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Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

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MILESTONE: Ross Wilson is bringing his 'Cool World' tour to Pomonal on the 50th anniverasry of his smash hit Eagle Rock. Picture: Contributed.

Ross Wilson 'Cool World' tour stops in the Grampians

James Halley

Slight drop in new COVID cases for Ararat

FREESlight drop in new COVID cases for Ararat

Alex Dalziel
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Novak Djokovic has lost his high appeal in the Federal court. Photo: FILE.

WATCHIt's a 'no' for Novak: Djokovic has to leave

LOCAL ARTISTS: Ararat musician Andrew Parsons will perform live at the 'Music in the Park' event on Australia Day. Picture: Contributed.

Parso and FYI to headline 'Music in the Park' this Australia Day

James Halley

East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

Alex Blain

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Ararat sees 41 new cases in 24 hours as intensive care admissions rise in Victoria

Alison Foletta
Allanah Sciberras

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Our 'can-do' community champions

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MILESTONE: Ross Wilson is bringing his 'Cool World' tour to Pomonal on the 50th anniverasry of his smash hit Eagle Rock. Picture: Contributed.

Ross Wilson 'Cool World' tour stops in the Grampians

James Halley

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Skyrocketing RAT prices cause for 'significant concern': ACCC

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WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

Supermarket shelves are beginning to empty across the country as the Omicron variant strikes. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow supply chains break and why we're seeing shortages

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

Victoria records drop in COVID-19 cases as hospitalisations tip over 1000

Victoria records drop in COVID-19 cases as hospitalisations tip over 1000

Alex Gretgrix
Allanah Sciberras

Rapid antigen tests have been in short supply around Australia despite being integral to fixing supply chain problems while workers wait results. Picture: Shutterstock

Federal government denies 'snaffling' RATs

Harley Dennett

What are the symptoms of Omicron?

What are the symptoms of Omicron?

Tim Spector

Picture: Anthony Brady

NSW daily COVID death toll keeps climbing as 29 people lose their lives

Nick Bielby

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World No.1 male tennis player Novak Djokovic is expected to be deported from Australia after the federal court dismissed his visa cancellation appeal. Picture: Getty Images

Game, set, match, out: Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' after visa appeal loss

Sarah Basford Canales
Karen Barlow

Zac Dunmore

Miners retain two regional-based players, but still no coach

David Brehaut

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Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

World No.1 male tennis player Novak Djokovic is expected to be deported from Australia after the federal court dismissed his visa cancellation appeal. Picture: Getty Images

Game, set, match, out: Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' after visa appeal loss

CLOSE: Libbyangel ridden by Zoe Lloyd wins the Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park Cup. Picture: Brendan McCarthy, Racing Photos.

Fruitful day for local trainers at Halls Gap Cup

Matt Hughes

Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo was subjected to vile homophobic abuse by fans during his side's 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory, and later online. Picture: Getty

SUBSCRIBER | OPINION'Love will always win': Cavallo abuse shows it's time for A-Leagues pride round

Isobel Cootes

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

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Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

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Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

Lyn Bowtell is regarded as an inspiration and mentor to younger members of the country music "family".

LISTENRetro album puts Bowtell in a happy place

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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NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Low-maintenance living on offer

Low-maintenance living on offer

Low-maintenance living on offer

Low-maintenance living on offer

Enjoy the tranquility of acreage

Enjoy the tranquility of acreage

Enjoy the tranquility of acreage

Enjoy the tranquility of acreage

Entertain with impressive views

Entertain with impressive views

Elizabeth Habermann

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

How a couple turned a South Coast home into a luxury retreat

Brendan Crabb

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Cronulla's 'spaceship house' sells for record $14M

Murray Trembath

Join our Dingbats Birthday Club

Join our Dingbats Birthday Club

AMPHIBIAN OASIS: One of the best things you can do is create a frog pond or a frog hotel where our croaky friends can live and thrive. Picture: Dr Laura Grogan

Hop to it ... Aussie frogs are in trouble and need your help

Josie Humphries, Steve Molan and Dr Laura Grogan, Griffith University

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

If it sounds too good to be true, it is

Join our Dingbats Birthday Club

Join our Dingbats Birthday Club

MY WHY: Steffanie says her children are her motivation. Photo: Amy Maree Photography.

'Helping my family make money is nice': The rise of mum-fluencers

Samantha Ferguson

SNEAK PEEK: Black Friday sales you don't want to miss

SNEAK PEEK: Black Friday sales you don't want to miss

Cassandra Langley

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Skyrocketing RAT prices cause for 'significant concern': ACCC

2hrs ago

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

NSW beaches still closed after tsunami warning

NSW beaches still closed after tsunami warning

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

World No.1 male tennis player Novak Djokovic is expected to be deported from Australia after the federal court dismissed his visa cancellation appeal. Picture: Getty Images

Game, set, match, out: Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' after visa appeal loss

Sarah Basford Canales
Karen Barlow

Incompetence largely caused the Novak Djokovic visa saga. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONThe government's Novak Djokovic mess was unnecessary and avoidable

Mark Kenny

Novak Djokovic has lost his high appeal in the Federal court. Photo: FILE.

WATCHIt's a 'no' for Novak: Djokovic has to leave

ReclaimTheLine protesters gather at Bendigo's Lake Weerona. Picture: DARREN HOWE

WATCHProtests against vax mandates across the country 'for the children'

Grace Ryan

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

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Queensland has recorded 15,122 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths in the latest reporting period.

Boosters urged in Qld after seven deaths

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The ACCC is worried about 'extreme' mark-ups on rapid antigen tests.

RAT prices 'beyond outrageous': ACCC chair

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Djokovic was 'ready to stay at home'

Djokovic was 'ready to stay at home'

Victoria has recorded 22,429 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths in the latest reporting period.

One in three Vic PCR tests COVID-positive

Emily Woods
54m ago

Two thirds of WA's offshore gas projects pay almost no royalties or Petroleum Resource Rent Tax.

Gas-fired robbery cheats Aussies: report

Marion Rae
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Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Lydia Roberts
1hr ago

NSW has reported 29,504 new COVID-19 cases and a further 17 virus-related deaths.

Thousands of NSW health workers isolating

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

'DEVASTED': South-west sheep and cattle producer Georgina Gubbins says she's devastated by criminal damage at her Greenwald property.

South-west producer hit by criminal damage

Andrew Miller
1hr ago

SALE-O: Fewer than 300 cattle were yarded at Bairnsdale's first store cattle sale on Friday.

Bairnsdale cows and calves sell to $4080 in first sale for 2022

Bryce Eishold
1hr ago

FAMILY BUSINESS: Adam, Daryl and Zoe Schipp's family will unroll the welcome mat for Stock & Land Beef Week visitors, who make their way to Glandore at Alfredtown, NSW, on January 27.

Moving forward a farm focus for the Schipp family

Alan Welburn

Wordle is an internet word game taking the world by storm. Picture Shutterstock/Wordle

Five letters, six turns: why you need to join the Wordle cult

Karen Hardy

Welcome back for Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte. Picture: Foxtel

OPINIONIt's OK not to want to be Carrie Bradshaw anymore

Karen Hardy

CULT BUY: XtendLash is MCoBeauty's most popular product and the top-selling cosmetics product nationally in Woolworths. Photo: Supplied

Common mascara questions answered