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Coronavirus testing. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

State marks 50 days since last locally-acquired COVID-19 case

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

There were five new internationally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to midnight. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

Known active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria rise with internationally acquired cases

Emma D'Agostino

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

READY: Stawell Warriors under-18 girls coach Melissa Bibby (left) and Allissa Peachey are getting prepared for their first match of 2021. Picture: TALLIS MILES

Warriors under-18s to take the field for first match of 2021

Tallis Miles

SPRINT: Jakob Salmi will be hoping to help get the Swifts on the winners list in round two. Picture: TRISH RALPH

Swifts hunting first wins in round two | Photos

Tallis Miles

TOUGH TEST: Navarre will have a few new faces as they face Harcourt in round one of the MCDFNL. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Trip to Harcourt awaits Navarre in season opener

Tallis Miles

READY: Stawell Warriors under-18 girls coach Melissa Bibby (left) and Allissa Peachey are getting prepared for their first match of 2021. Picture: TALLIS MILES

Warriors under-18s to take the field for first match of 2021

DEBUT: Recruit Damon Folkes will pull on the Great Western colours for his first senior game on Saturday. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Big names to set the benchmark in Mininera season openers

Tallis Miles

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Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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LATE NIGHT SHOPPING: Carly Flecknoe and Joseph are looking forward to grabbing some bargains at the Halls Gap late night shopping event. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Christmas shopping night in Halls Gap

Cassandra Langley

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING: Carly Flecknoe and Joseph are looking forward to grabbing some bargains at the Halls Gap late night shopping event. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Christmas shopping night in Halls Gap

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

It's time to rediscover all things food and wine in your region

It's time to rediscover all things food and wine in your region

Dawn Rasmussen

Get Out & About at Easter and see your region with new appreciation

Get Out & About at Easter and see your region with new appreciation

Dawn Rasmussen

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

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Health & Wellness guide 2021 is here now

Dawn Rasmussen

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Family home on large allotment

Family home on large allotment

Family home on large allotment

Family home on large allotment

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Solid family home with two lots on one title has huge potential

Solid family home with two lots on one title has huge potential

Dawn Rasmussen

Landmark property on the market

Landmark property on the market

Dawn Rasmussen

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Jess Cass asks questions at last year's trivia night

Fancy yourself as a trivia buff?

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

LONG LIFE: Stawell's Eventide Homes' Marjorie Dyson turned 103 on Thursday. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

A quiet celebration for Marj's special birthday

Cassandra Langley

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

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

Sissy Austin has spoken out about her mental health journey, which she says was sparked by a rape.

Indigenous advocate speaks out about traumatic incident that sparked breakdown

Hayley Elg

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

Donna Page

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

Grampians Tourism and NAIDOC Week | Local Leader

Grampians Tourism and NAIDOC Week | Local Leader

Marc Sleeman, Chief Executive Grampians Tourism

The current works at Dobie have been halted as protesters again fight the project in court.

YOUR SAY | We need to see the wood from the trees on controversial highway project

David Leviston

PLAN: Access to rivers would change. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

HAVE YOUR SAY'Allowing camping in licensed water frontages makes no sense' | Comment

David Jochinke, VFF President

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

The death of a NSW woman with blood clots after her COVID vaccination was likely linked to the jab.

Hunt moves to shore up faith in vaccines

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Woolworths will trial body cameras to protect staff from being abused and attacked by shoppers.

Woolies trials body cameras for workers

Tasmania's premier Peter Gutwein says Labor has made election pledges worth nearly $2 billion.

Tassie govt promises more housing support

Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock has died aged 82.

Frydenberg lauds Kooyong 'colt' Peacock

Fraser Island has a history of dingo attacks.

Dingo mauls wandering boy on Fraser Island

Tracey Ferrier and Hannah Ryan

People using HomeBuilder grants for projects now have an extra year for construction to begin.

HomeBuilder construction deadline extended

Angelo Risso

There have been seven coronavirus cases linked to adjacent rooms in Sydney hotel quarantine.

Virus spread between NSW hotel rooms

Hannah Ryan

Coercive control is mostly experienced by women and perpetrated by men in intimate relationships.

What is coercive control?

Hannah Ryan

LINE UP: Robyn and Mack Stagg, Tambo Crossing, sold 227 Angus mixed-sex calves including 150 steers, 8-10 months, to a top of $1950.

Bairnsdale spring-drop calves pass 600c/kg in feature store sale

Bryce Eishold

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

Karen Bailey

RAIL BACKING: Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson says there's been trouble in delivering grain to port, this season because of "the failings of the rail system.

VTA backs more rail funding

Andrew Miller

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend