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

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

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

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

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

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

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

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

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

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

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

Janine Graham

Forbes Jockey Club volunteers took a break from a chilly Sunday working bee for a photo and a look at the running rail.

The countdown to Forbes' first showcase race meeting is on

Cayden Metzeling has been improving his AFL skills at the GWS Pathways Program Acadamy. Photo by My Action Images.

Cayden aims for the top in GWS Academy Pathways Program

Brendan McCool

Danny Bilsborough, Luke Bilsborough and Christine Cogswell from Wednesday finals-winning team D Bilsboroughs. Photo Forbes Squash Club.

Finals fever fuels tough matches in Forbes Autumn squash

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Forbes Jockey Club volunteers took a break from a chilly Sunday working bee for a photo and a look at the running rail.

The countdown to Forbes' first showcase race meeting is on

Brian "Spro" Asimus ready to bowl in the weekend's mixed pairs.

Bowls champions set for finals action

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

Ariarne Titmus chases another gold medal in the pool today. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day five: Oarsome foursome claim gold as Titmus showdown looms

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Ariarne Titmus chases another gold medal in the pool today. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day five: Oarsome foursome claim gold as Titmus showdown looms

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New British Open champion Collin Morikawa is embracing his Japanese heritage at the Olympics.

Morikawa embracing culture in medal quest

New British Open champion Collin Morikawa is embracing his Japanese heritage at the Olympics.

Morikawa embracing culture in medal quest

Gymnastics star Simone Biles (r) talks to US teammates after pulling out during the teams final.

Biles uncertain if she will continue Games

Gymnastics star Simone Biles (r) talks to US teammates after pulling out during the teams final.

Biles uncertain if she will continue Games

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?

Sharon Fenton and Karen Ross will be helping provide mammograms with Breastscreen van.

Breastscreen van in town

Forbes Jockey Club volunteers took a break from a chilly Sunday working bee for a photo and a look at the running rail.

The countdown to Forbes' first showcase race meeting is on

Christmas in Vegas will now be on November 27.

Big night pushed to end of year

Sharon Fenton and Karen Ross will be helping provide mammograms with Breastscreen van.

Breastscreen van in town

Nick Greenhalgh's ankle held up in last weekend's game against Nyngan, and he's expected to run on for Magpies this weekend. Mitch Andrews' hamstring injury was to be assessed at Thursday night training.

Magpies on the road and set for CYMS challenge

Grazing Down the Lachlan 2021 is planned for Saturday, September 18.

Get in quick: Grazing Down the Lachlan 2021 books out in 90 minutes

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Rachel Horan

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

We may have a blind spot when it comes to the way we think about skin cancer

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Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

Aussie cricket great calls on fellow farmers to get skin checked regularly

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Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

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

Garry Pymont (right) hands over to new president Chris Finkel at the Rotary Changeover dinner.

Chris Finkel named Forbes Rotary Club's president

Brendan McCool

Forbes Public School have uncovered an old blackboard with the details of a lesson frozen in time.

FPS finds piece of history

Brendan McCool

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

Garry Pymont (right) hands over to new president Chris Finkel at the Rotary Changeover dinner.

Chris Finkel named Forbes Rotary Club's president

(Back) Selwyn Bale, Renee Ellison, Tracey Reid and Lee-Ann Cartwright from Bernardi's, Holistic Avenue and Havannah House, (front) Scott Drinkwater and Elise Miller from Aruma are ecited about the latest round of the Building Better Communities program.

Bernardi's announce latest round of community funding

Anyone who has suffered the impact of frost on sensitive garden plants would know the devastation of the impact of frost.

Landcare: a frosty start

Marg Applebee

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

GOOD NEWSThe good news stories you NEED in your life right now

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Greater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

GET UP TO DATEGreater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

Shivé Prema

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

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

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan

How small acts of kindness make a big difference

OPINIONHow small acts of kindness make a big difference

Mark Speakman

How the pandemic has changed education

OPINIONHow the pandemic has changed education

Jacky Herman

While musicians stand to make relatively little from streaming services, they rely heavily on tours and merchandise like vinyl. Photo: File

REAL AUSTRALIAYou spin me right 'round, baby

Jodie Bruton

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

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Sydney's lockdown is expected to be extended as authorities fight to contain a COVID-19 outbreak.

Greater Sydney lock down for another month

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Several people are still missing after a fatal blast at a German industrial park in Leverkusen.

Two dead in German chemical site blast

Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeannette Young is worried there will be a new COVID outbreak.

Renewed calls for Qld quarantine facility

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NSW Premier outlines restriction extension as COVID cases rise

Anita Beaumont
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One new local COVID-19 case has been detected in Queensland, and 19 overseas-acquired infections.

One local virus case in Qld, 19 on ship

Marty Silk
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The government wants a swift resolution to rape allegations raised by Brittany Higgins

Minister keen for Brittany Higgins outcome

Daniel McCulloch
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Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial will remain in Sydney despite COVID-19 uncertainties.

Roberts-Smith used as human pinata: lawyer

Sam McKeith
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Working dog semen freezing a growing field

Working dog semen freezing a growing field

Hayley Kennedy
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NSW DPI to present livestock, soil and pasture research as part of the Graham Centre Livestock Forum on 30 July 2021. Photo: NSW DPI

Meat and plant science showcased at livestock forum

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After last year's record harvest, it seems ambitious for NSW farmers to expect back to back bin-busters, but as a state, they are right in the hunt. Photo by Shutterstock/anne-tipodees.

NSW farmers filled with optimism approaching spring

Nicholas Robertson, AWB

Left-foot braking is used in race and rally, and for off-roading. Photo: Shutterstock.

My left foot can be used for a variety of driving techniques

Sam Hollier
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SURFACE SPACE. Clutter is your enemy, so make sure you have enough room to spread out documents. Photo: Living Edge

Five ways to improve your home office

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Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy