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From left: Logan Evans, Charli-Rose Evans, Tara Pauling and Trae Evans before the house remains were removed in Yowrie. Pictures: supplied.

SUBSCRIBER'When the playground is covered in smoke...he's planned his whole escape'

Ellouise Bailey

Ugly deficit: The federal budget has taken a huge hit from COVID-19 and the Australian government's responses to it. Picture: Shutterstock

What to look for in Tuesday night's budget

Alex Frino

Jayden Penno-Tompsett vanished in Queensland in 2017. His disappearance is the subject of an inquest being held in Cairns this week.

SUBSCRIBERDrugs, a road trip and suspicious disappearance in the outback

Donna Page

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Giving people the opportunity': Budget boost for first home buyers

Karen Barlow

Police are appealing for assistance in locating Sydney man Christopher Buckle who was last seen in Moruya.

Police seek help to find man last seen in Moruya

Jeanne Medlicott

Salvos looking for digital doorknockers

Salvos looking for digital doorknockers

Jeanne Medlicott

Robin Wright from Moruya CWA takes a much needed moment's break during pack down at the Bega Showgrounda on Thursday May 6. Pictures: Ellouise Bailey

CWA to advocate for PBS medicinal cannabis and opt-out option for organ donation

Ellouise Bailey

From left: Logan Evans, Charli-Rose Evans, Tara Pauling and Trae Evans before the house remains were removed in Yowrie. Pictures: supplied.

SUBSCRIBER'When the playground is covered in smoke...he's planned his whole escape'

Ellouise Bailey

Ugly deficit: The federal budget has taken a huge hit from COVID-19 and the Australian government's responses to it. Picture: Shutterstock

What to look for in Tuesday night's budget

Alex Frino

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

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

Vulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

DIGESTVulnerable Aussies to get ticket home from India

Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTSydney masks up after second COVID case detected

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Tasmanian man, 70, among five new vaccine blood clot cases

Gladys Berejiklian

DIGESTRace to trace positive COVID case in NSW

Joyjit (left) and Jashan Sanghera with the son they last held on February 29, 2020. Picture: Supplied

Heartbreak of Australians trapped in India

Steve Evans

A new study has offered insight into Australians' feeling towards COVID-19 vaccines. Picture: Karleen Minney

Side-effect concerns fuelling vaccine jitters: survey

Sally Whyte

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Come clean': Labor calls for the cost of coronavirus

Karen Barlow

Australians in India need gov't help: AMA

DIGESTAustralians in India need gov't help: AMA

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

Laurie Daley

Look out for the Legend cars at Sapphire Speedway on Saturday.

Racers ready to rumble on track

Roslyn and Peter Bradford enjoyed a great round with Roslyn claiming two second place finishes and Peter a first and second for the day.

Close bouts for shoot result

Jordan Rapana and the Raiders will face Newcastle in a must-win match at Wagga. Photo: Mark Nolan/Getty Images

Raiders, Knights feeling the pressure

Bega captain Scott Fuller launches a pass during the club's win over Snowy River with a grand final repeat against Tathra this Sunday.

Roosters, Eagles to do battle

Jacob McMaster

South East Phoenix under 15s player Ella Churchill.

PHOTOSPhoenix take positives from tough road defeats against Stallions

Courtney Ward

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

Jim Morrison (centre) and other members of the Special Operations Group responded to the Port Arthur shooting in 1996. Picture: Supplied

LISTENFirst responders break silence on Port Arthur massacre

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?

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FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

Josh Leeson
1hr ago

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

STOIC: Elizabeth Moss is again amazing in season four of The Handmaid's Tale, but the lack of forward momentum is tiring.

Bleak Handmaid's Tale becoming a pain drain

Josh Leeson

FLIPSIDE: Tracy McNeil & The GoodLife enjoyed a breakout 2020, which included an ARIA nomination and Music Victoria Award.

Second lightning strike forecast from Tracy McNeil

1hr ago

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

Josh Leeson

HONEST: Amy Shark opened up to explore her relationship with her husband, father and the music industry on her second album Cry Forever.

MUSICReality bites Amy Shark in fame game of second album

Josh Leeson

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Della Vreeland

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Outback tour will have you travelling again

Emma Brown

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

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

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

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

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

The path to buying property will take almost 20 months for many Australians. Picture: Wilm Ihlenfeld/Shutterstock

How long does it take to buy a new home? Research says 20 months

Bega's historic gem

Bega's historic gem

House of the Week

CUTE AND COMFY: The renovated caravan, which proved the perfect tiny house, on the Louth Park property. Pictures: Ben Wirt Photography

Thinking small a big step in the right direction for home hunters

Alex Morris

PROTECT YOUR ASSETS: According to the Insurance Council of Australia, landlords should consider how they can protect their premises, its assets and the income they receive from their tenants. Photo - Shutterstock.

