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HEARING HELP: Jason Meehan and Helga Sparks, from Grampians Tourism, with the new equipment. Picture: SUPPLIED

Grampians visitor centres re-open with new help for hearing impaired

49m ago

The links between Borough Huts and Stawell water supply | History

Stawell Historical Society

Grey skies were common throughout autumn, and there's unlikely to be any clearing of them in winter this year. Picture: FILE PIC

Autumn was cold and wet - what can we expect for winter?

Cassandra Dalgleish

FROM FARM TO DEPUTY: Australian Competition and Consumer Commission deputy chair Mick Keogh OAM grew up on the family farm in southern NSW and previously headed up agricultural think-tank the Australian Farm Institute.

Honda quits quad bikes but ACCC stands by its decision

Sharon O'Keeffe

DIGESTSobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

Kim Chappell

HELLO THERE: Yolande Grosser keeps her eye out for furry friendsor foe?

A wee bonnie mouse met a Converse end | A Mum's World

Yolande Grosser

The kiss: new transmissions of contagious love

Simon Bourke

Grampians visitor centres re-open with new help for hearing impaired

49m ago

The links between Borough Huts and Stawell water supply | History

Stawell Historical Society

A glimpse of the mako shark near the Eden Wharf captured by Drew Mudaliar

'Never seen it before in my life': Shark cruises close to South Coast wharf

2hrs ago

ANALYSISWhoever invents a coronavirus vaccine will control the patent - and, importantly, who gets to use it

DIGESTSobering statistics: Six million coronavirus cases worldwide

DIGESTPalaszczuk opens up Queensland, but there's a catch

Testing the sewage could also reveal how many people in Blackwater may have been exposed. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThere's reward in sifting through sewage

Your say: should state borders re-open now?

Gavin Stone

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COAG abolished, national cabinet here to stay

Kirsten Lawson

DIGESTChief Medical Officer urges anyone with cold, cough to get tested

Gavin Stone

Wimmera's COVID-19 count drops after newest case removed

Cassandra Dalgleish

Lining up goals so Wimmera sports clubs survive COVID-19 shutdown

All you need to know as the NRL kicks off - again

Joshua Bartlett

The Storm's Nelson Asofa-Solomona is tackled by the Raiders defence during last season's NRL Qualifying Final match at AAMI Park. The two premiership contenders clash again on Saturday night. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

OPINIONBring on the blockbusters: NRL is back

Laurie Daley

Lining up goals so Wimmera sports clubs survive COVID-19 shutdown

UPDATEDCONFIRMED: The Stawell Gift will not go ahead in 2020

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Look out on the ranges and plains of the outback from your private deck.

Win an outback getaway for two

Joanne Crawford

You don't have to visit Tasmania to experience the best wine and produce it has on offer. Picture: John Rozentals

The best of Tasmania, now online

John Rozentals

Fewer days in the office doesn't necessarily mean fewer goals accomplished. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONA four-day working week could be the shot in the arm post-coronavirus tourism needs

Jarrod Haar

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FOR A CAUSE: Spirit of Punjab cooks Kamalpreet Singh, Navjot Sharna and Amrinder Singh are ready to help Australian farmers on Sunday. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Lending a hand to Australian farmers

Cassandra Langley

THINKING CAPS ON: Stawell Bowling Club's Jess Cass asks questions at last years trivia night. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Stawell Bowling Club hosts annual trivia night

Cassandra Langley

Lending a hand to Australian farmers

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Kings Canyon, Watarrka National Park, NT.

Connectivity central to helping NT tourism

Kym Morgan

DEFYING THE DOWNTURN: Australian agricultural land prices are expected to defy any effects of a severe COVID-19-led global recession, according to a new report. Photo - Shuttestock.

Agricultural land prices will remain afloat

Sold: 71 Laurel Avenue, Chelmer just sold for $2,075,000. Photo - McGrath Estate Agents.

Selling more than listing

DOUBLE BAY HOME: Jurassic Park star Sam Neill sells his four-bedroom home.

Star sells at auction

Grampians visitor centres re-open with new help for hearing impaired

49m ago

The links between Borough Huts and Stawell water supply | History

Stawell Historical Society

A wee bonnie mouse met a Converse end | A Mum's World

Yolande Grosser

Grampians visitor centres re-open with new help for hearing impaired

49m ago

COMMENTHow can we stop being paralysed by the COVID-19 'what ifs'?

Darryl Schwarz

COMMENTHow balanced play for boys and girls can help in future | Opinion

Margaret Sims

'Never seen it before in my life': Shark cruises close to South Coast wharf

2hrs ago

Data from WA's super storm records 20 metre high waves

2hrs ago

Professor Garry Jennings. Picture: Heart Foundation

Heart stopping side-effect fears from COVID-19

Josh Hook: Adored in Europe, virtually anonymous in Australia

NO LONGER ADRIFT: Jack Baker has traversed the countryside of Canada and the ravages of his grief in the nine years since his sister Mary died by suicide.

IN DEPTHNight that unites: Jack Baker reflects on journey through grief

Jack Baker

WATCH'Absolutely harrowing': Inspector speaks about rescuing woman attacked by lions

Robert Crawford and Zoe Cartwright

Michael May and Ben Gumbleton of Newcastle band Boo Seeka.

Ben Gumbleton on "phase two" of Boo Seeka

Lisa Rockman

Jeremy Peter Worthy posted a heartbreaking final video as he struggled in difficult conditions off Long Beach on Sunday. Tributes have flowed for a "gentleman".

Tributes for kayaker who posted heartbreaking video but never made it home

Andrea Cantle, Kerrie O'Connor and Tareyn Varley

HISTORY: Ballarat teenager Grace O'Dwyer is the first to claim the 120 metre Stawell Women's Gift on parity in 2015. Grace knows no different than Stawell at Easter. Picture: Samantha Camarri

OPINIONRoad to Stawell ritual will hurt for a while

STAY CALM: Toilet paper has been flying off the shelves of supermarkets across the country. Picture: Supplied

Don't buy into the panic

Cr Murray Emerson

Chronic pain affects one in five over 45

Samara Ross

NSW Seniors Festival: so much to celebrate

LADY OF THE HOUSE: Miriam Margolyes as Aunt Prudence in Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in cinemas nationally from February 27.

Dear Prudence comes out to play for unstoppable Miriam

Geraldine Cardozo

Victoria Police deputy commissioner Shane Patton will be state's next police chief.

Shane Patton appointed new Vic police boss

7m ago

Dannyll Goodsell's family wept in the Supreme Court during a pre-sentence hearing for her killer.

Murdered Vic mum was stabbed 55 times

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A new television series set in a fictional mining town will showcase West Coast locations, including Queenstown.

West Coast Tassie to be showcased in new television series

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Craig Williams claims he fatally shot Joshua DiPietro because he feared for his life.

Vic man shot dead after 'putrid dog' taunt

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The NSW government is hoping a $1000 bonus will help pass a public service pay freeze.

One-off bonus an 'insult' for NSW workers

Dominica Sanda
1hr ago

Lockdown restrictions have been eased in the NT but social distancing rules remain in place.

NT reopens but distancing here to stay

Greg Roberts
1hr ago

New populations of Galium antarcticum have been found on remote sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island.

Rare plant discovery on Macquarie Island

Ethan James
1hr ago

SA Premier Steven Marshall says discussions are underway about further easing virus regulations.

SA looks to further ease COVID-19 limits

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

MSIS EXTENSION: The state government has announced a 12-month extension of the Mode Shift Incentive Scheme, which benefits carriers such as SCT, at Dooen, near Horsham.

Government commits to rail freight subsidy

Andrew Miller
53m ago

Superfine Australian Merino wool led a modest price rise across most types at national auctions last week on the back of continued low supplies and a growing trend towards using finer wools in 'athleisurewear'.

Wool prices swept-up in gradual emergence from pandemic lockdowns

Bruce McLeish, Elders Wool
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BUSY: Bendigo Woollen Mills general manager for sales Kai Crosson said the mills has been inundated with orders for yarn from people at home during the coronavirus lockdown. Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Woollen mills busy as people pick up knitting needles in isolation

Chris Pedler

How to make a house feel like your castle

MOD: The Wickham Point holiday house was updated by Arcke. Photos by Scott Burrows. Produced with BowerBird.

Chic beach house moves with the times

SAY AHHH: Virtual vet visits are on the rise among pet owners. Picture: Supplied

No more nasty thermometers thanks to online vet services

Lyndell Whyte