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WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton
23m ago

3,200 without power after storm

Robin Tennant-wood
1hr ago

RFS extends Total Fire Ban

David Cole

State wide reforms: These would affect regional NSW if picked up in election. Photo: Isabella Mendes.

NAAPA propose alcohol reform agenda

Clare McCabe

Hannah and Jacob ready to leave (left), and giving the thumbs-up at the Australian Jamboree in South Australia last week

Joeys ready to hop into scouting in 2019

Robin Tennant-wood

Staying cool in the heat

Robin Tennant-wood

Storm warning current

Robin Tennant-wood

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton
23m ago

3,200 without power after storm

Robin Tennant-wood
1hr ago

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Wait for it: Bill Hatzis feeds the scrum in front of the big crowd at the Redback’s inaugural game under lights at the Rec Ground last season. Photo: Kathy Toirkens.

Redbacks kick off 2019 preparation

Zac Lowe

The culture’s not cricket

Robin Tennant-wood

Pat Cummins could be key to Australia's chances of beating India in the Boxing Day Test match.

Rundown of the Boxing Day Test match

Burney Wong

Wait for it: Bill Hatzis feeds the scrum in front of the big crowd at the Redback’s inaugural game under lights at the Rec Ground last season. Photo: Kathy Toirkens.

Redbacks kick off 2019 preparation

Wind-up: Kids at the clinic in January 2018 had a great time, and according to Rod Coady it is not unusual to see kids return for another go at the holiday program, which will be run for the third time by Damon Welsford. Photo: Supplied.

Juniors learn from the pro

Zac Lowe

Winners: The Braidwood Tennis Club retained the Palerang Cup for another year on November 18, in a comfortable victory over Bungendore. Photo: Supplied.

Palerang Cup win

Jenny Daniher

Fields of flora: Judith Basile and grandson Joe Bush prepare for the lavender festival this weekend Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. Photo: Clare McCabe

Lavender harvest’s festival time

Clare McCabe

An ice cream on a summer’s day may hit the spot, but it won’t help you beat the heat. Photo: Mark Crossfield/Flickr

Do ice cream and cold drinks cool us down ?

Peter Poortvliet

More than 100,000 customers will flock to the Sydney Fish Market in the 36 hours before Christmas.

Festive frenzy at Sydney Fish Market

Fields of flora: Judith Basile and grandson Joe Bush prepare for the lavender festival this weekend Saturday and Sunday, January 12 and 13. Photo: Clare McCabe

Lavender harvest’s festival time

Donna Hay's Bombe Alaska.

Make a list with Donna Hay

Jill Dupleix's dry-brined turkey with umami-rich Vegemite gravy and stuffing. Photo: William Meppem

There’s nothing more Australian than Vegemite gravy

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

Cook books: The exhibition shows many artefacts including journals and pieces Cook and crew collected from the lands they visited in the Pacific. Photos: Supplied.

An exhibition of history

Sam Hollier

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

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

From the desk of Mrs Claus: Mrs Claus opens her heart to tell the children of the world how she feels about them this Christmas.

A note from Mrs Claus to share the joy

Mrs Claus

Sarah Mostyn, of Windella Farms

Five small businesses making their dreams come true

Emma Elsworthy

WEEKLY COSTS: How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town? Photo: FILE

How does your weekly rent compare to the median cost in your town?

Nadine Morton
23m ago

A stunning family home

Domain, Southern Tablelands

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map and current eEdition of Domain

Hannah and Jacob ready to leave (left), and giving the thumbs-up at the Australian Jamboree in South Australia last week

Joeys ready to hop into scouting in 2019

Robin Tennant-wood

Staying cool in the heat

Robin Tennant-wood

Have fun and learn new skills at BYPAA workshops over summer

Summer fun workshops

Robin Tennant-wood

Hannah and Jacob ready to leave (left), and giving the thumbs-up at the Australian Jamboree in South Australia last week

Joeys ready to hop into scouting in 2019

Bombay Reserve is a great swimming and camping spot

Local holiday activities

Robin Tennant-wood

Photo: Krists Luhaers

Eight tips to look after your mental health this Christmas

Ewe are joking! Check out these weird and wacky ways to keep your pet cool

Rafael Nadal

It’s day 1 of the Australia Open and it’s hot

Elvis impersonator John Collins looks at his reflection before boarding the Elvis Express at Central Station.

All shook up on the Elvis train to Parkes

Lady Gaga

Colour returns to Golden Globes red carpet

Street machines: Hot rods gleam, growl through Canberra for Summernats

James Joyce

Nathan Lyon of Australia celebrates the wicket of India's Mayank Agarwal.

India bats first as Finch, Marsh head to Big Bash

Fireworks explode over the Sydney Harbour during New Year's Eve celebrations in Sydney.

Hello 2019: New Year’s Eve around the globe

October 18: Lifeline volunteer Rob Woodcock puts the last books onto the desks at the Illawarra Sport Stadium in Berkeley ahead of the Lifeline book fair. Photo: Adam McLean, Illawarra Mercury

53 fine photos from 2018

New year, new way? Or same old, same old?

Robin Tennant-wood

The culture’s not cricket

Robin Tennant-wood

‘Tis the season to spread goodwill to all

Robin Tennant-wood

Police are urging people to be wary giving out personal or financial details over the phone. Photo: Shutterstock.

Scammers impersonating police, using arrest threats

GET IT RIGHT: Ensuring your seat belt fits properly could prove critical in a crash.

Seat belts: Are you using yours properly?

Professor Kiarash Khosrotehrani.

Cutting off melanoma escape routes

Jamie Clavant's mum will make an appeal for the return of the missing 12-year-old.

Mum to make plea to find Melbourne boy

31m ago

Scott Morrison says he's very disappointed in the politics of the live exports issue.

Shorten not judging live export activists

1hr ago

Evie Amati has been jailed for an axe attack at a Sydney convenience store.

Axe attacker sentenced to four years' jail

1hr ago

The aged-care industry says it does not fear the scrutiny as the royal commission kicks off.

'Rising torrent' of concern over aged care

1hr ago

A series of vigils are being planned in tribute to murdered student Aiia Maasarwe in Melbourne.

Tram CCTV handed over in student killing

Kaitlyn Offer and Christine McGinn
2hrs ago

Health authorities are urging people to take extra care and keep hydrated during the heat.

Some parts of NSW to reach 48 degrees

Gemma Najem and Heather McNab
2hrs ago

Scott Morrison wants to calm tension caused by mass fish deaths in the Murray-Darling River system.

No knee-jerk answer to Murray-Darling: PM

2hrs ago

Mr Lim is a regular sight on Sydney street corners carrying signs with political or social messages.

Sydney sign activist Lim to challenge fine

Luke Costin

Adventure Bay Retreat: Something special on Bruny Island. Photo: Brad Harris

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Wilpena Pound: a natural amphitheatre.

Find yourself in the Flinders Ranges

John Rozental

A flashback to slower travel: Cruise Express’s six-day ‘Great Southern Loop’.

Your weekly travel inspiration

John Rozentals

Lots of benefits: Worms not only munch through a lot of your food waste, but will also produce fertiliser that your plants will love.

Worms help reduce waste

For more recipes see australianlamb.com.au

Try this: Honey, pineapple and chilli lamb leg

Possible tax hikes: If Labor succeeds in making both these changes, a top-rate taxpayer will suddenly find themselves paying CGT of 36.75% – an increase of almost 58%.

Our CGT may be one of the highest in the world

Noel Whittaker