Alison Heeley beside the bike track and its jumps near where the Wonga Trail intersects with the eastern entrance. Photo Janene Carey

Wonga Forest is being trashed

Janene Carey

"How would you feel?" Craig Foster. Marc Stapelberg.

Craig Foster recognised for speaking out on refugees in detention

Sophie Moeller

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Film review News of the World

Cris Kennedy

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OPINIONLetter to the editor: Have the COVID experts got it all wrong?

Letter: Bellingen Shire's strength in diversity, not in a brand

Letter: Bellingen Shire's strength in diversity, not in a brand

Photo by Soumil Kumar from Pexels

Letter: Upriver Diehappy Bridge in a sorry state

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Bushfires such as the Orroral Valley blaze in 2020 are set to become more common and cause more economic damage, according to a new report. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'It's going to get worse': Cost of extreme weather doubles since 1970s

'I can't save money for potential emergencies': lockdowns drove elderly into energy poverty

'I can't save money for potential emergencies': lockdowns drove elderly into energy poverty

About 30 per cent of single Australians use dating apps to meet partners, new research suggests.

How Australian singles are getting dates

39m ago

By 2040, more couples will be meeting online than in the real world, according to new research.

'E-babies', online couples to become norm

50m ago

Australians appear to be over their jitters surrounding recent coronavirus outbreaks.

Consumers buoyed by falling unemployment

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has come out swinging against the alliance with the Liberals.

Barnaby Joyce criticises federal coalition

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

Australia stands to lose more from climate change-fuelled extreme weather than many other nations.

Economic alarm sounded over climate change

Rebecca Gredley
1hr ago

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global economic growth.

IMF lifts growth forecast on vaccine hopes

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

Last Aussie-built Holden up for auction; rare Maloo going for more than $1m

Kim Chappell
52m ago

Outbreaks of COVID-19 in NSW has resulted in ag shows scheduled for this January to cancel or change their plans. Refer to the agshowsnsw.org.au website for updates. Photo: File photo

UPDATEDShows cancel or change plans due to COVID-19, again

Hannah Powe
1hr ago

Shipping is heavily booked across the east coast, requiring careful planning for wheat, barley and canola destined to be exported from all major ports.

Strong global demand for agricultural commodities puts infrastructure under pressure

Matt Wallis, AWB
1hr ago

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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Depends a bit on what you're driving as to how you regain grip. Photos: Sam Hollier.

Getting back to basics: dealing with understeer and oversteer

Sam Hollier
52m ago

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy