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UN chief has plan for eventual peacekeeping exit from Congo

Burnt: The aftermath of the summer bushfires at Kangaroo Valley ... this summer may not be as bad as the one just passed. Picture: Adam McLean.

Coming bushfire season not as extreme as last summer, says former commissioner

Glen Humphries

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Glen Humphries

Stacey Wilson from the Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade at the bushfire front on Murramarang Road in Bawley Point on December 5, 2019. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

After six months, 270 witnesses and 80,000 documents, here's what the bushfires royal commission found

Katie Burgess

Queensland border reopens to regional NSW

Queensland border reopens to regional NSW

Matt Carr

The BT Works crew in Tenterfield in May where they worked on 10 properties

Local youth power through the post-fire rebuild: video

Vanessa Arundale

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

Shana Morgan

UN chief has plan for eventual peacekeeping exit from Congo

Burnt: The aftermath of the summer bushfires at Kangaroo Valley ... this summer may not be as bad as the one just passed. Picture: Adam McLean.

Coming bushfire season not as extreme as last summer, says former commissioner

Glen Humphries

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

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Australia united - on the need for action

DIGESTAustralia united - on the need for action

Kirsty McBain, standing up bushfire victims'.

DIGESTFire focus shouldn't be lost on Friday - or any day

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Health authorities investigating source of south-west Sydney COVID infection

Insurance claims for sick pets are on the rise during the pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

Our pets are paying the price for us working at home instead of the office

Laura Hamilton, right, and her 81-year-old mother Evon McGuinness have been isolating together since March. They went to the South Melbourne Markets on Wednesday morning. Picture: Katie Johnson

'I might cry': Melbourne shakes off 112 days of lockdown

Sophie Raynor, Katie Johnson

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

You know it's reopening when flights are relaunching

Janine Graham

Head nurse Lauren Parker conducts a COVID-19 test at the drive-in testing site for Canberra's southside. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

OPINIONWhat have we learnt from our COVID-19 experience?

Ian Ring

Inset: Montague St Bridge today. Photo: Twitter @MontagueStBridg

Bridge bingle signals return to new normal for Vic

Janine Graham

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

Andrew Moir

Dustin Martin is the first player to win the Norm Smith three times. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNo asterisk needed, Tigers among AFL's very best

Rohan Connolly

A third Norm Smith Medal makes Richmond's Dustin Martin the greatest finals player this century. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONNight try, but afternoon AFL grand final is still the best

Howard Kotton

Classy Penrith centre Stephen Crichton battles Melbourne Storm opposite Brenko Lee in last Sunday night's grand final. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Deja vu watching young Panthers in the grand final, Parramatta in 2009

TEMPORARY HOME: Queensland became the centre of the AFL universe in 2020 due to a second wave of COVID-19 in Victoria. Photo: Jono Searle/AFL Photos/Getty Images

OPINIONNorthern hubs, comebacks, second waves: AFL's season 2020 was anything but usual

Howard Kotton

In skipper Cameron Smith, the Storm have arguably the most influential player ever. Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Image

OPINIONExperience will see Melbourne weather grand final storm, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

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

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

Ride Dungog's Chloe Chick and other volunteers installed flow tracks down the hill at the Common. PHOTO: Marina Neil

LISTENWhy this town is booming its way through COVID

View of Uluru from Longitude 131's Dune Pavilion room. Picture: Supplied

Open skies in style in the heart of the Red Centre

Bernadette Chua

It's always five o'clock in the beautiful Barossa Valley. Picture: Supplied

Deals of the Week: Silo nights, seaside stays, long winery weekends

Explore Travel

The sunset viewing area near Hay offers views across the flower-filled fields. Pictures: Michael Turtle

The drive-through towns that will make you want to stop a while

Michael Turtle

Sam Neill and Miranda Richardson in Rams. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA timeless Aussie brotherly saga

5m ago

James Badge Dale as James Lasombra in The Empty Man. Picture: Ilze Kitshoff.

REVIEWEmpty horror that's far too long

5m 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

All you need for a sugar skull costume is some face paint and some flowers. Picture: Shutterstock

10 last minute DIY Halloween costumes

Fried quesadillas and potato quesadillas. Picture: Alicia Taylor

How to eat like a true Mexican

Karen Hardy

First Edition's signature gin will feature at the event. Picture: Supplied

Want to be part of a world record gin tasting attempt?

Karen Hardy

A scene from Baby Done. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWKiwis face unexpected pregnancy

Cris Kennedy

A scene from Never Too Late. Picture: Bradley Patrick

REVIEWVeteran actors lift so-so comedy

Ron Cerabona

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

McGrath Foundational Breast Care Nurse Katie Evans and patient Ellie May.

Look, feel, and learn about breast cancer

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Dandenong McGrath Breast Care Nurse and patient Elle May.

McGrath Breast Care Nurses go COVID-safe

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

UNDER THE HAMMER: Auctions are adapting to changing digital technology. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Auction: Time to make the top bid

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

NEW HOMES: Inspections are not just for older homes, a building inspection on a new build will pick up on any defects to the home that you or the builder might have missed. Photo - Shutterstock.

Be prepared before you sign on the dotted line

BE PREPARED: Auctions are a great way to buy, provided you've done your research. Picture: SHUTTERSTOCK.

