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Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

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?

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An upper house committee will test the recruitment process that led to John Barilaro's US trade job.

Inquiry into Barilaro's job set to start

Blockade Australia has paused activities in central Sydney for a least a day after multiple arrests.

Blockade Australia pause Sydney protests

Alize Cornet claims tennis stars kept quiet with COVID-19 during the French Open.

Cornet says players kept quiet with virus

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The 2021 Australian census in eight charts

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Stawell Warriors scratch Rats to clinch upset win | WFNL R10

EVADE: Ararat's Naish McRoberts get past a Caramut opponent. Picture: KAYE BULGER

Eagles flying high 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

Kangaroo Island Health Service, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, Katrina Seng at the KI Hospital shortly after taking the position. File photo 

Temporarily suspension of services due to midwifery staff shortages that extends to July 7.

Birthing services suspended again on Kangaroo Island

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.