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WET, WET, WET: Waters rise at Jack Cusack Bridge on Cusack Lane.

PHOTOSRivers and creeks rise as rain falls in Logan, Scenic Rim

Matt McLennan

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has mandated vaccines for all school workers.

Queensland mandates jab for school workers

Marty Silk

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Kayla Osborne

Stranded: Firefighters rescued a motorist from floodwater at Biddaddaba this afternoon.

Person rescued from floodwater at Biddaddaba

FRESH WATER FUN: Rick Hughes is onto a fish among the sticks at Hinze Dam.

Big catches at Hinze Dam

Michael des David

Ask us your curly science questions

Ask us your curly science questions

ACM and Cosmos

David Dalaithngu's acting career spanned 50 years and included multiple hit movies.

David Dalaithngu was 'a gift to Australia'

WET, WET, WET: Waters rise at Jack Cusack Bridge on Cusack Lane.

PHOTOSRivers and creeks rise as rain falls in Logan, Scenic Rim

Matt McLennan

Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has mandated vaccines for all school workers.

Queensland mandates jab for school workers

Marty Silk

Cumulative of up to 50 to 100mm are expected in parts of the country from Tuesday to Wednesday.

WATCHLa Nina set to bring more rain and flooding to eastern Australia this week

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Scenes of COVID testing in NSW. Picture: File image.

DIGESTThat didn't take long, omicron

Scenes of COVID testing from around the Hunter and Lake Macquarie. File image.

NSW Omicron COVID case visited several shops, KFC and Pizza Hut

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

WATCHOmicron is 'a variant of concern', says CMO Paul Kelly

Photo: File

NSW records 179 new COVID cases and three deaths

Kim Chappell

Professor Kelly said the Omicron variant could actually be "relatively mild compared with previous versions" such as the Delta strain but "will spread" because it is highly transmissible. Image: ABC News

DIGESTNew variant an unwelcome arrival

Kayla Osborne

Standing firm: Scenic Rim councillor Jeff McConnell at a Beaudesert anti-vaccine mandate event at the weekend. Photo: Larraine Sathicq.

WATCHProtesters reject vax plan

Matt McLennan

Photo: File

NSW records 150 COVID cases as Omicron confirmed in overseas travellers

Kim Chappell

Tyrone May has joined Super League's Catalans Dragons after his sacking by Penrith Panthers.

Catalans sign Panthers' May in NRL drive

Ian Laybourn
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FRESH WATER FUN: Rick Hughes is onto a fish among the sticks at Hinze Dam.

Big catches at Hinze Dam

Michael des David

Tiger Woods nearly died and feared losing a leg after crashing his car in Los Angeles in February.

Lucky to be alive and with two legs: Woods

Tyrone May has joined Super League's Catalans Dragons after his sacking by Penrith Panthers.

Catalans sign Panthers' May in NRL drive

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England's record Test run scorer, Alastair Cook, has signed a new two-year deal with Essex.

Cook to continue serving up runs for Essex

The EU has called upon China to show tennis player Peng Shuai is safe and well.

EU wants 'verifiable proof' Peng safe

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

More and more women are choosing to flip the script and stay single. Picture: Shutterstock

Flipping the script: why not all women want marriage and kids

Yumi Stynes, Claudine Ryan

Genesis Owusu is the first hip hop artist to win Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

'The weirdo can't be stopped': Genesis Owusu 'validated' by historic ARIA win

Amy Martin

REVIVED: Tim Freedman's love of touring inspired him to write The Whitlams' first new album in 15 years.

The Whitlams uncover their creative aphrodisiac

Josh Leeson

More and more women are choosing to flip the script and stay single. Picture: Shutterstock

Flipping the script: why not all women want marriage and kids

REIMAGINED: Get Back offers a fascinating insight into the world's greatest ever band attempting to keep the magic alive.

Get Back repaves The Beatles' Long and Winding Road

Josh Leeson

Canberra's Genesis Owusu made history by becoming the first hip hop artist to take out Album of the Year at the ARIA Awards. Picture: Supplied

OPINIONHow Genesis Owusu made history at the ARIAs

Amy Martin

Redefining retirement: Exploring the flexibility of modern aged care

Redefining retirement: Exploring the flexibility of modern aged care

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

Modibodi takes the anxiety out of periods that could cause most teens to step away from their usual sport or social activities.

Teens can trust Modibodi period underwear to help them through the night

Linda Lambrechts

Redefining retirement: Exploring the flexibility of modern aged care

Redefining retirement: Exploring the flexibility of modern aged care

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Linda Lambrechts

Picture: Mount Macedon Realty

PHOTOSThis age old bluestone mansion is up for sale again

Picture: Mount Macedon Realty

PHOTOSThis age old bluestone mansion is up for sale again

Price growth is strongest in coastal and lifestyle markets, CoreLogic said. Picture: Shutterstock

Regional property prices grow at double capital city rates

Price growth is strongest in coastal and lifestyle markets, CoreLogic said. Picture: Shutterstock

Regional property prices grow at double capital city rates

On the Market: December 1 - 7, 2021 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

On the Market: December 1 - 7, 2021 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

4719 Midland Highway, Daylesford. Picture: Supplied

Downton Abbey meets Daylesford: Wombat Park up for auction

Jack Needham

The east side has a butterfly shape and the south side has a sawtooth shape. Photo: Chris Erickson

Tricky block no problem for this award-winning South Coast home

Ellouise Bailey

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

Community of care: There are now 171 McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia, but more are needed to ensure no one misses out on care. Photo: Supplied

Pink power pushes us 100,000 steps of the way

GARDEN: Robyn Hansen at the Kooralbyn Community Garden opening. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Garden now open

Larraine Sathicq

According to Scamwatch, the government is not offering a benefit payment for those who receive their COVID-19 vaccine.

