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Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Weekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

DIGESTWeekend agenda: Snacks, streaming and staying home

NSW has asked to use ADF personnel during Sydney's lockdown. Australia's golden guy Zac Stubblety-Cook (inset). Photos: AAP

DIGESTHow to clean up our 'world-class mess

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

HOME PLEASE: Geoff Bromilow and Kathryn Pentecost on their property at Delamere. PHOTO: Anthony Caggiano.

Kathryn's plea to come home from New South Wales

Michael Simmons

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

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

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

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

READY, AIM, FIRE: The Murray Bridge Rifle Club have updated their competition regulations in course with COVID-19 rules. Photo: File.

Murray Bridge Rifle Club update COVID restrictions

Matt Welch

Australian proud.

Michael Roeger ready for operation Tokyo

Michael Simmons

BORN TO RUN: Park Run Murray Bridge is set to return on Saturday, July 31 after COVID lockdown. Photo: File.

Five kilometre running event that improves fitness and mental health returns

Matt Welch

READY, AIM, FIRE: The Murray Bridge Rifle Club have updated their competition regulations in course with COVID-19 rules. Photo: File.

Murray Bridge Rifle Club update COVID restrictions

BIG IMPACT: Laurie Daley says that Craig Bellamy is the chief reason why the Storm is such a heavyweight in the NRL. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONIs Craig Bellamy the greatest NRL coach of all time?

Laurie Daley

The River Murray Netball Association (RMNA) held an emergency meeting on Wednesday, July 28. Photo: File.

River Murray Netball Association hold emergency meeting

Matt Welch

Sam Kerr inspired the Matildas to a quarter-final win over Great Britain. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Australia on the brink of gold; Magnificent Matildas into semi-final

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Sam Kerr inspired the Matildas to a quarter-final win over Great Britain. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day eight: Australia on the brink of gold; Magnificent Matildas into semi-final

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Patrick Tiernan of Australia during the Mens 10,000m Final at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 30, 2021. Picture: AAP Image/Martin Rickett

Tiernan: I'm no distance running hero

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Patrick Tiernan of Australia during the Mens 10,000m Final at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 30, 2021. Picture: AAP Image/Martin Rickett

Tiernan: I'm no distance running hero

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Ariarne Titmus reacts after winning gold in the Womens 200m Freestyle Final on Wednesday. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Australia's Titmus, McKeown eye medals

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Ariarne Titmus reacts after winning gold in the Womens 200m Freestyle Final on Wednesday. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Australia's Titmus, McKeown eye medals

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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?

BORN TO RUN: Park Run Murray Bridge is set to return on Saturday, July 31 after COVID lockdown. Photo: File.

Five kilometre running event that improves fitness and mental health returns

Matt Welch

CHEMISTRY: Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt keep the tension brooding on their adventure down the Amazon in Jungle Cruise. Below, the cast of The Moth Effect.

Dwayne Johnson doesn't rock the boat in Jungle Cruise

Josh Leeson

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

BORN TO RUN: Park Run Murray Bridge is set to return on Saturday, July 31 after COVID lockdown. Photo: File.

Five kilometre running event that improves fitness and mental health returns

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

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

GROWING: The Monarto Safari Park's Painted Dog pups are growing fast. Photo: Adrian Mann.

Monarto African Painted Dog pups growing quickly

Matt Welch

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Rosie Ryan

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

How to take the stress out of moving and guarantee your bond back

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from lockdowns

Regional NSW residents could be set to score discounts on stays in Byron Bay as Covid restrictions prevent Sydney and Melbourne residents from travelling. Photo: Supplied

'Byron like it was in the '80s': How regional travellers can benefit from lockdowns

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

The Royal Hotel in Armidale

Second pub sale as investors rediscover the regions

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Jack Needham

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

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

Jack Needham

At home: A pride of lions is just one of more than 50 species in residence at the Monarto Safari Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Win a family pass to Monarto Safari Park

TOUGH STUFF: Tailem Bend Hotel suffered through a COIVD hotspot and then a snap lockdown. Photo: Dylan Hogarth.

Lockdown stunts Murraylands hospitality growth

Matt Welch

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

At home: A pride of lions is just one of more than 50 species in residence at the Monarto Safari Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Win a family pass to Monarto Safari Park

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

Naracoorte Herald journalist Elisabeth Champion.

Naracoorte journalist in running for national award for excellence

Go for gold: The Ringer gets into shape for the Farm Olympics.

WATCHWelcome to the Farm Olympics: How everyday athletes are made

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Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Jungle Cruise. Picture: Frank Masi.

Buckle up for a new cinematic ride

A scene from Shiva Baby. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSharp, claustrophobic slice of life

A scene from Fanny Lye Deliver'd. Picture: Sharmill

Grim and violent Puritan western

Photo: Morgan Hancock

WATCHSee the incredible moment whales, surfers share the water

Kyra Gillespie

GO KYLE: Indiah Van Doorn's class at St Joseph's School show their support for Kyle Chalmers. Photo: Maree Easton

St Joseph's cheer on Chalmers in Olympic final | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Jarrad Delaney

Where to see whales this migration season

WATCHWhere to see whales this migration season

Emma Horn

PM, premiers to chart course to open the nation as army is deployed in Sydney

GET UP TO DATEPM, premiers to chart course to open the nation as army is deployed in Sydney

Kim Chappell

Key measures to lower taxes, create jobs: Pasin

Key measures to lower taxes, create jobs: Pasin

Sharon Hansen

Planning for city's future

Planning for city's future

Letter to the editor: Salvation Army thanks for support

Letter to the editor: Salvation Army thanks for support

Owen Davis

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

BLESSINGS: Ali Hill (left) says all her children, Samuel, 15, Seth, 5 and Hannah 25, came 'at the right time'. Photos: Supplied.

What's changed for the woman who became a mum at 18, at 28 and 38

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Police patrol Victoria Park just before 9am on Saturday in Sydney, Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Sydney CBD in exclusion zone to stop rally

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LEGACY IN STONE: A mock-up of what a statue of Midget Farrelly at Palm Beach could look like. Photo: Supplied

Inside the push to honour the first world surfing champion

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Patrick Tiernan of Australia during the Mens 10,000m Final at the Olympic Stadium on Friday, July 30, 2021. Picture: AAP Image/Martin Rickett

Tiernan: I'm no distance running hero

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Ariarne Titmus reacts after winning gold in the Womens 200m Freestyle Final on Wednesday. Picture: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Australia's Titmus, McKeown eye medals

John Salvado and Steve Larkin
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Australia's Mary Fowler, center, celebrates scoring her side's third goal against Britain with teammates. Picture: AP Photo/Fernando Vergara

Matildas up for Sweden Olympics redemption

Anna Harrington
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Thredbo's general manager Stuart Diver is the host of a new five-part podcast series looking at some of Australia's most well-known natural disasters. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Positivity is crucial': Stuart Diver's new role as podcast host

Andrew Brown

Passengers set for quarantine arrive at Canberra Airport. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

There's no department 'in charge' of quarantine, govt reveals

Finn McHugh

SIZZLING MARKET: John Chay & Co livestock agent Nat Robbins (back), Millicent, with sons Frankie, Levi and Ari at the Mount Gambier store cattle sale earlier this month.

Beef's golden run to continue into spring

Catherine Miller

FAMILY UNITY: Belinda holding Lillian and Matthew with Abigale, Debra, John and James.

Progressive past supports farm future

Vanessa Binks

Nutrien Strathalbyn's Mitch McAnaney with Pimbena principal Leslie Hamence and worker Zac Lawrie, top price ram buyer Myles Tomney and Nutrien Ceduna livestock manager Logan Elliott.

Pimbena sets new ram sale benchmark

Alisha Fogden

FIBRE WITH FLAIR: Sian Redgrave incorporates fruit into her table decoration, as it looks vibrant and can be eaten later. Photos: Supplied

Entertain at home in style

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SIGNS: Cats with ureteral obstructions can seem 'off colour' to owners. Picture: Shutterstock

A blockage in puss's plumbing is more than a wee problem

Dr Anne Quain
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Some might not know you have to submit a "valid notice of intent to claim a deduction for personal superannuation contributions". Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEGetting super contributions wrong hurts tax deductions

Noel Whittaker