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DRESS UP: Last year a group of Dennis Lillee enthusiasts showed their appreciation for the bowling legend.

Australia Day gala tradition to continue

Cody Tsaousis

Racing into another big season

Racing into another big season

Rod Thompson

Gifted cricketer set to have a 'blast'

Gifted cricketer set to have a 'blast'

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DRESS UP: Last year a group of Dennis Lillee enthusiasts showed their appreciation for the bowling legend.

Australia Day gala tradition to continue

Spreading the union gospel | PHOTOS

Spreading the union gospel | PHOTOS

Ellen Dunger

CALL TO ARMS: Scone Charity Rodeo president Jade Smith and Scone cowboy Heath Nichols at White Park during the 2019 Scone Horse Festival.

Committee members needed to take the reins

Caitlin Reid

PRIZE: You could win a cruise from London to Bergen, via Nordkapp and the Norwegian fjords, in Explore. Entries open on Saturday.

Win a cruise to Norway - and other great travel ideas

2hrs ago

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Why Sicily is a must-see destination in Italy

Nicole Phillips

Tourism Australia is attempting to attract visitors to parts of the country that have not been impacted by bushfires. Pictures: Shutterstock

How to help tourism rise from the ashes

Michael Turtle

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Gayle Tomlinson

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Is Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

REVIEWIs Shrek the Musical worth a trip to the big smoke? Yup.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Have a break: This summer explore more of our vast continent without worrying about network coverage. With Pennytel you can get 98.8 per cent coverage across Australia's populated areas.

Keeping covered this summer

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Holidaze Puzzlebook 2019-20

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Could this be the perfect Christmas present?

Showcase your dance moves today

Showcase your dance moves today

Rod Thompson

TAKING CARE: Animals, just like people, can be seriously affected by smoke haze.

Helping animals cope with those not-so-happy, hazy days

RSPCA

NSW RFS volunteers 'truly special people'

NSW RFS volunteers 'truly special people'

Rod Thompson

Showcase your dance moves today

Showcase your dance moves today

THINK AHEAD: A simple strategy can mean the difference between life and death.

Plan to survive - an emergency bushfire guide for your pets

Lyndell Whyte

NO FUN: While we may relish fabulous fireworks displays, often our pets do not.

Big bang theory ... a fireworks survival guide for pet owners

Lyndell Whyte

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

HAY NOW: Cowell farmer Brenton Smith welcomes the donation as feed dries up in the district.

Hay arrives in Cowell following benefit concert

Talented performers hit the stage | PHOTOS

Talented performers hit the stage | PHOTOS

Sheila Bower looks over the remains of what was her car port, including a speaker which flew more than 30 feet. Picture: Kate Healy

Burrumbeet unofficially records more than 200mm of rain in a few hours

Picture: Rohan Baker-Wade

Hunter Photography Prize 2020: a look at some of the entries

A personalised plea from one man to the PM asks him to join the dots "if only for God's sake". Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAPlease Mr Morrison, if only for God's sake, join the dots

Spreading the union gospel | PHOTOS

Spreading the union gospel | PHOTOS

Ellen Dunger

An entertainment extravaganza | PHOTOS, VIDEO

An entertainment extravaganza | PHOTOS, VIDEO

Rod Thompson

Ole! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

OPINIONOle! Ole! Or actually not, as the case may be

Janine Graham

Think you might have "survivor guilt"? Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAThink the Summer of the Not-So-Random Apocalypse didn't impact you? Think again

Janine Graham

Trolling: Social media has its obvious benefits, but it also has a darker and dangerous side.

OPINIONFacing the thin line between fact and fiction

Brendan Lee

REUNITED: Valda Dawson (left) with cousin, and neighbour, Dorothy Wallis.

Cousins reunited after six decades

Geraldine Cardozo

JUST LOVING IT: See Aussie singing legend John Paul Young. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

JPY shares the love

Cheryl Field

MULTI-LEVEL: The Smart Road vertical village will comprise 77 independent living apartments and community amenities, including a Montessori Early Learning Centre.

Vertical living: A smart idea for generations

Geraldine Cardozo

A woman has been sexually assaulted by a man who followed her down an aisle at a Melbourne pharmacy.

Woman assaulted at Melbourne pharmacy

18m ago

The prime minister's department is investigating Bridget McKenzie over the issuing of sports grants.

Grants scandal fans anti-corruption calls

24m ago

Photos: CHRIS SEABROOK

Elton John rocks Bathurst: here's the proof

31m ago

Most older people approved for residential care are waiting around five months to take up the place.

Aussies waiting longer for aged care spots

43m ago

Malcolm Turnbull has accused PM Scott Morrison of misleading the country over the bushfire crisis.

Turnbull criticises Morrison fire response

Daniel McCulloch
46m ago

Maranoa Kangaroo Harvesters and Growers Cooperative co-chairman Bim Struss knows the plan is a controversial one. Picture supplied.

Graziers to be paid for roos

Sally Cripps
1hr ago

Heavy rain is expected to ease bushfire conditions in large parts of Victoria.

Vic welcomes rain before long weekend

1hr ago

Health officials will check people arriving at Sydney airport from the Chinese city of Wuhan.

Australia's bid to keep out deadly virus

Heather McNab and Tracey Ferrier
1hr ago

Police probe: Officers are investigating numerous reports that a person advertised discounted hay on social media but after taking the deposit for the fodder, did not deliver any product.

Hay, that's not on: strike force to investigate farmer scam

Matt Carr
31m ago

Richard Cork lost one of his three houses in Torrington to last year's inferno.

Fire's uncleared ruins spark mental health crisis, say residents

Andrew Messenger
1hr ago

Screenshot of the video.

Kangaroo attack filmed, man charged

2hrs ago

NO BEEF: McDonald's new veggie burger is a straight-up-and-down vegetable patty, not a beef look-a-like.

When's a veggie burger a real veggie burger?

Shan Goodwin

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Should lamington-flavoured hot cross buns be a thing?

Do your research pre-build

Do your research pre-build