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Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

Melbourne were en-route to the Gold Coast when a snap three-down lockdown in Qld was imposed.

Qld COVID lockdown creates sports chaos

Ed Jackson and Anna Harrington
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BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

Melbourne were en-route to the Gold Coast when a snap three-down lockdown in Qld was imposed.

Qld COVID lockdown creates sports chaos

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FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba has hit out at her own team after her failed 5,000m DQ appeal at Tokyo.

Niyonsaba criticises own team after Oly DQ

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Burundi's Francine Niyonsaba has hit out at her own team after her failed 5,000m DQ appeal at Tokyo.

Niyonsaba criticises own team after Oly DQ

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Australia's Dominic Clarke has qualified for the Olympic men's trampoline final in fourth spot.

Clarke leaps into Oly trampoline final

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Australia's Dominic Clarke has qualified for the Olympic men's trampoline final in fourth spot.

Clarke leaps into Oly trampoline final

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A mutual respect exists between Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus, stars of the pool in Tokyo.

Titmus hails American swim great Ledecky

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A mutual respect exists between Katie Ledecky and Ariarne Titmus, stars of the pool in Tokyo.

Titmus hails American swim great Ledecky

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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?

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

The Salway family, 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National Photographic Portrait Prize finalists revealed

Amy Martin

What are the 4 main causes of plumbing issues in Australia?

What are the 4 main causes of plumbing issues in Australia?

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

What are the 4 main causes of plumbing issues in Australia?

What are the 4 main causes of plumbing issues in Australia?

Filling a void in the market

Filling a void in the market

Della Vreeland

CLICK on the CHOICES EDUCATION cover to view the E-edition.

Choices Education: E-Edition

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from city lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

Experience a nature-filled lifestyle

Experience a nature-filled lifestyle

House of the week

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

STAND FIRM: Wagga Wagga's Agony Aunt has some advice for a reader who's been frustrated by her husband's crude and sexist behaviour. Picture: Shutterstock

Agony Aunt | Husband's vulgar behaviour is totally unacceptable

Julie Elphick

On alert: New app designed to link communities quicker and easier. Photo: Supplied.

New app to link communities

Marina Williams

Great Britain's Bethany Shriever (left) in the Women's BMX Racing Quarterfinals Run 3 Heat 3 at Ariake Urban Sports Park. Photo: Martin Rickett/PA Wire

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the uneven bars. Photo: AP Photo/Ashley Landis

PHOTOS20 amazing photos from today's Olympic action

The Salway family, 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

National Photographic Portrait Prize finalists revealed

See the gallery for photo captions.

PHOTOS22 of the best* photos from day two of the Olympics

Grace Ryan

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

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

Janine Graham

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

Subdued ceremony opens Tokyo Olympics

Australia's Riley McGree connects a bycicle kick. Photo: AP Photo/SIlvia Izquierdo

Olyroos upstage Argentina in Games opener

How new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

OPINIONHow new batteries can help address the global warming crisis

Diego Souza

Party faithful will be dismayed to see some of Labor's progressive priorities get the heave-ho - but Albanese wants to be in government. Picture: Getty Images

ANALYSISAlbanese lightens his boat, ahead of the battle of the 'grey men'

Michelle Grattan

Covid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

OPINIONCovid lockdowns are the cost of inaction

Anthony Albanese

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

Scott Morrison is urging Australians to have a "gold medal run" on COVID-19 vaccinations.

AstraZeneca making a comeback, says PM

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The weather bureau is predicting a cold front, heavy rain and damaging winds, north of Perth .

Storms, minor flooding for WA

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The current COVID-19 outbreak in Sydney has reached 3,192 cases, with 210 in the latest 24 hours.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

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Qld has recorded six new local coronavirus cases, prompting a strict lockdown in 11 LGAs.

Snap lockdown across SE Queensland

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Moree's iconic artesian baths go into liquidation

Moree's iconic artesian baths go into liquidation

Cady Biddle

A Victorian COVID-19 test site worker who became infected is linked to the Ariele complex outbreak.

Victoria records two new virus cases

Professor John McCallum, CEO of National Seniors Australia.

OPINIONTalkin' about the young generation

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the family of the man who died, had COVID-19 symptoms.

NSW man dies of COVID-19 at home

Hannah Ryan

POINT OF DIFFERENCE: Mother and daughter team, Carolyn and Dallas Davidson love sheep for their unique personality and produce.

Durable and nutritious, the Awassi get Towri Sheep Cheeses through drought & pandemic

James McManagan
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2021 Queensland Country Life Showgirl Awards will make a return to the Ekka.

Meet the 2021 Showgirl state finalists

1hr ago

The Royal Queensland Show has been put on hold for 24 hours. Photo: Kelly Butterworth

Ekka on hold as Brisbane enters lockdown

Lucy Kinbacher
2hrs ago

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain

Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker