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UPDATE: Crews return to station after false alarm at Buangor

UPDATEDUPDATE: Crews return to station after false alarm at Buangor

Cassandra Langley

UPDATE: Two taken to hospital after Western Highway crash

UPDATEDUPDATE: Two taken to hospital after Western Highway crash

Cassandra Langley

SHAKEN NOT STIRRED: Halls Gap Hotel employees Mathias Vanhecke and Sarah Sleeman. Picture: KAYE GIBBONS-BUCKWELL

Halls Gap Hotel named as finalist in AHA State Awards for Excellence

Klaus Nannestad

Humans will be part of the mix for the foreseeable future: Picture: Shutterstock

Where are the self-driving cars? Part 2 - people.

Rod Taylor

THRIVING: Ararat's is in a strong economic position but needs more housing for incoming workers. Picture: FILE

Council aims to attract new workers though housing project

Klaus Nannestad

PASSING: It was a big day for the WFNL as netball returned to their courts. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

Eagles knock off reigning premier to get 2021 off to a winning start | Photos

Tallis Miles

RETURNED: Hector Aldridge's medal from, now in the possession of his son, Peter. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Willaura World War Two hero's medal return to son after 60 years

Klaus Nannestad

UPDATE: Crews return to station after false alarm at Buangor

UPDATEDUPDATE: Crews return to station after false alarm at Buangor

Cassandra Langley

UPDATE: Two taken to hospital after Western Highway crash

UPDATEDUPDATE: Two taken to hospital after Western Highway crash

Cassandra Langley

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Coronavirus testing. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

State marks 50 days since last locally-acquired COVID-19 case

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Kim Chappell

There were five new internationally acquired cases of COVID-19 in the 24 hours to midnight. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

Known active cases of COVID-19 in Victoria rise with internationally acquired cases

Emma D'Agostino

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

PASSING: It was a big day for the WFNL as netball returned to their courts. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

Eagles knock off reigning premier to get 2021 off to a winning start | Photos

Tallis Miles

STORM FRONT: Ararat Storm's newly elected leadership team: Catherine Turnbull (vice captain), Chelsea Wilson (captain), and Lilly Molloy (vice captain). Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Ararat Storm to get season underway in new division

Klaus Nannestad

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

PASSING: It was a big day for the WFNL as netball returned to their courts. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

Eagles knock off reigning premier to get 2021 off to a winning start | Photos

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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SPOOKY SEASON: Aradale Asylum is Australia's largest abandoned lunatic asylum. Picture: FILE

Aradale Asylum ghost tour goes virtual for Halloween

Taylor Padfield

Peter Mullan

WHAT'S ONSearing truth of My Name is Joe | Five star movie review

Keith Lofthouse

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

It's time to rediscover all things food and wine in your region

It's time to rediscover all things food and wine in your region

Dawn Rasmussen

Get Out & About at Easter and see your region with new appreciation

Get Out & About at Easter and see your region with new appreciation

Dawn Rasmussen

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Out now

Health & Wellness guide 2021 is here now

Dawn Rasmussen

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Make your nest at Rosella Cottage in the iconic Halls Gap

Make your nest at Rosella Cottage in the iconic Halls Gap

Make your nest at Rosella Cottage in the iconic Halls Gap

Make your nest at Rosella Cottage in the iconic Halls Gap

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

This beautiful haven has been finished to perfection

This beautiful haven has been finished to perfection

Dawn Rasmussen

Make your mark in a brand new home

Make your mark in a brand new home

Dawn Rasmussen

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

Scamwatch: Banks won't ask you to click on the link

NEW GROUP: EGHS leisure and lifestyle coordinator Bill Joiner with Graeme and John, members of the Patricia Hinchey Centre Mens Business Group. Mr Joiner will run the Willaura Mens Business group. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

Men's Business group launched in Willaura

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

PASSING: It was a big day for the WFNL as netball returned to their courts. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

Eagles knock off reigning premier to get 2021 off to a winning start | Photos

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

Sissy Austin has spoken out about her mental health journey, which she says was sparked by a rape.

Indigenous advocate speaks out about traumatic incident that sparked breakdown

Hayley Elg

YOUR SAY | Keep Original Route Supporters chairman speaks out

COMMENTYOUR SAY | Keep Original Route Supporters chairman speaks out

Niel Marriot, Keep Original Route Supporters

The current works at Dobie have been halted as protesters again fight the project in court.

YOUR SAY | We need to see the wood from the trees on controversial highway project

David Leviston

PLAN: Access to rivers would change. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK

HAVE YOUR SAY'Allowing camping in licensed water frontages makes no sense' | Comment

David Jochinke, VFF President

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Queen Elizabeth and senior royals have bid a final farewell to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Australia to remember Philip after funeral

Returned travellers in NSW infected three family members in hotel quarantine with COVID-19.

Virus jumped hotel rooms, NSW confirms

Family members followed the coffin arriving at St George's Chapel for the funeral of Prince Philip.

Queen stands alone as Philip laid to rest

Prime Minister Scott Morrison will work through problems with the country's vaccine rollout during Monday's national cabinet meeting. Picture: Chris Doheny

National cabinet to hold urgent meetings on vaccine rollout, Pfizer supplies

Royal Perth Hospital will review policies after three staff were involved in a COVID-control breach.

COVID-19 breach at Royal Perth Hospital

Scott Morrison says he's not keen on the idea of reopening Australia's borders anytime soon.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

WA police say a teenage rider has died in a crash at a motocross event near Esperence.

Teenager killed in WA motocross crash

Tim Dornin

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget in much better shape than predicted.

Budget position now in far better shape

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

LINE UP: Robyn and Mack Stagg, Tambo Crossing, sold 227 Angus mixed-sex calves including 150 steers, 8-10 months, to a top of $1950.

Bairnsdale spring-drop calves pass 600c/kg in feature store sale

Bryce Eishold

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

EYCI breaks new ground above 900c/kg

Karen Bailey

RAIL BACKING: Victorian Transport Association chief executive Peter Anderson says there's been trouble in delivering grain to port, this season because of "the failings of the rail system.

VTA backs more rail funding

Andrew Miller

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend