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          Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

          • Julian O'Brien

          Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

          • Julian O'Brien
          'In the mop-up stage.'

          Planned vaccine rollout 'does not mean we can relax': NSW Premier

          • Kate McIlwain

          Five new community cases in NSW, as testing rates drop 'too low'

          • Kate McIlwain
          Aunty Isabel Reid has been nominated for her work in Wagga Wagga. Picture: Daily Advertiser

          Meet the nine Aussies who have spent their lives building for the future

          • Juanita Greville
          Masks still mandatory.

          Three new local cases in NSW, as officials call for more tests

          • Kate McIlwain

          One new community case in NSW, as state turns its attention to virus mutations

          • Kate McIlwain

          Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

          • Julian O'Brien

          Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

          • Julian O'Brien
          Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

          Gross-out films that trade on gags

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          Coronavirus

            Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

            EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

            Premier flags an easing of restrictions after another day of zero cases

            Authorities have allayed concerns about COVID vaccines. Picture: Shutterstock

            EXPLAINERClearing up confusion over the COVID-19 vaccine rollout

            DIGESTPigeons, Pauline and international intrigue

            Federal Chief Medical Officer Professor Paul Kelly. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

            Why using two COVID-19 vaccines is Australia's best strategy

            • Kylie Quinn, Holly Seale and Margie Danchin

            Australia Day celebrations in NSW cleared, no new local COVID-19 cases

            • Julian O'Brien
            It has been tough, tough going in the UK right now. Photo: file

            DIGESTWhen keeping calm and carrying on is harder than ever

            • Janine Graham
            Government MP Craig Kelly said making children wear masks was akin to abuse. Picture: Getty

            MP's COVID misinformation overshadowing govt's vaccine progress

            • Sally Whyte

            Sport

              Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

              UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

              • Dan Gelston
              Australia's Pat Cummins celebrates with his teammates after dismissing Rohit Sharma. Photo: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

              OPINIONCricket rule open to exploitation

              • Howard Kotton
              IN THE MIDDLE: Will Pucovski should make his Test debut in the middle order. Photo: Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images

              OPINIONBat Pucovski in the middle order on debut

              • Howard Kotton
              Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

              UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

              India's Ajinkya Rahane is the only batsman to stand out with the bat so far this series. Photo: Darrian Traynor - CA/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

              OPINIONBatting not up to Test standard in Australia-India series

              • Howard Kotton

              The 2020 sports quiz: Test yourself

              Listen

                Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

                LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

                Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

                LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

                Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

                LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

                Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

                LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

                Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

                LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

                Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

                LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

                Travel with Explore

                Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

                Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

                • Explore Travel
                Visitors go for a dip at Florence Falls in Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory..

                Advance Australia there: where to spend January 26

                • Andrea Bell

                The week that was in border restrictions announcements

                • Explore Travel

                What's On

                  STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

                  Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

                  • Josh Leeson
                  CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

                  Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

                  • Josh Leeson
                  COMEBACK KIDS: Something For Kate's single Situation Room is among their best work. Picture: Daniel Boud

                  The summer in tunes

                  • Josh Leeson
                  STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

                  Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

                  Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984. Picture: Supplied

                  Boxing Day movies to get excited about

                  • Ron Cerabona
                  SAFE HANDS: Nathalie Morris and Claudia Karvan in Stan series Bump.

                  Teenage baby drama presents bumpy road for all involved

                  • Josh Leeson

                  Recommended

                    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

                    Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

                    Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

                    Property Real Estate View

                    Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                    Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                    Experts size up the 2021 market

                    Experts size up the 2021 market

                    AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

                    Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

                    • Lydia Roberts
                    BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

                    Make a move to the regions today

                    INCREDIBLE OPTIONS: The Margaret River township ranked third in a survey of first home buyers looking for an affordable lifestyle. Photo - Shutterstock.

                    First home buyer hot spots

                    Community

                      Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

                      Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

                      COME IN: Red Door Kitchen treasurer Kevin Doherty is inviting people back from next month.

                      Muswellbrook Red Door Kitchen to reopen

                      • Cody Tsaousis

                      Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

                      Gumtree

                      Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

                      HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Joan Flanagan was surrounded by family as she brought up her 100th birthday.

                      Joan Flanagan celebrates 100th birthday

                      • Cody Tsaousis

                      Photos and Video

                        Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

                        Gross-out films that trade on gags

                        Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

                        Elfkin antics are amusing enough

                        Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

                        Bringing a literary world to life

                        Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

                        Terrific satire is tough and savage

                        Our Aussie hero.

                        'Make lamb, not walls' summer lamb ad drops

                        • Mark Griggs
                        From left, Shelly (Dan Bakkedahl), Bob (Josh Duhamel), Zane (James Roday), Doc (Kevin Dillon), Durfy (Dax Shepard), and Bender (Nick Swardson) in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

                        REVIEWBuddy Games is a dumb comedy aimed at blokes

                        • Cris Kennedy
                        There are moments that if handled more adroitly could have been deeply affecting. Picture: Rialto

                        REVIEWPixaresque animation lacks depth

                        • Ron Cerabona
                        Gemma Arterton and Lucas Bond in Summerland. Picture: Icon Films.

                        REVIEWSummerland's good acting lifts a predictable story

                        • Ron Cerabona

                        Comment

                          OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

                          • Maureen Kyne
                           An Ansett Boeing 727 lands at Mount Isa during the 1973 rodeo. Photo: Richard Mansell

                          REAL AUSTRALIACan't make new memories now? Enjoy the old ones

                          OPINIONFashion and rebellion always hand in hand

                          • John Malouff

                          OPINIONHow ready is your office to return to work?

                          DISASTROUS: The chaos of the Trump years shows the dangers of letting accountability drift. Picture: globalnewsart.com/Shutterstock

                          OPINIONDemocracy, accountability and the sad result of Donald Trump

                          • John Hewson
                          Internet stuck on turtle speed? Photo: File

                          REAL AUSTRALIAIs your internet edging towards the rabbit or the turtle?

                          • Kim Chappell

                          Stories From The Senior

                          VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

                          From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

                          Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

                          NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

                          SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

                          Not a nanna-second to lose

                          • Hazel Bradley

                          National

                            Debbie Zhou's hopes of getting home to Sydney have been dashed by the Emirates decision.

                            Emirates stops flights to Aust east coast

                            • 1hr ago
                            Homeschooling is now on the rise after COVID-19 gave many parents and students a taste in 2020.

                            Homeschooling numbers continue to rise

                            A 16-year-old girl who was struck by a car and suffered head injuries has died in hospital.

                            Teen girl dead after NSW road crash

                            • 32m ago
                            Brisbane, Ipswich, the Gold Coast hinterland and the Sunshine Coast are on alert for possible storms

                            Severe storms possible over SE Qld

                            • 2hrs ago
                            A Sydney man has tested positive for COVID-19, ending a two-day streak of no new coronavirus cases.

                            Vic eases border rules as NSW finds case

                            • Luke Costin
                            Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced residents of his state can return from Brisbane.

                            Victoria eases border restrictions for Qld

                            • Hannah Ryan
                            Some guests who transferred from Brisbane's Hotel Grand Chancellor are almost finished quarantine.

                            Qld confident about hotel virus outbreak

                            Officers from the Australian Federal Police High Risk Terrorist Offender Team have arrested a man.

                            Terrorism offender arrested again

                            • Hannah Ryan

                            Stories From The Land

                            File photo.

                            'Peace of mind' spurs on enrollments in NSW boarding schools

                            • Billy Jupp
                            • 1hr ago
                            David Curtain, Muskerry, Jerilderie topped the sale, selling his 205 SIL Border Leicester Merino cross ewes, May/March 2019-drop, July shorn for $424.

                            Deniliquin first cross ewes to $424

                            • Olivia Calver
                            COMMUNICATION THE KEY: From fence repair to lending gear and offering a helping hand, feeding your dogs while you're away or picking up the kids off the school bus, a good neighbour is truly cherished but sometimes we take them for granted. Photo: file photo

                            COMMENTWhat makes a good neighbour?

                            • Hannah Powe

                            Life & Style

                              SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

                              Bedroom updates to try today

                              • Linley Wilkie
                              • 21m ago

                              Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

                              SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

                              Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

                              • Dr Anne Quain

                              Cars byDrive

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