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RYDAL: The show is back for the first time since 2019, when it was a rain filled event. Picture: ALANNA TOMAZIN

WHAT'S ONRydal Show returns after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19

Madison Keys was still smiling even though she admitted Ash Barty was almost unplayable right now.

Vanquished Keys in awe of unplayable Barty

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Rural land prices surge 26 per cent across NSW

An example of a firearm manufactured by Oceania Precision which the NSW-based company can't sell inside its own state. Photo: Billy Jupp

New gun regulations 'costing jobs', manufacturer claims

Running Australia Day holiday dates up the flagpole

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONRunning Australia Day holiday dates up the flagpole

For 50 years the shipwreck has been underwater unter rough seas once again unveilled the remains. Picture: Sam Payne

WATCHTsunami, big surf uncovers 50-year-old shipwreck site

After almost 170 years, leading winemaker shuts up shop

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No timeline for WA border, isolation rules

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Stubborn Knight scores superb ton as England claw back ground in Ashes Test

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Push for more Indigenous COVID protections

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DIGESTThe worst way to end a week

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House fire probe 'complex': Qld police

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The worst way to end a week

DIGESTThe worst way to end a week

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Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Be prepared. Photo: file

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

Janine Graham

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Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Kim Chappell

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WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Kim Chappell

GIRL ON FIRE: Emily Watts posted the biggest win of her road cycling career on Sunday when winning stage one of the Santos Festival of Cycling. Photo: RACE WITH ME EMILY WATTS INSTAGRAM

Watts sprints to the biggest win of her road cycling career

Anya Whitelaw

KREMER PARK: Member for Bathurst Paul Toole, centre, at Kremer Park in Portland where NSW Government funding of $363,584 will see the old grandstand given a major upgrade. Picture: SUPPLIED

Portland's Kremer Park grandstand to undergo major upgrades

ONE TO WATCH: Thomas Busch of Dubbo FC has been one of the most exciting young players in the Western Premier League since its return. Picture: Amy McIntyre

SUBSCRIBERFormer A-League striker backs Western Premier League to create stars

Nick Guthrie

GIRL ON FIRE: Emily Watts posted the biggest win of her road cycling career on Sunday when winning stage one of the Santos Festival of Cycling. Photo: RACE WITH ME EMILY WATTS INSTAGRAM

Watts sprints to the biggest win of her road cycling career

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Justin Chadwick

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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FESTIVE FUN: Red hats fly into the air at Hartley Historic Village in 2020. Picture: KAREN EDWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY

THINGS TO DOHow many iconic Santa hats will bob about at Hartley this year?

Alanna Tomazin

SPINNING A WEBB: Bathurst rock musician Dave Webb will perform an original music set with his live band at The Victoria Bathurst as part of Arts OutWest's Live and Kicking program.

WHAT'S ONThe Webb he weaves: Dave to play original set at Live and Kicking

Sam Bolt

Time to enjoy: The new Hillside development is just minutes away from the acclaimed Philip Shaw winery.

New residential development aims to be asset for thriving Orange region

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Using the EVIA app, women can control the debilitating side-effects of menopause.

Take back control from the symptoms of menopause

Linda Lambrechts

Time to enjoy: The new Hillside development is just minutes away from the acclaimed Philip Shaw winery.

New residential development aims to be asset for thriving Orange region

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

House prices in Gerringong, in NSW, rose at the fastest rate in the regional Australia and the second-fastest in the country. Picture: Sylvia Liber

2021's best regional property markets revealed, demand 'surge' predicted

Jack Needham

EXTRAVAGANT: Cintra, at 34 Regent Street, is selling for the first time in 104 years.

WATCHIconic 30-room manor for sale

Hamish Geale

Nicole Sobey and her partner purchased a 350 square metre block in Ballarat in 2020. Picture: Luke Hemer

Quarter acre dream is over for many regional land buyers

Jack Needham

RYDAL: The show is back for the first time since 2019, when it was a rain filled event. Picture: ALANNA TOMAZIN

WHAT'S ONRydal Show returns after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19

HUGE SUCCESS: The Tarana Markets were a huge success, with many showing support. Picture: SUPPLIED

Tarana's new twilight markets are a huge success in January

Tarana Progress Association

FAMILY: Maddison and Jaxson.

PHOTOSIn pictures: Australia Day in Portland and Wallerawang

Ciara Bastow

RYDAL: The show is back for the first time since 2019, when it was a rain filled event. Picture: ALANNA TOMAZIN

WHAT'S ONRydal Show returns after two years of cancellations due to COVID-19

GORRIE BAN: Marlene Drury, Stan Williams and Christine Nott.

