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Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speaks via zoom at the community meeting at Harden on Tuesday.

HAVE YOUR SAY'I'll do everything I can': MP says aged care services will continue in Harden

Peter Guthrie

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Australian Treasurer Josh Frydenberg are set to talk over the Facebook news stand-off. Pictures: Shutterstock, Sitthixay Ditthavong

Government sets talks with Facebook

Steve Evans

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Here's where you can find our news

Australian Community Media asks readers to turn their backs on Facebook after the platform banned news in Australia.

How Facebook has failed Australia - a message to our readers

NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant and Premier Gladys Berejiklian addressing the media on Wednesday.

UPDATEDCOVID rules set to ease across NSW with another day of no local cases

Desiree Savage

Acting Sergeant Cootamundra LAC Hannah Bloomfield on Gundagai Road to assist with School Bus Safety Campaign, parents, children and bus operators all comment, that the only way to get motorists to slow down to 40km/hour at bus stops is to bring a police car out.

Focus on school bus safety across Cootamundra area

Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack speaks via zoom at the community meeting at Harden on Tuesday.

HAVE YOUR SAY'I'll do everything I can': MP says aged care services will continue in Harden

Peter Guthrie

The line outside Centrelink in Braddon in March 2020. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

JobSeeker set for modest $50 per fortnight increase

Sally Whyte
Dan Jervis-Bardy

Facebook restores news pages, including ours, to Australia

Facebook restores news pages, including ours, to Australia

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Health Minister Greg Hunt on Thursday, defending the pace of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Getty Images

Aged care vaccine rollout will be on track next week: Hunt

Andrew Leigh in question time on Tuesday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERThe companies that handed back $125m in JobKeeper

The road to vaccination across Australia seems strewn with bumps right now. Photo: file

DIGESTBumps in the road impact vaccine rollout

Families and Social Services Minister Anne Ruston. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

JobSeeker increase set for clear passage despite criticism

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Australia has been urged to increase its onshore vaccine manufacturing capability. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia at risk of COVID vaccine shortages, leading scientists warn

Andrew Brown

Two aged care residents in Queensland were mistakenly given too much of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Shutterstock

Stood-down doctor didn't do vaccine training before giving incorrect doses

Sally Whyte

"None of this is good enough and the federal government must explain itself," Premier Palaszczuk said.

DIGESTAnother 'please explain' moment for the government

Janine Graham

Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Blake Foden

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

Corey Horsburgh makes brief comments to the media after leaving court. Picture: Keegan Carroll

SUBSCRIBER'What I did was wrong': Raider had up to 11 drinks before driving

Cootamundra hosts SISA swim championships and speedo sprints

Cootamundra hosts SISA swim championships and speedo sprints

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

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

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And the best town in Australia goes to...

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Surfers paddle out at Palm Beach.

Inside Sydney's answer to the Hamptons

Teresa Ooi

Get back to nature in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Beyond the Rim: a world of jagged mountains and fern gullies

Lee Mylne

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Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

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

Inbetweeners creators strike with mixed results

Josh Leeson

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

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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

HOME MADE: The Rubens self-produced their fourth album 0202 in their Camden bunker studio. Picture: Giulia McGauran

MUSICRubens embrace homemade craziness on backwards album

Josh Leeson

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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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The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

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

Investors look to the regions

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

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

UNWANTED GUESTS: Mice can cause major problems in the home.

There's a mouse in the house

Ruth Lewis

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: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

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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

GOAL: Hanwood players celebrate a goal against Tolland in the Leonard Cup major semi-final last Sunday. Picture: Emma Hillier

Cootamundra to meet Hanwood in final

CHARGING AHEAD: Micheal Fenn brings the ball forward as Tumut got the better of Young at Anzac Park on Sunday to set up a grand final showdown with Gundagai. Picture: Les Smith

Tumut respond to set up massive grand final clash with Gundagai

The Bulldogs under 10's team prior to their final match of the 2020 season. Photo by Kelly Manwaring.

Cootamundra under 10s take on Cherrypickers in final round

OFFLOADING: Kangaroos under 10s' Harry Rynehart looks for support despite the efforts of Tumut defenders.

Group Nine Juniors rapt with the season

Photo by Kelly Manwaring.

Walsh and Blair Lawyers takes on Twomeys in junior soccer | Photos

Andrew Fisher

Action from the Under 6s match against a combined Harden/Boorowa side on the weekend. Photo by Kelly Manwaring.

Under 6s take on Boorowa/Harden sides

Andrew Fisher

TRY TIME: Southcity captain-coach Nathan Rose goes over for the first of his two quickfire tries to get the Bulls back into the contest against Young on Sunday. Picture: Les Smith

Young books in return to finals with win over Southcity

Courtney Rees

LEADING THE WAY: Zac Masters scored a double as Tumut put a big score on Brothers to remain undefeated ahead of a clash with Gundagai to decide the minor premiership. Picture: Courtney Rees

Tumut injuries mount ahead of showdown

Courtney Rees

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

Governor-General David Hurley has received the aged care report from Commisioner Lynelle Briggs.

Govt handed aged care inquiry final report

A letter has been sent to Scott Morrison alleging a historical rape by a current cabinet minister.

Fresh rape allegation relating to minister

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A man faces an attempted murder charge after a woman was attacked with a hammer in Sydney hotel.

Man charged over Sydney hammer attack

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This year's Anzac Day parade in Melbourne is back on and will be "as close to normal as possible".

Anzac Day parade in Melbourne to go ahead

A suspension on Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Australia has been lifted by CASA.

Boeing 737 MAX suspension lifted in Aust

Gold company manager Daniel Ede has been jailed for his part in a $3.2 million heist.

Gold bandit jailed over $3.2m heist

Georgie Moore

Australia's vaccination rollout has so far delivered more than 23,000 jabs across the country.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

First overdoses, now a safety breach

DIGESTFirst overdoses, now a safety breach

Janine Graham

JACKPOT HEIFER: Progress Perfect Storm R4 held by Peter Kylstra of Progress Limousins, Leeton, with Hayleigh Duvall, H&L Livestock, Queanbeyan, judge Graham Williams, Thunderbird Ag, Windsor, and associate judge Emily Polsen, Grace Valley Livestock, Yass. Photo: Hannah Powe

Six month old Limousin heifer wins $1400 jackpot

Hannah Powe & Mark Griggs
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Champion junior judge, Ruby Canning, currently of Armidale, but originally from Hamilton, Victoria.

A special Canberra Royal junior judging win for Ruby

Mark Griggs
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Equine dentistry students Jacob Dunn, WA, and Jess Hagedoorn, Queensland, were in Tamworth this week to complete their studies. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

First crop of horse dentists graduate in Tamworth

Lucy Kinbacher

HUGE: Ethan Kross says many of us are self-talking ourselves into a funk. Picture: Shutterstock

Why it's important to harness that self-chatter | Wellness

Amy Cooper

Biophilic design is something every gardener can achieve. Picture: Shuttertsock.

Connecting to nature through design and architecture | Gardening

John Gabriele

Chronic stress disrupts almost all your body processes, and can cause significant impairment.

ADVICEWhen stress becomes more than just a 'normal part of life' | Health