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FORK: Kitty spent 36 hours in the fork of this 6.5-metre oak tree before being rescued by a tree lopper.

Here Kitty Kitty

Linda Muller
1hr ago

Sparkle don't fizzle this festive season

Sparkle don't fizzle this festive season

1hr ago

Bands at Harbour Park

Bands at Harbour Park

1hr ago

Karen Williams, Rebecca Michael and Cr Peter Mitchell.

VIDEO: Wheels in motion on Cleveland driverless bus trial

Jordan Crick
1hr ago

STREET READS: Wellington Manor resident Margie Spencer, Wellington Point State High School principal Dr Robyn Burton-Ree, student Bianca Langham with Judith Russell from the Children's Book Council of Australia and art teacher Tamara Beale.

Street library for Wellington Point

Angela Kelly

SING OUT: Adele Tresillian will lead a Christmas singalong at the STAR event held on December 3 at the Redlands RSL.

Join the sing-along for International Day of Disabilities

Two in serious condition after car crashes into tree

Two in serious condition after car crashes into tree

Jordan Crick

FORK: Kitty spent 36 hours in the fork of this 6.5-metre oak tree before being rescued by a tree lopper.

Here Kitty Kitty

Linda Muller
1hr ago

Sparkle don't fizzle this festive season

Sparkle don't fizzle this festive season

1hr ago

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

Flights will continue to run from Adelaide and Canberra amid further restrictions to travel from. Picture: Karleen Minney

New rules for SA travellers to the ACT

Julia Kanapathippillai

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy
2hrs ago

HARD YARDS: Charli Woosnam makes a run as Jessica Frater watches on. Photo: supplied

Daughter of a Hockeyroo makes the grade

Jordan Crick

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

2hrs ago

SPEND: Cr Paul Golle, Mayor Karen Williams and Cr Julie Talty at Pinklands Sporting Complex's rugby league grounds.

Boost for Pinklands facilities

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

Bands at Harbour Park

Bands at Harbour Park

1hr ago

IGNITED: Powderfinger's Unreleased 1998-2010 sits proudly alongside the band's storied back catalogue.

REVIEWPowderfinger off cuts make tasty feast for Unreleased

Josh Leeson

Bertelsmann has announced it is buying US publisher Simon & Schuster.

Bertelsmann snaps up Simon & Schuster

Bands at Harbour Park

Bands at Harbour Park

1hr ago

Beyonce's leading nine nods make her the second-most nominated Grammy artist in history.

Beyonce dominates Grammy nominations

Jill Serjeant

Mates: Mates founder Joe Ross will offer his own stories when Mates celebrates 30 years on December 12.

Mates celebrates 30 years

Why cosmetic beauty treatments are on the rise this year

Why cosmetic beauty treatments are on the rise this year

A perfect hot plan for you

A perfect hot plan for you

Emma Brown

Read more about the senior community. CLICK the cover to view the latest edition of Senior Lifestyle.

Seniors: November

Joanne Moffatt

Why cosmetic beauty treatments are on the rise this year

Why cosmetic beauty treatments are on the rise this year

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

Brand new near the water

Brand new near the water

Brand new near the water

Brand new near the water

Open for inspection listing: November 25 - December 9, 2020 | Redlands

Open for inspection listing: November 25 - December 9, 2020 | Redlands

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

VALE: Pastor Glen Gray passed away last week aged 84.

Community pays tribute to Pastor Glen Gray

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

ON PAR: Tahlia Bruce is on a course for success with her apprenticeship at Wynnum Golf Club.

Greenkeeper on course for bright career

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

So you're holding an event? Share it with the community

Karen Williams, Rebecca Michael and Cr Peter Mitchell.

VIDEO: Wheels in motion on Cleveland driverless bus trial

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HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

YOU ROCK, MAN: Dwayne Johnson, pictured here in the film Hercules, appeared in a social media video to thank Queensland for hosting filming for NBC series Young Rock.

VIDEO: Dwayne Johnson sends out personal message to Queensland

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

GRADUATES: Redland District Special School graduating seniors Mikayla Johns, Courtney Burgess-Martin, Dean Myler, Ethan Jensen and Jett Chamberlain-Clark.

Photos: Redland District Special School class of 2020 graduates

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

Olivia Calver

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Daniela Cooper

UNITED: There are times when politicians must set aside pedantic partisanship and work for the collective good.

National interests should come before party

John Hewson
1hr ago

OVERWHELMED: Wytaliba RFS brigade did its best to battle last year's devastating Kangawalla fire, and saved many houses and lives. But most of the community burned to the ground. Photo: Wytaliba RFS

REAL AUSTRALIABushfire communities still struggle a year on

Andrew Messenger

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Gemma Beale

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

A woman whose children were removed says she was left confused after a disability assessment.

Mother left confused on disability status

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Telstra admits to acting unfairly in signing up people to phone plans they had no hope of ever paying for.

Telstra admits signing Indigenous customers to phone plans they could not afford

'It took six weeks to cry': Reflecting a year on from the South Coast fires

'It took six weeks to cry': Reflecting a year on from the South Coast fires

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Eleven Queensland police officers have been forced into COVID-19 isolation.

Qld police troop in COVID-19 quarantine

28m ago

After 27 days without new cases, Victoria is one day away from being considered coronavirus free.

Victoria verging on COVID-19 elimination

48m ago

Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein says border restrictions will remain in place for arrivals from SA.

Tasmania stays shut to SA for short term

Ethan James
1hr ago

Cory Ward operated a dark web drug business from his home on NSW's south coast.

NSW web drug kingpin found purpose online

Greta Stonehouse
1hr ago

NSW train drivers and workers have threatened to sit out a two-day test of a new intercity trains.

NSW train workers sit out intercity trial

Hannah Ryan
1hr ago

Clovely Estate's founder and owner, Brett Heading, was presented with the 2020 Samuel Bassett Award,

Clovely Estate founder Brett Heading awarded Samuel Bassett Award

Helen Walker
2hrs ago

Beef Australia CEO Ian Mill, director Russell Hughes, chairman of the board Bryce Camm, and directors Claire Mactaggart and Rodney Bell announcing that Beef Australia 2021 will go ahead.

Beef Australia 2021 going ahead

Hayley Kennedy

VERTIIA: Welcome to the future of air transport, an electric vertical take off and landing aircraft.

Why air transport is going electric... and vertical | Video

Mark Phelps

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

It's the innovators who are willing to take risks to help improve technologies. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thank an innovator for that handy new piece of tech

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker