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ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

The first 1000 doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine are loaded into a fridge at Murray Bridge Soldiers' Memorial Hospital. Photo: Dani Brown.

Murray Mallee frontline staff, aged care residents first to receive jab

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

Janine Graham

The first shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines arrives in Australia. Picture: Getty Images

Strict vaccine advertising rules don't stop doctors from having patient conversations: TGA

Sally Whyte

Murray Bridge United fall short against Renmark Olympic in cup final

Murray Bridge United fall short against Renmark Olympic in cup final

Taylor Harvey

High hopes: Bordertown resident Taylor Harvey has taken a step towards representing Australia in soccer after attending a training camp in Canberra. Photo: Tristan Furney.

Harvey motivated to take his opportunity after first Pararoos call-up in six years

Naracoorte United learn plenty from preseason competition at Murray Bridge

Naracoorte United learn plenty from preseason competition at Murray Bridge

Taylor Harvey

Murray Bridge United fall short against Renmark Olympic in cup final

Murray Bridge United fall short against Renmark Olympic in cup final

Alastair Clarkson wants the AFL to expand to Tasmania and the Northern Territory. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONClarkson AFL expansion proposal is off the mark

Howard Kotton

GALLERY| Basketball tournament attracts hundreds to Naracoorte

GALLERY| Basketball tournament attracts hundreds to Naracoorte

Elisabeth Champion

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

Explore Travel

Fun: Racegoers at the 2019 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting.

Festive family day at the races

Ex-locals: Carlene and Tom Farmer at the 2017 reunion at Victor Harbor.

Naracoorte reunion on again

Lights are on in Naracoorte

Lights are on in Naracoorte

Fun: Racegoers at the 2019 MiniJumbuk Naracoorte Cup meeting.

Festive family day at the races

Batsman: Former Test cricketer Graham Yallop is coming to Apsley for a junior cricket coaching camp.

Yallop to lead cricket camp

Singles: Lucindale will host the SE junior singles championship.

Tennis singles titles for region

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Residential college living offers rich community experience

Residential college living offers rich community experience

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

REGIONAL INTEREST: PIPA Survey respondents showed a sharp uptick in interest in regional areas as well as coastal locations.

Investors look to the regions

ON THE MOVE: The value of owner occupier home loan commitments rose across most states and territories, according to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics figures. Photo - Shutterstock.

Record housing loan commitments continues to climb

Property scarcity pushes prices up

Property scarcity pushes prices up

KEY DRIVER: HomeBuilder has been the star in the Government's economic recovery plan, according to Denita Wawn, CEO of Master Builders Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

HomeBuilder plays starring role

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

Scamwatch: Scammers target tax file numbers

FUNNY: The hilarious Casting Off cast will be the Naracoorte Town Hall next month.

What's on in Naracoorte and Lucindale

Elisabeth Champion

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

BARGAINS: Shirley Waters from Windmill Woodburns at the Naracoorte Historic Vehicle Club Markets. The Markets are on this Saturday. Photo: ELISABETH CHAMPION

What's on around the region

Elisabeth Champion

Let's Join In: Naracoorte/Lucindale

Let's Join In: Naracoorte/Lucindale

Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Powerful Owl. Photo: Johanning, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A powerful owl could be sleeping in your backyard after surveying kilometres of territory

Zoos SA chief executive Elaine Bensted, Rural City of Murray Bridge mayor Brenton Lewis, SA Premier Steven Marshall, Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, Member for Barker Tony Pasin, and Member for Hammond Adrian Pederick turn the first sod. Photo: Dani Brown.

First sod turned at Monarto Safari Park's new visitor centre

Frank Grillo and Serena Lo do battle in this enjoyable take on gaming culture. Picture: Icon

Action replays make for lots of fun

A demon hand in Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train. Picture: Koyoharu Gotoge /Shueisha

This demon battle is a wild ride

Ron Cerabona

Frank Grillo, left and Mel Gibson in Boss Level. Picture: Icon

When stars jockey for top billing

Ron Cerabona

Xiao Yang in Endgame. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWIdentity swap is complicated fun

Ron Cerabona

Susan Sarandon and Kate Winslet in Blackbird. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWSensitive drama with a fine cast

Jane Freebury

RAW DEAL: The French clearly have no intention of delivering what was originally promised. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHewson's View | Scott Morrison's chance to fix Australian submarine program

John Hewson

IVF will never be quite as simple as ABC

OPINIONIVF will never be quite as simple as ABC

Marie Low

Australia's regional towns need action on climate to survive

OPINIONAustralia's regional towns need action on climate to survive

Ken Keith

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Two people have died after a light plane has crashed near the popular tourist town of Exmouth in WA.

Two killed in plane crash in Exmouth, WA

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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is under fire for calling ex-staffer Brittany Higgins a "lying cow".

Minister labelled ex-staffer 'lying cow'

Kathleen Folbigg was jailed after the deaths of her children Patrick, Sarah, Laura and Caleb.

Petition offers Folbigg hope, says friend

A Tasmanian police officer charged with assault will appear in court in May.

Tasmanian cop on assault, justice charges

South Australia and Western Australia will be the first states to get the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Former silica milling worker Dianne Adams plans to sue following a landmark compensation claim.

Woman's landmark silica dust compo claim

Georgie Moore

South Australia's peak business group has warned against COVID fatigue .

SA business boss warns of COVID fatigue

Tim Dornin

NEXT STEP: SADA president John Hunt, DairySAfe chair Roseanne Healy, Primary Industries and Regional Development Minister David Basham and DIAA-SA president Peter Adamo at the second dairy summit.

Summit continues to guide future of SA dairy

Elizabeth Anderson

Australian lamb chops for sale in the Middle East.

Top shelf result for red meat exports to the Middle East

Chris McLennan

GROWTH: Argentinian feedlot cattle. South America is where the lion's share of beef production growth is currently happening.

Why Australian beef should not take on South America

Shan Goodwin

The big question for many parents is when "to use or not to use that cotton wool?"

OPINIONHow much cotton wool is too much?

Mumma Jak

Perennial edible plants like pepinos are great for creating a low maintenance, productive garden that results in better soil health, high yields and less input. Pictures: Hannah Moloney.

An easy-to-grow alternative to melons | Backyard Bliss

Hannah Moloney

AIM: Intermittment fasters pack healthy foods into a daily window. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONAppetites growing for intermittent fasting | Wellness

Amy Cooper