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Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Shivé Prema

A total of 163 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases have been recorded in New South Wales.

NSW records 163 new local COVID-19 cases

Marty Silk

Since bursting on to the scene in 2001, Aldi now has a 12 per cent of the supermarket spend in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Twenty years of Aldi - how did we live without it?

Megan Doherty

Emma McKeon leads a group of Australian swimmers in the pool on day one. Picture: Getty

LIVEOlympics blog day one: Swimmers chase gold after 'surreal start'

Caden Helmers

Divine intervention: Robert Gourlay demonstrates his water divining skills on his Mongarlowe Valley property. Picture: Tim the Yowie Man

Finding still waters that run deep

Tim the Yowie Man

COLD PAWS: Lexie the pooch enjoys a play in the snow at Batlow, NSW. Picture Stephanie Rohloff

WATCHIf you can't get to the snow, watch the snow come to you

Emma Horn

Take a break and enjoy our good news roundup.

GOOD NEWSGive yourself a mental health break with our good news stories

Gayle Tomlinson

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Shivé Prema

A total of 163 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases have been recorded in New South Wales.

NSW records 163 new local COVID-19 cases

Marty Silk

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Get vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

DIGESTGet vaxxed baby, but no more Pfizer for you, NSW

What links Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Elton John and fictional TV character Fonzie?

DIGESTOh, the difference 24 hours can make

Photo: File

FREEAll the lockdown rules and border closures across Australia

Kim Chappell

Nationals MP Anne Webster (left). Picture: Getty Images

Frank discussion on lockdowns needed: Nats MP

Finn McHugh

Australian PM Scott Morrison and UK PM Boris Johnson.

DIGESTNo apology, in fact nothing to see here at all

Janine Graham

BE KIND: Remote learning can be hard. Picture: Shutterstock

How to survive home schooling in lockdown ... again

Allison Hore

Former Bulldog Sam Kasiano helped change the game for Catalans Dragons when he came off the bench.

Catalans make it 10 straight S League wins

31m ago

South Africa completed their dominance over Ireland with a third straight T20 international win.

Proteas complete T20 sweep against Ireland

54m ago

Wade Ormsby was the top Australian at the Wales Open but a long way off the lead.

Spain's Elvira leads Wales Open by six

2hrs ago

Former Bulldog Sam Kasiano helped change the game for Catalans Dragons when he came off the bench.

Catalans make it 10 straight S League wins

31m ago

CLOSE AT HAND: Dave Banham's beloved greyhound Oscar is a fantastic listener. Photo: SUPPLIED.

Best supporting role goes to Oscar

Michael Cowley

PETS: Greyhounds make wonderful companions and pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Short-term fostering adopted for lockdowns

Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

2hrs ago

Chris McHugh in action, shadowed by Anders Bernsten Mol, during Australia's beach volleyball loss.

Aussies lose epic beach volleyball opener

2hrs ago

USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

USA's world champs have Australia in their sights after hammering New Zealand 6-1.

World champs US set sights on Matildas

Australia's hockey men made a winning start with a thrilling victory over the hosts Japan.

How the Aussies Fared in Tokyo: Day 2

Australia's hockey men made a winning start with a thrilling victory over the hosts Japan.

How the Aussies Fared in Tokyo: Day 2

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?

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

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CUTTING: Joshua Jackson is chilling as disgraced former neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch in Dr Death. Below, Wests Tigers play Canberra Raiders.

Dr Death an operation in fear and broken trust

Josh Leeson

TROUBLED: Naomi Osaka isn't your typical sports documentary and delivers an insight into the tennis star's uncomfortable relationship with fame and pressure.

Naomi Osaka series serves up slice of authenticity

Josh Leeson

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

SURE THING: Jungle Giants' fourth album Love Signs features triple j Hottest 100 entries Heavy Hearted, Send Me Ur Loving and In Her Eyes and is expected to be the biggest record of the Brisbane band's career.

MUSICThe Jungle Giants follow audience's Love Signs

Josh Leeson

Here's what and where to watch your favourite Olympic sports

How to watch Tokyo Olympics in Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

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

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

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

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

TIME TO GO: Finding a new rental is tricky in COVID times. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: The rental challenge is on

Kirsty Horton

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

A write-off: Experts' tips on how property investors can maximise their tax result

Brendan Crabb

NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet announced proposed changes to stamp duty in last year's budget.

