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Saturday, 27 July 2024
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Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Weddin pauses to commemorate

Newsroom
The Grenfell RSL Sub-Branch will be conducting the 2024 Victory in the Pacific and Long Tan (Vietnam Veterans Day) Commemorative Service for the Weddin Community on Sunday, August 18, Image supplied.
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Grenfell Historical Society to celebrate 60 years
Brendan McCool
The Grenfell Historical Society will be celebrating 60 years of operation. Image supplied.
Grenfell's bucking the trend
Noreen Vu is the first under 40, Vietnamese, female General Manager in local council in Australia, working in Weddin Shire. Image supplied.
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Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
Exclusive

Defence Housing mandated deadly engineered stone in new homes

Connor Pearce
A Defence Housing Australia development under construction at Academy Close, Campbell. Inset, a stonemason working with protective equipment. Pictures by Keegan Carroll, Gary Ramage

Tears, wrinkles, cancers: Read about ways to protect our ageing skin

GP Dr Adrian Sheen advises ways to protect our skin as we age.
Eileen Wood
Our skin becomes wrinkled and prone to cancers and injuries as we age. Picture Shutterstock
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Pre-purchase your tickets to AON AgQuip online to make significant savings
AgQuip 2023. Pictures by Simon Chamberlain, Paula Thompson, Jamie Brown, Andrew Marshall, Denis Howard and Ben Jaffrey
Top night on stage
Top night on stage
Irrepressible Audrey kick starts new line dancing hobby
Audrey Eastgate says you're never too old to boot scoot.
Rowan Cowley
Audrey Eastgate has taken up line dancing at the age of 88. Picture supplied

Undignified: Dean Bradshaw's death didn't have to be so slow

Gaynor and Dean Bradshaw shortly before Dean's death in April.
His brother-in law's petition calls for VAD in palliative care.
Eileen Wood

Top skills on display at athletics carnival

Payten, Jai, Penny, Patrick, Daisy and Jake were named athletics champions in their categories. Image supplied.

Hospital Auxiliary ready to start lamington drive

Dorothy Starr
The Grenfell Hospital Auxiliary has made the purchase of a medical chair for the Grenfell Community Health.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
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Mother seeks answers for 'heinous' crime

Grace Dudley
Rebekah Porter holding a photo of her daughter Biddy. Picture supplied

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National

Heavenly sight: double meteor shower to illuminate Australia's night sky

Canberra stargazers take in the night sky. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong
Anna Houlahan
Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Dr Indigo Willing
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Rave into reality: Bunnings to host warehouse dance party

Annika Rhoades
Music duo Peking Duk went viral asking Bunnings to host a rave in one of their warehouses. Picture by Peking Duk/Instagram
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock

Sport

Greyhound racing news from around the NSW regions | July 27

Greyhounds as Pets' 2024 the Winter Adoption Day will be at Gough Whitlam Park in Earlwood on August 18. Picture supplied

Miracle grows fond of name King Can't Win

Greyhound King Can't Win has won six times from 11 starts. Picture supplied

Million Dollar Chase starts August

Michael Cowley
Selena and Mick Zammit after their star Jay Is Jay won the 2023 Ladbrokes Million Dollar Chase. Qualification races for the 2024 series begin August 26. Picture: Lachlan Naidu.
Opinion

It's not the smashed noses and broken jaws of the '80s. But this is still ugly

Jenna Price
I have loved rugby league for decades. But the State of Origin III biff made me gasp. Picture AAP

Goannas celebrate Woodbridge Cup Indigenous Round

Gary Holmes
Grenfell League Tag took on Eugowra during the Woodbridge Cup Indigenous Round and Grenfell's pink day. Image by Deidre Carroll.

