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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?

Second positive COVID-19 case in Northern Grampians

Second positive COVID-19 case in Northern Grampians

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Victorian government announces roadmap out of lockdown

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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

Wilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

Tom Barber

507 new cases and 11th death as Victoria awaits roadmap plan

507 new cases and 11th death as Victoria awaits roadmap plan

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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

The Paralympic medal funding was a one-off for Tokyo, but sponsored avenues are being explored. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERParalympic medal funding a one-off for Tokyo 2020

Isobel Cootes

KICK: Ararat Eagles Naish McRoberts gets a kick away against Tatyoon. Picture: PETER PICKERING

Ararat Eagles appoints co-coaches for season 2022

James Halley

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Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

The Paralympic medal funding was a one-off for Tokyo, but sponsored avenues are being explored. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBERParalympic medal funding a one-off for Tokyo 2020

WINNING: Ararat Rats' Wilbur Shea won the under 14 Wimmera Football Netball League best and fairest for the 2021 season Picture: JAMES HALLEY

Famous Ararat Rats name wins again

James Halley

VICTORY: Laurie Daley says thanks to a brilliant defensive effort, South Sydney has found itself on the better side of the finals draw. Photo: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

OPINIONSouth Sydney Rabbitohs turn finals series on its head

Laurie Daley

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

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

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

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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

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

A memorable project in the Grampians

A memorable project in the Grampians

Elizabeth Habermann

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

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

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

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Is your masculinity complex making you look older?

Perhaps more than any other time, you are responsible for yourself when you go hiking, so follow a few key tips to ensure you enjoy the experience and get back safely.Remaining aware and prepared in addition to planning ahead are the main ways that hikers can prevent disasters from happening.

Wrap yourself in optimism and colour - Spring is in the Wimmera and Grampians air

Dawn Rasmussen

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

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

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

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

Make your dreams come true with this two-storey plus an acre of land

Make your dreams come true with this two-storey plus an acre of land

Dawn Rasmussen

A 3D-printed house in Tabasco, Mexico. Photo: Joshua Perez/New Story

Could 'printing' new houses solve the affordability crisis?

Jack Needham

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DON'T FALL FOR IT: Some scammers are falsely identifying themselves as a Federal Agent and telling victims they have identified suspicious activity linked to their bank accounts.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Hugh's tractor run around NSW in 2015 raised $384,000 for the McGrath Breast Care Nurses who provide their care to patients and families for free. Photos: Supplied

There is something you can do about breast cancer

Join our Dingbats Birthday Club

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REMEMBER: If an investment opportunity is too good to be true, it probably is.

Scamwatch: Romance baiting scams are on the rise

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

Matt 'Fenndog' Fennell set for epic and inspiring walk

THE WEEK IN VIDEOS: Meerkat babies, forgotten names and hundreds of breaching whales.

WATCHVideos of the week: Awkward AUKUS, whales abound and baby meerkats

NSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

WATCHNSW records drop in COVID cases to 1083 but 13 deaths

Wilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

HAVE YOUR SAYWilcannia residents raise concerns about COVID-19 management

ON CAMERA: Paul Mooney was captured on CCTV at Ashcroft's Supa IGA in Peisley Street.

Zorro impersonator jailed for ham fisted crime spree

Hundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

GET UP TO DATEHundreds arrested during Vic lockdown protests, NSW protests flop

Grace Ryan

Graeme McCrabb on the banks of the Darling River, where in 2018 and 2019 millions of fish died. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERFind out what happened after the historic Menindee Lake fish kills

John Hanscombe

In a TikTok video, Fricker showed a rather official-looking letter from the Premier and a cylinder of biscuits that read "thank you".

WATCHOlympian Sam Fricker reveals the gift Gladys Berejiklian sent him

Shivé Prema

Dr Jeremy McAnulty of NSW Health

WATCHNSW records 1,331 new cases, breaks 50,000 COVID case count

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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

Fallen AFL star Ben Cousins is back at the Brownlow Medal count, 16 years after he won it (pic).

Cousins returns to AFL fold at Brownlow

Juanita Hughes can study for a Masters degree but isn't allowed to drive due to her diagnosis.

Postgrad with dementia fights 'unfair' ban

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says the state is opening and 'there will be no turning back'.

'No turning back': Vic maps path to reopen

NSW has reported 1083 new virus cases as Sydneysiders enjoy an easing of COVID restrictions.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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?

Miriam Webber

Former attorney-general Christian Porter has resigned as the federal minister for industry.

Porter resigns from Morrison ministry

Colin Brinsden

Students in Melbourne will begin returning to school from October 6, the regions by late September.

Staggered return for Vic school students

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

The biggest changes to Victoria's restrictions will happen in November with 80 per cent vaccination.

Vic roadmap out of lockdown unveiled

Emily Woods and Benita Kolovos

School kids have been handed a special role in helping protect Kangaroo Island's bird populations.

Phone app to help protect endangered birds

Tim Dornin

Whale sighting: Humpback whales sighted in the area off King Island, where seismic testing is happening has led to welfare concerns being raised.

Whale welfare worries raised after sightings off King Island

Rodney Woods

"We believe the collective goal is both ambitious but realistic," President Joe Biden said.

Biden calls for global methane cuts

Jeff Mason and Alexandra Alper

Jade Miles and her daughter Minnie on the farm. Picture: Karen Webb

How to live like tomorrow matters

Karen Hardy

SAFE: The best way to stop your cat getting lost is to keep them indoors. Picture: Shutterstock

A proactive plan can help find your wayward feline faster

RSPCA

NIcole Kidman and Liane Moriarty. Picture: Instagram

Why Liane Moriarty is the queen of suburban noir

Karen Hardy