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An unedifying diplomatic pile-on

DIGESTAn unedifying diplomatic pile-on

A passenger from a repatriation flight from Singapore makes her way to a bus to hotel quarantine after landing at Canberra airport. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

EXPLAINERWill we see stranded Aussies at home for Christmas?

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OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Harley Dennett

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

Winners: Henry Kross (left) and Lockie Miller (right) won the NSW State Title in the under 11 and 19 age groups respectively. Photo: Judy Kross.

Miller claims NSW squash title, signs up for nationals

Kristy Williams

Tom Brunning shoots under close guard from Brad McMillan.

Mighty match-up on the cards in Forbes basketball grand final

Forbes Falcons
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CHANGE: The BBL, which starts next week, will implement three new radical rule changes. Photo by Scott Barbour/Getty Images

OPINIONBig Bore League is just not cricket

Howard Kotton

Winners: Henry Kross (left) and Lockie Miller (right) won the NSW State Title in the under 11 and 19 age groups respectively. Photo: Judy Kross.

Miller claims NSW squash title, signs up for nationals

Nicole Mee from minor premiers Gundamain passing to a team mate in this season's Spring night netball competition.

Netballers set for exciting season finale

Robyn Kenny

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

Tom Brunning shoots under close guard from Brad McMillan.

Mighty match-up on the cards in Forbes basketball grand final

Forbes Falcons
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Forbes is lit up for the festive season.

Christmas lights set town a-sparkle

Joel Thompson brings The Mindset Project back to Forbes

Joel Thompson brings The Mindset Project back to Forbes

Tom Brunning shoots under close guard from Brad McMillan.

Mighty match-up on the cards in Forbes basketball grand final

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Eugowra Christmas lights contest now open

Eugowra Christmas lights contest now open

CHRISTMAS CHEER: Country music singer and founder of Doin' It for Rural Aussie Kids, Jason Owen, is calling for nominations for this year's Christmas toy drive.

WHAT'S ONHelping out rural kids

Kelsey Sutor

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma 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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A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

Farmers and outdoor workers may be at greater of risk non-melanoma skin cancer

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

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POSTIVE OUTLOOK: 2021 is set to be a strong year of capital growth in Australian property according to Doron Peleg of RiskWise Property Research. Photo - Shutterstock.

The housing market landscape has shifted quickly

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SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

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

Rugby league's six pack is back

MORE INDEPENDENT: When Chesney Bailey's parents went on a holiday to New Zealand for the first time in 30 years, he had never experienced independent living. Now in his own place, he hasn't looked back since. Photo: Submitted

Out on his own: Chesney a whole new person thanks to NDIS

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Stevie Darcy and Jade Acheson set up a stall outside of Yoorana Gunya to raise awareness for White Ribbon Day.

Forbes called to end domestic violence

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

Rugby league's six pack is back

Forbes Toy Library President Amy Smith and Phoebe Smith (right) accept a cheque from Forbes Lions Club's Lanelle Dukes-Rankmore.

Lions donate to Toy Library

Brendan McCool

WWII medal: Paul Thomas, Keith Woodlands, Thomas Forrester, Narelle Sunderland and Deputy PM Michael McCormack with Thomas' medal and certificate. Photo: Supplied.

Honour for Forbes-born World War II veteran

Kristy Williams

The good news stories you NEED in your life right now

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

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Shocking vision of the moment a car hits a group of cyclists

Joel Thompson spoke about his own mental health journey at the Forbes Youth and Community Centre on Thursday.

Yoorana Gunya brings Joel Thompson back to town

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Steve Evans

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

Harley Dennett

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

How to avoid headaches from icy treats

OPINIONHow to avoid headaches from icy treats

Mary McMillan

ANALYSISDisinformation is the name of the game for China

Harley Dennett

REMEMBER THIS: The truth is, people experiencing unemployment are just like everyone else. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDon't look down: unemployed people are not the enemy

Zoë Wundenberg

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Health star rating for fresh juice and soft drinks have caused serious debate.

Juice health star rating leaves growers gobsmacked

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Martin Bryant

Film about mass murderer Martin Bryant in production

Company director Scott Stirling has been jailed for starting a fire in his wife's factory.

Qld man jailed for starting factory fire

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So-called tinnie terrorist Murat Kaya has been granted bail.

Tinnie terrorist Murat Kaya granted bail

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Borders to reopen to South Australia

Borders to reopen to South Australia

Matt Maloney
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Mr Ingram is survived by his wife Belinda, children Jacob and Macy, sister Rebecca Smith and countless close friends.

Family grief-stricken after unthinkable tragedy

Simon McCarthy
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Australia's property prices are climbing back towards pre-pandemic levels and could go higher.

House prices rise, recovery in full flight

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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Jessica Camilleri has pleaded not guilty to murdering her mother who was decapitated.

Daughter on trial for mum's decapitation

Margaret Scheikowski
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Riverina farmers told to stop harvest as wild weather sets in

Riverina farmers told to stop harvest as wild weather sets in

Jessica McLaughlin
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The drought has taken a huge toll on roo numbers in western NSW.

Roo numbers in western NSW smashed by drought

John Ellicott
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Volume buyers Denis Hayward and Jan Griffiths, Everton, Vic, John Ross and Jess Flecther, CJ Pendergast and Company, Benambra, Rebecca Dalton, Hillston and Corey Ireland, Irelands Angus, Wagga Wagga.

Irelands Angus clears all in finale

Brett Tindal

From homemade delights to indulgent purchases, there's something for everyone. Picture: Shutterstock

'Tis the season: Christmas gift ideas for food lovers

Karen Hardy
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Few places have been more affected than regional Australia, says Adam Liaw. Picture: Supplied

Liaw's regional roadtrip has food in its heart

Karen Hardy

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day