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A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

Janine Graham

The Cupping Room's manager, Connor Crampton Smith, shows how QR codes are now used to check-in and view the menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

An almost antiquated phone technology has become an unlikely hero in 2020

Sarah Basford Canales

Onetime politician turned Crown Resorts chair, Helen Coonan (left) and Brett Sutton, Victoria's chief health officer.

Inquiring minds ask more of Brett Sutton, Helen Coonan

Janine Graham

One is a hair metal star, the other an Australian politician-businessman. They're going head-to-head in Federal Court.

Clive Palmer v Twisted Sister: ding, ding

Janine Graham

Sergio Ramos jumps up in delight after his penalty helped Real Madrid win 3-1 at Barcelona.

Ramos spot on as Real beat Barca 3-1

1hr ago

Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates his hat-trick goal in the 5-0 thrashing of Frankfurt.

Lewandowski hat-trick inspires Bayern

2hrs ago

Chris Robshaw was among those whose COVID-19 rule breach caused the England match cancellation.

England match off after COVID-19 breaches

Sergio Ramos jumps up in delight after his penalty helped Real Madrid win 3-1 at Barcelona.

Ramos spot on as Real beat Barca 3-1

1hr ago

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

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

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Craig Hall, Sherry McArdle-English, Anne McGrath and Fred McGrath Weber and Paul Keir want certainty for the Majura Valley producers. PHOTO: Matt Loxton

LISTENIn their own words: The battle faced by the ACT's farmers

Canberra from $150 a night; a bonus night in Mackay; and a SA special just for Explore readers

Canberra from $150 a night; a bonus night in Mackay; and a SA special just for Explore readers

Explore Travel

Feel like you're overseas, without leaving Australia

Feel like you're overseas, without leaving Australia

Craig Tansley

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

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

INSIGHTFUL: Alicia Keys dissects her track 3 Hour Drive on Song Exploder.

Song Exploder hits right notes in move from podcast to TV

Josh Leeson

IN DEEP: Utopia follows a group of obsessed comic fans who uncover a plot to spread a killer flu.

REVIEWUtopia taps into age of conspiracy

Josh Leeson

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

Portrait of Trooper David Nicolson standing beside IED damaged vehicle in Afghanistan. Picture: David Nicolson

WHAT'S ONThings I've seen, places I've been

Claire Hunter

A new voice: Ewa Ramsey, author of The Morbids, a story about a young woman coming to grips with anxiety. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

Talented writer's debut: a novel for our time

Jim Kellar

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Delicious nutrition: The Wholesome Collective's Michael Paterson demonstrates some healthy recipes at one of the popular cooking workshops.

Plenty to learn: New program to add an extra dose of wellness to people's lives

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

Autumnal hues of the USA and Canada

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

Strong focus on mental health leadership

Strong focus on mental health leadership

When you feel well, you do well: Carrigan

When you feel well, you do well: Carrigan

WATCH OUT: Some scammers will even impersonate real estate agents and organise fake inspections, victims will then arrive to discover the property doesn't exist or is currently occupied.

Scamwatch: New scam targets renters during COVID-19 pandemic

Strong focus on mental health leadership

Strong focus on mental health leadership

It's time to take a dip

It's time to take a dip

Australian Taxation Office

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

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?

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

HECTIC: Ball Park Music are performing a 13-show residency at Brisbane's The Triffid starting on Friday to launch their self-titled sixth album. The shows will feature a unique set list each night.

Ball Park Music sweat out the big stuff for new record

NEW GROWTH: Terra Lightfoot's fourth album Consider The Speed followed a period of severe writer's block. Picture: Mat Dunlap

Terra Lightfoot makes speedy recovery after saving wild horses

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Second murder charge: Pilot was hit by car then struck over the head, police say

Second murder charge: Pilot was hit by car then struck over the head, police say

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Cats carry diseases deadly to humans, and it's costing Australia $6 billion every year

Sarah Legge, Chris Dickman, Jaana Dielenberg, John Read, John Woinarski, Pat Taggart, Tida Nou

SPEAKING UP: Workers from Hunter industrial companies opened up about their mental health struggles for the video campaign.

'Big, boofy blokes' open up about mental health in video campaign

Sage Swinton

I'm having a bad hair month, and it's all my own fault

OPINIONI'm having a bad hair month, and it's all my own fault

Michelle Haines Thomas

OPINIONWhy we must make social distancing a way of life

Naomi Williams

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

Marj Thornton (nee Pullen) left with her friend Joy as special wireless operators at Kedleston Hall in the early 1940s.

At 98, code-cracking Marj is no enigma

NATIONAL TREASURE: Jack Thompson thinks there's something special about seeing a film at the cinema. Photo: Peter Brew-Bevan

It's never too late, says Jack

Samara Ross

Advocate says older workers' jobs are threatened by the government's new JobMaker scheme.

JobMaker sees older workers dumped by employers

Eileen Wood

More tests need to be processed before decisions on restrictions are made, Victoria's premier says.

Hopes for businesses amid rising cases

1hr ago

Donald Trump says he recognised when Sacha Baron Cohen tried to hoax him as character 'Ali G' .

Trump calls 'Borat' an 'unfunny creep'

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews sounded a less optimistic tone about easing restrictions on Sunday.

All eyes on Vic again with hopes of easing

1hr ago

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Some of the world's best photographs from on high

Annastacia Palaszczuk has brushed off suggestions her government's re-election is a "shoo-in".

Qld premier: re-election not a 'shoo-in'

1hr ago

Armenian-Australians have marched in Sydney over the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.

Armenian-Australians call for PM's support

Andi Yu

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Alex Crowe

A man shows identification before being tested in Heidelberg West, Melbourne.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Andi Yu

A happy Jason Collett brings Its Me back to scale after winning The Kosciuszko (with handler Rowena Dillon) at Randwick last Saturday. Photo Virginia Harvey

Kosciuszko: It's the one and only Me

Virginia Harvey

Some of Gulgong's Centennial Hotel punters who made their way to Randwick to see their pick Fender run in the Kosciuszko.

Gulgong punters go oh so close in Kosi punt

John Ellicott

The Eastern Young Cattle climbed to a record 801 cents a kilogram (carcase weight) on Thursday afternoon. Photo: Karen Bailey

Cattle market hits record prices, again

Karen Bailey

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

How to design an eco-kitchen that won't cost you the earth

WATERLOGGED: Too much of a good thing has its risks. Picture: Shutterstock.

Wise up to hazards lurking in the deep for water-loving dogs

Dr Anne Fawcett

ROBUST: Taking a love of coffee to the next level. Picture: Shutterstock.

Bean thinking about growing coffee in your garden?

John Gabriele

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Alex Crowe

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Janine Graham

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Janine Graham

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

Matt Carr

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

Janine Graham

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

Alex Crowe

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Prepare for your weekly déjà vu experience

Janine Graham

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Trump's fake fix, Cartier watches under scrutiny

Janine Graham

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

A grand final we won't forget, but may want to

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

One new local COVID-19 case in NSW confirmed as a close contact

Matt Carr

As if being hit by COVID's first wave wasn't enough ...

Reinfection is a rare phenomenon, maybe

Janine Graham