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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

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

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham

MONEY SHOT: The All Stars team at the Pink Stumps Day Scott Bannan (c), Tom Jellie, Joel Hall, Clay Waterman, Sam Lang, Karmichael Hunt, Nathan Reardon, Michael Kasprowicz, Ryan Harris, Christian Hazard. Photo:

Pink Stumps fundraiser smashes target

SCORE: Beaudesert Kingfishers and Jimboomba Thunder have joined forces for another season

U14 teams join forces

NOT SO CRAZY: Self-confessed "crazy about fishing" Jon Roberts, from Jimboomba, with a whopper barramundi caught on the Gold Coast.

Jimboomba's Jon reels in whopper barra

Michael des david

MONEY SHOT: The All Stars team at the Pink Stumps Day Scott Bannan (c), Tom Jellie, Joel Hall, Clay Waterman, Sam Lang, Karmichael Hunt, Nathan Reardon, Michael Kasprowicz, Ryan Harris, Christian Hazard. Photo:

Pink Stumps fundraiser smashes target

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

Test Eagles player Shane Harris.

Crafty Tappers head into the LMS finals

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

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

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

Floriade could still be held at Commonwealth Park this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Floriade still on the cards for later in the year

Andrew Brown

How to cook the perfect risotto with asparagus and prawns. Picture: Rob Palmer

The secrets to avoiding a gluggy risotto

Karen Hardy

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in South East Queensland

Floriade could still be held at Commonwealth Park this year. Picture: Karleen Minney

Floriade still on the cards for later in the year

KITTED OUT: The First Team is a fictional look at modern life for young professional footballers.

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

Joel Arthur and Lloyd Hurrell of the National Gallery hang Vincent Van Gogh's famous Sunflowers in the lead-up to the opening of Botticelli to Van Gogh, the gallery's next blockbuster. Picture: Keegan Carroll

WHAT'S ONHanging out for the real Sunflowers

Sally Pryor

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

CLICK on the LIVING LOCAL cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

Joanne Moffatt

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Emma Brown

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

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

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

A treasure trove right near town

A treasure trove right near town

A treasure trove right near town

A treasure trove right near town

Lifestyle opportunity at the lakes

Lifestyle opportunity at the lakes

House of the week

Enjoy this private slice of paradise

Enjoy this private slice of paradise

House of the week

There's plenty of room to move

There's plenty of room to move

House of the week

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

KEEPING IT COOL: Natasha Kirchner is TAFE Queensland's Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Apprentice of the Year.

Air con apprentice of the year keeps it cool

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Photo: Shane Smith

Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you through to Christmas

TANKS: Scenic Rim Veterans Group enjoyed a trip down memory lane on some very large armoured vehicles. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Scenic Rim veterans reminisce at Tank Ride catch up

IN A PICKLE: Kay and Ron Andrews joined locals at the Beaudesert Tennis Club to have a go at the rapidly growing sport of pickleball. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Pickleball demo draws a crowd

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

BEAUDESERT BOYS: The old boys made a magnificent comeback on Saturday. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Kingies' 50th anniversary carnival sets the right tone

Larraine Sathicq

AT THE SHOW: The Dean children from Beaudesert, Xavier,10, Bethany, 12, Charlotte, 9 and Adelaide, 7. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

A great day for a cattle show

Larraine Sathicq

People had to bring their own chairs in and had to stay in their zones at the Ballarat SummerSalt Festival. Photo: Adam Trafford

REAL AUSTRALIAPre-pandemic feels are coming back

Janine Graham

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

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

Dr Elizabeth Jackson

ENTICING: Cheaper air travel might make regional Australia more attractive to those wanting to leave big cities. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONFather Brendan Lee | Cheaper air travel could be just the ticket for regional Australia

Father Brendan Lee

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

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

Jehovah's Witnesses to join redress scheme

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Another 12 animals have been declared extinct on a list of Australia's threatened species.

Another 12 Australian animals now extinct

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Labor accuses the Liberal government of talking big on social housing but failing to deliver, as desperate Tasmanian families fall into homelessness.

Children separated from homeless mother: Pressure on to fix housing crisis

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Greens leader Samantha Ratnam struck a deal with the Andrews government on the state of emergency.

Vic state of emergency powers extended

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A mother commandeered her daughter's social media account to "arrest" a man accused of grooming her.

Bail after NSW teen sex 'citizen's arrest'

Angelo Risso
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A man has been arrested a week after allegedly holding police at bay at a Townsville home.

Siege instigator arrested after loo visit

Fraser Barton
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Old Rockers: Michael Gudinski [right] backstage with the ABC's Michael Rowland and Peter Garrett after the Midnight Oil gig in Sydney last Thursday. "He was a true champion of Australian music and the ABC," Rowland said.

The time Michael Gudinski tried to sign The Screaming Jets

Damon Cronshaw
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Professor Sharon Lewin recalled Neil Lennie as one of the most outstanding teachers she had.

Ex-students sing praises of fake teacher

Georgie Moore
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Muttaburra grazier Boyd Webb, centre, shows opposition leader David Crisafulli and Gregory MP Lachlan Millar some of the grasshopper damage he is sustaining on pasture struggling to regrow.

Crisafulli hops into grasshopper debate

Sally Gall
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Lizzy Weber, Elders and Sarah Naylor, Longreach Plant Breeders.

Faces of GRDC Update in Dalby

Victoria Nugent

WINNER: Dr Lindsay Bell is this year's recipient of the GRDC Seed of Light award and accepted the award in Dalby on Tuesday.

GRDC honours Lindsay Bell with Seed of Light award

Victoria Nugent

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