PHOTOSLithgow celebrates its quiet achievers and new citizens at award ceremony

SPECIAL MOMENT: Superintendent Andrew Holland and NSW Police Force Acting Commissioner Karen Webb. Photo: SUPPLIED

Prestigious Australia Day medal honour for a former Lithgow cop

For 50 years the shipwreck has been underwater unter rough seas once again unveilled the remains. Picture: Sam Payne

WATCHTsunami, big surf uncovers 50-year-old shipwreck site

Only approved rapid tests can be supplied in Australia without an exemption. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Police investigate 'fake' Greg Hunt RAT letter

MAKING A SPLASH: Keepers at Sydney Sea Life Aquarium guide Charlie the gentoo chick into the pool for the first time.

WATCHWhy Charlie the penguin chick needs swimming lessons

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

NSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

WATCHNSW records 35 COVID-19 deaths and 13,333 new cases

Fleur Connick

Unanimous decision: Petero Baleinapika has been found guilty of his partner, Angela O'Donnell's murder on New Year's Day, 2019 after a jury took an hour to reach a verdict. Pictures: Supplied

Blood on his hands: How a murderer came undone

Ashleigh Tullis

The Great Barrier Reef. Picture: Shutterstock

Extra $1b protection for Great Barrier Reef

Karen Barlow

When to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

WATCHWhen to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

Janine Graham

DANGER ZONE: Recent floods have highlighted the high risk posed by an unfenced canal metres from the Lithgow Street footpath.

COMMENTThe Saint: It's past time to do something

FLASHBACK FRIDAY: In the 60s and 70s the Festival of the Valley was a huge community event. A highlight of the parade was innovative Blackheath engineer Dick West whose weird and wonderful creations delighted the crowds.

COMMENTThe Saint: No need for a view to die for

The Saint

The Saint: Holiday facilities were sadly lacking

COMMENTThe Saint: Holiday facilities were sadly lacking

THE SAINT

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Greg Hunt says boosters for teenagers are an important step. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Teen COVID boosters could roll out in days, Hazzard lashes mixed messaging

Bellevue winery visitors get a feel for the old lever-principle log press grape crusher.

After almost 170 years, leading winemaker shuts up shop

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Premier Mark McGowan is under pressure to reopen WA's border, with local businesses suffering.

No timeline for WA border, isolation rules

1hr ago

England captain Heather Knight dragged her team back from the brink with a fighting century at Manuka Oval. Picture: Getty

Stubborn Knight scores superb ton as England claw back ground in Ashes Test

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Health Minister Greg Hunt says the government can only act with the consent of traditional owners.

Push for more Indigenous COVID protections

Georgie Moore
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The home south of Brisbane where a couple died in a fire has been declared a crime scene.

House fire probe 'complex': Qld police

Laine Clark
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Andrew O'Keefe who's accused of choking and assaulting a woman has been refused bail.

Andrew O'Keefe refused bail for 'choking'

Greta Stonehouse
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Brad Hazzard is encouraging people who have contracted COVID-19 to get a booster shot.

NSW hospital figures plateauing, 70 deaths

Luke Costin

Leader of the Opposition Anthony Albanese and Labor Member For Gilmore Fiona Phillips outside Moruya RFS on Thursday. Picture: AAP

Albanese's coast trip signals start of federal election campaign

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Nichole Overall will contest Monaro for the Nationals and has picked up number two spot on the ballot paper for the February 12 by-election.

Candidates finalised for February 12 NSW by-elections

John Ellicott

Storm clouds over Bathurst. Photo: Chris Seabrook

Signs La Nina might be starting to weaken | The Outlook

DON WHITE, Weatherwatch

Plastic is hydrophobic, meaning it repels water, which in turn makes it harder to both clean and dry. Picture: Shutterstock.

Why are plastic food containers so hard to clean?

Ellen Phiddian

The image shows a shoot apical meristem (at the centre) with floral buds emerging on its flanks. Cells marked in green are about to enter DNA replication, whilst the magenta marker shows accumulation of KRP4, which is part of the mechanism that regulates cell size. Credit: John Innes Centre

How do cells know when they're fully grown?

Lauren Fuge

Who is responsible for an accident when an autonomous car is involved? Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONLawmakers aren't keeping up with the pace of technology

Mathew Dickerson: Tech Talk