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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

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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

Janine Graham

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

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

She's currently ranked second, but Naomi Osaka is the best women's player in the world right now. Photo: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONWhy Naomi Osaka's on top of world

Howard Kotton

Nathan Buckley is entering the final year of his contract with Colllingwood. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONHeat looks set to rise on Buckley

Howard Kotton

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

The honest truth is that tennis great Serena Williams is nowhere near the threat that she once was. Photo: Graham Denholm/Getty Images

OPINIONSerena's grand slam dream is over

Howard Kotton

The NBL's Perth Wildcats lose a home crowd edge after being moved to Sydney for at least a month.

AFLW, NBL grapple with WA's COVID lockdown

Steve Larkin and Anna Harrington

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

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

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

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

Floriade still on the cards for later in the year

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

Shonae Hobson, curator of Piinpi: Contemporary Indigenous Fashion at the National Museum of Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

New show is keeping to the seasons, First Nations-style

Ayla Connolly

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Your new home in Platypus Banks

Braidwood offers southern pasture paradise

Braidwood offers southern pasture paradise

Peter Austin

Magnificent private views

Magnificent private views

House of the Week

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

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: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Australian Taxation Office

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

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Powerful Owl. Photo: Johanning, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A powerful owl could be sleeping in your backyard after surveying kilometres of territory

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Ron Cerabona

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

Katherine River over the weekend (left) and how it normally looks (right). Main photo: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Top End river becomes a wet season torrent

Chris McLennan

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

Scott Morrison's handling of sexual abuse allegations has been criticised by Grace Tame.

PM's conscience questioned over rape claim

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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Rio Tinto chairman Simon Thompson is to stand down.

Rio Tinto chair Thompson to step down

MEEOW: Is your kitty the cat's whiskers? Have her drawn by RSPCA volunteers in the Poorly Drawn Pets fundraiser.

Fancy a poorly drawn portrait of your pet? It's all in the name of charity

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Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

Janine Graham
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Qantas and regional Rex Airlines want further handouts to see them through COVID uncertainty.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Liz Hobday
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Susan Neill-Fraser's daughter Sarah Bowles said "we'll never stop fighting for this case".

Judges mull landmark Neill-Fraser appeal

Ethan James
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Some lawyers and politicians want an independent inquiry into the claims against Christian Porter.

Calls for rape allegation inquiry continue

Matt Coughlan
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Equal top priced bull Glenholme Quartermaster with Tim Woodham, Nutrien Ag Solutions who made the purchase on behalf of Graeme and Jean Hall, auctioneer Peter Godbolt, Nutrien and studmaster Geoff Bush.

Whiteface bulls at Cootamundra hit $8000 three times

Stephen Burns
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Coonamble High School students with their Angus steer that was the medium domestic class winner on the hoof. A Limousin cross steer won the carcase section.

Carcase champion to Coonamble crossbred

Hannah Powe

Jack Hamilton, farmhand at Kintail via Casino, standing in a crop of sunflowers still upright only hours after 82mm of rain fell in just 30 minutes. Intense but patchy showers affected much of the state's north last week.

Ready for coastal rain to stop

Jamie Brown, Billy Jupp

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