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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

Janine Graham

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

Sally Whyte

The AstraZeneca shipment touches down in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTVaccine envy is a First World luxury

Andrew Thorpe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison (left) speaks with Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins during the International Women's Day Parliamentary Breakfast in the Great Hall at Parliament House on Thursday. Picture: Getty Images

DIGESTThe storm inside Parliament rumbles on

Alex Crowe

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

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

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Sgt Matthew Locke MG Charity Match: Magpies vs ADF

Sgt Matthew Locke MG Charity Match: Magpies vs ADF

Janene Carey

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

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Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

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ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

Explore Travel

Kerry O'Brien signing his memoir at the 2019 Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival

A concentrated dose of literary enjoyment

Janene Carey

A colourful day under the big trees of Bellingen Park

Autumn Plant Fair calls for more volunteers

Janene Carey

Favel Parrett, Bob Brown, Kate Forsyth, Julian Burnside, Jess Hill, John Marsden

First six authors announced for festival

Janene Carey

Kerry O'Brien signing his memoir at the 2019 Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival

A concentrated dose of literary enjoyment

Kate Howat and Dave Horsley

"Culture starved" - record presales for April's international film festival

Janene Carey

Diverse Koala habitat and feed trees in Newry State Forest (Image: John Bennett)

Action to save Newry State Forest from logging

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Ruth Lewis

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

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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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Tie the knot in Bellingen

Tie the knot in Bellingen

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

The dream rural lifestyle awaits

The dream rural lifestyle awaits

The dream rural lifestyle awaits

The dream rural lifestyle awaits

Bush retreat with river views

Bush retreat with river views

House of the week

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Operated by Services Australia, three Golden Wattle trucks make up the Mobile Service Centre fleet. Photo: Supplied

Golden Wattle Mobile Service Centre on its way to the Mid North Coast

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: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Much ado about...something, in Dorrigo

REVIEWMuch ado about...something, in Dorrigo

Vivian Hoskins

Congratulations to Mum, Dad and new baby girl

Proud Thora parents welcome first baby for 2021 at Macksville Hospital

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

Hippie history of Bellingen told in new film

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Powerful Owl. Photo: Johanning, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A powerful owl could be sleeping in your backyard after surveying kilometres of territory

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

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

Cris Kennedy

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Ron Cerabona

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Ron Cerabona

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

The meeting in Bellingen on Wednesday night

Report on Town Meeting about Newry SF

Caroline Joseph

Letter: The truth is sometimes painful

Letter: The truth is sometimes painful

Darcey Browning

Dr Don Radford and Dr Deirdre Little are retiring

Letter: Farewell and warning from doctors

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Scott Morrison is to announce business funding to turn critical minerals into high-value products.

Critical minerals offer regional job boost

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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Father and daughter Brad and Tasha Hurley started transforming spoons into rings in the drought. Photo: Melise Coleman

First there was 'good going out jeans', now there's good going out cutlery

Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published because of racist and insensitive imagery.

Racist images stop six Dr Seuss books

A taxi driver and his passenger have serious injuries after both were shot in suburban Sydney.

Tax driver and bikie shot in Sydney

The Jehovah's Witnesses are joining the national redress scheme for child sexual abuse survivors.

Jehovah's Witnesses to join redress scheme

Rebecca Gredley

MEEOW: Is your kitty the cat's whiskers? Have her drawn by RSPCA volunteers in the Poorly Drawn Pets fundraiser.

Fancy a poorly drawn portrait of your pet? It's all in the name of charity

Qantas and regional Rex Airlines want further handouts to see them through COVID uncertainty.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Liz Hobday

Equal top priced bull Glenholme Quartermaster with Tim Woodham, Nutrien Ag Solutions who made the purchase on behalf of Graeme and Jean Hall, auctioneer Peter Godbolt, Nutrien and studmaster Geoff Bush.

Kirraweena Glenholme bulls hit $8000 three times

Stephen Burns

Coonamble High School students with their Angus steer that was the medium domestic class winner on the hoof. A Limousin cross steer won the carcase section.

Carcase champion to Coonamble crossbred

Hannah Powe

Jack Hamilton, farmhand at Kintail via Casino, standing in a crop of sunflowers still upright only hours after 82mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes. Intense but patchy showers affected much of the state's north last week.

Ready for coastal rain to stop

Jamie Brown, Billy Jupp

One example of an old highway (right) being retained as a local service road. Photos: Sam Hollier.

What happens to bypassed sections of roads? Many things

Sam Hollier

Start looking at your old furniture and items around the house with a fresh perspective. Photo: Shutterstock

Ideas for upcycling furniture

Linley Wilkie

It is a common strategy to arrange your life insurance through a super fund, but it's important to know how the death tax applies. Picture: Shutterstock.

How the death tax applies to insurance policies held in super | Money

Noel Whittaker