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HEALING: Clinical psychologist David Younger visits the Bega Valley in the wake of the 2018 bushfires in Tathra's district. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

'Communication is so important': Preparing your minds, emotions for first anniversary of Black Summer bushfires

HEALING: Clinical psychologist David Younger visits the Bega Valley in the wake of the 2018 bushfires in Tathra's district. Picture: Alasdair McDonald

'Communication is so important': Preparing your minds, emotions for first anniversary of Black Summer bushfires

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Factors that could be impacting people as first bushfire anniversary approaches: Clinical psychologist

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Factors that could be impacting people as first bushfire anniversary approaches: Clinical psychologist

Strike team 1392 from CFA region 13 in Victoria, one of three strike teams on the fire ground In Mallacoota when the catastrophic bushfire destroyed 150 homes in what has been dubbed Black Summer. Photo: supplied

'Overwhelming' response to firefighters' planned return to Mallacoota

Strike team 1392 from CFA region 13 in Victoria, one of three strike teams on the fire ground In Mallacoota when the catastrophic bushfire destroyed 150 homes in what has been dubbed Black Summer. Photo: supplied

'Overwhelming' response to firefighters' planned return to Mallacoota

Man killed on Princes Highway after car crashes into tree at Termeil

Man killed on Princes Highway after car crashes into tree at Termeil

UPGRADE: Concepts designs of the new Shoalhaven River crossing at Nowra which has been upgraded by Infrastructure Australia to a "priority project". Photo: Transport for NSW

New Shoalhaven River crossing a 'priority project' - Infrastructure Australia

Robert Crawford

Two people dead in car, truck crash at Princes Hwy, Bodalla, near Bumbo Road

UPDATEDTwo people dead in car, truck crash at Princes Hwy, Bodalla, near Bumbo Road

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

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DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Doug Dingwall

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Harley Dennett

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

The Bega Roosters will again get a home crowd with three games set to run against the Bay Tigers this Saturday starting at 2pm.

Footy seasons line up

Jacob McMaster

Father and son Ron and Nic Novotny of Tura Beach enjoy a days angling at Merimbula Lake showing Dusky Flathead are on the chew following the rains.

Marlin, tuna on scene for big game anglers

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

South East Phoenix senior reserves player Shaylee Meehan.

PHOTOSPhoenix take positives from historic home opener against Raiders

Courtney Ward

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

Josh Leeson

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

SECOND CHANCE: John Stamos, centre, plays infamous basketball coach Marvyn Korn in Big Shot.

John Stamos attempts Big Shot at TV comeback

Josh Leeson

HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

HIPSTER: Australian rock legend Richard Clapton has taken a journey back to the swinging '60s.

MUSICRichard Clapton refuelled on flower power classics

Josh Leeson

Buying a new car? A broker can help you make the smartest choice

Buying a new car? A broker can help you make the smartest choice

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Batemans Bay has launched a new online guide for visitors. Read the story on pages 35 and 36 of the autumn 2021 edition (link below). Photo: Supplied.

South Coast Leisure Times: autumn 2021

Buying a new car? A broker can help you make the smartest choice

Buying a new car? A broker can help you make the smartest choice

Four Winds festivals closing statement will be Compassion, Nigel Westlakes stunning collaboration with Lior (pictured). Photo: Supplied

South Coast Leisure Times: autumn 2021

Dayle Latham

Financial stop-gap: When a small loan could be the right choice

Financial stop-gap: When a small loan could be the right choice

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au

Read this week's Real Estate View here

Find your dream at realestateview.com.au

Read this week's Real Estate View here

Understated opulence

Understated opulence

Understated opulence

Understated opulence

Daryl, 81 and Lynne, 74 Jennings needed their home to be future-proofed by including elements like wheelchair friendly access and a lift. Photo Ellouise Bailey.

Highly acclaimed Merimbula home shows how future-proofing your home as you age can be both stylish and practical

Ellouise Bailey

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

Chloe Hope

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Join singer, songwriter and guitarist Craig Sinclair at The Dromedary Hotel, Central Tilba on Sunday, May 2 between 1 and 4pm.

Singer songwriter Craig Sinclair at The Drom

Jeanne Medlicott

Rare book sale in Cobargo to raise funds for women's groups

Rare book sale in Cobargo to raise funds for women's groups

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

TINY GALLERY: Tanja based artist Laurentia Jung in front of the KASAPI gallery space in Tathra. Picture: supplied.

Tiny Tathra ceramics gallery

Ellouise Bailey

Woobles volunteers Adeline Perrett and Barbara Allgaier conducting one of their monthly practice sessions with about 15 residents eager to learn how to play the ukelele at Albert Moore Gardens in Merimbula.

Grant sees new ukuleles in aged care facilities to improve the well-being of residents

Ellouise Bailey

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

Ron Cerabona

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

Sissy Austin has spoken out about her mental health journey, which she says was sparked by a rape.

Indigenous advocate speaks out about traumatic incident that sparked breakdown

Hayley Elg

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWater underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

Chris McLennan

The stains on Australia's military reputation after its involvement in Afghanistan, and the strains on many of those who participated, may well last another 50 years. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill secrecy trump justice for murdered Afghans?

Jack Waterford

ISSUES: This week's inquiry gave Christine Holgate the platform to share how poorly she was treated. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONHewson's View | Holgate affair represents a serious failure of governance

John Hewson

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

Queen Elizabeth and senior royals have bid a final farewell to Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Australia to remember Philip after funeral

Returned travellers in NSW infected three family members in hotel quarantine with COVID-19.

Virus jumped hotel rooms, NSW confirms

Family members followed the coffin arriving at St George's Chapel for the funeral of Prince Philip.

Queen stands alone as Philip laid to rest

Scott Morrison says he's not keen on the idea of reopening Australia's borders anytime soon.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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WA police say a teenage rider has died in a crash at a motocross event near Esperence.

Teenager killed in WA motocross crash

Tim Dornin
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Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expected to hand down a budget in much better shape than predicted.

Budget position now in far better shape

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
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The Victorian government has allocated $80 million to projects that will provide almost 240 homes.

$80m for new housing projects in Victoria

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Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews won't be able to return to work before the state budget on May 20.

Andrews delays return from back injury

Tim Dornin
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Ted Mulligan at home in Guyra where he has lived a life full of service to his community.

The story behind Guyra's local legend

Lucy Kinbacher

The $15,000 top-priced horse, Royalle Heart Strings, with buyer Tahnee Sullivan, Forster, and vendor, Paul Dehnert, Southbrook near Toowoomba, Queensland.

Royalle Heart Strings plucks up sale topping $15,000

Andrew Norris

Ray White Rural stock agent Tim Bayliss, Dorrigo, with a pen of Angus weaners sold by The Ponds Farming Company during the Dorrigo sale last Friday. Photo: Supplied

North Dorrigo Angus steers top annual weaner sale at 700c/kg

Billy Jupp

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend