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'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

GUIDE: Freeling grower Corbin Schuster and Primary Industries Minister David Basham with the guide at the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal. Photo: Supplied

Growers to capitalise on opportunities Beyond the Silo

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

REPORT: Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre managing director Dr Jens Goennemann. A recent AMGC report indicated that support for manufacturing is higher today compared to pre-COVID. Photo: Supplied

Report highlights importance of manufacturing

Luca Cetta

New COVID-19 exposure sites announced

New COVID-19 exposure sites announced

Luca Cetta

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

Janine Graham

GUIDE: Freeling grower Corbin Schuster and Primary Industries Minister David Basham with the guide at the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal. Photo: Supplied

Growers to capitalise on opportunities Beyond the Silo

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

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

Picture: JIM ALDERSEY

Premier announces Victoria's roadmap out of lockdown

Alex Gretgrix

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

VITAL: Stefan Martin will have the onerous task of negating the impact of Melbourne captain Max Gawn. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONMartin key to the Western Bulldogs' premiership hopes

Howard Kotton

TOP SHOT: Mick Warren, left, won the A Grade division of the Port Augusta Golf Club Championships for 2021. He is pictured with Life Member Laurie Harris. Photo: supplied.

Great golf on display at club champs

Richard Earle

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

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

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

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Elsie Adamo

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Elsie Adamo

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Elsie Adamo

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

Discover what's going on in Port Augusta

At home: A pride of lions is just one of more than 50 species in residence at the Monarto Safari Park. Photo: Shutterstock

Chance to go on safari at Monarto

WALK: Port Augusta's Willsden Primary School will take part in National Walk Safely to School Day next Friday. Photo: Shutterstock

Port Augusta students to walk safely to school

Luca Cetta

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Rosie Ryan

SAVING TIME AND MONEY: Mitchell Harris Wines managing director Alicia Linley was able to save thousands of dollars a year on their gas and electricity bills simply by talking to Beevo.

How this wine bar saved thousands of dollars in minutes

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Residential college living offers rich community experience

Residential college living offers rich community experience

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

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

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

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Police gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

GET UP TO DATEPolice gear up again after 'shameful' shrine stand-off

Janine Graham

Emus at Toorale National Park. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

FORGOTTEN RIVERSeeing the mighty Darling River for the first time through a photographer's lens

Dion Georgopoulos

Why you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

EXPLAINERWhy you felt the Victorian earthquake at your place

Dan Jaksa and Hugh Glanville

Long lines of people wait to be tested in Bendigo this week. Picture: DARREN HOWE

11 new COVID-19 cases for Vic regions, Ballarat's lockdown ends

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant

The Ringer at the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in Queensland is festooned with all sorts of tools, and what appears to be a handy little knife. Picture: Queensland government.

REAL AUSTRALIABronze statues reveal the link between pocket knives and outback life

Chris McLennan

Councils on frontline of climate change battle

OPINIONCouncils on frontline of climate change battle

Dr Portia Odell

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

Former Liberal Party president, Carlton AFL club president and businessman John Elliott has died.

Liberal, Carlton elder Elliott dead at 79

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John Elliott's business acquisitions included stakes in leading Australian and overseas breweries.

John Elliott: twice a president but not PM

2hrs ago

Dylan Thomas is unable to return to pandemic-hit emergency housing at the Piccadilly Motor Inn.

How leaving our homeless behind becomes everyone's problem in a pandemic

Outspoken Liberal Bernie Finn MP has been rebuked for calling Victoria Police a "despot's militia".

Guy warns Liberal MP over Vic police post

Premier Daniel Andrews says fully vaccinated Victorians can soon return from NSW.

Vic protester in hospital with COVID-19

Callum Godde, Kaitlyn Offer, Emily Woods and Karen Sweeney

ICE COOL: Swimmer Charmian Frend submerging in a bin full of ice water, overseen by her coach Narelle Simpson. Picture: Geoff Jones

So you want to break a world ice swim record?

Adam Lucius

NSW officials are counting on fresh air, rather than air filters to keep school classrooms safe.

No filters ordered for NSW schools yet

Hannah Ryan

Up to 2000 StarTrack employees have walked off the job after crisis talks failed.

Parcel delivery workers strike across Aust

Hannah Ryan

H2U and EPCBH are jointly investigating the feasibility of using locally-produced green hydrogen and green ammonia, including the EPCBH's involvement on the production, offtake and distribution of sustainable fertiliser and fuel products on the EP.

Hydrogen collaboration on EP

Martin Emiliano De Los Santos and Tom Ashby, North Ashrose, with the $8500 ram whose genetics are bound for Uruguay under a new business venture being established by Mr De Los Santos.

South Australian and Uruguayan Merino connection set to strengthen

Quinton McCallum

Freeling grower Corbin Schuster and Primary Industries Minister David Basham with the guide at the Flinders Adelaide Container Terminal.

Graingrowers to capitalise on opportunities Beyond the Silo

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Three types of plate movement. A) Strike-slip, B) Normal, C) Reverse. Picture: Wikimedia commons

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis

It might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

OPINIONIt might be time to do away with all those digital passwords

Mathew Dickerson