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HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Howard Kotton

YELLOW BELLY: Hamish Cavanagh, who caught two fish on his bucket list. A 48cm yellow belly and a 40cm bass were caught in a single session.

Mulloway are on the bite

GREAT BATTING: Kim Watson made an unbeaten 189 for Jimboomba Bushrangers, after an extended sideline stint. His knock included eight sixes and 12 fours, and helped his team to a massive win at Glenlogan Park.

Elementary, dear Watson

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Explore Travel

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Lorrae Desmond became a familiar Aussie face for screen roles including A Country Practice.

TV icon Desmond earns Australia Day honour

Andrew Drummond and Angelo Risso

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Perry Botkin's music featured on the soundtrack of the 2017 blockbuster Baby Driver.

Grammy-winning composer Perry Botkin dies

US singer Jimmie Rodgers, whose career spanned several decades, has died at 87.

US singer Jimmie Rodgers dead at 87

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

CLICK on the LIVING LOCAL cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

Joanne Moffatt

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

You will feel on top of the world

You will feel on top of the world

You will feel on top of the world

You will feel on top of the world

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Together again: your guide to community events in our area

Together again: your guide to community events in our area

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Whale sharks are native to the Ningaloo area more than 1000 kilometres north. Photo: File image

See whale shark in action in this rare sighting

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

BUSINESSWOMAN: Bliss Gifts and Homewares owner Melissa Stone. Photo by Sam Venn Photography.

A tale of family, hard work and a little store with more clicks than Kmart

Nicolette Pickard

Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom. Picture: Roadshow

Moving film misses opportunities

Ron Cerabona

Denis Menochet plays Michel, a grumpy husband who is engaging in his own form of infidelity. Picture: Hautet Court

REVIEWFrench whodunit darkly complex

Ron Cerabona

HEROIC: David Unaipon, who graces our $50 note, was a preacher, inventor and writer. Picture: Georgios Kollidas/Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia Day | Change may be frustratingly slow, but it is achievable

Zoë Wundenberg

Are you now grappling with FOGS (that's fear of getting stuck)?

Are you now grappling with FOGS (that's fear of getting stuck)?

Juanita Greville

KI HARVEST: A harvester works its way through a paddock of barley on Kangaroo Island. Photo: Stan Gorton

REAL AUSTRALIAWhat a difference a year makes

Stan Gorton

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Isobel Marshall is named Young Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Period poverty, stigma brought to light by entrepreneur

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki named Australia's Local Hero for work helping domestic violence victims

Popular US Senator Bernie Sanders with those thick mittens at last week's US inauguration has helped boost the sales of wool fashion in the US. Picture: Getty Images.

Bernie's mittens are hot property

48m ago

Grace Tame (2R) and the other winners of 2021's Australian of the Year awards.

Empowerment the key: Aussie of the Year

Alleged child sex offender Malka Leifer is being extradited to Australia from Israel to face court.

Leifer en route to Aust over abuse charges

Australians will mark the country's national holiday with celebrations and protests.

Australia Day marked by bitter debates

Hannah Ryan

Thousands are expected to gather outside Victorian parliament for an "Invasion Day" rally.

Protest eclipses Australia Day in Victoria

Callum Godde

Journalist Kerry O'Brien has declined an Australia Day honour in a rocky year for the awards.

Australia Day honours mired in controversy

Matt Coughlan

The fibreglass elephant is a permanent link to Blackall's early heritage.

Blackall elephant joins Aussie rollcall of 'big' things

Sally Gall

Reasons for housing and rental shortages vary from town to town in rural Queensland but all contribute to barriers to attracting people to live and work in the bush.

Rural mayors call for action on housing crisis

Sally Gall

Minister for Water Glenn Butcher, Gladstone, visited the construction site of the new Rookwood Weir workers camp at Thirsty Creek Road, Gogango, on Monday, following criticism from the Federal government on Labor's commitment to water infrastructure in Queensland.

Palaszczuk Government defends their water infrastructure commitment

Ben Harden

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Advertiser Content

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy