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Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Christian Porter has resigned as minister, while Simon Birmingham defends Australia's submarine spat with France. Pictures: Sitthixay Ditthavong, Elesa Kurtz

DIGESTThe Informer: Submarines, sinking ships and ... hope?

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Michael Parris

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr said work was being undertaken with the Commonwealth to solve the issue. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Pfizer doses missing from October supply: Barr

Lucy Bladen

Anti-lockdown protesters clash with members of Victoria Police in Richmond. Picture: Getty

DIGESTRogue elements risk the rest of us again

Blake Foden

Protesters have clashed with members of Victoria Police at an anti-lockdown rally in Victoria. Picture: Getty

Police arrest 235, 10 injured in Vic protest

Liz Hobday

ACM's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

HAVE YOUR SAYACM's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

Nick Guthrie

Warren Keep, Tony Bratton, Peter Mackay, Sid Morris and Paul Doust enjoying their time on the greens at the Forbes Sports and Recreation Club pre-lockdown.

In profile: Forbes Sport and Rec Club president Peter Mackay

Retirement? That's a yeah ... nah for Magpies and Western rugby league coach Cameron Greenhalg who's set his sights on recruitment for Forbes for the new 2022 Western Premiership.

Forbes Magpies' coach Cameron Greenhalgh sets his sights on 2022

ACM's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

HAVE YOUR SAYACM's 2021 Group 11 Team of the Season

Bryson DeChambeau has mixed feelings about the reactions he provokes from galleries.

Dechambeau fuelled by being panto villain

Peter Tisdell watching his tee shot as he heads towards victory. Photo supplied.

Forbes golf: Robinson's fine finish secures stableford win

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

DREAM LAUNCH: Shuey amongst friends and family launching the Love. Hope. Freedom t-shirts and nighties. Photo: Lauren McConnell.

A gift of love, hope and freedom from Forbes

Anne Stewart, Ray Burridge, Elvy Quirk, Cheryl Toohey on the croquet courts pre-lockdown and looking forward to the game's return.

Croquet players look forward to return to courts

Pegging Out

Forbes' lady bowlers are looking forward to returning to the greens this Wednesday.

Bowlers look forward to return to greens

Mell Wilson

DREAM LAUNCH: Shuey amongst friends and family launching the Love. Hope. Freedom t-shirts and nighties. Photo: Lauren McConnell.

A gift of love, hope and freedom from Forbes

File photo.

Webinar to help prepare producers for spring mice surge

Billy Jupp

Forbes Ladies Probus president Jennifer Purdie.

Ladies Probus birthday lunch on Friday

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

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

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

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Is using alternative data the future of lending?

Rachel Horan

Barley breeder Paul Telfer said trials show the two new releases deliver exceptionally high yields. Picture: Supplied

New barley varieties give growers a double benefit

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

The Sir George has become one of NSW's most recognised stopover hospitality venues. Picture: Supplied

Iconic hotel The Sir George up for sale

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Looking for a holiday home to purchase? Yamba should be near the top of your list according to Ray White Chief Economist Nerida Conisbee. Photo: Shutterstock

Holiday hotspots: Where to buy a beach getaway this spring break

Jack Needham

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

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

Melbourne on the edge, more protests expected

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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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

Australia's new vaccination advertisement (pictured) teases freedom at the end of lockdown, including travel.

WATCHNew vaccination ad teases the end of lockdown

Shivé Prema

Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

WATCHMeet the 9yo taking the field with the Bulldogs on grand final day

Samantha Ferguson

"Man-baby Nazis" are being blamed for a violent protest at the CFMEU in Melbourne on Monday.

UPDATEDProtestors in Melbourne CBD face off with riot police

Benita Kolovos and Callum Godde

'Friend bubbles' created for NSW under 18s

WATCH'Friend bubbles' created for NSW under 18s

Michael Parris

Empowering community sport to bolster mental health

OPINIONEmpowering community sport to bolster mental health

Jason Trethowan
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Don't risk Dr Google misdiagnosing your baby

OPINIONDon't risk Dr Google misdiagnosing your baby

Dr Deb Levy

Denise Perry and Tony Lewis.

REAL AUSTRALIAWhen learning is a two-way street

Janine Graham

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

Melbourne on the edge, more protests expected

GET UP TO DATEMelbourne on the edge, more protests expected

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Melbourne is bracing for more protests over mandatory vaccinations in the construction industry.

Melbourne braces for third day of protests

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UK High Commissioner Vicki Treadell. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

UK talks tough on climate ahead of crunch Glasgow summit

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Thea Perkins is among the Australian artists advocating vaccinations to help reopen the arts sector.

Artists' jab plea to help ailing sector

The 'four square metre' rule will apply when NSW building sites return to full capacity next week.

Hope for sport as NSW builders get restart

The long-awaited trial of a man accused of shooting four people dead in Darwin is underway.

Darwin shooter high on drugs during attack

Australians have made fewer complaints about phone and Internet services.

Fewer gripes as telcos improve service

Steven Deare

The aged care sector is facing an "unprecedented" staffing crisis, new research suggests.

Aged care sector facing staffing crisis

Tiffanie Turnbull

The $500 first-cross ewes sold at Narrandera. Photo: AuctionsPlus

First-cross ewes at Narrandera hit $500

Stephen Burns
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The $130,000 record-breaking yearling bull with buyer syndicate representative Peter McNamara, Gilmandyke Angus, Orange, and Lawsons Angus cooperator herd breeders Vince and Debbie Rheinberger, Boorowa.

Lawsons set $130,000 Australian yearling record

Hannah Powe

Leeanne, Patrick, Pat and Andrew Davis, with Geoff Burley, Guyra, Abby Davis and Dan Minehan with the top priced ram.

Demondrille averaged $3162

Stephen Burns

STRAIGHTENING OUT LEAF CURL: Timing is everything for effectively treating stone fruit trees for the horrifying-looking disease known as leaf curl. Picture: Hannah Moloney.

How to treat leaf curl in stone fruit trees

Hannah Moloney

Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Yes you can make fish and chip pies. Picture: Supplied

The pie's the limit

Karen Hardy