How to bid with confidence on auction day

Kirsty Horton

Confidence: The extension of the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme gives buyers the confidence to proceed with a purchase. Photo - Shutterstock.

Budget extends a helping hand to first time buyers

Ruth Lewis

POPULAR: The Mornington Peninsula is one of the sought-after locations.

Beach beats bush hands down for capital growth

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

Australian Taxation Office

Scamwatch: ATO warns tax debt text, call is a scam

The email the Commonwealth Bank is warning customers is a hoax.

Scamwatch: Bank warns 'verify account' email is a hoax

Australians have lost over $8.8 million to threat based scams so far this year, and young people are reporting the highest losses.

Scamwatch: Threat-based scams targeting young people and Chinese community

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by this Netflix scam

Sam Neill and Miranda Richardson in Rams. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA timeless Aussie brotherly saga

5m ago

HONOUR: Launceston physician George Razay is among 17 Tasmanians nominated for Australian of the Year. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Watch Tasmania's 2021 Aussie of the Year ceremony

A released male brush-tailed rock wallaby in the national park in 2019.

Endangered wallabies sighted, population boosted

Indi MP Helen Haines says the Save Our Voices campaign is "making a very sensible call on government and, in particular, on the Deputy Prime Minister". Picture: James Wiltshire

Our local news is crucial: Haines

COMEBACK: Child In Reverse is Kate Miller-Heidke's first pop album since 2014 after spending several years working in the opera and musical theatre world.

Kate Miller-Heidke finds pop magic in collaboration

Josh Leeson

$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

WATCH$40 million cannabis crop seized, 14 arrested

Tracey Fairhurst

Is Rudd's petition about fairness, or making it easier for his side to win government? Picture: Elesa Kurtz

OPINIONWhat's really behind Rudd's call for a Murdoch royal commission?

Simon Cowan

WE HEAR YOU: Parkes MP and Federal Regional Communications Minister Mark Coulton says the government is doing all it can to help regional media. Photo: Jessica Worboys

Save Our Voices: we hear you, says regional minister

Billy Jupp

What price history? The 120-year-old bridge at Tabulam in northern NSW, built by hand by men who were soon to fight in the Boer War, is being demolished because the state government says it's too expensive to maintain it. Photo: Sally Gall.

REAL AUSTRALIABridge woven with history less value than vice-regal rugs

Sally Gall

Reality on the line in Last-Chance USA

OPINIONReality on the line in Last-Chance USA

Simon Bourke

Why is it that some people blame victims?

OPINIONWhy is it that some people blame victims?

John Malouff

Kerri-Anne Kennerley (seated) in rehearsal with the cast of Pippin at Sydney's Lyric Theatre. Photo: David Hooley

How Kerri-Anne Kennerly trained for trapeze role

Geraldine Cardozo

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Diabetes: take steps to avoid amputation

Geraldine Cardozo

OVERLOOKED: Struggling self funded retirees miss out in the budget, says Wayne Strandquist.

Budget fails wealthier retirees

Eileen Wood

Qatar says officials may face charges over forced internal examinations of women at its airport.

Payne welcomes Qatari apology

41m ago

Basin underground aquifers could bank eight Sydney Harbours: CSIRO

Basin underground aquifers could bank eight Sydney Harbours: CSIRO

Annastacia Palaszczuk is poised to win the Queensland election, the latest Newspoll shows.

Newspoll shows Labor to win Qld election

1hr ago

Australian Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been relocated back to Iran's Evin Prison, DFAT has confirmed.

Moore-Gilbert moved back to Evin Prison

Annastacia Palaszczuk says Queensland will open its border to NSW residents outside of Sydney.

Sydney remains on Qld border blacklist

Tiffanie Turnbull

Coroner David Whittle has recommended changes at Ashford Hospital after a patient's death in 2016.

SA hospital death preventable: coroner

Tim Dornin

Peter Gutweinsays a $1.1b black hole will be outlined when Tasmania's 2020/21 budget is revealed

Billion dollar COVID deficit in Tas budget

Queensland will open to all of regional NSW from Tuesday, but not to those from Sydney or Victoria.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Thomas and Jack Cullinan, Pooncarie at their first ever sale that exceeded all expectations after a searing drought.

Agistment or bust: drought plan well worth it

John Ellicott

Krisi and Anthony Frost, Thalabah Merinos, Crookwell with buyers Daniel and Josh Olsen, Goulburn, property manager Nathan Selmes, Rick Power, Nutrien Ag Solutions and Chick Olsen, Royal Oak, Goulburn.

Thalabah Merinos average up $1000

Stephen Burns

The NSW Land and Environment Court has convicted and fined a Central Coast man $48,000 after another man almost died after consuming a pesticide stored incorrectly.

Man gets $48,000 fine for illegal storage of paraquat

Artists impression of Robotiz3ds ARRES model (Autonomous Road Repair System). Picture: Robotiz3d.

Autonomous pothole-fixing vehicle coming to streets soon

Mathew Dickerson

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

The winner of the investing game is the one with the most assets on the board

Noel Whittaker

BALANCE: Daily exercise is great for improving your health and well-being, but too much may cause some problems. Picture: Shutterstock.

No need to overdo your exercise

Dr Adam Castricum