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A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Plea for residents of Sydney's west and north to get tested for COVID-19

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World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the National Arboretum. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Honourable thing to do': Barr wants booming businesses to repay JobKeeper

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Airports might not be bustling again anytime soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs it wise to be making travel plans?

Steve Evans

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

Kathryn Lewis

Viral shredding, vaccine fairness and trapped chinese gold miners are some of the stories in today's Covid Informer.

DIGESTWhen a positive test means you're free to play tennis

Gayle Tomlinson

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

Daniella White

Barry Parker leans as he tries to steer his tee shot. Photo supplied.

Near perfect day out

Short Putt

The Western squad, comprised of players from Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin, West Wyalong and Trundle, won the centenary exhibition match.

Western squad wins Grinsted centenary match

Brendan McCool

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

Barry Parker leans as he tries to steer his tee shot. Photo supplied.

Near perfect day out

Japan won't make vaccines a condition for participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Vaccines not condition for Olympics: Japan

Lars Nicolaysen and Philip Dethlefs

England will be without Australian skills coach Jason Ryles for the Six Nations.

England without Ryles for Six Nations

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

Kathryn Lewis

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

Katie Grace, Vance Petropoulus, Maisey Petropoulus, Ed Riches, Luka Roylance, and Amy and Emily Riches were enjoying a nice day out by the lake.

Tune in Tuesday

The spectacle of the 2019 Balloon Glow will hopefully return for 2021. Photo - Federation Fotos

Canowindra International Balloon Challenge to go ahead

Matthew Chown

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

Jackson Kalisch, Meghyn Ruhmann, Ruby Spry, Maya Mclelland and Jessie Mclelland were ready to go fishing.

Fishing to pool movie nights, it's all on school holiday calendar

Brendan McCool

Hokkaido, ridden by Brett Evans, leads Mango Liston, ridden by Maddison Wright down the home straight in last year's Cup race.

Anticipation is building, countdown to 2021 Bedgerabong Picnic Races is on

Brendan McCool

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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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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Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

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

2021 Magpies president Matty Jack presents sixpack winner Lloyd Nielsen with a cheque for $2500.

Rugby league's six pack is back

Mary O'Brien.

Grease and Oil Change goes online in 2021

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

2021 Magpies president Matty Jack presents sixpack winner Lloyd Nielsen with a cheque for $2500.

Rugby league's six pack is back

Bob Murray concentrates on a shot whilst Libby Smart, Alec Todd and Lorraine Todd watch on. Photo courtesy of Forbes Croquet.

Croquet set to resume for 2021

Elvy Quirk

Pru Baker at Forbes Library with the books and summer reading packs available.

Join in holiday adventure at library

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

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

RELUCTANT STAR: Jarryd James says he's become more reclusive since the breakout success of Do You Remember. Picture: Mitch Lowe

MUSICCamera-shy Jarryd James comes back into focus on second album

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

The Western squad, comprised of players from Forbes, Parkes, Condobolin, West Wyalong and Trundle, won the centenary exhibition match.

Western squad wins Grinsted centenary match

Brendan McCool

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Michael Cowling

Jackson Kalisch, Meghyn Ruhmann, Ruby Spry, Maya Mclelland and Jessie Mclelland were ready to go fishing.

Fishing to pool movie nights, it's all on school holiday calendar

Brendan McCool

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

Leading the world by leaving it behind

OPINIONLeading the world by leaving it behind

Marie Low

Donald Trump boards Marine One on January 12. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONDonald Trump's lasting legacy will be the deadly consequences of 'alternative facts'

Jennifer S. Hunt

John Campbell Miles (left) with friend Con Davidson in Mount Isa in 1963.

REAL AUSTRALIAOne hundred years of mining solitude

Derek Barry

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

Scott Morrison blasted Cricket Australia for cutting Australia Day references from BBL promotions.

Morrison blasts cricket over Australia Day

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Lawyer Michael Magazanik (pictured) said thechurch failed his client for more than 40 years.

Church pays record $2.4m to abuse survivor

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GUIDELINES: Regional communities are pleading for consistency when it comes to border closures. Photo: Elesa Kurtz

Nats want national hotspot definition to end erratic border closures

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Police have banned Queensland Labor government MP Les Walker from Townsville's night precinct.

Qld govt MP banned after Townsville fight

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Most of the charges Tom Starling faced following a NSW Central Coast brawl have been dropped.

NRL player's cop assault charges dropped

Mark Russell
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PM Scott Morrison has reflected on the difficulties experienced on January 26 - for the colonists.

January 26 tough for First Fleeters: PM

Daniel McCulloch
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison: "Jobs, jobs and jobs, that's what we're about."

We're about jobs, PM says as jobless fall

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says COVID-inspired wage subsidies remain on track to end in March.

JobKeeper still on track to end in March

Matt Coughlan
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Global report considers key impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Australian trade.

Supply chain changes to provide opportunities for those who are flexible

Dennis Voznesenski, Rabobank
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Even the working dogs will be looking for a shady spot during the next week. Most of NSW will experience its hottest spell of weather so far this summer during the next five to six days. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

State set to sizzle as a heatwave settles in

BEN DOMENSINO, Weatherzone

Angus steers sold through McGrath Upper Hunter, 310kg, sold at Scone on Tuesday for 570c/kg to bring $1770 with Stuart Sheldrake as auctioneer. Photo: Brett Peel

Cattle prices lift, again

Jamie Brown

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Imagine growing your own peaches in a pot on the back deck. Photo: Shutterstock

Potted peaches bring summer orchards into the backyard | Gardening

John Gabriele
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Honest self-evaluation is the key to accepting others. Photo: Shutterstock

ADVICELooking inward to embrace what's outward | Mental Health

Gary Bentley