Insurance is fundamental to protect your investment

Zoda

Pet of the Week: Zoda

South Coast Gig Guide, May 4-10

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, May 4-10

Ben Smyth

WATCH OUT: Scamwatch is warning that scammers are pretending to be defence personnel in order to con people into parting with their money.

Scamwatch: Scammers now pretending to be defence personnel

Zoda

Pet of the Week: Zoda

Helen Slater representing the Hillgrove House Auxiliary and Betty Rood representing residents and staff of The Oaks retirement village. Photos: Ben Smyth

Hillgrove nursing home auxiliary makes 103 wreaths for Anzac commemorations

South Coast Gig Guide, April 27 - May 3

WHAT'S ONSouth Coast Gig Guide, April 27 - May 3

Ben Smyth

FAMILY: Jayden Penno-Tompsett's aunt Karen Dobell, from left, mother Rachel Penno and aunt Sharelle Harwood leaving Cairns Coroners Court on Friday. Picture: Brian Cassey

Family's heartbreak as coroner rules on missing persons case

The Greenwell Point Dawn Service. Photo: Robert Crawford.

PHOTOSLEST WE FORGET: See how we commemorated Anzac Day around Australia

MILESTONE: The Bamboos celebrate 21 years as a band with the release of their 10th album Hard Up. Picture: Ian Laidlaw

MUSICThe Bamboos hardened up by anniversary rain check

South East Phoenix under 15s player Ella Churchill.

PHOTOSPhoenix take positives from tough road defeats against Stallions

Telstra announces 5G upgrade to Bega mobile network

Telstra announces 5G upgrade to Bega mobile network

Photo: Naomi Clarke Photography.

See the moment triple water spouts formed off the NSW coast

Tracey Fairhurst

Caitlyn Johns with workers Jimmy Black and Jess Eagle, who were on duty when the detached car wheel crashed through. Photo: BRENDAN McCARTHY

'You wouldn't believe it': Watch as tyre careens through cafe

Tara Cosoleto

Linda and her dog Jade who were raising money for India battling a huge spike of COVID-19 cases.

Photos: Nimmitabel holds Steampunk Festival

Ellouise Bailey

Ugly deficit: The federal budget has taken a huge hit from COVID-19 and the Australian government's responses to it. Picture: Shutterstock

What to look for in Tuesday night's budget

Alex Frino

Why we should be concerned that emotional labour is wearing our teachers down

OPINIONWhy we should be concerned that emotional labour is wearing our teachers down

Dr Saul Karnovsky

PROUD AS PUNCH: Cohen Jarrett of Katherine in the NT from back in 2017 with the headgear worn by the great man himself, Johnathan Thurston.

REAL AUSTRALIATime for an amnesty so frustrated fans can swap clubs

Chris McLennan

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

A 16-year-old boy was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash near Emerald in central Queensland.

Driver, 14, crashes in Qld, killing teen

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India's COVID-19 death toll has topped 230,000 and the country is setting daily case records.

'Abandoned' Aussie dies of virus in India

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Victorian firefighters are set to receive a funding boost, with $500m to be spent on fire management

Victoria to spend $500m on firefighting

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COVID-19 restrictions will be in place in Sydney this Mother's Day despite no new local cases.

Masked Mother's Day weekend in NSW

1hr ago

A 17-year-old has died in hospital after he was reportedly stabbed at a basketball competition.

Fatal stabbing at basketball game in Vic

Tiffanie Turnbull
1hr ago

Bitcoin mining operations worldwide now use enough electricity to power countries.

Bitcoin demand could see energy crisis

Liz Hobday
2hrs ago

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will hand down his third budget as Australia climbs out of recession.

Frydenberg's leadership credentials intact

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

TICKET TO RIDE: Roy Riley, the oldest member of Orange's Ulysses Club branch. He's 90 and been riding since he was just 16. Photo: JUDE KEOGH

'I've always been mad for it': Love of bikes fuels 90-year-old's life in the fast lane

Matt Findlay

Seven of the 13 candidates were on hand on Friday morning for the draw of the ballot paper in the Upper Hunter by-election.

Independent draws top place on ballot

Louise Nichols

Silage options in full view during three-day course

Silage options in full view during three-day course

Billy Jupp

NSW Waratahs Sio Tatola, Angus Bell, Sam Wykes and James Ramm visited Wellington Redback juniors at training on Tuesday evening.

Waratahs see how good Redback juniors are

Mark Griggs

The uroliths bladder of Dr Anne Quain's cat, Hero. Picture: Supplied

Signs your cat has a urinary tract obstruction

Dr Anne Quain

"We will not always make the right choice. We will err. We will trip and fall. There are things we will regret. Human being is not easy." Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEFinding happiness in our own humanity

Gary Bentley

Lifestyle medicine looks at a "prevention rather than cure" approach to health care. Picture: Shutterstock.

'Lifestyle medicine', is it misunderstood?

HealthShare