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East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

Alex Blain

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

Picture: DARREN HOWE

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

Alison Foletta
Allanah Sciberras

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

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

2hrs ago

LOW: Supermarkets may be low on produce. Picture: JAMES HALLEY.

Families face food shortage during Christmas period

James Halley

Large eruption at Tonga's Hunga volcano, tsunami warning in effect.

WATCHTsunami warning still in place after Tongan undersea earthquake

FRIENDS: Ararat residents celebrtating a past Australai Day. Picture: FILE.

Council extends Australia Day Award nominations

James Halley

East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

East Grampians Health Service celebrate 2022's first newborns

Alex Blain

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

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

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

1hr ago

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

2hrs ago

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

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

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

A poorly ventilated nightclub with singing and dancing without masks in close quarters is an easy way for COVID to transmit. Photo: File

Here's where (and how) you are most likely to catch COVID: new study

Trish Greenhalgh, Jose-Luis Jimenez, Shelly Miller, and Zhe Peng

Prime Minister Scott Morrison holds a press conference at Parliament House. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'Not rocket science': Hit the brakes on Omicron explosion, experts warn

Sarah Basford Canales

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Zac Dunmore

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

David Brehaut

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

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Want to share sport results, draws or teams?

Zac Dunmore

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

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

RULES: Howard Kotton says that Djokovic and his team knew what was required for him to mount a challenge for a 10th Australian Open singles crown. Picture: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONAustralia's global reputation tarnished by Djokovic saga

Howard Kotton

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

Jared Scott and John Lee, two-thirds of Redneck Gentlemen, formed the band with best mate drummer Rob Bennic about 10 years ago.

LISTENLovable larrikin musicians in a league of their own

Jared Scott and John Lee, two-thirds of Redneck Gentlemen, formed the band with best mate drummer Rob Bennic about 10 years ago.

LISTENLovable larrikin musicians in a league of their own

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

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

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

1hr ago

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

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

2hrs ago

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

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

An image shared on social media by the Consulate of the Kingdom of Tonga.

WATCHThe tsunami wave heights that hit Aussie shores

WATCH: Lightning strikes outside Thunder Bay, Victoria (left), a pod of killer whales free a trapped humpback in WA (top right) and snorkellers get up close and personal with a shark (bottom right).

WATCHBest videos of the week: Storms and underwater encounters

Emma Horn

NSW COVID-related deaths hit 200 in a week

NSW COVID-related deaths hit 200 in a week

Janine Graham

Large eruption at Tonga's Hunga volcano, tsunami warning in effect.

WATCHTsunami warning still in place after Tongan undersea earthquake

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

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

Karen Hardy

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

Djokovic was 'ready to stay at home'

Djokovic was 'ready to stay at home'

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A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder over an alleged stabbing in Brisbane's CBD.

Charges laid over Brisbane CBD stabbing

1hr ago

A court has dismissed Novak Djokovic's challenge to his visa being cancelled on the eve of the Open.

Djokovic 'disappointed' after court loss

1hr ago

A large search continues for Charlise Mutten who disappeared at Mt Wilson in the Blue Mountains.

Search continues for girl missing in NSW

1hr ago

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

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

Mark Kenny
1hr ago

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

Steve Evans
2hrs ago

Woolworths says it expects all its suppliers to abide by COVID safety protocols.

Woolies suspends supplier after union row

2hrs ago

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

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

2hrs ago

HISTORY BOOKS: Kris Brown was the first woman to take part in the three-person chop at Burnie Carnival. Picture: Eve Woodhouse

Axe-wielding women want equality

Molly Appleton

RESEARCH: Deakin University student Jessie Adams wants to investigate how the common behaviours, attitudes and lifestyles on Victorian farms are contributing to child injury rates.

Study to address child farm injuries

The Fat Butcher owner Debbie Hancock said their biggest challenge is ensuring they can get their animals to and from the abattoir. Picture: NONI HYETT

Farmers turned butchers struggle to get product from paddock to plate

Chris Pedler

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

LIFE'S A BEACH: Ingesting too much sea water can be bad news for dogs. Picture: Shutterstock

Taste of summer not always good for canine companions

Dr Anne Quain