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Save the Children Katherine Regional Manager Bev Patterson. Picture: Sarah Matthews

MEET THE LOCALSMeet the locals: Save the Children's Bev Patterson

Sarah Matthews

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WATCHClose call as car narrowly misses traffic ... but hits business

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Big Rivers talent ready for kick off in NAB League showcase

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann has questioned some of the evidence against him during a courtroom outburst.

NT gunman's victim found in pool of blood

Aaron Bunch

GREAT TIMES: Sandy McLean's family from Adelaide River and Darwin get together every Sunday with a family picnic - pretty priceless! Image: Supplied

OPINIONSay thank you to your older kin on first Grandparents Day

NT Seniors Voice from Cota NT

COVID-SAFE: Ballarat residents will need to be in small groups to enjoy AFL grand final get-togethers outside this weekend. Picture: Lachlan Bence

AFL grand final day with a difference

Greg Gliddon
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Scamwatch is warning that if a "job opportunity seems too good to be true, it probably is".

Scamwatch: Don't fall for scammers pretending to be Federal Police

Save the Children Katherine Regional Manager Bev Patterson. Picture: Sarah Matthews

MEET THE LOCALSMeet the locals: Save the Children's Bev Patterson

Sarah Matthews

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WATCHClose call as car narrowly misses traffic ... but hits business

IMAGE: From PFES video

WATCHClose call as car narrowly misses traffic ... but hits business

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

NO ENTRY: The current COVID-19 hotspots map for travel to the Territory. Image: Google Maps

New Victorian COVID-19 hotspots added for entry to Territory

Tamworth Regional Council started a trial rapid antigen testing program of water department staff on Wednesday. Photo: file

Rapid COVID-19 testing trial rolled out in regional NSW

Andrew Messenger

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

Alex Crowe

This week's lockdown protests in Melbourne have politicians on edge. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | ANALYSISProtests, politics and the trouble with George

Karen Barlow

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

Finn McHugh

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

2hrs ago

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Big Rivers talent ready for kick off in NAB League showcase

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

2hrs ago

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

Watch the Forgotten River trailer

WATCHWatch the Forgotten River trailer

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

CITY MOVE: Harcourts Horsham agent Tim Coller has sold St John's Church three times, this time most of the demand came from Melbourne, and ended up with a city owner.

City buyers ditch plans to stay close to the office

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

No end in sight in race to the regions

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

Infrastructure and services racing to keep up across regional Australia

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COMEBACK: Natalie Imbruglia overcame a severe case of writer's block which almost sapped her confidence for making music. Picture: Simon Proctor

MUSICNatalie Imbruglia dusts off wings on Firebird

Josh Leeson

SYMPATHETIC: Beanie Feldstein plays infamous White House intern Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment: American Crime Story. Below, Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Clinton-Lewinsky drama retold with modern perspective

Josh Leeson

Katherinites are set to get their hands dirty and clean up the town.

WHAT'S ONKatherine to get their hands dirty at Great Northern Clean Up

Sarah Matthews

COMEBACK: Natalie Imbruglia overcame a severe case of writer's block which almost sapped her confidence for making music. Picture: Simon Proctor

MUSICNatalie Imbruglia dusts off wings on Firebird

Things to do: Getting out and about in Katherine and beyond

WHAT'S ONThings to do: Getting out and about in Katherine and beyond

Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

Discussing the importance of fodder crops to the northern cattle export supply chain is (from left) Berrimah Livestocks Brendon Lewis, Senator Sam McMahon, NTLEA CEO Tom Dawkins and Minister David Littleproud at the Berrimah Export Yards. Picture: Supplied

Minister supports NT agriculture supply chain focus

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Discussing the importance of fodder crops to the northern cattle export supply chain is (from left) Berrimah Livestocks Brendon Lewis, Senator Sam McMahon, NTLEA CEO Tom Dawkins and Minister David Littleproud at the Berrimah Export Yards. Picture: Supplied

Minister supports NT agriculture supply chain focus

The hunter's guide to shooting safety

The hunter's guide to shooting safety

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Inside this coastal city's most expensive house

Renee Valentine

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

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Will Ashby pictured at his parents' property, Trevallyn station, Wilcannia, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

EXPLAINERWhat's floodplain harvesting and why should we care?

Kiera Thompson in Martyrs Lane. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWA ghostly tale deals with grief

Franois Civil, left and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWFrench cop yarn is fun but uneven

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WATCHCar somehow misses eight lanes of traffic - but hits business

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WATCHClose call as car narrowly misses traffic ... but hits business

Victoria records 733 cases, one death

WATCHVictoria records 733 cases, one death

11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

WATCH11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

Janine Graham

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison (right) shakes hands with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Picture: Getty Images

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONSupport for ditching French subs deal is heartening

Simon Cowan

GREAT TIMES: Sandy McLean's family from Adelaide River and Darwin get together every Sunday with a family picnic - pretty priceless! Image: Supplied

OPINIONSay thank you to your older kin on first Grandparents Day

NT Seniors Voice from Cota NT

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

The first of Mr Bamber's Cafes the cabin in Exeter. Photo: Supplied

The origins of a coffee chain explained

14m ago

Lacking evidence: Questions have arisen around Victoria's regional roadmap, after revelations the government's Burnet Institute modelling didn't include regional Victoria in its analysis. Picture: Morgan Hancock.

Missing modelling: Victoria's regional roadmap lacking evidence

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President Joe Biden, Scott Morrison and the leaders of India and Japan met in Washington.

Aust to host 2022 regional energy summit

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Queensland hospitality and tourism businesses will be granted further government aid.

Thousands isolating at home in Qld

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The Tyndalls have a pristine, alpine quality about them, says former Greens leader Bob Brown.

'Wet and windy' proposed Tas iconic hike

Ethan James
44m ago

Unvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

GET UP TO DATEUnvaccinated pose challenge for NSW as Victoria misses roadmap goal

Fleur Connick
44m ago

The 171 GTHO Phase III is expected to fetch anywhere up to $1.5 million.

Classic Falcon bids to top $1 million

Tim Dornin
1hr ago

Goal-driven: "Determination and consistency are all it takes; its all about mindset," says Allana Frisken.

'I fell in love with it and have been hooked ever since'

Penelope Green
1hr ago

The scale of the countryside Dan Lynch has to cover to do a water run. Photos supplied.

Water investment pays off for northern cattleman

$50 million to ramp up microgrids in regional Australia

$50 million to ramp up microgrids in regional Australia

Sally Gall

Mount Isa man Lukas Orda was one of the 41 people missing presumed drowned on the Gulf Livestock 1 last year.

Minister asks for patience on Gulf Livestock ship investigation

Derek Barry

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain
2hrs ago

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele