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Moonscape: The amendments to the Mining Regulation Act aim to modernise the framework and to ensure that progressive rehabilitation is carried out throughout the lifespan of every mine.

HVN Government raises the bar on mine site rehab requirements

Matthew Kelly

James Muecke filmed his Australian of the Year message for sharing online last year.

Australia, thanks for the opportunity

Dr James Muecke

NEW ROLE; Sarah English. Image: Supplied

OPINIONLooking for something, then Go Local First: Scone chamber campaign

Scone Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Emma McKeon has set a new Olympic record. Picture: Getty

LIVETokyo Olympics day five: McKeon sets Olympic record amid Australian gold rush

Caden Helmers
Karen Hardy

PRESENTER: ABC TV's celebrity gardener Costa Georgiadis will host the 2021 National Landcare Conference and Awards on August 5 and 6.

Landcare Awards now virtual

SHOUT OUT: Mitch Tambo was part the Olympic dream. Image: File

COVID vaccines, upgrades and a shout out to Mitch Tambo

Barnaby Joyce

CYCLING WAY: New ways to get around. Image: SHUTTERSTOCK

OPINIONCycling and walking get a boost with Merriwa project funding

Maurice Collison

Moonscape: The amendments to the Mining Regulation Act aim to modernise the framework and to ensure that progressive rehabilitation is carried out throughout the lifespan of every mine.

HVN Government raises the bar on mine site rehab requirements

Matthew Kelly

James Muecke filmed his Australian of the Year message for sharing online last year.

Australia, thanks for the opportunity

Dr James Muecke

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Council elections pushed back to December

Council elections pushed back to December

Sage Swinton

Australias 4x100m Womens freestyle relay team (from left) Bronte Campbell, Meg Harris, Emma McKeon and Cate Campbell hold their Gold Medals after winning the final with a world record time at the Tokyo Aquatic Centre on Sunday. Picture: AAP/Joe Giddens

DIGESTAustralia claims first gold medal of Tokyo Games

ACT police check cars on the Federal Highway at a Covid checkpoint in January. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Hard border with NSW would halt most ACT criminal investigations

Jasper Lindell

Protesters gathered en masse in Sydney to rally against lockdown measures. Picture: Getty

DIGESTThousands attend protests despite rising virus cases

Andrew Brown

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

FOCUSED: Australia's Mary Fowler (right) chases after US opponent Kelley O'Hara during their draw at Kashima Stadium on Tuesday night. Picture: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images

Matildas share points with US, likely to progress to next stage

Joshua Bartlett

SCORE: Visit pickfreshplayfresh.netball.com.au to apply for a Woolworths Pick Fresh Grant.

$10,000 netball grants on offer

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Taoufik Makhloufi (L), silver medalist in the 2016 Olympics men's 1500m, has pulled out of Tokyo.

Olympic 1,500m champ out of Tokyo

The timing of events like Australia's world record 4x100m women's freestyle relay effort is welcome relief. Photo: Kaz Photography/Getty Images

OPINIONOlympic Games swimming made for TV | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

Good as Gold: Ariarne Titmus was honoured with an Australia Post stamp to mark her gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle.

Golden girl gets her own special stamp

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Good as Gold: Ariarne Titmus was honoured with an Australia Post stamp to mark her gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle.

Golden girl gets her own special stamp

1hr ago

Novak Djokovic has summed up his sporting philosophy, insisting: "pressure is a privilege".

Djokovic says 'pressure is a privilege'

2hrs ago

Novak Djokovic has summed up his sporting philosophy, insisting: "pressure is a privilege".

Djokovic says 'pressure is a privilege'

2hrs ago

Aussie Jeremy Hayward was thwarted by brother Leon in the New Zealand goal in the Olympic hockey.

Oh brother! Jeremy wins battle of Haywards

Aussie Jeremy Hayward was thwarted by brother Leon in the New Zealand goal in the Olympic hockey.

