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PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Climate protesters tried to shut down the Sydney Harbour bridge before marching in the city.

Protesters took over the harbour tunnel in Sydney this morning.

Arrests made after climate change protesters block peak hour traffic

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

GROUND ZERO: Merewether amateur beekeeper Nick Radford with one of his hives on Sunday. The detection of a tiny mite, Varroa destructor, in Newcastle means that hives in the immediate region will be destroyed to ensure the global pest does not invade Australia. Picture: Marina Neil

Newcastle at centre of Australian bee industry crisis.

Bee industry on edge of crisis as Varroa mite scare deepens

Jack Wang of the Hakko Bakery Cafe and the robot which delivers. Picture: Steve Evans

This coffee has your face on top - really.

Coffee, robots and your face are this cafe's future

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

COLOURLESS: A field of stag-horn coral bleached white on the Great Barrier Reef during a mass bleaching event. Picture: Brett Monroe Garner/Getty Images

Coral might look like plants, but it's actually a living, breathing inverterbrae. So why are these marine creatures turning so white?

Why has Australia's coral become bleached?

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

Reporter Shivé Prema takes a rapid antigen test.

Everything you need to know about rapid antigen tests.

How to take a rapid antigen test properly

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

DAVID'S LEGACY: Corowa resident Jackie Monk, the widow of 61-year-old Japanese encephalitis victim David Kiefel, has been campaigning hard to ensure vaccines are made available to the community. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Advocate Jackie Monk says many people in town were willing to pay the cost.

I wouldn't wish it on anyone: Virus widow wants to protect her community

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

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Of the 9.8 million paying off a mortgage, 2.4 million have a weekly income of $4000 or more.

Homes with a mortgage double in 25 years

NO CORNEA: a thug has lost his place on an eye transplant waiting while behind bars for the assault of a central Victorian woman.

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A 30-year-old man has been behind bars for nearly a year while awaiting sentencing

Family violence offender loses spot on organ transplant list

NSW's six-month ban on the movement of bees and hives will hopefully save the native bee.

Mite could indirectly threaten native bees

Dominic Perrottet has asked for an independent report on John Barilaro's appointment to a US role.

No 'commentary' on Barilaro: Perrottet

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The Ararat Advertiser understands that a home was lost, but no one was harmed.

Community rocked by house fire

Ararat Rural City Council brings school holiday fun this winter

Suspicious activity on highway

ACTIVATED: Ararat City Council's Tim McDougall and Ararat deputy mayor Cr Bob Sanders at the digital sign at the visitor centre. Picture: JAMES HALLETY. 

"The outdoor wayfinding digital displays found across Ararat provide regional information 24 hours a day."

Council officially activates the digital wayfinding signs

Ararat to be affected by two-week train disruption

RESPONSIBILITY: Environment Protection Authority recently visited Ararat businesses. Picure: FILE. 

APA claims Ararat businesses need to better understand their responsibilities to the environment.

Environment Protection Authority provides advice to Ararat business

ART: Ararat Gallery TAMA visual arts coordinator Kay Mitchell. Picture. CONTRIBUTED.

"The Ararat Gallery TAMA textile art specialisation underpins its tourism drawcard."

Residents encouraged to join the Ararat Gallery TAMA Collection Working Group

SAD: Ryan Anderson left stranded after his bike was stolen. Picture: JAMES HALLEY

The locked and chained bike was stolen from the bus stop while the student was at school.

'Sad and upset': Moyston teenager left devastated after bike stolen

ART: Local artist Stacey Brodie and Leading Senior Constable Grant Healey VA. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. 

Police commission local artist to create piece of art honouring the fallen

GOAL: Horsham's Oscar Hahn going for goal. Picture: ALEX DALZIEL

WFNL premiership race wide open after Ararat suffer first loss

FUNDS: A 3 v 3 youth Basketball tournament will be held at Ararat Fitness Centre on June 6. Picture: JAMES HALLEY.

Shane Allgood is fundraising money to purchase an inflatable waster park for the regions youth

Basketball tournament organised to raise funds for youth project

CALLED OFF: MDFL cancelled after medical incident. 

Eagles and Caramut game called off due to medical incident

WATCH: Ararat Police will be out in force to catch speeding drivers. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

Death and serious injury are not inevitable, they are preventable!

Ararat Police launch Operation SPEEDIE, concentrating on quieter roads

KICK: Louis Hannett to reach game 200 for Navarre. Picture: CONTRIBUTED.

"I feel pretty special to be brought up at that club and be able to give back as much as I can."

Louis Hannett to reach game 200 with Navarre

AWARD: Auskicker of the Week, Bella Leggett. Picture: JAMES HALLEY.

Bella named this week's Ararat Auskicker of the Week

WINNERS: Scott Turner with Reggie Jenkins at the 2021 match. Picture: CONTRIBUTED. 

Turner/Tuckey Cup returns to Ararat on June 8

ADJFA look to defend Turner/Tuckey Cup at Alexandra Oval against Stawell

RECOGNISED: Elmurst residents recognised for act of bravery in 2019 at the Victoria Polcie Academy Chapel. 

Local residents recognised for effort in 2019 Elmhurst fire

INSTRUCTIONS: Ararat coach Matt Walder marshalling the troops in round one. Picture: CASS LANGLEY. 

Ararat Rats are ready take on Stawell this weekend

Ararat look to continue unbeaten run after extended break

TREES: Ararat Landcare's Urban Trees project. Picture: CONTRIBUTED

"Landcare is a way to help our environment, wildlife, farmers and our communities."

Landcare Group planting for a greener future for Ararat

RAT PACK: The Rats are in the midst of a battle, as a number of teams jostle for position under the Demons. Picture: FILE

How have the Rats fared? | WFNL mid-season report cards

The truck was found next to railway tracks in a remote area on San Antonio's southern outskirts.

Dozens of migrants found dead in US truck

The missile strike drew a global outcry, with the G7 condemning it as "abominable".

Ukraine mall survivors speak of 'hell'

The panel's hearings "have spurred an influx of new information", chairman Bennie Thompson says.

US Capitol panel calls surprise hearing

John Eastman has been a central figure in the congressional hearings into the US Capitol riot.

FBI seizes Trump election lawyer's phone

Seven cars derailed after the Amtrak train hit a truck in rural Missouri.