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Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

Katherine Terrace was nearly unrecognisable. Picture: Katherine Museum.

Twenty three years on: Remembering the flood

Tom Robinson

Survivor advocate Grace Tame delivered an emotional speech after being named Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Survivor advocate Grace Tame named Australian of the Year

Julia Kanapathippillai

Smoking causes 50 per cent of deaths among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults aged 45 years and over, and 37 per cent of deaths at any age, according to a new research from The Australian National University. Picture: Andres Simon.

Smoking kills half of all Indigenous Australian adults, 'more in the NT', study shows

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Big Rivers Football League played their first representative game against the Redtails since the Central Australia team officiated over the weekend in Darwin. Picture: AFLNT Media, Celina Whan.

Downpour a win for Big Rivers in representative clash against Redtails

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Trent de With has been nominated for Citizen of the Year. Picture: Tom Robinson.

Australia Day Awards: Meet some of the 2021 nominees

Tom Robinson

WINNER: Ryan Garland, Dean Perrett and Kelly Dixon received a Golden Guitar Award for their song, Six Decks To Darwin. Photo: Tamworth regional council.

SUBSCRIBERBoulia's Ryan Garland wins Golden Guitar Award

Samantha Campbell

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

Peter Brewer
2hrs ago

Katherine Terrace was nearly unrecognisable. Picture: Katherine Museum.

Twenty three years on: Remembering the flood

Tom Robinson

WINNER: Ryan Garland, Dean Perrett and Kelly Dixon received a Golden Guitar Award for their song, Six Decks To Darwin. Photo: Tamworth regional council.

SUBSCRIBERBoulia's Ryan Garland wins Golden Guitar Award

HEROES: An exhausted firefighter catches some sleep on the NSW South Coast.

DIGESTThe Informer: We could be heroes just for one day (apologies, Mr Bowie)

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Sally Whyte

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

Howard Kotton

Big Rivers Football League played their first representative game against the Redtails since the Central Australia team officiated over the weekend in Darwin. Picture: AFLNT Media, Celina Whan.

Downpour a win for Big Rivers in representative clash against Redtails

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

Despite some questionable decisions, Tim Paine remains the best choice as Australian captain. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONPaine should stay as Test skipper

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

Andrew Symes plays for the Katherine Camels in the local league. Picture: Tom Robinson.

Big Rivers best to take on Alice Springs in football clash

Tom Robinson

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

Andrea Bell

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

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Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy

HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

Josh Leeson

Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

EMOTIONAL RIDE: Olly Alexander in It's A Sin, which follows a group of gay friends struggling with the AIDS epidemic in '80s London.

Sin-free reminder of shameful period of recent history

Josh Leeson

WandaVision not all it appears - is it homage or fantasy?

Josh Leeson

Katherine High School student, Ashley Allison says she hopes the petition will be enough for the government to take note of the support. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald

'Save the wave': The 16-year-old behind the petition that's gained more than 2000 signatures

Roxanne Fitzgerald

PICTURESQUE: The Cathedral School of St Anne & St James is preparing to hold its first ever "Virtual Open Day" on May 16.

Townsville students host their school's first ever "Virtual Open Day"

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A banner in support of Katherine's waving man Jim Ashworth has been tied to the Katherine Railway Bridge in a bid to save him from bureaucratic red tape. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

'Jesus loves waving man': Backlash over government decision reaches pinnacle

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Katherine High School student, Ashley Allison says she hopes the petition will be enough for the government to take note of the support. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald

'Save the wave': The 16-year-old behind the petition that's gained more than 2000 signatures

Every year in Katherine, hundreds of people march down the main street during Naidoc week to celebrate Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander culture and to push for greater recognition.

There is a growing groundswell of opposition to Australia Day in Katherine

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Co-owner of the soon-to-open cafe, Vayda Menmuir, grew up in Katherine and says the new space will be the perfect place for work meetings and late coffee dates. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Expect different at Katherine's newest cafe, opening soon

Roxanne Fitzgerald

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

Australia Day is just around the corner and to mark the occasion Katherine is celebrating with a host of events.

