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INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

INSERT: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHMasks, twice-weekly rapid antigen tests as NSW schools set to return

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Thirty-four lives lost as NSW records 20,324 new COVID cases

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WATCHNSW records 20,148 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

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NSW passes grim milestone as 46 COVID-19 deaths are recorded

Kim Chappell

Health Minister Greg Hunt says companies who claim home test supplies are being redirected to the national stockpile are lying. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'They are lying': Greg Hunt to report retailers to ACCC over RAT claims

Dan Jervis-Bardy

The Therapeutic Goods Administration has provisionally approved the Novavax for use in Australia. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Novavax approval sparks hope vaccination rate can hit 98%

Dan Jervis-Bardy

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NSW records 25 COVID deaths as TGA approves new oral treatment

Kim Chappell

FRESH FACE: Abbie Ballard, left, has impressed coaches since being drafted and will debut on Saturday as a result. Photo: Adelaide Football Club.

From Coomandook to the Crows: Abbie Ballard to make AFLW debut

Dani Brown

The drone over the pitch that forced the 20-minute suspension of the Brentford-Wolves EPL match.

'Drone Stops Play' in Premier League match

Comoros, who've written the best stories at the African Cup of Nations, have been hit by COVID-19.

COVID-hit Comoros have no goalie at AfCoN

FRESH FACE: Abbie Ballard, left, has impressed coaches since being drafted and will debut on Saturday as a result. Photo: Adelaide Football Club.

From Coomandook to the Crows: Abbie Ballard to make AFLW debut

Tailem Bend Netball Club junior player Sophie Edwards takes a shot supported by Thomas Foods International's Meagan Abott and Morna Young and fellow Eagle members Jade Capes, Leonne Capes, Taylah, Melissa and Denise Edwards and Elyssa-Kate Zadow.

Tailem Bend sporting club bounces back after devastating cyber crime

DETERRENT: Howard Kotton believes slow over rates could be avoided if offending captains received suspensions. Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Joe Root are pictured during the first Test. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Suspend Test skippers for poor over rates

Howard Kotton

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Jayne Denham wrote her album Wanted here in Australia, when her trip to the US was cancelled due to COVID.

LISTENDenham a Wanted woman in many countries

Christmas lights trail across the Murraylands

PHOTOSChristmas lights trail across the Murraylands

KI IMMERSION: 2021 P.O.P resident artist, Laura Wills immersed herself in the pristine nature and wildness of Kangaroo Island, which greatly informed the outcomes of her work.

Regional visual artist wanted for KI residency

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

B.R. Doherty

Christmas lights trail across the Murraylands

PHOTOSChristmas lights trail across the Murraylands

Mid Murray Council announce free green waste disposal dates

Mid Murray Council announce free green waste disposal dates

Matt Welch

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

CLICK HERE: Click on the image above to view the Out &About SA magazine.

Out and about in South Australia

Elle Moss

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

Linda Lambrechts

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

Commitment to customer experience continues to drive growth for car finance start-up

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Murray Trembath

House prices in Gerringong, in NSW, rose at the fastest rate in the regional Australia and the second-fastest in the country. Picture: Sylvia Liber

2021's best regional property markets revealed, demand 'surge' predicted

Jack Needham

KI IMMERSION: 2021 P.O.P resident artist, Laura Wills immersed herself in the pristine nature and wildness of Kangaroo Island, which greatly informed the outcomes of her work.

Regional visual artist wanted for KI residency

Walk-in booster shots available for emergency services and health staff

Walk-in booster shots available for emergency services and health staff

Matt Welch

TOP BLOKE: Mannum CFS volunteer Barry Burdett who has served with the fire service for 48 years has been named the 2022 Mid Murray Council Citizen of the Year. Photo: File.

Mid Murray Council announce Australia Day Award winners

Matt Welch

KI IMMERSION: 2021 P.O.P resident artist, Laura Wills immersed herself in the pristine nature and wildness of Kangaroo Island, which greatly informed the outcomes of her work.

Regional visual artist wanted for KI residency

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

Free rapid tests twice weekly for students as Victoria prepares for school to return

INSERT: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHMasks, twice-weekly rapid antigen tests as NSW schools set to return

THE WEEK THAT WAS: Green turtles revived on Raine Island, QLD (left), a skater miraculously walks away unscathed (top right) and good doggos on parade in Warrnambool, VIC (bottom right).

WATCHBest videos of the week: Dog shows, beached turtles, unscathed skaters

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Thirty-four lives lost as NSW records 20,324 new COVID cases

Bagga's Pharmacy proprietor Manish Bagga said much of the detail of how state and federal governments' plan to roll out plans to deliver free tests to concessional card holders remains unclear, leaving pharmacists without answers amid high demand for rapid tests among customers.

Pharmacists fear being left in the dark over free rapid COVID test roll out

Simon McCarthy

Ornithologist Michael Lenz back with the birds on Lake George. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The birds are back on mystical Lake George

Steve Evans

Bradley Cooper in Nightmare Alley. Picture: 20th Century Studios

REVIEWDelving deep into the dark side

Ron Cerabona

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WATCHNSW records 20,148 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths

Kim Chappell

OPINION: Pasin on vaccine mandates and the principle on freedom

OPINION: Pasin on vaccine mandates and the principle on freedom

Tony Pasin

Tony Pasin: The creation of a new security partnership between three nations

Tony Pasin: The creation of a new security partnership between three nations

Tony Pasin

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

A third dose of an mRNA vaccine such as Pfizer's gives 90 pct protection against hospitalisation.

Pfizer CEO wants annual vax, not boosters

INSPIRING: Actor Maggie Blinco talks about her leading role in a new Australian film.

At 87, Maggie Blinco has landed her first starring role on the big screen

Australia reported almost 49,000 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

Latest snapshot of coronavirus impact

The tail end of Tropical Cyclone Tiffany could cause severe storms and flash flooding in SA.

SA's west braces for severe thunderstorms

The NSW and Victorian governments outlined similar COVID-19 plans for the start of the school year.

School COVID plans revealed, 58 deaths

Colin Brinsden

KEY-PING ON: Former child piano prodigy Ruth Slenczynska has signed a new record deal at the age of 97.

The living legend signing record deals at 97

Therese Murray

Premier Steven Marshall welcomed SA's falling cases, but said the state couldn't be complacent.

SA has 2062 new cases, virus stabilising

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in a remote NT community after another man died in a fight.

Man arrested after remote NT assault death

VALE: Hart Field Day co-founder Kevin is being remembered for his "passion, foresight and appetite for learning".

'Heart of Hart' remembered for passion, foresight

A severe weather warning has been issued for SA's northwest to the Eyre Peninsula coast. (file)

Flood warnings for SA amid heavy rain

Tim Dornin

Dr Stephen Lee has been appointed director of the SA Drought Hub.

SA Drought Hub appoints director

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

How self-driving cars 'see' where they're going

Jake Port

PUSSABILITY: Let your imagination go wild and create a feline funhouse. Picture: Shutterstock

No place like home ... Give your cat a fun, fabulous inner life

RSPCA

Hannah Moloney loves the magic of composting. Picture: Good Life Permaculture.

ADVICETurning food waste into garden gold

Hannah Moloney