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DIGESTA day of heroes, history and division across the nation

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Victoria records no new virus cases for 20 consecutive days

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

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Victoria records no new local COVID-19 cases for 19th consecutive day

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Victoria goes 18 days without locally-acquired coronavirus case

Chris Pedler

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

Jasper Lindell

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Seventeen days without a locally-acquired coronavirus cases in Victoria

Chris Pedler

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Emily Sweet

Davis Love III will captain the US Team when it hosts the 2022 Presidents Cup.

Love III to captain US at Presidents Cup

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Inter Milan's coach Antonio Conte was shown a red card during the match against Udinese Calcio.

Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee

Barcelona have had to play in an empty stadium since last March because of the pandemix.

Barcelona report shows crippling debts

Davis Love III will captain the US Team when it hosts the 2022 Presidents Cup.

Love III to captain US at Presidents Cup

2hrs ago

Nick Kyrgios says he will continue to hold tennis players accountable. Picture: Jamila Toderas

'The morals I've grown up with': Why Kyrgios took a stand

Caden Helmers

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

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

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

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

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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

COMPELLING: Nick Nolte was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Affliction. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

WHAT'S ONA brooding, broiling film with a rotten tooth at the core | Review

Keith Lofthouse

Dancer in the dark | Five Star Movie reviews

Dancer in the dark | Five Star Movie reviews

Keith Lofthouse

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

ON YOUR BIKE: There are many trails to explore in the Grampians. Picture: SUPPLIED

OPINIONEmbrace the freedom you've sacrificed for and help rebuild business

Grampians Tourism

IN ACTION: St Arnaud artist Kyle Torney spent more than 800 hours creating this silo artwork titled Hope. Pictures: SUPPLIED

SUBSCRIBERSt Arnaud artist's works of Hope take 800 hours to complete

Chris Pedler

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

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

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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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Stand-up paddle boarding on the Moyne River. Photos courtesy of Great Ocean Road Tourism.

Port Fairy (and surrounds) summer checklist

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Welcome the new year with a splash | Out & About summer 2020/21

Welcome the new year with a splash | Out & About summer 2020/21

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Classically charming cream brick

Classically charming cream brick

Classically charming cream brick

Classically charming cream brick

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

Joanne Crawford

A unique and versatile property

A unique and versatile property

Luxurious lifestyle ready to enjoy

Luxurious lifestyle ready to enjoy

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: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

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

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

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

WELCOME BACK: Noreen Crawford at Stawell Railway Gallery. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Stawell Railway Gallery back open to the public

Cassandra Langley

An aerial view of Stawell Technical School. Picture: HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Class of 1961 to recount old tales at reunion

Cassandra Langley

DISTURBANCE: The dorsal fin of the hammerhead shark in the video taken on January 3. One of Eraring power station's two stacks can be seen behind the shoreline to the left.

See hammerhead shark cruising close to where bull shark attack occurred

"How would you feel?" Craig Foster. Marc Stapelberg.

Craig Foster recognised for speaking out on refugees in detention

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

EXTINCT: A photograph of the last captive thylacine taken on December 19 1933, at the Hobart Zoo. Picture: David Fleay trustees

Tracking the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger

Jackson Worthington

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Whale sharks are native to the Ningaloo area more than 1000 kilometres north. Photo: File image

See whale shark in action in this rare sighting

Daniela Cooper

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

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

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

Alleged child sex offender Malka Leifer is set to arrive in Melbourne from Israel.

Malka Leifer close to Melbourne arrival

1hr ago

Jacinda Ardern slammed Canberra's move to suspend quarantine-free travel over a single COVID case.

Trans-Tasman bubble burst

1hr ago

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in some extreme quarterly movements in the CPI.

Inflation not likely to worry RBA just yet

1hr ago

Tasmania has been the leading economic performer in Australia for the past four quarters.

Tasmania remains top economic performer

The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for global economic growth.

IMF lifts growth forecast on vaccine hopes

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

The heatwave, big swells and Australia Day crowds mean drownings are likely, lifesavers warn.

Heatwave brings busy day for lifesavers

BOW WOW: Border Collie pup 'Bet' takes a bow after selling for what is believed to be a world price for a working dog pup. Picture: Skipton Auction Mart.

Puppy love comes with a world record $11,000 price tag

Chris McLennan

Alleged child sex offender Malka Leifer is being extradited to Australia from Israel to face court.

Alleged abuser Leifer set for Aust arrival

DIVERSE: Peter McDonnell, Macca's Farm, grows a range of fresh produce as well as farming free range pigs and Angus cattle.

Diversity key at Macca's Farm

Rebecca Nadge

Northern Tasmanian Australia Day award winners

Northern Tasmanian Australia Day award winners

Caitlin Jarvis, Jess Willard and Jackson Worthington

Brokers are noting a particular global trend in demand for wool destined for the knitwear segment of the market.

Knitwear is the eighth wonder of the world when it comes to driving wool demand

Fox & Lillie Rural

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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Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy