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The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis.

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite scare deepens

Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

This coffee has your face on top - really.

Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

CLUNK: Swifts Todd Matthews taking a mark. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY.

Rupanyup remain on top after strong win

COLOURLESS: A field of stag-horn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef during a mass bleaching event. Picture: Brett Monroe Garner/Getty Images

Coral might look like plants, but it's actually a living, breathing inverterbrae. So why are these marine creatures turning so white?

Why has Australia's coral become bleached?

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

DAVID'S LEGACY: Corowa resident Jackie Monk, the widow of 61-year-old Japanese encephalitis victim David Kiefel, has been campaigning hard to ensure vaccines are made available to the community. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Advocate Jackie Monk says many people in town were willing to pay the cost.

I wouldn't wish it on anyone: Virus widow wants to protect her community

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

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A study suggests tropical cyclones are less frequent in the period of human-induced climate change.

Climate change 'cuts cyclone frequency'

There are fewer Australians classifying themselves as religious, the latest census shows.

Christianity still top but numbers falling

New census data has revealed the extent of Australia's long-term health issues.

Long-term health issues for 8m Aussies

Four out of five single-parent Australian families are women, new data shows.

Growing number of single-parent families

More than three per cent of Australians identify as Indigenous in the latest census.

Australia's growing Indigenous identity

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KICKING GOALS: The Ararat Eagles have gone from strength to strength in 2022. Picture: KAYE BULGER


Fiery clashes await in the Mininera League | R10 preview

The Stawell Times-News understands that a home was lost, but no one was harmed.

Community rocked by house fire

 BIG EFFORT: Dynamic and District Dance dancers who particpated in 'Dance for Sick Kids'. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. 

"I am amazed at what our community in these small towns have raised in such a short period of time."

Dance studios participate in 'dance for sick kids' fundraiser

COVID has impacted the construction of the underground laboratory.

Dark matter update: what stage is the project at now?

GOAL: Horsham's Oscar Hahn going for goal. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

WFNL premiership race wide open after Ararat suffer first loss

CALLED OFF: MDFL cancelled after medical incident. 

Eagles and Caramut game called off due to medical incident

SAD: Ryan Anderson left stranded after his bike was stolen. Picture: JAMES HALLEY

The locked and chained bike was stolen from the bus stop while the student was at school.

'Sad and upset': Moyston teenager left devastated after bike stolen

LEADER: Kalkee coach Paula Weiderman has guided her side to the top of the Horsham District competition.

How have Swifts fared? | HDFNL mid-season report cards

FOR A CAUSE: The team at Westway Nursery are ready to help raise funds for cancer. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

The event will take place across the weekend of July 2-3.

'Gardening against cancer': fundraiser to help find a cure

KEEPING BUSY: Stawell's David Young celebrates turning 100 on June 23, 2022. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

"Enjoy your life as much as possible. You only get one shot."

A not so Young birthday milestone celebration

WINNER: Jess Hunt wins the L.W. Kent Memorial Championship. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. 

"My favourite part about the race was coming together with the other club."

Jess Hunt's wins the L.W. Kent Memorial Championship

Action from across the Horsham District League.

Competition shaken up by big wins in HDFNL | Photos

DATA: New figures from the Crime Statistics Agency have revealed a 9.8 per cent drop in crime in the Northern Grampians for the year ending in March 2022. Picture: FILE

Youth offending across the state saw a decrease by eight per cent.

Crime drop in Northern Grampians, new figures reveal

HEALTH: Grampians Health acting chief executive Ben Kelly. Picture: FILE

Staffing issues was one of the reasons given for the increased ED stays.

Grampians Health warns of increasing pressure on emergency departments

Hunter back in business | SAAC report

READY: Lachlan Eckert and Taylor Langwell are exctied for the Stawell Mountineers to provide an option for rugby league players in Stawell. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

Expression of interest is now out for players, sponsors and of course, supporters.

Affiliation approved: Stawell to call home to new NRL club

GIVING BACK: Eventide Homes volunteer Andrew Reading loves helping residents retain independance in the community. Picture: CASSANDRA LANGLEY

"Friends of Eventide" volunteer shares why they spend their time with community.

Hoping one day the favour of volunteering is returned

DAMAGE: Victoria Police are investigating property damage in Stawell. Picture: FILE. 

Victoria Police requesting assistance after property damage in Stawell

Round nine wraps up in the Wimmera league

Warriors continue to cement their place in top four | Photos

Police say the youngest of the victims at the Tavern in East London was a 13-year-old girl.

Killed S Africa teens 'ingested something'

Afghans receive aid at a camp after a quake in Gayan district in Paktika province, Afghanistan.

Aftershock risk for Afghan quake survivors

G7 leaders will commit to a new sanctions to increase pressure on Russia over its war in Ukraine.

G7 pledges to stand with Ukraine

The Queen takes part in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.