Oh brother! Jeremy wins battle of Haywards

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Sister Brigid and Anjali Sharma one of the teenagers who brought the duty of care case against the Environment Minister. Picture: Supplied

LISTENEight kids and a nun walk into court, and it's no joke for rural Aussies

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Brumby Bar & Grill co-owner Patricia Borthwick-Higgs has had to reduce the number of patrons in the pub because she doesn't have the staff to serve them. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENJobs abound in snow country, so why isn't anyone applying?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

Anna Winter, team leader, run the court-mandated drug diversion program in Tasmania's North-West. Picture: Brodie Weeding

LISTENWhy is everyone in this courtroom so happy?

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Josh Leeson

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

SURE THING: Jungle Giants' fourth album Love Signs features triple j Hottest 100 entries Heavy Hearted, Send Me Ur Loving and In Her Eyes and is expected to be the biggest record of the Brisbane band's career.

MUSICThe Jungle Giants follow audience's Love Signs

Josh Leeson

COUNTRY BOY: Riley Catherall was studying jazz and blues, but the story-telling of Americana returned him to his childhood roots.

MUSICRiley Catherall finds calling in homespun stories

Here's what and where to watch your favourite Olympic sports

How to watch Tokyo Olympics in Australia

Gayle Tomlinson

DEBUT: Tones and I's Welcome To The Madhouse follows a familiar route.

REVIEWTones and I's debut album safe and not very mad

Josh Leeson

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

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

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

Regional areas, particularly those close to the coast, have been popular with city buyers. Photo: Sylvia Liber

What's next for regional house prices?

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

GET SET: It's inspection time. Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK.

Terminated: Board the inspection train

This project in Newrybar, NSW was commenced after the Covid-19 pandemic began. Photo: Supplied

Architects see 'surge' in requests for regional work

Jack Needham

15 Aspect Court, Port Macquarie. Photo: Supplied

Holiday at home: Five prestige properties with room for the whole family

Jack Needham

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Yes, Sydneysiders can still attend regional open houses

Jack Needham

SCORE: Visit pickfreshplayfresh.netball.com.au to apply for a Woolworths Pick Fresh Grant.

$10,000 netball grants on offer

SCAM ALERT: The ATO does not suspend TFNs and will never request you pay a fine or transfer money in order to protect your TFN pending legal action.

Scamwatch: Remote access scams increase 184 per cent

CHECK IT OUT: Hugh Kraefft and Rob Tindall will be on hand to impart wisdom and asnwer questions on July 23.

Insights into cattle industry

SCORE: Visit pickfreshplayfresh.netball.com.au to apply for a Woolworths Pick Fresh Grant.

$10,000 netball grants on offer

LOVE ALL: Sports like golf and tennis, which were not as affected by lockdowns, according to the surveys.

Covid a barrier to playing sport: survey

Players tackle soft course

Players tackle soft course

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

When to watch Aussies in action at the Olympics

TESTING: Laverty pathology area coordinator Ann Deniz at the new Weston Creek drive-through testing centre in Canberra, ACT. Picture: Karleen Minney

WATCHWhat's involved in the rapid COVID-19 testing?

Greater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

GET UP TO DATEGreater Sydney lockdown expected to be extended a month

The Mount Isa-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter has come to the aid of two overdue boaties, Photo: RACQ Lifeflight

WATCHSee the moment a chopper rescues stranded boaties

Woodrow the wombat (pictured) chewed a toy and span around like a puppy in a viral video

WATCHOrphaned wombat joey plays like a puppy in a hilarious video

Shivé Prema

22 photos of the Olympics so far today

PHOTOS22 photos of the Olympics so far today

HOT FEVER: Hail Satin sees The Foo Fighters cover The Bee Gees.

REVIEWThe Foo Fighters go disco on shock Bee Gees tribute

Josh Leeson

TESTING TIME: "Milk" produced in a research laboratory has the backing of traditional dairy farmers in Australia. Picture: supplied.