AFL

Light the fireworks: Katy Perry to headline AFL Grand Final

Katy Perry announced to headline the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Picture by AFL/Shutterstock
Anna Houlahan
Analysis

Time for Eagles to get hungry for success again following Simpson sacking

Rohan Connolly
West Coast Eagles players at UTAS Stadium in Launceston in 2023. Picture by Phillip Biggs

'Epitomy of reliability': The Swans' reign is over, but they're still the team to beat

Rohan Connolly
Isaac Heeney has been a star for Sydney this season. Picture by Craig George
Analysis

Intoxicating romance of the Blues' rise sweeping the footy community

Rohan Connolly
Harry McKay's star has been growing for several years now up forward. Picture by Neil Richardson
Analysis

Intense AFL umpire scrunity continues but can we do much about it?

Rohan Connolly
Western Bulldogs midfielder Tom Liberatore in action against the Hawks at UTAS Stadium earlier this year in pre-season. Picture by Craig George
PropertyView
Buyers snap up land in Berwick Waters on Melbourne's fringe
Extensive parkland and surrounding wetlands give the development a natural appeal. Pic: Supplied
Jen Melocco
Property
Top architect designed homes on sale, including one seen on Restoration Australia
Jen Melocco
The view is as stunning as the home design in this property in Cygnet in Tasmania. Pic: Supplied
Aussies feeling the pinch: Home loan arrears on the rise
Emily Rayner
*Latest observation March 2024 **Series only available March 2019 ***Well secured loans prior to March 2022 - both secured and not well - secured thereafter.

French chateau vs Sydney sweat: what you can buy for $1.3 Million.

Cazères, Muret, Haute-Garonne, Occitania, Metropolitan France, 31220
Emily Rayner
Property

Darius Boyd earns $2.95m payday with sale of ultra-luxe Brisbane home

Jade Lazarevic
Former NRL star Darius Boyd and his wife Kayla have sold their luxury Brisbane home for $4.55 million. Picture Instagram/supplied

12 easy decor tips to lift your mood and reduce financial stress at home

Emily Rayner
Interior designer Kellie Richardson shares her top tips for improving the look and feel of a home.

What's On

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Music
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Glen Humphries

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

How to eat like Snoop Dogg ... and what it has to do with the Olympics

Amy Martin
Snoop Dogg has got out of the kitchen and into Olympics mode as a US correspondent. Here are some of the rapper's recipes to sustain you through long hours of Olympics coverage. Pictures by Getty Images, Antonis Achilleos

'Misogynistic violence is a festering sore that is not going away': Tim Ayliffe

Karen Hardy
Tim Ayliffe's novels are set in Sydney, a city he loves and hates at the same time. Picture by Mike Bowers

Grenfell Historical Society to celebrate 60 years

Brendan McCool
The Grenfell Historical Society will be celebrating 60 years of operation. Image supplied.

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Size, quality, features and sound; key factors to consider when buying your new Samsung TV

The average-sized TV in Australian homes is expected to be 85-inches and bigger into the future and Samsung is leading the way with its Neo QLED 8K Smart TV. Soundbar sold separately. Image simulated for illustrative purposes. Picture supplied by Samsung

Adventure and limitless possibilities showcased at Canberra's newest festival, Uncharted Territory

Elizabeth Habermann
First Kiss present by the University of Canberra is a mesmerising robotic dance where two arms with human faces perform a looped sequence, ending in an intimate, tender kiss. Picture EventsACT

Luxury cruising closer to home

Rosie Ryan
Zodiac cruise at Mongomery Reef on the Kimberley coast, Western Australia. Picture supplied.

What a kaleidoscopic burst of destinations

Emma Brown
Folklore dancers in traditional dress, Puerto Vallarta. Picture Shuttestock

Paracetamol the first choice for everyday pain management

Everyday pain like headaches, muscle aches and joint pain impacts 93 per cent of Australians. Picture Shutterstock

Photos and Video

Third minister steps aside, leaving more options for Labor reshuffle

Labor senator Carol Brown. The Tasmanian senator announced she will step back from her ministerial duties. Picture by Craig George
Connor Pearce • 2hrs ago
Analysis

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Dr Indigo Willing
Children skateboarding. File Picture.

