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Helping run the BBQ at the Christmas Gift Market are Cootamundra Scout members Tom Jones, Matilda Sannazzaro, Sophie Sannazzaro, Henry Fry, Jack Ellis and Ava Sannazzaro.

Huge response to Christmas Gift Market

Tom Gosling

The Jugiong-supplied part of the Goldenfields water network is shown in red. Temora will not be affected.

Power outage leads to water restrictions

Tom Gosling

Three NSW Rural Fire Service area mitigation crews from Bathurst, Oberon, and Cowra have been working to reduce fire hazards within Stockinbingal.

Firies lessen grass fire hazards in Stockinbingal

Tom Gosling

Lighting up for Christmas

Lighting up for Christmas

Tom Gosling

Flooding in Cootamundra in September 2016. Picture shows Thompson Street footbridge about an hour before the weight of the water and debris buckled the handrails. Picture by Jennette Lees

Reminder about flood study drop-in this afternoon

Tom Gosling

The Grattan Institute argues the aged care sector needs $7 billion in additional funding each year to fix the broken system. Picture: Shutterstock

Aged care sector needs $7 billion more each year: report

Elliot Williams

Water exercise classes will continue to feature at the Cootamundra town pool under L&R Group's management.

Big plans for town pool

Jennette Lees

Helping run the BBQ at the Christmas Gift Market are Cootamundra Scout members Tom Jones, Matilda Sannazzaro, Sophie Sannazzaro, Henry Fry, Jack Ellis and Ava Sannazzaro.

Huge response to Christmas Gift Market

Tom Gosling

The Jugiong-supplied part of the Goldenfields water network is shown in red. Temora will not be affected.

Power outage leads to water restrictions

Tom Gosling

LET ME TAKE A SELFIE: Matthew McConaughey takes a snap with Batlow Hotel owners Matt and Linda Rudd. Picture: Supplied

Matthew McConaughey lends star power to publicans

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

An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

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

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

Jasper Lindell

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

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

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

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

Harvey Holt put on 24 for Stockinbingal. File photo.

Stockinbingal defeat Family Hotel Bulldogs

Cooper Powderly made 19 for the Young Blues against Central Hotel Cootamundra.

Crusaders over ran in match against Young Coyotes

"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

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

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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.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

IGNITED: Powderfinger's Unreleased 1998-2010 sits proudly alongside the band's storied back catalogue.

REVIEWPowderfinger off cuts make tasty feast for Unreleased

Josh Leeson

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

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.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

All you need for a sugar skull costume is some face paint and some flowers. Picture: Shutterstock

10 last minute DIY Halloween costumes

Amy Martin

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

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

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

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

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

PAWSOME PRESENTS: The top 10 products for online shopping and classifieds scams include, pets, shoes, vehicles, phones, laptops/ /computer/ drones/ iPads, clothing, toys, games/ Nintendo/ X-box/ Jigsaw, barbecues and handbags and bags.

Scamwatch:'Tis the season for scammers

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

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

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

A Chinese social media company has censored a post by the prime minister.

WeChat censored post disappoints Australia

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Helicopter training crash kills two

Helicopter training crash kills two

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been holed up in The Lodge since returning from Japan last month.

PM Morrison dislodges from trip quarantine

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OFF TRACK: Supercars will skip Newcastle next year before returning in early 2022.

Supercars 2022 season to start in Newcastle

51m ago

NSW Health is calling on people in Sydney's northwest to get tested for COVID-19.

COVID-19 case in Sydney hotel worker

53m ago

DOUBLE UP: Mount Panorama will host two Supercars events in season 2021.

Bathurst bags two Supercars events in 2021

Anya Whitelaw
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Hobart, Tasmania. Photo: File

Tassie hospitality spending up a whopping 86 per cent

Sue Bailey
1hr ago

A Liberal MP is against cashless welfare cards, which freeze the majority of Centrelink payments.

Welfare card plan harmful: Morrison's MP

Rebecca Gredley
2hrs ago

Summer starts with a hefty heatwave

Summer starts with a hefty heatwave

BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone
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Pain relief is commonly used during major animal husbandry procedures, according to Dr Geoffry Fordyce. Photo: Kelly Butterworth

How pain relief push could reignite

Mark Griggs

Warren Coventry of Lynoch Pty Ltd at Armidale will offer about 240 head of his EU accredited feeder steers on AuctionsPlus this Friday to be delivered in January. Photos: Lucy Kinbacher

Savvy approach to beat fear of falling market

Lucy Kinbacher

Singapore has approved the sale of chicken meat grown in a lab by an American company.

Singapore approves sale of lab-grown meat

Aradhana Aravindan and John Geddie

Self-assessment and self-criticism, one leads to growth the other to depression. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONThe difference between self-assessment and self-criticism

Gary Bentley

Tiny "dealership" promotes an augmented reality sales platform. Photo: Volkswagen Australia.

Are you willing to buy a new car online? Because some do

Sam Hollier