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A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

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?

Harley Dennett

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

Zoë Hyde

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

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

Lucy Bladen

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

Sarah Basford Canales

Sharp shooters zero in on history at Murray Bridge

Sharp shooters zero in on history at Murray Bridge

Diana Jennings

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

BALLS IN THE AIR: GSFL president Terry Corcoran, AFL star Tony Modra and City of Victor Harbor Mayor Moira Jenkins at Victor Harbor oval.

Great Southern will host State Country Football Championships in 2021

Michael Simmons

Sharp shooters zero in on history at Murray Bridge

Sharp shooters zero in on history at Murray Bridge

New facilities: Greyhound Racing SA chairman Grantley Stevens with Minister Corey Wingard at the opening of the new training families at the Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club track.

Murray Bridge greyhound training track opened by Minister Wingard

Dylan Hogarth

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

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

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

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

Christmas celebrations in the Murraylands, 2020-style

Christmas celebrations in the Murraylands, 2020-style

Dylan Hogarth

Mannum to host inaugural NAIDOC Week march

Mannum to host inaugural NAIDOC Week march

Hundreds of people participated in the 2019 NAIDOC Week Bridge Walk with many preparing to take part in this year's event.

NAIDOC Week celebrates 'always' caring for country

Sharon Hansen

Christmas celebrations in the Murraylands, 2020-style

Christmas celebrations in the Murraylands, 2020-style

Sound of music fills Murray Bridge Town Hall once again

Sound of music fills Murray Bridge Town Hall once again

Dani Brown

IGNITED: Powderfinger's Unreleased 1998-2010 sits proudly alongside the band's storied back catalogue.

REVIEWPowderfinger off cuts make tasty feast for Unreleased

Josh Leeson

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

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

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

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

House of the Week: Grand design on the lake

House of the Week: Grand design on the lake

House of the Week: Grand design on the lake

House of the Week: Grand design on the lake

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

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

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

The Southern Mallee Scouts Group is looking for new members, and if it is something you have considered trying, there is a chance to learn more about Scouts at Lameroo this Saturday. Photo: Supplied.

Scouting for new members of Southern Mallee group

Dani Brown

Photo: File.

Councils warn residents to prepare for fire danger season

Maxine Bowden with Meals on Wheels president Bill Coomans and Governor of South Australia His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le.

Decades of dedication to meal delivery

Dani Brown

The Southern Mallee Scouts Group is looking for new members, and if it is something you have considered trying, there is a chance to learn more about Scouts at Lameroo this Saturday. Photo: Supplied.

Scouting for new members of Southern Mallee group

POWERFUL: Taree Sansbury's impact story will feature in a new docuseries to air on free television this month. Photo: Supplied

Taree's powerful small screen debut

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

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

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

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

Successful KI open garden project wraps up on stunning north coast

Successful KI open garden project wraps up on stunning north coast

Stan Gorton

Maxine Bowden with Meals on Wheels president Bill Coomans and Governor of South Australia His Excellency the Honourable Hieu Van Le.

Decades of dedication to meal delivery

Dani Brown

Works changing face of our community

Works changing face of our community

Plan to help nation's economic recovery

Plan to help nation's economic recovery

Praise for Year 12 students

Praise for Year 12 students

Tony Pasin

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Victorian RSL branches have lost revenue from pokie machines, hospitality and donations in 2020.

Vic RSL says it's not in financial strife

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Victorian workplaces are welcoming 25 per cent of their staff back on site.

Vic records first virus death in a month

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Romain Grosjean says the halo protecion bar saved his life in a fiery Formula One crash in Bahrain.

Grateful Grosjean now a halo believer

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Russia says Australia's standing in the world has been damaged by alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.

Russia condemns Australia over Afghanistan

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Stock on shelves and other business inventories for the September quarter are set to be revealed.

Frydenberg declines to predict GDP result

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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The CovidSafe app is being updated with a Bluetooth protocol to improve its tracing of contacts.

COVIDSafe app set for technology changes

Matt Coughlan
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia's economic recovery "is well under way".

Two million fewer workers on JobKeeper pay

Daniel McCulloch
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A man who was a drug' cook' has spoken of his betrayal by lawyer turned informer Nicole Gobbo.

Lawyer X's biggest betrayal exposed

Karen Sweeney
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Alan McKay, the leader of SARDI's Soil Biology and Molecular Diagnostics group, says components of the two Predicta B Root Disease Risk Management courses in SA will cover cereal crop symptoms, host range, effects of season, management strategies and paddock follow up. Photo: ALISTAIR LAWSON

New knowledge extended on soilborne diseases

The 2020 cattle flow story: from north to south and west to east

The 2020 cattle flow story: from north to south and west to east

Shan Goodwin

SE receives $1.1m for forestry fire prevention

SE receives $1.1m for forestry fire prevention

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA