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Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

New research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

Kathryn Lewis

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

CRICKET: Archie Foster, Harry Francis, Declan ODonnell and Izaac Johnson (front).

Cracking cricket

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced a Stg300m aid package for COVID-hit UK sports.

UK to give $A545m to aid COVID-hit sports

WORTH A PUNT?: Former St Kilda footballer Matthew Parker is searching for a new AFL club. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Door still open for delisted cohort

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

Beyonce's leading nine nods make her the second-most nominated Grammy artist in history.

Beyonce dominates Grammy nominations

Jill Serjeant

Sydney's Luna Park is getting a $30 million upgrade that will include nine new rides.

Sydney's Luna Park getting $30m facelift

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Beyonce's leading nine nods make her the second-most nominated Grammy artist in history.

Beyonce dominates Grammy nominations

The Weeknd gave no reason for his heavily bandaged appearance at the American Music Awards.

The Weeknd, in bandage, picks up AMA win

Jill Serjeant

Scene from the film Monsoon (2020). Picture: Peccadillo Pictures

REVIEWSoul-searching for home in Saigon

Jane Freebury

CLICK on the ON THE RISE cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

Joanne Moffatt

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

CLICK on the ON THE RISE cover to view the E-edition.

Living Local: E-Edition

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Open for inspections: November 25 - December 1, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Open for inspections: November 25 - December 1, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Open for inspections: November 25 - December 1, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Open for inspections: November 25 - December 1, 2020 | Jimboomba/Beaudesert

Near new home is larger than life

Near new home is larger than life

House of the week

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

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

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

HISTORY: Logan and Beaudesert Health Service executive director Noelle Cridland attended the unearthing of a time capsule at Beaudesert Hospital. Photos: Larraine Sathicq

Hospital unearths history in time capsule

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Daniela Cooper

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Claire Sadler

RENEWAL: Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen, dairy farmer and agritourism operator Kay Tommerup and Regionality managing director Rose Wright at Tommerups Farm.

Farm2Plate Exchange coming to Scenic Rim

DIFFERENT SHADES: Something For Kate have returned with their first new album since 2012's Leave Your Soul To Science. Picture: Daniel Boud

Something For Kate emerge out of the dark ages

Josh Leeson

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Rachael McPhail, Coolamon; Pioneer Brewery owner Peter Gerber, and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz.

REAL AUSTRALIASleepy little towns are never as quiet as they seem

Zoe Cartwright

SUPPORT: Father Brendan Lee says it's important to show visible support to the people in your life. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Try and help people tackle life's troubles | Midweek Musings

Father Brendan Lee

The Land reader Craig Newberry sent in this incredible photo from harvest 2020.

REAL AUSTRALIAAmazing photos and Macca's via helicopter: It's harvest time

Kim Chappell

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

Australian men are still being paid 20 per cent more than women on average, research shows.

Gender pay gap remains above 20 per cent

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Premier Steven Marshall says South Australia will make sweeping reforms to its hotel quarantine.

New COVID case as SA beefs up security

The Fair Work Commission has scrapped junior pay rates for some workers in the retail sector.

Union concerns over retail wage change

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

Greens MP David Shoebridge is pushing for increased funding for the NSW corruption watchdog.

Fight in NSW parliament over ICAC funding

Hannah Ryan

Victorian authorities remain nervous about the potential for undetected coronavirus cases.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The NSW upper house has rejected One Nation MP Mark Latham's amendments to a renewable energy bill.

NSW upper house wraps up energy debate

The Ranger mine, in the heart of Kakadu National Park, will cease operations later this year.

Kakadu ants help rehab at NT uranium mine

Aaron Bunch

Molly Sage is one of three young achievers vying for the ALFA Young Lot Feeder of the Year Award.

Beef City young gun vies for ALFA award

Hayley Kennedy

Solid result: The Camm Agricultural Group sold last season's cotton crop for upwards of $500/bale.

Morocco Station's surge in planting

Helen Walker

Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper was ready to be sworn in as Rockhampton Mayor on Tuesday, but the mayoral vacancy was not discussed at the Rockhampton Regional Council meeting due to the potential implications of planned legislative changes.

'Pineapple' fights to be Mayor

Ben Harden

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker

Hair transplantation is a highly personal decision, and not all people experiencing baldness decide to undertake surgery in order to treat their hair loss. Picture: Shutterstock.

Tackling hair loss head on

Professor Rodney Sinclair