Farmers partner in animal-free dairy company

Chris McLennan

CHALLENGES: For older adults, a lack of choice and control can increase feelings of despair. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONUnmet needs: older Australians deserve a more pragmatic, compassionate approach

Scott Fitzpatrick

Like the Hawks, this year's Kangaroos have shown more than a hint of promise. Photo: Darrian Traynor/Getty Images

OPINIONNot your typical wooden spooners

Rohan Connolly

Workouts are inspiring more than weight loss in paddocks across the state. Photo: Samantha Townsend

REAL AUSTRALIAMums mustering the courage to leave a good paddock

Samantha Townsend

MORE HELP: 80,000 new packages are on the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Government announces 80,000 new home care packages

Eileen Wood

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Yuck factor a barrier to bowel cancer screening

Rev. Bill Crews shares his rules for living a better life.

Bill Crews: Twelves rules for living a better life

Samara Ross

Farm profits could take a severe hit if Australian producers fail to adapt to changing climate.

Climate change could damage farm profits

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It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

HEALTH: COVID fatigue is rising as Victoria emerges from lockdown. Picture: SHUTTERSHOCK

The new phrase that everyone's feeling: 'COVID fatigue'

36m ago

Good as Gold: Ariarne Titmus was honoured with an Australia Post stamp to mark her gold medal in the 400-metre freestyle.

Golden girl gets her own special stamp

1hr ago

A second Afghan villager will continue his evidence at Ben Roberts-Smith's defamation trial.

Villager says man shot by SAS not Taliban

NSW Labor wants to see the modelling and health advice showing a path out of Sydney's lockdown.

Call to release Sydney lockdown modelling

Luke Costin

NGA Director Nick Mitzevich has outlined new provenance measures and the repatriation of artwork.

Suspect NGA artworks to be repatriated

Tony Magnusson

Close contacts of a man who worked at a COVID-19 testing site while infectious are self-isolating.

Race to find source of Vic COVID-19 case

Scott Simshauser, Simon Rafferty, Nutrien, and Simon Newton, Nutrien Livestock, with milk- and two-tooth steers, 603kg, which hit 501c/kg ($3023) for Montague Station near Narrabri during Tamworth's sale on Monday. Photo: TLSAA

Wrapping up a record for heavy steers

Karen Bailey
36m ago

The Young Farmer of the Year 2021, Tullibigeal-based agronomist Emma Ayliffe, Summit Ag. Ms Ayliffe is an agronomist, business-owner, researcher, app developer, ag advocate and farmer. Photo: Marie Raccanello Photography

Australia's Young Farmer of the Year, Emma Ayliffe

Olivia Calver

Jan Fletcher, Cressvale at Piggabeen on the Tweed, with her station-bred Hereford bull sporting Franco blood. Cattle ticks remain a concern. Photo: Alison Fletcher

Border graziers rue loss of tick control

Jamie Brown

Left-foot braking is used in race and rally, and for off-roading. Photo: Shutterstock.

My left foot can be used for a variety of driving techniques

Sam Hollier

SURFACE SPACE. Clutter is your enemy, so make sure you have enough room to spread out documents. Photo: Living Edge

Five ways to improve your home office

Anybody who grows plants should have a reverence for soil. Picture: Shutterstock

Talking dirty: making soil sexy

Karen Hardy

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Council elections pushed back to December

Council elections pushed back to December

Sage Swinton

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Janine Graham

NSW authorities are telling people to get any vaccine they can.

ANALYSISDelta variant changes AstraZeneca calculations

Finn McHugh

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and (inset) Parliament House. Pictures: Elesa Kurtz, Dion Georgopoulos

Parliament locks out the public to prevent outbreak

Harley Dennett
Karen Barlow

It looks like a duck and quacks like a duck. Just don't call it JobKeeper.

DIGESTHelp is on the way, but don't call it JobKeeper

Ariarne Titmus with her first Olympic gold medal. Picture: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

DIGESTTwo very different races stop the nation

Council elections pushed back to December

Council elections pushed back to December

Sage Swinton