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The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

Zero community transmission in NSW: new limits on outdoor gatherings, bookings

A vaccine won't suddenly return us to what we once thought was normality. Picture: Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWhy a coronavirus vaccine won't be the magic bullet

Steve Evans

Bubble-busting bombshells keep coming

Bubble-busting bombshells keep coming

Janine Graham

Look up, look up - put your phone away. Photo: Canberra Metro Operations

From rogue roos to a one-derful result in Victoria

Jasper Lindell

Berejiklian flags eased restrictions as NSW records five new cases

Berejiklian flags eased restrictions as NSW records five new cases

Matt Carr

Darien O'Toole was one of the stars for Cootamundra Under 16s. File photo.

Third wicket partnership sets up under 16s win

Andrew Fisher

Hugo Emery. File photo.

Hugo Emery leads Cobras to win over Titans

Andrew Fisher

Rain disrupts cricket round

Rain disrupts cricket round

Darien O'Toole was one of the stars for Cootamundra Under 16s. File photo.

Third wicket partnership sets up under 16s win

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

Liam Warren

Brisbane Lion Lachie Neale polled 31 votes to claim the 2020 Brownlow. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBrownlow Medal cold shoulders AFL's best defenders

Howard Kotton

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Surfers favourite, Lighthouse Beach near Port Macquarie.

Down-to-earth art meets the sparkling sea at Port Macquarie

Jac Taylor

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

7 nights in Coffs for $435 a person

This landscape is called a 'lunette' for a reason - it feels a bit like walking on the surface of the moon. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Alien landscape reveals our past

Michael Turtle

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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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INSIGHTFUL: Alicia Keys dissects her track 3 Hour Drive on Song Exploder.

Song Exploder hits right notes in move from podcast to TV

Josh Leeson

IN DEEP: Utopia follows a group of obsessed comic fans who uncover a plot to spread a killer flu.

REVIEWUtopia taps into age of conspiracy

Josh Leeson

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

Portrait of Trooper David Nicolson standing beside IED damaged vehicle in Afghanistan. Picture: David Nicolson

WHAT'S ONThings I've seen, places I've been

Claire Hunter

A new voice: Ewa Ramsey, author of The Morbids, a story about a young woman coming to grips with anxiety. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Talented writer's debut: a novel for our time

Jim Kellar

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

REACH OUT: McGrath Foundation breast care nurses and supporters are helping lead the Pink Up Your town fundraiser this year.

Pink Up Your Town for breast care nurses

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

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

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix 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

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

Dan Andrews believes Victoria is well placed to bring forward further easing of COVID restrictions.

Cox Plate call backflip after Vic backlash

Three men have been arrested over fatal shooting of Adrian Pacione.

Three men arrested over fatal Vic shooting

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NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro almost quit parliament over a koala policy stoush.

'I nearly quit parliament': John Barilaro

19m ago

AUSTRAC was aware of allegations money transfers were used to influence George Pell's trial.

Australian watchdog looks at Vatican cash

35m ago

That's not the million-dollar barra, Katherine fisho Trent de With has grabbed headlines around the world after hooking a crocodile in the Victoria River.

Oops: Barra fisherman mistakenly snags monster croc

The ACCC's Rod Sims says the US anti-trust case against Google is extremely significant.

Australia watching US case against Google

Daniel McCulloch
42m ago

NSW Arts Minister Don Harwin was suspended from state parliament after being found in contempt.

NSW minister suspended from parliament

1hr ago

Australia must "keep the foot on the digital accelerator", Prime Minister Scott Morrison says.

Morrison pitches digital economic recovery

Daniel McCulloch
1hr ago

The new selling ring at the Maitland saleyards means agents can continue to conduct COVID-safe sales.

Maitland heifers hit $2780 top

KAREN BAILEY
1hr ago

Receival sites are consistently reporting high grades of wheat coming into the bins and growers are reaping rewards from strong yields, prices and demand for high protein wheat.

Grain growers are in the rare position of strong yields, prices and demand

Matt Wallis, AWB
1hr ago

Daniel Brock, Jo Urqhart and David Nell follow the sale with keen interest. Photo: Coonamble Times.

Record prices and record yarding at Coonamble

Mark Griggs
1hr ago

You'd notice the gorilla in front of you, right? Actually, probably not. Photo: Shutterstock.

The world immediately around you is not as you perceive

Sam Hollier
7m ago

FLAWLESS: Wide boards (pictured in Spotted Gum) are ideal for uniting open spaces.

Five questions you should ask when choosing timber flooring

1hr ago

There are three main areas where problems may occur when you go down the granny flat route. Picture: Shutterstock.

Important things to consider before building a granny flat

Noel Whittaker