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Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

New research shows infection rates of COVID-19 could be up to five times higher than reported in Australia. Picture: Karleen Minney

New research shows Australia's COVID-19 infection rate may be five times higher than reported

Kathryn Lewis

Taylor Keppie with Kylie Hilder. Taylor was named player of the match in the under 16s grand final.

Taylor Keppie a standout in grand final

Gary Holmes

CUP GIRLS PREVAIL: A Woodbridge side featuring three Parkes players (Macy Morrison, Lily Heraghty and Bridie Heraghty) claimed the 2020 under 16's Western Women's Rugby League premiership over the Castlereagh Cougars. Photo: Carla Freedman.

PHOTOSWoodbridge wins the under 16's final

Jake Humphreys

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Taylor Keppie with Kylie Hilder. Taylor was named player of the match in the under 16s grand final.

Taylor Keppie a standout in grand final

WHAT A BEAST: Bathurst trainer Matt Rue had a dominant victory with Beast Mode, who is in sensational form. The gelding has now won $32,730 in prize money thanks to six wins in 24 career starts. Photo: Kristy Williams.

Beast Mode activated at Sunday's harness meeting

Kristy Williams

The Henry Lawson High School entered three teams in the Western NRL comp in Bathurst. Photo: THLHS.

THLHS League Tag sides travel to Bathurst for comp

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

AA hits fast ice off Davis V1 7 Nov 2019. PHOTO: Simon Payne AAD

LISTENClimb aboard the only Australian-made icebreaker

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Scene from the film Monsoon (2020). Picture: Peccadillo Pictures

REVIEWSoul-searching for home in Saigon

Jane Freebury

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Sophie Henshaw and Julia Billington in Ellie and Abbie (and Ellie's Dead Aunt). Picture: Supplied

REVIEWLow-budget Aussie film packs a punch

Cris Kennedy

Leonardo DiCaprio (Howard Hughes), left and Cate Blanchett (Katharine Hepburn) in The Aviator. Picture: Supplied

When the famous do the famous

Ron Cerabona

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Bradley Jurd

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

TIME TO GO CAMPING: Carcoar Dam. Photo: BLAYNEY SHIRE COUNCIL

Five places to go camping in the Central West this summer

Photo submitted by Kaz Jolly

PHOTOSOur third batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

Supplied by Sharon Woods - Gertie

PHOTOSOur second batch of entries for the 2021 Lachlan Calendar

PIPPIN, the first large scale musical theatre production to open in Australia since COVID-19 closed theatres in March. PIPPIN is at the Sydney Lyric at The Star from November to January 31. Picture: Supplied

Kerri-Anne Kennerly does trapeze in heels in first musical since COVID-19

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Watch as MP signs off another year of parliament with unique version of 'Hallelujah'

Claire Sadler

DIFFERENT SHADES: Something For Kate have returned with their first new album since 2012's Leave Your Soul To Science. Picture: Daniel Boud

Something For Kate emerge out of the dark ages

Josh Leeson

CHEEKY: Dune Rats spent several months this year living in the NSW south coast town of Eden and working on music for their fourth album, likely to be released in 2021.

Cheeky punk lads Dune Rats reveal they're growing up

Josh Leeson

From Foxes to Military personnel the kids dressed in many different ways.

Book Week 2020

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Rachael McPhail, Coolamon; Pioneer Brewery owner Peter Gerber, and lawyer Glenn Kolomeitz.

REAL AUSTRALIASleepy little towns are never as quiet as they seem

Zoe Cartwright

SUPPORT: Father Brendan Lee says it's important to show visible support to the people in your life. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

Try and help people tackle life's troubles | Midweek Musings

Father Brendan Lee

The Land reader Craig Newberry sent in this incredible photo from harvest 2020.

REAL AUSTRALIAAmazing photos and Macca's via helicopter: It's harvest time

Kim Chappell

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Sex after prostate surgery? Men, know your options

Geraldine Cardozo

How to revel in your seniority

How to revel in your seniority

Eileen Wood

Hear the story of Gaylene Seeney and her four-legged travelling companion Albert.

Grey nomads: this is your podcast

The Ranger mine, in the heart of Kakadu National Park, will cease operations later this year.

Kakadu ants help rehab at NT uranium mine

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Clive Palmer has had another setback in his $30 billion legal battle against the state of WA.

WA's Palmer law a destructive 'juggernaut'

23m ago

The NSW upper house has rejected One Nation MP Mark Latham's amendments to a renewable energy bill.

NSW upper house wraps up energy debate

26m ago

Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is standing trial on two charges of aggravated sexual assault.

Complainant breaks down, swears at Hayne

1hr ago

Western Australia will enforce mandatory COVID-19 registering at many businesses from next month.

WA introduces mandatory QR code tracing

Michael Ramsey
1hr ago

Astronaut Andy Thomas says he's honoured to be associated with Adelaide's unique research centre.

SA centre to tackle exploration challenges

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Melbourne coffee bar owner Sisto Malaspina's killer had been flagged as potentially violent.

Bourke St stabber flagged before attack

Georgie Moore
1hr ago

The government has cancelled the citizenship of convicted terrorist leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika.

Terror cell leader's citizenship cancelled

Matt Coughlan
2hrs ago

he Welder's Dog owner Ben Coombes believes the tour will be the ideal way to showcase the region's "paddock to glass" potential. Photo: Billy Jupp

Brew Bus Tour to showcase 'paddock to glass' potential of region

Billy Jupp
38m ago

The highest temperature ever reliably recorded at an official NSW weather station during spring was 46.8 degrees at Wanaaring in November 2009. Photo: File

A scorching end to spring

Ben Domensino, Weatherzone

NSW Farmers president James Jackson and New England MP Barnaby Joyce have differing opinions on the Narrabri Gas Project.

Farmers hit out at gas project move as Joyce floats station idea

Billy Jupp

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele
1hr ago

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker

Hair transplantation is a highly personal decision, and not all people experiencing baldness decide to undertake surgery in order to treat their hair loss. Picture: Shutterstock.

Tackling hair loss head on

Professor Rodney Sinclair