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The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied

Aussie rock legends Noiseworks reunited on Tuesday for their first performance in more than seven years for a surprise gig at the Birdsville Big Red Bash.

See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash

Children are seen on kayaks in floodwaters which have inundated the NSW town of Yarramalong on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Jeremy Piper

A flood watch has been issued for the Mid North Coast.

Flood fears as rain moves to northern NSW

Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images

The tennis star has been summonsed to face a Canberra court next month on a common assault charge relating to ex-partner Chiara Passari.

Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

Neil Kerley (third from left) in action for West Adelaide against Port Adelaide. Photo: SANFL.

A state funeral will be planned for football legend Donald Neil Kerley AM.

State funeral for football icon

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

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Twelve people have been charged with murder over the death a diabetic Queensland girl.

Twelve face court over Qld girl's murder

The Nationals want foot dips at airports for arrivals from Bali to ward off foot and mouth disease.

Biosecurity beefed up for foot and mouth

A man created almost 30 different profiles to cyberstalk a childhood friend for years.

Man avoids jail for years of cyberstalking

A 35-year-old man is standing trial for the murder of his girlfriend's toddler.

Man stands trial over toddler's death

Thousands of cases of monkeypox have been reported in Europe and the United States.

NSW warns of local monkeypox cases

FROSTY: Particles of ice on a bench in Denial Bay. Photo: Andrew Brooks

Intrepid photographers capture some images of frost and fog in South Australia

Fog, frost hits coastal towns amid cold snaps around South Australia

Deputy Premier Susan Close, left, and District of Mount Remarkable Council deputy mayor Don Norton. Picture: supplied. 

Mountain bike trail aims to boost Southern Flinders tourism

Southern Flinders ready to be home to world-class mountain bike trail

Superintendent Paul Roberts was humbled and honoured to be one of three SAPOL officers receiving the Australian Police Medal on the Queen's Birthday Honours List. Picture: Aidan Curtis. 

Superintendent Paul Roberts named on Queen's Birthday Honours List 2022

Community and peer support a driving force in Queen's Birthday Honours, says Superintendent

Artist Joel Plevin and student Azalie put the final touches on an emu, one of the school's mascots. Picture: Aidan Curtis.

Term of landscape art study culminates in new school mural

Students team up with artist to paint brilliant landscape mural

West Augusta Woftam's Bradley Cox concentrates before taking his shot. Picture: Deane Adams. 

Big wins across the board in eightball

Magpies Brigette Treloar tries to get in the way of a Vikings pass. Picture: Sue Dalla Santa. 

Vikings and Magpies go down to the wire in titanic clash

TOP-LEVEL: Opposition leader David Speirs has a special link to country areas of South Australia, thanks to Flinders MP Sam Telfer.

Port Augusta could be next on Opposition leader David Speirs' 'trail'

Port Augusta likely to be visited soon by state's Opposition leader

Both rucks compete in the air to tap the ball to a teammate. Picture: Marianne Curley. 

Lions' weekend goes South with second loss in a row, Port solidify finals credentials

SPOTLIGHT: Opposition leader David Speirs was in the media spotlight at the pre-poll centre for the Bragg by-election in Adelaide on Friday, July 1, when he also spoke to Australian Community Media.

Opposition leader David Speirs takes a practical view about fixing housing crisis

Leader wants 'loving care' for public housing in SA country crisis

RISK: Honey production is at risk after the varroa mite was found in eastern states beehives.

Threat to SA's 'clean, green' image as producer of honey and other food

Fears of bee pest entering South Australia through Port Pirie

Port Augusta Cup 2021 winner Connermara Rose ridden by jockey Lizzie Annells. Picture: supplied. 

Port Augusta ready for a day at the races

Restrictions on the sale of alcohol in Port Augusta will now be in effect until the end of August. Picture: Shutterstock. 

Alcohol sale restrictions roll over for another two months

Port Augusta alcohol sale restrictions extended until August

Giles MP Eddie Hughes is eager to see the overtaking lanes between Port Augusta and Whyalla completed. Picture: supplied. 

Overtaking lanes between Port Augusta and Whyalla nearly finished

CAREER: Former North Whyalla player and State football legend Neil Kerley, second row back, fourth from left, was captain-coach of the Whyalla combined team in 1954.

The late 'Knuckles' Kerley is remembered by friends who supplied information about him

Friends rally after 'Knuckles' death to tell his SA football story

Independent Stuart MP Geoff Brock, left, Minister for Human Services Nat Cook and Giles MP Eddie Hughes want to work with the community and support services to address anti-social behaviour. Picture: Aidan Curtis. 

Ministers look to community input on what strategies could be helpful

State cabinet ministers in Port Augusta to address anti-social behaviour

THANKS: Hannah Ewings, centre, thanked her Whyalla-based parents Jeff and Tash for their support as she developed her Australian rules football career.

'I am pretty fierce when it comes to football' - former Whyalla player

Power's 'fierce' No.1 AFLW draft pick Hannah thanks Whyalla parents

LEADER: The late Neil Kerley is pictured holding the football as captain-coach of the Whyalla combined football team in 1955. 

The late Neil Kerley was once captain-coach of Whyalla's combined football team

Former Whyalla and state football legend Neil Kerley dies at 88

Discover what's on around the region

JPSS Red and JPSS Academy Black players fight for possession. Picture: Natalie Farinola. 

Port Pirie Junior Soccer Association results

Big wins on the pitch in junior soccer

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 residents fleeing pandemic lockdowns for a better life in the country are moving further afield.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

We take a look over the issues covered by ACM's Race to the Regions series.

No end in sight in race to the regions

As populations in regional areas continue to grow the focus must shift to infrastructure and services

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Willie Creek pearl farm in Broome. Source: Shutterstock

With international arrivals down over 90% and snap lockdowns and border closures a regular part of life the tourism sector has had to adapt.

Been on holidays recently?

Despite misconceptions of regional and rural Australia being second best, schools and universities are highlighting the value they bring to their communities

Regional education a first choice for many families

AH THE SERENITY: City slickers are looking to abandon the offices and take up farming in a desperate strategy to flee lockdown life.

Some of those fleeing the cities are considering ditching the office for a new life on the land.

Tree-changers weigh up the cost of becoming farmers

Libby Sharpe at Ray White has been in real estate sales for 20 years in Tenterfield

'I have never seen a market like it': Property boom as city folk flock to regions

Government healthcare policy is catching \]up with technology but are regional Australians getting the best care?

Can technology fill the gaps in regional and rural healthcare?

SEE YA: The movement of people from city to country has seen regional houses snapped up and pressure to quickly build more estates.

There's still no signs the exodus of city-folk to the country is slowing.

Thousands are still abandoning the cities for the country

SUPPORTED: Maree and Lisa are feeling safe and stable living in Salvation Army accommodation after escaping abuse and violence into homelessness. Pictures: Adam Trafford 

The Salvation Army said a lack of affordable housing properties in Ballarat and the region was causing a backlog in homelessness services and limiting their ability to help people in crisis.