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Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Pacific Suites resident Justin Weng was told several days after signing a lease that the hotel would be used for COVID-19 quarantine, almost a week after the decision had been made. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

SUBSCRIBERJustin's perfect rental turned out to be a hotel used for quarantine

A word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

DIGESTA word of warning before celebrating 'biological jujitsu'

Have you heard the latest? Photo: file

DIGESTThe pollies are teasing us again

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

New Victorian coronavirus rule changes to be announced this weekend

Photo: File

DIGESTTell mum you'll be home for Christmas

Kim Chappell

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

Janine Graham

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?

Steve Evans

A collection of jerseys, including one worn by Barack Obama, have set records at a US auction.

Famous jerseys fetch records at auction

Australia's Women's T20 World Cup champions have won the Don Award for 2020.

T20 women's world champs win The Don Award

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

A collection of jerseys, including one worn by Barack Obama, have set records at a US auction.

Famous jerseys fetch records at auction

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

"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

The Coal Valley Vineyard is a stunningly located 5 hectare winery in the Coal River Valley, South East Tasmania producing award winning wines with a focus on Pinot Noir.

Come for the outdoors, linger for the wine

Natasha Dragun

All-new luxury at W Melbourne.

Australian deals to sate the luxe traveller

Explore Travel

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Small-ship cruise gets green light for Tasmania

Explore Travel

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Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke with NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Hilltops Mayor, Brian Ingram in 2019 when work commenced on the new healthcare service in Harden. The community is tomorrow invited to collect a brick from the former hospital after registering online to do so.

Piece of Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital history for community

Jennette Lees

Steph Cooke MP with members of the Narrandera community celebrating Round 3 of the Stronger Country Communities Fund. Please note this photo was taken prior to current social distancing measures.

Cooke announce boost to growth fund during Harden visit

Andrew Fisher

David James takes out November golf medal

David James takes out November golf medal

Alby

Cootamundra MP Steph Cooke with NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard and Hilltops Mayor, Brian Ingram in 2019 when work commenced on the new healthcare service in Harden. The community is tomorrow invited to collect a brick from the former hospital after registering online to do so.

Piece of Murrumburrah-Harden Hospital history for community

The Mobile Service Centre is visiting Harden.

Mobile centre to visit Harden

Filmer claims monthly medal at Harden Golf Club

Filmer claims monthly medal at Harden Golf Club

Alby

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

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

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

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

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Creative passion: John Wiseman with one of his Elephant images. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

John Wiseman's transition from world of finance to a globally recognised photographer

Greg Ellis

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Scamwatch: Think Covid-19 Scams are a thing of the past? Think again

Australian Taxation Office

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

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

Mask use in Victoria will become more limited as of Sunday.

Melbourne Virgin flight told to quarantine

Michael Gunner says a new COVID-19 check-in system should make life easier for Territorians.

Territorians embrace new check-in app

FIRE BOMBER: One of three Aerotech Air Tractor 802 F (AT 802F) fire-bombing air tankers at work on the fire at Redbanks on Kangaroo Island. Photo Stan Gorton

Fire crews, air tankers battle scrub fire at Redbanks, Kangaroo Island

Despite confirming a quarantine hotel cleaner caught COVID-19 at work, NSW is not out of the woods.

Latest NSW virus case fears dismissed

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

A woman who worked at quarantine hotels in Sydney's Darling Harbour has tested positive to COVID-19.

Sydney COVID case likely infected at work

Maureen Dettre

New managing director of ACM, Tony Kendall.

Kendall to lead ACM exec team

Joanne Crawford

New managing director of ACM, Tony Kendall.

Tony Kendall to lead ACM executive team

Joanne Crawford

How's this for a Christmas giving idea?

OPINIONHow's this for a Christmas giving idea?

Denis Moriarty

Imagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

DIGESTImagine Bendigo's population being hospitalised on the same day

Janine Graham

Washpool, SA, cropper Shawn Cadzow out harvesting barley when the lockdown was announced.

REAL AUSTRALIAAg: the definition of resilience

Elizabeth Anderson

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

Mask use in Victoria will become more limited as of Sunday.

Melbourne Virgin flight told to quarantine

Fears a Sydney quarantine hotel worker's virus case was transmitted locally have been dismissed.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Michael Gunner says a new COVID-19 check-in system should make life easier for Territorians.

Territorians embrace new check-in app

The Hayabusa2 spacecraft landed on the asteroid Ryugu in February.

Asteroid samples to point to Earth origins

South Australia will begin welcoming home residents from overseas next week.

SA to resume repatriation flights

Tim Dornin

A proposal to exclude police floats from Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade has failed.

Move to ban police from Mardi Gras fails

Hannah Ryan

More than a dozen firefighting aircraft have significantly slowed a bushfire on Fraser Island.

Firefighters gain on Fraser Island blazes

Andi Yu and Aaron Bunch

Rod Sims: for many Australian homeowners, switching loans is worth the effort.

ACCC says new borrowers treated better

Hannah Ryan

Bigger and better: The new supermarket has opened 18 months after a fire destroyed its predecessor. Photo contributed.

'A godsend': New supermarket opens, replacing store destroyed by fire

Faye Wheeler

Piece workers on a blueberry farm near Coffs Harbour are paid by the kilogram. It is true that slow pickers make very little money.

Reality of labour scams behind damning report into piece working blueberry pickers

Jamie Brown

Bruce Whitsed, Nariel Valley with his pen of 35 Angus weaner steers weighing 348kg sold for $1810.

Grown steers at Corryong top at $2080

Stephen Burns

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Ideal gifts to give for the fire kit

Family expansion: The design brief for the Dulwich Hill Residence called for the addition of an open kitchen, outdoor living space, dining, bathroom and laundry to an existing semi-detached period home for a growing young family. Photography: Jackie Chan

Practical meets quirky in a renovation to suit a growing family

HEAT IS ON: As temperatures rise, we must be more aware than ever of keeping pets cool.

Sign of the times - how climate change is putting pets at risk

Dr Anne Quain