Truman Capote's 'In Cold Blood' was set in which US state? Take our quiz

Anna Houlahan
Truman Capotes 1966 non-fiction novel In Cold Blood was set in which US state? Picture John Downing/Express/Getty Images
Music

How To Make Gravy: the tender story behind this Aussie hit

Glen Humphries
December 21 will forever be 'Gravy Day'. Picture copyright Tony Mott
Review

We all remember those special teachers who inspired us. Watch this

Jane Freebury
Enric Auquer portrays the unorthodox and charismatic Antonio Benaiges. Picture by Sergi Bernal

Comment

How Olympic skateboarding was shaped by 'power and politics'

Analysis
Children skateboarding. File Picture.
Dr Indigo Willing
Opinion

Harris will need strength to survive the 'misogynoir' of this campaign

Blair Williams
Kamala Harris will need nerves of steel to win this election. Picture Shutterstock
Opinion

How the government is Measuring What Matters

Cressida Gaukroger
Areas like safety, health, sustainability, social connection and prosperity can be improved by MWM data. Picture Shutterstock
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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
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What it's like to cruise one of the busiest trade routes in the world
John Hanscombe
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Discover this stunning nook of Japan as part of a luxury cruise
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district
Susan Skelly
Ultimate Guide: The best shops in Tokyo's most famous retail district

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore

One perfect 'daycation': How to have your best ever stopover in Singapore
Natascha Mirosch

Deal of the week: Save $7500 per person on this luxe cruise in Asia

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We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Carrie Hutchinson
We ate our way down Hong Kong's Michelin-star Mile - here's the verdict

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report

Travel is the number one priority for retirees, says new report
Hungry Traveller

The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas

Ben Groundwater
The right side of history: Raising the 'steaks' in Vegas
Car Expert

Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia

Car Expert
Why Cadillac thinks it won’t be seen as a newcomer in Australia
Jordan Mulach
Car Expert

Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia

Simon Christie
Lincoln Navigator: Conversion firm bringing Lexus LX, Cadillac Escalade rival to Australia
Car Expert

The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia

Tyra Lawler-Cass
The most fuel efficient 4x4 utes in Australia
Car Expert

The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA

Jack Quick
The fastest Corvette ever has some Australian DNA
Car Expert

2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8 review

James Wong
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The Senior

Businesses don't do enough to protect customers from scammers: Choice

Victims are often given little help after they have been scammed. ACM file picture
The advocacy group says businesses leave scam victims feeling alone and ashamed.
Eileen Wood

Young carers step up as ageing population leads to disability spike

Disability is on the rise and young people are stepping up to help.
Rowan Cowley
The number of young Australians serving in caring roles is snowballing. Picture from Shutterstock

Driving force behind new free travel app encourages Aussies to hit road

A new app encourages people to explore Australia via the open road.
Rowan Cowley
The app boasts 30 fully mapped routes and counting. Picture supplied
The Land

Sparks flying with leadership shake-up of troubled VNI West project

New program director appointed and a new builder sought for the embattled VNI West project. Picture from Powercor.
Chris McLennan

Why this farm boy chose volunteer rescue and working with dogs over Rotary

Sarah Falson
Mark Gibson in his Volunteer Rescue Association NSW uniform and (inset) the VRA Rescue NSW Search Dogs Squad. Picture by Belinda Soole
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Check out who was snapped at Knowla Livestock's bull sale

Samantha Townsend
Annie Laurie, Knowla Livestock, Gloucester taking the family photographs during the sale. Pictures by Samantha Townsend

Life & Style

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for

Quiet luxury is the low-fuss trend we've been waiting for
Linley Wilkie

The timelessness of a plant-based farmhouse

Cherie Hausler
Quince hummingbird cake with tahini caramel

No more cheap beer and skittles: why a pint will be more expensive

Anna Houlahan
BentSpoke Brewing Cos Tracy Margrain (left) and Richard Watkins employ around 70 people at the brewery and their BrewPub in Braddon, Canberra. Picture supplied