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Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was time people just followed the rules. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Do your quarantine, PM tells 'well-paid' tennis players

Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Tursun Kerim shows Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr his current work with the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccine approval imminent, but advice likely to be 'tweaked' in coming months

Liz De Somer, chief executive of Medicines Australia, says the pandemic shows funding for vaccine research is crucial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research

Sally Whyte

While there were queues outside Centrelink in March, Deloitte says Canberra has been largely shielded from job losses due to COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

Economy looking up in 2021 with vaccine in sight: Deloitte

Sally Whyte

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

Ashleigh Tullis

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Jasper Lindell

England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

Aussie spinner Nathan Lyons is not the greatest to wear the baggy green. Photo: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONLyon's very good, but not the greatest

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

Howard Kotton

NEW CHALLENGE: Former NRL player Simon Woolford will coach Kangaroos this season after returning from the English Super League.

Woolford back in Group 9

Courtney Rees

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

COMEBACK KIDS: Something For Kate's single Situation Room is among their best work. Picture: Daniel Boud

The summer in tunes

Josh Leeson

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984. Picture: Supplied

Boxing Day movies to get excited about

Ron Cerabona

SAFE HANDS: Nathalie Morris and Claudia Karvan in Stan series Bump.

Teenage baby drama presents bumpy road for all involved

Josh Leeson

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

First home buyer hot spots

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

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

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

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

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

Australian Taxation Office

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

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

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

The tourism industry is warning it cannot survive another year without international visitors.

Tourism operators appeal for more support

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The JobKeeper and JobSeeker coronavirus supplement payments are both set to expire in March.

JobSeeker rate dips to 'normal' from April

Scott Morrison says safety around Australia's vaccine rollout is a priority.

Safety comes first with virus vaccine: PM

PREP TIME: Veteran teacher Brenda Baldwin provides some simple tips to help children get ready for the new school year. Photo: Larraine Sathicq

Handy hints for preparing your child for school

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PM Scott Morrison has spoken with outgoing US Vice-President Mike Pence.

Morrison calls VP Pence for final time

Matt Coughlan
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia is well positioned for a strong economic recovery.

Signs of recovery fail to lift confidence

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Consideration will be given to allowing NSW venues to ban patrons who decline to get vaccinated.

Vaccine 'ticket' in NSW after no new cases

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David Littleproud is wants state governments to allow foreign workers in to harvest crops.

Australians turn their backs on farm work

Daniel McCulloch
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Georgia Perkins with Nioa Helena Q44 donated by Nioa Pastoral Company and held by manager Shannon Gardner. Pictures: Helen Walker

Georgia wins Santa heifer at National Youth Camp

Helen Walker
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Selection of the nine PTIC Angus heifers sold for $3380 on account L.V Corrigan and Co, Woomargama. Photo: Auctions Plus

PTIC heifers to $3380 on AP+

Stephen Burns
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Local Land Services snapped this banding locust plague in a Moree paddock earlier this month. Photo: Supplied

Northern farmers on high alert for locust plagues

Billy Jupp

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain