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COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Victoria records 1935 new cases as vaccination target approaches

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Four deaths as NSW new case number drops under 300

Michael Sharkey (centre) says his hotel has survived with 'good luck and a bit of good management'. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Alpine regions hope for 'gun-shy' international travel tourism boost

It will be years until we have the variety of electric vehicles - and utes in particular, which Australians particularly want. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTElectric dreams with an ocean view

Peter Brewer

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

International travel has been brought froward to November 1. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINER'Best news': What you'll face when you head overseas

Finn McHugh

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSome lessons can be hard to learn

Kayla Osborne

TREAT FOR THE WINNER: The Raymond Smith-trained Miss Ezmae enjoyed a nice ice cream after her win at Wentworth Park on Saturday. Picture: Irinka Kennels Facebook

Sydney Cup win for Miss Ezmae

Brendan McCool

John Betland and Brianna Duncan were the A grade club champions.

Betland, Duncan win club championships

Dempsey O'Connell lines up his sights to have a crack at the ball.

Not too late to sign up for local cricket season

Brendan McCool

TREAT FOR THE WINNER: The Raymond Smith-trained Miss Ezmae enjoyed a nice ice cream after her win at Wentworth Park on Saturday. Picture: Irinka Kennels Facebook

Sydney Cup win for Miss Ezmae

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

Luke Evans for Forbes Magpies in the 21s contest against Bathurst St Pat's at Spooner Oval in 2021.

Western 21s competition looking to expand after a strong maiden season

Anya Whitelaw

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Bylong's general store has been closed for a few months, along side the church and the primary school. Picture by Jonathan Carroll for the Newcastle Herald.

LISTENRegenerating a Valley and a Community

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Jack, Lily and Isla Ball enjoying a warm Saturday afternoon at the Forbes pool.

Forbes pool is open, but bring your proof of vaccination

HAVE YOUR SAY: The Botanical Gardens is just one of the grounds our council is developing a masterplan for and it's used by hundreds of locals like Lucas Nikolic and his fellow under 6s soccer players.

Have your say on council plans for Forbes sports facilities

Senior Citizen Norm Haley, Junior Citizen Krystle Lee McMurray and Citizen of the Year Murray Brown on January 26 this year.

Nominations for Forbes Australia Day Awards now open

Jack, Lily and Isla Ball enjoying a warm Saturday afternoon at the Forbes pool.

Forbes pool is open, but bring your proof of vaccination

It's almost time for the Aussie Backyard Bird Count!

Here's what Aussie Backyard Bird Count twitchers might spot in Forbes

Kristy Williams

Merv Langfield, Bill Scott, Barry White and Tony Thompson enjoy a game of croquet at Halpin Flat and welcome others to join them from 8.30am any Tuesday.

Forbes Croquet Club welcomes new players

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

Yabby have simplified the way we renovate our homes by cutting out the middleman and supplying top quality bath and tapware. Photos: Simon Shiff @simonshiffsays

The Aussie start-up that makes choosing tapware easy and affordable

Linda Lambrechts

LIFE ON THE LAND: Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Western Rural Guide.

Your guide to our wide, wonderful region

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Home away from home: Scots All Saints boarding students relaxing on campus. Picture: Supplied

5 reasons to choose boarding at Scots All Saints College

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

PROPERTY: As lockdowns lift home buyers are rushing to make a deal across the country.

Property round-up: Buying frenzy continues but there are still bargains to be had

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

A battle-axe block was not deterrent for the buyers of this property at 3a Cadigan Place, Dapto. Picture: Supplied

Buyers willing to ignore shortcomings in lightning-fast market

2 Bridge Hotel Road, Ouse, Tasmania. Photo: Supplied

$200k or less: The story behind these cheap regional property sales

Jack Needham

Berrima jail has been listed via an EOI campaign. Photo: file

Fancy owning a jail? Here's your chance

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Property wrap: Open for inspections are back

Jen Melocco

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

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

A new multimillion dollar advertising campaign aims to lure tourists back to New South Wales.

WATCHNSW unveils post-lockdown tourism campaign

WET SEASON: Lake Cowal has filled and begun to spill into Nerang Cowal or the little lake. Photos Mal Carnegie

Lake Cowal fills, spills into Nerang Cowal

Dinasours had the main street of Cowra almost to themselves during lockdown.

REAL AUSTRALIAFun comes out to play on our rule-weary streets

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Picture: Shutterstock

REVIEWTime to give drummers their due

Jane Freebury

Bruce Willis in Cosmic Sin. Picture: Rialto

REVIEWShoddy sci-fi story is a stinker

Cris Kennedy

Nettie and Pieter with show host Anthony Burke on Seacroft's verandah. Picture: Supplied

Heritage, health no barrier for couple in new Restoration Australia episode

Jack Needham

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

COVID-19 case numbers fall in NSW and Victoria

Maths curriculum review has high stakes

OPINIONMaths curriculum review has high stakes

Glenn Fahey
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Childcare fails to meet needs of working families

OPINIONChildcare fails to meet needs of working families

Jay Weatherill

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov. Picture: GREYHOUND RACING NSW.

OPINIONPhoenix announcement a first for the greyhound industry

Greyhound Racing NSW CEO Tony Mestrov

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

Detectives want to speak to a driver and anyone camping near where Cleo Smith went missing.

Driver, campers sought in search for Cleo

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Nationals members have backed Scott Morrison on net zero emissions by 2050.

Nationals back net zero, with safeguards

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Chef Brigitte Hafner says she dreamed of opening her prize-winning restaurant for over a decade.

Melbourne restaurant named nation's best

2hrs ago

Deputy Prime Minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce (centre), Agriculture Minister David Littleproud (right) and Senator Bridget McKenzie in the Nationals party room earlier this year. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Nationals MPs conditionally agree to 2050 net zero target, but details kept secret

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A reopening Victoria reported 1935 new virus cases on Sunday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Marty Silk

COVID vaccines, like the Moderna one, pictured, are the best way to ensure Australians regain and retain their freedoms, a new government campaign will say. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTVaccinate your way towards freedom, jab holdouts told

Jasper Lindell

Commissioner Chris Dawson says he will speak to the WA constable acquitted of murder on Friday.

Job talks set for acquitted WA constable

WA Premier Mark McGowan says his government is doing what it has to do.

McGowan undeterred over WA vaccine rollout

The many faces of Brian Cullinane, including (main image) selling the last pen of lambs at the Orange saleyards in 2008.

An agent of change

Karen Bailey

Variability mapping can help growers maximise their results. Photo: Supplied

Conquering soil variability could hold key to maximising results

Billy Jupp

Roan coloured cattle have been making waves during the state's stud sale season for a number of reasons. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

OPINIONIs the popularity of roan bulls more than skin deep?

Billy Jupp

LOCKDOWN SKIN IS A THING: New research shows that two in five Aussies have abandoned our skincare routines during lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock.

Shaking off a case of lockdown 'skineglect'

Amy Cooper

Biodynamics is defined as a holistic, ecological and ethical approach to gardening. Picture: Shutterstock.

Building healthier gardening systems from the ground up

John Gabriele

SPELLBOUND: You don't need special powers to find multiple benefits in one beauty product. Photo: Shutterstock

Four make-up tricks that are just magic