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An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

RUGBY GREATS: Former Broncos Matt Gillett and Jack Reed with Flagstone State Community College students.

Flagstone students thrilled to host former Broncos

CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

LAST MAN STANDS: Gary Bender from No Limits scored his first half century, while Connor Roberts scored 60 from 46 for Duck Duck Gone.

Half centuries galore in Last Man Stands

RUGBY GREATS: Former Broncos Matt Gillett and Jack Reed with Flagstone State Community College students.

Flagstone students thrilled to host former Broncos

BATSMAN: Stephen Grace helped the Jimboomba green team too a match winning total of 165.

Bushies rise to victory

GETTING SOME AIR: Josh Weribone, pro skateboarder and Australian Skateboarding Ambassador for Indigenous Affairs, at Flagstone Skate Park.

Flagstone to get Olympic skate park action

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

SAMOA INSPIRED: Faraimo Paulo's Hina Mate Kea 1 will be on display as part of the latest round of exhibitions at the Logan Art Gallery.

Handmade Christmas gifts galore at gallery

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

SAMOA INSPIRED: Faraimo Paulo's Hina Mate Kea 1 will be on display as part of the latest round of exhibitions at the Logan Art Gallery.

Handmade Christmas gifts galore at gallery

Dan Levy and Kristen Stewart star in Happiest Season. Picture: Sony

REVIEWPerfect for the 'coming out' season

Cris Kennedy

A still from In The Name of the Land. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWThe sadness of French rural life

Jane Freebury

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

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

Living Local: E-Edition

Stockholm, Sweden.

Cruise the Baltic on a fully escorted tour

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Open for inspections: December 2-8, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Open for inspections: December 2-8, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

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Open for inspections: December 2-8, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Open for inspections: December 2-8, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

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Rural setting is picture perfect

Rural setting is picture perfect

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Rural setting is picture perfect

Rural setting is picture perfect

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BE EXTRA VIGILANT: Swim Safety Ambassador Laurie Lawrence is calling on pool owners to be more diligent. Photo - supplied.

Don't forget safe gates save lives

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Ruth Lewis

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

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PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

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

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So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

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

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

Ben Lomond's local wombat resident Growla. Picture: Paul Scambler

SUBSCRIBERHere's what winter 2020 looked like in Tasmania

Paul Scambler

RESPECT: Jimboomba Cadets Zack Mackay, Charlize Delacruz, Jake Smith and Archie Smith. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Jimboomba cadets honour Vietnam veterans

Larraine Sathicq

Natalija Ivanovic from Regents Park with Tijana, 7, and Aleksandar, 5.

Photos: Fair comes to town

Satellite footage shows how fire scars are healing

Satellite footage shows how fire scars are healing

Kim Chappell
Nicole Phillips

Image: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIASummer arrives and it's packing some heat

Juanita Greville

How to avoid headaches from icy treats

OPINIONHow to avoid headaches from icy treats

Mary McMillan

Julie-Ann Finney with her son Dave. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONThe PM promised me something 'bigger and better' than a royal commission. I feel lied to

Julie-Ann Finney

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

The CFA says predicted severe fire danger in some areas won't be reached due to milder conditions.

Total fire ban cut short for Vic's west

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Proper training, not the uniform, is the key in effective quarantine programs, an expert says.

Vic woman isolating after weak positive

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A venture capitalist is suing Nine's AFR and columnist Joe Aston for defamation.

AFR columnist 'misogynistic', court told

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Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick and Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk deliver the 2020 State budget.

Queensland to see budget red for years

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Spending has been boosted in Queensland's regions as the government delivers on election promises.

Qld budget delivers on pledges for regions

Nick Gibbs
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The danger posed by the Tasmanian wilderness has not changed, a coroner said.

Mystery over hiker's 1960s Tasmania death

Ethan James
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Commonwealth Bank overcharged $2.9 million on business overdraft accounts.

CBA customers overcharged $2.9m: ASIC

Luke Costin
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Australian of the Year Dr James Muecke wants a major overhaul of the country's dietary guidelines.

Aussie of Year demands diet rule overhaul

Angelo Risso
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St Margaret's Anglican Girls School has been named the country's top Boarding School for the second year running.

St Margaret's named top Boarding School for second year

Helen Walker

Mining engineer Garth Hamilton has claimed LNP victory in the Groom by-election.

Garth Hamilton claims Groom in by-election

Helen Walker

Diamantina Beef the darling of the beef battle

Helen Walker

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy

Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day