Stamp duty changes could lead to increased property prices: Report

Jack Needham

National Tree Day

National Tree Day call out

ACCESS DENIED: Giving a scammer access to your personal computer can lead to identity theft and financial loss.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

Muswellbrook woman wins $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries jackpot

Muswellbrook woman wins $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries jackpot

National Tree Day

National Tree Day call out

Muswellbrook woman wins $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries jackpot

Muswellbrook woman wins $200,000 in Lucky Lotteries jackpot

Innovation precinct: The Melt founder Trent Bagnall, right, with its principal engineer Clint Bruin, far left, and chief operations officer Brett Thomas, on site at Loxton House. Picture: Simone De Peak

Industrial prototyping hub, The Melt, takes "innovation precinct" to the Upper Hunter

Penelope Green

Gael Garca Bernal as Guy and Vicky Krieps as Prisca in Old. Picture: Universal Studios

REVIEWOld feels perfectly Shakespearean

Candela Pena in Rosa's Wedding. Picture: Palace Films

REVIEWA wedding tale worth catching

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Meet the TikTok stars of the Australian Olympic team

Virgin Galactic's spaceship Unity in space on 12 July. Photo: Virgin Galactic

WATCHWhere is the edge of space?

Lauren Fuge

Performers during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium. Photo: AAP Image/Joe Giddens

Subdued ceremony opens Tokyo Olympics

Why so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

WATCHWhy so serious? Australia's vaccine ad compared to the rest of the world

Shivé Prema

Nadya Arina and Refal Hady in A Perfect Fit. Picture: Netflix

Gentle social commentary in Bali

Jane Freebury

The right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONThe right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

Professor Julia Richardson

The Prime Minister should know an independent body needs to be just that. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONMorrison wrong to try to influence advice from expert immunisation group

Michelle Grattan

LOCKDOWN WEARY: Should homeowners put signs on their letterboxes to reassure visitors of their virus protection?

REAL AUSTRALIALockdown fatigue as neighbours suddenly become suspicious

Chris McLennan

The right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONThe right to disconnect, and why it's everybody's business

OPINIONSeeking help for a mental health problem | Mind Matters

John Malouff

Bringing the magic of British pantomime to Aussie audiences in lockdown

OPINIONBringing the magic of British pantomime to Aussie audiences in lockdown

Chris Rankin

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

Police have vowed to track down and punish anti-lockdown protesters in Sydney.

COVID-19 tensions reach fever pitch in NSW

2hrs ago

NSW local council elections have been postponed another three months.

COVID-19 delays NSW council polls again

2hrs ago

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

20 of the best photos from the Tokyo Olympics: Day 1

NSW Police Minister David Elliott has vowed a crackdown on any repeat of anti-lockdown protests.

Lockdown protesters warned off any repeat

2hrs ago

Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton: let's not pretend marching will deliver freedom.

Eased Victorian restrictions in balance

Andi Yu
2hrs ago

Voters have chosen James Martin as successor to popular Brisbane Labor MP Duncan Pegg.

Qld Labor holds on in Stretton poll

Marty Silk

Anti-lockdown protesters face off with mounted police near Sydney Town Hall.

Police vow to find lockdown protesters

Hannah Ryan and Andi Yu

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed to send thousands of extra Pfizer vaccines to NSW.

PM hails daily jabs 'record' amid protests

Marty Silk and Andi Yu

University of Queensland students are working to improve the use of green sugar cane "trash" by converting it into hydrogen through gasification.

New options for sugar cane bagasse

Terry Toohey, Padura Park via Casino, welcomes increasing milk prices for the farmer but says the three major supermarket chains must come to the party and allow other sectors of the supply chain to make a living. "Consumers will pay more for their milk if they know that money helps the farmer," he said.

Competition heats up for fresh milk

Jamie Brown

Sydney Royal Merino judging ring was Griggsy's hideout for decades. Here he and Stephen Burns assess the judge's decision.

It's time to hang-up the camera

Mark Griggs

ADVICE: Researcher calls on parents to check on sleeping children. Picture: Shutterstock

Signs a child is suffering sleep-disordered breathing

DELEGATION: According to Caroline Brunne, one person should not be responsible for the entire family admin load. Photo: Supplied

Tips to help sort out your family admin

MESSAGE: New standards can help end battery cages for good. Picture: Shutterstock

Choose wisely and bid bye bye to the battery cage for hens

RSPCA