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Angus Pickering. Photo: Tom Robinson.

Class clown Angus Pickering lands TV acting role

Tom Robinson

Scientists say more research is needed to fully understand the extent of the microplastics problem.

Microplastics contaminating food and water

Aaron Bunch

KTC has opened the Hot Springs.

Hot Springs have opened up

Tom Robinson

Charles Darwin University will host a new drought resilience hub.

NT drought resilience centres announced, Katherine included

Tom Robinson

The final round of vouchers have been sent out.

Final NT tourism vouchers released

Tom Robinson

Kunjin Virus and MVE are carried by mosquitos.

Mosquito viruses detected in Top End and Barkly

Tom Robinson

The man is mildly symptomatic and is being treated at the Howard Springs quarantine facility.

US Marine tests positive for COVID-19 in Darwin

Angus Pickering. Photo: Tom Robinson.

Class clown Angus Pickering lands TV acting role

Tom Robinson

Scientists say more research is needed to fully understand the extent of the microplastics problem.

Microplastics contaminating food and water

Aaron Bunch

The 2006 Australian of the Year Prof Ian Frazer is leading development of a possible new COVID drug.

Aust scientist's new hope in COVID battle

At least 885,000 doses of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Australia so far, making the instances of blood clots rare. Picture: Shutterstock

UPDATEDTGA confirms death 'likely linked' to AstraZeneca vaccine

PM prepares nation for longer border closure

DIGESTPM prepares nation for longer border closure

A NSW woman has reportedly died after developing blood clots a day after being vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

PM, premier urge calm after NSW clot death

Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTAs we hurtle towards a climate endgame, the pandemic rages on

Advice was changed for the AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia due to the blood-clotting risk. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERHow come some AstraZeneca vaccine recipients develop blood clots

Andrew Brown

US infectious diseases expert Anthony Fauci said the vaccine rollout should be the highest priority. Picture: Getty Images

Australia's vaccine rollout should be 'highest priority': Fauci

Kathryn Lewis

The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has been hit by delays in Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Calls for 'feet on the ground' in COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Doug Dingwall

Independent MP Helen Haines. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Urgent course change': Calls grow for Australian vaccine reset

Harley Dennett

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Laurie Daley

Geelong's defence looked especially slow and cumbersome against Melbourne. Photo: Quinn Rooney/Getty Images

Under-the-radar Cats an absorbing tale

Rohan Connolly

NBA and MLB games have been postponed after a fatal police shooting in the US.

NBA, MLB games postponed after shooting

Dave Campbell

John Morris was still able to make the finals in his two years in charge. Photo: Speed Media/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

OPINIONMorris was really up against it at Sharks

Conor McGregor has told Dustin Poirier he will fight someone else on July 10.

McGregor says Poirier fight is off in spat

The next month is make or break for Collingwood and its coach, Nathan Buckley. Photo: Michael Wilson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONCrucial month looms for Collingwood, Nathan Buckley

Howard Kotton

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Community solar farms empowering small towns

LISTENCommunity solar farms empowering small towns

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Latarnie McDonald and Rodney Carter are trying to make kangaroo grass a viable crop. Picture: Tom Melville

LISTENWould you eat Kangaroo Grass bread?

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

Peter Hayes has been auctioneer and lessee of the Beaudesert pig and calf saleyard for 19 years. Picture: Larraine Sathicq

LISTENThe story of one town's fight to retain its heritage

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HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

Josh Leeson

Northern Territory Senator Sam McMahon is urging residents to get involved in clean up efforts taking place next month. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

WHAT'S ONRegistrations now open for Australia's largest clean up

SECOND CHANCE: John Stamos, centre, plays infamous basketball coach Marvyn Korn in Big Shot.

John Stamos attempts Big Shot at TV comeback

Josh Leeson

HARD ROAD: Bob Evans finished recording Tomorrowland literally as COVID-19 shut down the music industry.

Bob Evans moving on towards brighter Tomorrowland

HYPED: London's Dry Cleaning are, from left, Nick Buxton (drums), Florence Shaw (vocals), Tom Dowse (guitar) and Lewis Maynard (bass).

MUSICDry Cleaning standing tall after debut's hyped leg up

Josh Leeson

HIPSTER: Australian rock legend Richard Clapton has taken a journey back to the swinging '60s.

MUSICRichard Clapton refuelled on flower power classics

Josh Leeson

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Kamahi-Djordon King is not surprised by the latest data highlighting Katherine's health crisis. Picture: Tom Robinson.

Katherine is losing thousands of years to premature deaths

Tom Robinson

Katherine Doorways Hub Senior Case Manager Dean Jones. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

Q&A With: Katherine Doorways Hub Senior Case Manager Dean Jones

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

Discovering the beauty of Regional NSW

At Tuesday night's monthly Ordinary Meeting of Council, elected members voted in a 14 per cent pay rise ahead of the next election. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

'I elect we put it at its highest rate': Council votes in pay rise

Roxanne Fitzgerald

On Sunday, February 21, at around 5am the Katherine River reached its peak height of 15.65 metres. Picture: Roxanne Fitzgerald.

The Katherine River peaked at 15.65 metres, a height unrivalled in over a decade

Roxanne Fitzgerald

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TIME TO RELAX: Matthew and Eloise Collins in the lounge area with the fireplace that helped inspire them.

A grand design - on a budget

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

TOP OF THE CHART: The Whitsundays has taken first place in the PRD Stand Out Regions report. Photo - Shutterstock, Tanya Puntti.

The top ten stand out places for property in Australia

AFTER THE STORM: Those impacted by floods should talk to their property manager or landlord and insurance company as soon as possible. Photo - Shutterstock.

