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How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Art and Life: The cover of William Lane's new novel, Past Life.

Past lives explored by Hunter author

NSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

WATCHNSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

Janine Graham

TRANSITION: The Liddell power station, close to Muswellbrook, is expected to close in 2022 or 2023

'Voices of the Hunter' workshops seek input from Muswellbrook residents

Mathew Perry

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Janine Graham

SURPRISED: Cattle Dog Cafe & Florist manager Krystal Garland was surprised at the announcement lockdown orders were to be lifted for Muswellbrook. Photo: Mathew Perry

Businesses 'very excited' as lockdown ends in Upper Hunter

Mathew Perry

More regional NSW towns head back to lockdown

BREAKINGMore regional NSW towns head back to lockdown

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Art and Life: The cover of William Lane's new novel, Past Life.

Past lives explored by Hunter author

Geelong has had an influx of new residents over the past 18 months. Picture: Shutterstock

City slickers move to regional Australia in droves

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Submarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

DIGESTSubmarines, security deal blow COVID out of the water

Lockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

EXPLAINERLockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

What we know about Ivermectin

What we know about Ivermectin

Wastewater, prison and Ballarat - all in the headlines. Oh, yes, and COVID-19, too.

DIGESTPandemic pushes prison escapee to surrender - nearly 30 years on

Janine Graham

Not happy: Canberra Airport managing director Stephen Byron (at rear) and ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr. Picture: Karleen Minney

Airport head blasts ACT Chief Minister over lockdown

Steve Evans

The line outside the ACT government's mass vaccination clinic at the AIS Arena on Monday afternoon. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Nearly 200 vaccine doses binned after AIS vaccine clinic error

Lanie Tindale

Australians will receive their COVID-19 vaccine in the workplace from next month. Karleen Minney

Workplace coronavirus vaccine rollouts to begin next month

Finn McHugh

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

GRAND FINAL BOUND: Melbourne's Max Gawn celebrates after the Demons defeated the Cats in last weekend's preliminary final. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONAn AFL grand final fit for a fairytale

Rohan Connolly

ON COURSE: Shane Atkins hits a drive during the A-GRade pennants clash between Charlestown and Newcastle. Picture: max Mason-Hubers

Golf numbers rise in Hunter

James Gardiner

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

SEASON OVER: A dejected Geelong leave the ground after its preliminary final loss to Melbourne. Photo: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONPreliminary final loss a reality check for stunned Cats

Howard Kotton

AT HOME: People are increasingly recognising greyhounds make great pets. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Rehoming numbers surge in record year

Michael Cowley

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

Jay and JC, two young outback miners, search for precious opal in their mine at White Cliffs, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos.

LISTENHidden treasures of White Cliffs

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

NO FAIRYTALE: Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Cabello in the modern musical reinterpretation of Cinderella.

Cinderella story with modern take

Josh Leeson

CitySwoon is offering virtual speed dating events. Picture: Shutterstock

WHAT'S ONWe tried: virtual speed dating in lockdown

Amy Martin

CREATIVE LEAD: John O'Brien has been appointed the new Executive Director at Arts Upper Hunter. He brings with him a background in music, film, TV, improvisation, museums, travel writing and community groups.

Knowing the value of art

RESET: Gretta Ray has broadened her sound and source of collaboration on her long-awaited debut album Begin To Look Around, which arrives five years after her breakthrough single Drive.

MUSICGretta Ray driven to make new pop beginning

Josh Leeson

MORE RELAXED: Children Collide's Chelsea Wheatley, Johnny Mackay and Ryan Caesar aren't following any trends.

MUSICThe kids are all right in Children Collide's second coming

Josh Leeson

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

Footy great takes on new challenge, growing back his hair!

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

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Ballarat East is one of the regional suburbs that should be on investors' radar, according to one of the experts we spoke with. This property at 52 George Street is currently listed with PRD Nationwide Ballarat with a guide of $395,000 to $425,000. Photo: Supplied

Property experts reveal the regional hotspots investors should have on their radar

Ballarat East is one of the regional suburbs that should be on investors' radar, according to one of the experts we spoke with. This property at 52 George Street is currently listed with PRD Nationwide Ballarat with a guide of $395,000 to $425,000. Photo: Supplied

Property experts reveal the regional hotspots investors should have on their radar

The current house was built six years ago. Photo: Supplied

Former PM Robert Menzies' country retreat on the market

Jack Needham

Experts say short-term holiday listings have impacted housing affordability in popular tourist destinations. Photo: Shutterstock

Is it time to clamp down on short-term rentals in the regions?