Australia Day in Katherine: Beer, best dressed bogan and eating comps. Here's the complete list of events

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Katherine High School student, Ashley Allison says she hopes the petition will be enough for the government to take note of the support. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald

'Save the wave': The 16-year-old behind the petition that's gained more than 2000 signatures

Roxanne Fitzgerald

A banner in support of Katherine's waving man Jim Ashworth has been tied to the Katherine Railway Bridge in a bid to save him from bureaucratic red tape. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

'Jesus loves waving man': Backlash over government decision reaches pinnacle

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Australia Day is just around the corner and to mark the occasion Katherine is celebrating with a host of events.

Australia Day in Katherine: Beer, best dressed bogan and eating comps. Here's the complete list of events

The residents vying for a seat on your council

The residents vying for a seat on your council

Roxanne Fitzgerald

GIVING BACK: Paul Tuckerman says his work in the community is an integral part of his life. Picture: Adam McLean

'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

Natalie Croxon

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

WINNER: Ryan Garland, Dean Perrett and Kelly Dixon received a Golden Guitar Award for their song, Six Decks To Darwin. Photo: Tamworth regional council.

SUBSCRIBERBoulia's Ryan Garland wins Golden Guitar Award

The dye within a few minutes had been swept at an angle along Rosedale Beach, before being sucked out behind the breakers.

Safe in shallow water? Watch how fast kids can get into trouble

EXTINCT: A photograph of the last captive thylacine taken on December 19 1933, at the Hobart Zoo. Picture: David Fleay trustees

Tracking the extinction of the Tasmanian tiger

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Whale sharks are native to the Ningaloo area more than 1000 kilometres north. Photo: File image

See whale shark in action in this rare sighting

Daniela Cooper

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

BUSINESSWOMAN: Bliss Gifts and Homewares owner Melissa Stone. Photo by Sam Venn Photography.

A tale of family, hard work and a little store with more clicks than Kmart

Nicolette Pickard

Digital farming clock is ticking closer to $100 billion

OPINIONDigital farming clock is ticking closer to $100 billion

Robert Hardie

HEROIC: David Unaipon, who graces our $50 note, was a preacher, inventor and writer. Picture: Georgios Kollidas/Shutterstock

OPINIONAustralia Day | Change may be frustratingly slow, but it is achievable

Zoë Wundenberg

Are you now grappling with FOGS (that's fear of getting stuck)?

Are you now grappling with FOGS (that's fear of getting stuck)?

Juanita Greville

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Isobel Marshall is named Young Australian of the Year for 2021. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Period poverty, stigma brought to light by entrepreneur

Rosemary Kariuki is 2021's Local Hero. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Rosemary Kariuki named Australia's Local Hero for work helping domestic violence victims

Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Indigenous artist, activist and teacher named Senior Australian of the Year

The next tropical cyclone of the season could hit northern Australia in the coming days.

High chance cyclone will form in North Aus

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You could bump into Warnie and Co at the Curry COVID-safe barbie, or at least their cut-outs.

Queensland council celebrates Australia Day with 'celebrity' video

Derek Barry
40m ago

Alleged child sex offender Malka Leifer is being extradited to Australia from Israel to face court.

Leifer flying to Aust over abuse charges

55m ago

Australians are set to receive coronavirus jabs from late February.

Virus measures will remain despite vaccine

Matt Coughlan
1hr ago

Victoria has reached 20 days with no new local coronavirus cases.

Vic hits 20 days with no local virus cases

1hr ago

McCormack noncommittal on Walkerston Bypass funding

McCormack noncommittal on Walkerston Bypass funding

Sally Gall

A cyclone is brewing in the Gulf of Carpentaria.

Gulf cyclone likely this week

Jessica Johnston

Only the diesel bowser is in operation at the Ilfracombe Road Caltex outlet in Longreach at present.

Longreach council considers alternatives as Caltex roadhouse set to close

Sally Gall

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Bill Granger has always championed Australian food. Picture: Mikkel Vang

'Australia serves the sort of food that brings people together'

Karen Hardy

Diana Chan explores the cusines of Asia in her latest series for SBS. Supplied

Exploring the many tastes of Asia

Karen Hardy