Help for those impacted by floods

VACANCIES: According to SQM Research there are now less vacancies at the national level compared to January 2020 just prior to the first outbreak of Covid-19 in Australia. Photo - Shutterstock.

The worst is over for landlords as vacancies fall

CONSIDERATIONS: Property investment isn't for everyone. If you are considering investing in property, it is essential to weigh up the pros and cons. Photo - Shutterstock.

The pros and cons of property investing

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

BOXED IN: Cats are pedantic about their ablutions and the location and cleanliness of their tray.

Illness or stress? Solving the mystery of your peeing puss

Dr Anne Quain

Senior wildlife ranger John Burke (right) and the team take neasurements of the saltwater crocodile captured at Nitmiluk National Park in Katherine on Monday. Picture: NT Parks and Wildlife.

Rangers trap massive saltwater crocodile from Nitmiluk National Park

Roxanne Fitzgerald

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Scamwatch: Scammers phishing for data

Mae Govan broke new ground for her gender and Indigenous people. Picture: Supplied

Katherine's women through the years: Mae Govan

Tom Robinson

Mrs Paull and Mrs Jay were inspired by the Bryant family's battle with cancer.

$5613 raised for cancer research at local school

Tom Robinson

Caleb McLaughlin, left, and Jharrel Jerome in Concrete Cowboy. Picture: Aaron Ricketts

Heartfelt but underwritten tale

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Not for kids: Gunda is no Babe. Picture: Supplied

A stark, haunting look at farm life

Creation Stories is unmissable cinema, though more for the brilliant lesson in social history than for superlative filmmaking. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWPortrait of a very obnoxious man

A scene from Voyagers. Picture: Supplied

Confronting the end of the world

WHAT'S COOKING?: Actor, writer, opera singer and celebrity home cook Silvia Colloca on life, love and living in the northern beaches. Picture: Geoff Jones

Love, lust and Italian home cooking with Silvia Colloca

Nadine Morton

ON THE LAND, GINGER BEER IN HAND: Comboyne farmer Rodney Fisher.

Farmer pens hilarious 'viral' song about social distancing

Robert Dougherty

Sissy Austin has spoken out about her mental health journey, which she says was sparked by a rape.

Indigenous advocate speaks out about traumatic incident that sparked breakdown

Hayley Elg

SICKENING ATTACK: Stills from a viral assault video filmed at Edgeworth on Friday.

GRAPHIC CONTENTSickening assault of girl caught on video goes viral

Donna Page

Katherine Gorge, Northern Territory. Photo: Shutterstock

REAL AUSTRALIAWater underground needs as much love as the wet stuff you can see

Chris McLennan

The stains on Australia's military reputation after its involvement in Afghanistan, and the strains on many of those who participated, may well last another 50 years. Picture: Department of Defence

SUBSCRIBER | OPINIONWill secrecy trump justice for murdered Afghans?

Jack Waterford

ISSUES: This week's inquiry gave Christine Holgate the platform to share how poorly she was treated. Picture: Karleen Minney

OPINIONHewson's View | Holgate affair represents a serious failure of governance

John Hewson

GREEN IS GOOD: Tony Kanellos has plenty of priceless childhood memories of times spent in his family backyard.

A time when the grass was greener

Rowan Cowley

Enjoy meeting and serving travellers at the William Creek Hotel. Photo: South Australian Tourism Commission.

Fancy a working holiday?

Sue Preston

Cafes and shops in Kings Cross, Sydney, 1933. Photo: National Library of Australia.

Fun and frolics up at the Cross

John Piggott

A man is helping Qld police with their inquiries after two men died in a shooting at Caboolture.

Pair shot dead, man captured in Qld

Missing woman Maryam Hamka, 36, was last seen at a Woolworths store in Brunswick.

Man arrested in hunt for Victorian woman

Health Minister Greg Hunt says vaccination still offers the greatest protection against COVID-19.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The death of a NSW woman with blood clots after her COVID vaccination was likely linked to the jab.

Hunt moves to shore up faith in vaccines

Woolworths will trial body cameras to protect staff from being abused and attacked by shoppers.

Woolies trials body cameras for workers

Hannah Ryan

Tasmania's premier Peter Gutwein says Labor has made election pledges worth nearly $2 billion.

Tassie govt promises more housing support

Hannah Ryan

Former Liberal leader Andrew Peacock has died aged 82.

Frydenberg lauds Kooyong 'colt' Peacock

Angelo Risso

Fraser Island has a history of dingo attacks.

Dingo mauls wandering boy on Fraser Island

Tracey Ferrier and Hannah Ryan

Diwa Hopkins, a senior economist with the Regional Institute Australia, is undertaking an investigation into housing market failure in outback Queensland.

Western councils unite to tackle housing crisis

Sally Gall

Charles Darwin University will host a new drought resilience hub.

NT drought resilience centres announced

Tom Robinson

The Lake Nash Young Guns need a team bus.

Young Guns fundraising for a bus

Derek Barry

CONTEMPORARY AND NATURAL: The design of the East Street home in Albury, frames and captures the stunning views south to Mt Huon. At left: The library is a rich environment nestled in timber. The kitchen is accented by timber joinery which complements the concrete and cement sheet interior and the grey brickwork.

Modest rural home inspired by nature and environmentally sound

Vickii Byram

HAPPY HENS: Chickens have engaging and unique personalities. Picture: Shutterstock

For contented cluckers, here's eggsactly what you need to do

RSPCA

Stylish: Give the kitchen a face lift with new door handles. Pictures: Supplied.

Make some time to improve your home this weekend