All the online scams you need to avoid

SOLD: Mel Weir says Kooralbyn is the town of choice for many potential buyers. Photo: Larraine Sathicq

Kooralbyn real estate hits record high

Larraine Sathicq

PERFECT MATCH: Oreo the duck has found at home at Jimboomba with Wobbles thanks to 21-year-old Jasmine McPhillips.

Oreo the duck waddles into Jimboomba

Jordan Crick

Photo: Zoe Arora, Illawarra, NSW.

PHOTOSO Christmas tree, o Christmas tree: Check out this year's Christmas trees

Matt Dunn of Veresdale with Eliza Jones of Redland Bay.

PHOTOSLocal punters lap up cup day at Veresdale

GLAMOUR: Peta Clarkson, Kirsty Hayes and Julianne Singh from Logan. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Derby Day kicks off Melbourne Cup week

SUCCESSFUL PLAYER: One club man and former NRL star Matt Gillett makes a run for the try line during an appearance at Flagstone State Community College. Photo: Tahlia Croker

PHOTOSBroncos legend visits Flagstone for school clinic

RIDES: Terry and Katie O'Brien from Teviot Clydesdales.

Kalbar Country Day draws thousands

Larraine Sathicq

CHAMPS: Beaudesert State School junior team members. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Kingfisher Cup 2021

Larraine Sathicq

MEMORIAL: Janice Heit and Les Allen at the Beaudesert cenotaph. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Cenotaph celebrates 100 years

Larraine Sathicq

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Renee Valentine

'Smart' homes help reduce energy usage

OPINION'Smart' homes help reduce energy usage

Chris Kerr

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during Question Time. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

DIGESTSocial media giants taken to task

Kayla Osborne

When Love Island is really Lord of the Flies

OPINIONWhen Love Island is really Lord of the Flies

Marie Low

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

TRAILBLAZER: Bill Onus in Fitzroy (1946). Still from Ablaze. Photo: Eric Onus

Film a key to leader's hidden history

Rowan Cowley

STAYING CONNECTED: Lex Marinos and Patricia Amphlett take radio and podcast listeners on a romp through the perils, pitfalls and precious moments of ageing.

Radio and podcast show targets older Australians

Eileen Wood

Liberal Member for Pearce Christian Porter. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Porter gone, Hunt next? Parliament to end with a bang

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A treatment newly approved for hospital patients who require oxygen slows the effects of COVID-19.

New COVID-19 treatment granted approval

2hrs ago

Ongoing care for ADF veterans suffering mental health issues has been raised at a royal commission.

Defence vets missing care, inquiry told

2hrs ago

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard says the government is not considering another lockdown.

NSW flocks to testing after Omicron alert

2hrs ago

Health Minister Greg Hunt is expected to announce he's calling time on his 20-year political career.

Hunt, Porter exit as parliament winds up

Andrew Brown and Paul Osborne
2hrs ago

The fall in iron ore prices is expected to narrow Australia's trade surplus in new October figures.

Iron ore slide to narrow trade surplus

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
2hrs ago

A Senate inquiry has heard the $660m Urban Congestion Fund was not effective or merit-based.

Report into car park grants to be released

Alex Mitchell
2hrs ago

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia is working towards a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

Australia expands military cooperation

Dominic Giannini
2hrs ago

TRAGEDY: A body of a man has been found in a ute, submerged in floodwaters near Toowoomba on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Police

Roma man killed in floodwaters west of Toowoomba

Peter van Jaarsveld runs a goat breeding operation at Gore, east of Inglewood. Photo: Nuffield Australia.

Aussie goats climbing to the top

Clare Adcock

A 23-year-old man has been fined by police for driving through floodwaters in Central Queensland, after he and his dog became trapped. Photo: Police

Man fined for driving through floodwaters in Central Queensland

Ads aren't just about what they say. What they imply also matters. Photo: Shutterstock

Examining a couple of the ad tactics used for crude oil fuels

Sam Hollier

Chyka Keebaugh with items from her new Harris Scarfe collection. Photos: Supplied

Christmas with Chyka - her expert tips for a festive house

HOMELY FEEL: Blockheads Hayden and Sara Vale chose concrete and timber to feature throughout their multi-storey home. This presents a balanced, yet luxurious feel as it incorporates flooring, joinery, furnishings and accents. Photos: supplied by the Vales.

Shack to chic in five stunning storeys

Vickii Byram