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Police are patrolling a Blacktown apartment block where multiple residents have tested positive.

NSW records 172 new COVID-19 cases

24m ago

Victoria's lockdown will be lifted, with some restrictions to remain.

Vic lockdown lifts but outbreak 'not over'

24m ago

NSW COVID case numbers jump again

NSW COVID case numbers jump again

25m ago

The mother of Mason Lee who died after being punched in the abdomen has been released on parole.

Mason Lee's mother released on parole

41m ago

Dr Jeannette Young says a Gold Coast COVID-19 case has been linked to hotel quarantine in Brisbane.

Qld confirms COVID-19 quarantine breach

Marty Silk
47m ago

Two Australian states are sending dozens of firefighters to Canada where there are widespread fires.

NSW and WA deploy firefighters to Canada

Hannah Ryan
49m ago

One of six documentaries nominated for an AACTA award is about shark conservationist Valerie Taylor.

Women lead AACTA documentary subjects

Tony Magnusson
2hrs ago

Environment Minister Sussan Ley is celebrating a Great Barrier Reef decision.

Reef minister cools on criticism of China

Daniel McCulloch
2hrs ago

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

Delta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Federal Parliament to go into lockdown next week

COVID cases rise as Sydney outbreak intensifies

COVID cases rise as Sydney outbreak intensifies

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

Janine Graham

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

The timing of events like Australia's world record 4x100m women's freestyle relay effort is welcome relief. Photo: Kaz Photography/Getty Images

OPINIONOlympic Games swimming made for TV | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

PASS: Matt Gillham was one of Boggabri's best against the Bears. Photo: Sue Haire

Tough times for Boggabri against brilliant Bears side

Geoff Newling

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

On the improve: Gunnedah were the best performed side at Saturday's gala day winning both of their games.

'I still believe we're building': Gunnedah double up at women's 7s gala day

Samantha Newsam

Spain's Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates after scoring the match-winning goal against the Olyroos at Sapporo Dome on Sunday night. Picture: Masashi Hara/Getty Images

Oyarzabal fires Spain to victory over gritty Olyroos in Tokyo

Joshua Bartlett

Trayvon Bromell is the favourite to succeed Usain Bolt as the Olympic men's 100m champion.

Athletics searching for new megastar

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Trayvon Bromell is the favourite to succeed Usain Bolt as the Olympic men's 100m champion.

Athletics searching for new megastar

16m ago

Thomas Deng (right) will captain the Olyroos in their crucial Olympic Group match against Egypt.

Olyroos captain challenges nation: Foster

20m ago

Thomas Deng (right) will captain the Olyroos in their crucial Olympic Group match against Egypt.

Olyroos captain challenges nation: Foster

20m ago

Australia's Owen Wright has progressed to the semi-finals of men's Olympic surfing.

Owen Wright wins through to surfing semis

29m ago

Australia's Owen Wright has progressed to the semi-finals of men's Olympic surfing.

Owen Wright wins through to surfing semis

29m ago

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

Australia's national obsession goes regional

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

There is more to Wingecarribee's population than meets the eye. Photo: Shutterstock

RACE TO REGIONSData reveals this NSW region's ageing population is climbing

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

Katherine renters are facing a major surge in property prices. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

Rental price surge prompts housing affordability concerns

BACK BIGGER: NightQuip is set to make its big return and be a major boost for Gunnedah business this August. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONCalling all stallholders, NightQuip is back

Caitlin Reid

COLOURFUL COSTUMES: Tink Lowell, Anya King and Ella Glasson at last year's Gunnedah Dance Eisteddfod. Photo: Peter Hardin

No toe-tapping this weekend with dance eisteddfod postponed

Jessica Worboys

Curlewis' Skylah Guinery in the jazz solo under eight years and under category.

PHOTOSDancers get into the swing of things at Tamworth Eisteddfod

Jessica Worboys

BACK BIGGER: NightQuip is set to make its big return and be a major boost for Gunnedah business this August. Photo: File

WHAT'S ONCalling all stallholders, NightQuip is back

INSIDE LOOK: The 6880-acre property which borders the Namoi River, about 25km out of Gunnedah on the Blue Vale Road, is open for all to visit on Saturday. Photo: Stewart Surveys

WHAT'S ONHundreds expected at historic Kurrumbede homestead open day

Caitlin Reid

Candidate information: The free sessions will give anyone who is considering standing an idea of what to expect. Photo: File.

If you're thinking about standing for council, you might want to find out what it involves

Newsroom

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

READ ALL ABOUT IT: Tradies on Taminda.

Taminda Advertiser, autumn 2021

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

LITTLE LONGER: Mayor of Gunnedah, Jamie Chaffey, and Tamworth, Col Murray, have had their say on the council election postponement. Photo of Col Murray by Peter Hardin

'I'll get to retire one day': council elections pushed back yet again

Cody Tsaousis

HAPPY DAYS: Staff at Gunnedah Family Day Care are thrilled the organisation has gained a large funding grant. Photo: supplied

GOOD NEWSGunnedah childcare centres receive more than $500,000 in funding

Cody Tsaousis

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

HELP AT HAND: Care packs were given to officers at Gunnedah Police Station to give to children affected by domestic violence. Photo: Oxley Police District

A distraction for vulnerable children affected by family violence

Madeline Link

NOT INTERESTED: Member for New England Barnaby Joyce doesn't care if he's well-liked or not after a recent survey. Photo: Gareth Gardner 220721GGA12

Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce doesn't care whether you like him or not

Madeline Link

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

1hr ago

Gunnedah's Ben and Michelle Carter have got their hands full with fraternal twin boys Carson and Henry who were born on April 2, 2020, one minute apart at Tamworth hospital.

PHOTOSNew arrivals in Gunnedah, Quirindi and Werris Creek

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

2hrs ago

South Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

GET UP TO DATESouth Australia, Victoria to emerge from lockdown while NSW cases grow

Mark is living with a motor neurone disease diagnosis.

Mark wants final say on the impact of a 'bastard disease'

Simone Biles, of the United States, performs on the uneven bars. Photo: AP Photo/Ashley Landis

PHOTOS20 amazing photos from today's Olympic action

Janine Graham

The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

The burning questions Australia asked Google in 2021

Janine Graham

Dean Boxall, in calm, collected mode. Yes, this is a file photo. Photo: Dave Hunt

WATCHNow that's how you celebrate a gold medal

Janine Graham

Why humans like to be creatures of habit

OPINIONWhy humans like to be creatures of habit

Mary McMillan

By the end of the year, it's likely that nearly all national borders, except perhaps Australia's, will open to fully vaccinated arrivals. Picture: Shutterstock

Australia isn't ready for vaccine passports. Soon we may not have a choice

John Quiggin

The Anglican Church is to be commended for looking seriously into an issue that plagues our society and is a stain on the institution. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDark truths and the grace of God: Intimate partner violence needs attention

Simon Smart

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Geoff Lindon, program manager genetics and animal welfare advocacy AWI spoke during the 2021 MerinoLink conference in Wagga Wagga.

Genomics driving sheep breeding

Stephen Burns
2hrs ago

File photo.

Opportunistic thieves steal goats from Far West property

Billy Jupp

Most of the remaining zombie PELs sit in Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson's seat, or will pending expected rezoning of electorate boundaries.

Anderson's views unchanged, despite Future of Gas statement

Billy Jupp

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Four to enjoy: what to drink this week

Some strains of microalgae contain more than 40 per cent protein. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe superfood that could fix world's hunger programs

Amy Cooper

Easy way to dramatically reduce energy needs of homes

Easy way to dramatically reduce energy needs of homes

Mathew Dickerson