Jack Needham

Millennials were the generation most likely to have considered a regional move, according to a new survey. Photo: Shutterstock

Regional move top of mind for younger generations, survey finds

Jack Needham

COVID-19 cases continue to rise. Picture: DARREN HOWE

WATCH500+ cases for Victoria, one death as COVID spreads to the regions

NSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

WATCHNSW records 1284 new COVID cases, 12 deaths

Paramedic takes jab mandate to Supreme Court

GET UP TO DATEParamedic takes jab mandate to Supreme Court

Lockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

EXPLAINERLockdown lifted for parts of Hunter, but what does it really mean?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a "forever partnership" with the US and UK as it acquires nuclear-powered submarines. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

PM all in on 'forever' deal with US, UK for nuclear-run subs

Sarah Basford Canales
Harley Dennett
Miriam Webber

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews.

WATCHPremier bans travelling tradies as Victoria nears 70 per cent mark

Jessica Greenan

Who locked down and who's not in NSW

Who locked down and who's not in NSW

Matt Carr

NSW records 12 more deaths, 1351 new COVID cases

WATCHNSW records 12 more deaths, 1351 new COVID cases

Janine Graham

Strewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

REAL AUSTRALIAStrewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

Chris McLennan

Power of naming is a true self-expression

Power of naming is a true self-expression

John Malouff

COVID renders older people, carers invisible again

OPINIONCOVID renders older people, carers invisible again

Maree Bernoth

Strewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

REAL AUSTRALIAStrewth cobber, revive some Aussie gold before it's cactus

Former attorney-general Christian Porter updated his register of members' interests this week to include a contribution from a blind trust to cover part of his legal fees. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONWhat Christian Porter's 'lottery win' means for us

Jenna Price

The Forgotten River team: podcaster Tom Melville, photographer Dion Georgopoulos, and national reporter John Hanscombe with Wilcannia locals Natalie Andrews, Deborah Whyman, and Olivia Whyman. Photo: Dion Georgopoulos

REAL AUSTRALIALet us take you along the Darling, our forgotten river

Tom Melville

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

A first shipment of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine is winging its way to Sydney.

First Moderna doses to arrive in Australia

Dan Tehan says Australia will oppose China's bid to join a key trade pact.

Aust to foil China bid to join trade pact

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A man has died in an alleged hit-and-run incident at Browns Plains in southeast Queensland.

Driver sought after Qld hit and run

1hr ago

People on their way to get vaccinated in Melbourne's CBD will be allowed through police roadblocks.

Worker, vax buses amid Melbourne protest

How's the serenity? It depends where you live

DIGESTHow's the serenity? It depends where you live

Janine Graham

Melbourne woman Maria James was stabbed 68 times at her Thornbury home in June 1980.

DNA unknown when Maria James was killed

Gus McCubbing

Hundreds of people have queued for a jab at the Melbourne Museum COVID-19 vaccination clinic.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Former mining executive Brendan Pearson has been appointed Australia's ambassador to the OECD.

Mining leader appointed OECD diplomat

Paul Osborne

The $13,500 top-priced ram with auctioneer Tim Woodham, Nutrien Wagga Wagga, buyers Daryl Dixon, Ashbank stud, Dubbo and Mark Yates, Barwon stud, Yerong Creek, and James Corcoran Jnr, Gooramma stud, Galong.

Gooramma Poll Dorsets to $13,500 top

Hannah Powe
2hrs ago

Greg, Helen and Hugo Rogers, Yarto, Booligal with their sale-topping pen of 404 March/April 2020-drop Merino ewes, 68.1 kilograms, Alma-blood, August-shorn, which made $512.

Hay Merino ewes hit record $512

Olivia Calver

Kevin Bradford, Harden, with the top priced ram and Sam Mooney, manager, Armdale Poll Dorsets, Marrar.

Armdale Poll Dorsets average $2136 for 101

Stephen Burns

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy

HAPPY PLACE: The vagus nerve rules your body's relaxation responses.

How to trigger the body's relaxation responses

Amy Cooper

Influencing buyer behaviour with a simple chime

OPINIONInfluencing buyer behaviour with a simple chime

Mathew Dickerson