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Lanie Tindale

Senior Australian of the Year Val Dempsey presents to local government leaders from around Australia. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

"It is time for you to step up and nominate your person who is worthy of an Australian of the Year."

How Val sold the Queen on her first aid mission for drivers

Alexandra Bernard

Shanna Whan has used her Local Hero award to help amplify her message about alcohol use in rural Australia. Picture: Supplied.

Shanna Whan has used her award to help raise increased awareness for her cause.

Boost for Shanna's message about booze in the bush

Young Australian of the Year Dr Daniel Nour is the founder of Street Side Medics, a mobile service providing free health and medical care to the homeless. Picture: australianoftheyear.org.au

Daniel Nour has had opportunities "you don't want to miss".

How street medic Dr Daniel keeps the fire burning

Sue and Lloyd Clarke, Queensland's 2022 Australians of the Year, used daughter Hannah Clarke's footprints, below, as an emblem for their anti-family violence foundation, Small Steps 4 Hannah. 

Meet the bold, brave and brilliant achievers in line to be named the 2022 Australian of the Year.

Nine inspiring Aussies leading the way

Shanna Whan, below, turned her own life experience into Sober in the Country, a project that supports rural Australians. Picture supplied by australianoftheyear.org.au

Meet the grassroots go-getters in the running to be named Australia's Local Hero at the 2022 Australian of the Year Awards.

Our 'can-do' community champions

Bruce French's 55 years of research into edible plants has culminated in a global database. Mr French, below, is Tasmania's Senior Australian of the Year for 2022. Picture: Brodie Weeding

Meet the selfless and tireless finalists for the 2022 Senior Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25.

When life's work creates a lasting legacy

Sean Dondas, below, and his brothers were left in foster care when his mum Saluna died of cervical cancer. The tragedy led him to youth charity Canteen, where he became a board member.

Meet the energetic and enterprising finalists for the 2022 Young Australian of the Year Award to be presented on January 25

Leading a new generation of inspiration

Clockwise from bottom left; the 2022 NSW Australian of the Year Awards winnners, Shanna Whan, Daniel Nour, Abla Kadous and NSW Australian of the Year Veena Sahajwalla.

The 2022 NSW Australian of the Year awards were announced in a ceremony at Luna Park, Sydney on Monday night

Professor Veena Sahajwalla named NSW Australian of the Year

AND THE NOMINEES ARE: The 16 finalists for the NSW Australian of the Year categories. Images: Supplied

"The NSW nominees are an extraordinary group of people"

Where to watch the NSW Australian of the Year Awards

Kayla Osborne

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

Rosemary Kariuki said her life changed for the better after being named as a Local Hero at this year's Australian of the Year Awards.

Local Hero Award winner encourages people to nominate worthy Aussies

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LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Charlotte Rampling plays Ruth, an acerbic and witty woman mourning her best years. Picture: Transmission Films

This is an impressive feature debut from writer-director Matthew J. Saville.

Cheeky humour lifts tale of loss

Laure Calamy delivers a stunning lead performance as a harried single mother. Picture: Palace Films

The main character was inspired by the filmmaker's father.

Strap yourself in for a tense ride

A scene from Employee of the Month. Picture: Maslow Entertainment

If only the public service could be this much fun.

French farce is delightfully silly

Benito Antonio Martnez Ocasio encounters Brad Pitt in Bullet Train. Picture: Scott Garfield


This well-made thriller gives bang for your buck.

Like action? Then jump aboard

A meningococcal alert has been issue for NSW, following the the death of a 40-year-old Sydney man.

Meningococcal alert following death of 40-year-old man

Midnight Oil front man Peter Garrett was spotted by a keen fan on the streets of Lyon, France, bringing a street performance to a halt

Oils rocker pays the piper in Lyon

BACK FROM BLEACHING: A green turtle swims over the Ribbon Reef No 10 near Cairns, Queensland on January 16, 2019. Picture: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority

Parts of Queensland's barrier reef have recorded

What needs to be done to save the Great Barrier Reef?

Merv Schwarz was killed in yesterday's shooting. He is pictured at a cattle sale in Roma. File picture: Penelope Arthur 

The alleged gunman is one of three people currently being held by police.

Invitation led to family's death in shootout

A 35-year-old man has been jailed for killing his 24-week-old son.

Qld baby killer 'should get payback spear'

Holidaymakers Ange Roulestan and Kerstan Unsworth, of Tasmania, on Kuta beach, Bali. Picture: Donna Page

Aussies in Bali, and their hosts, don't want to risk another shutdown.

Ditch your Bali thongs or risk another shutdown

Police are holding three people in custody after four people were shot on a Queensland property. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Alleged Qld shooting culprit in custody

Coolnwynpin students were decked out in colour for their athletics carnival in July. Photo supplied

Coolnwynpin State School students in grades three to six took part in events like long jump and shot put at the annual athletics carnival.

Cool school a sea of colour for athletics carnival

Farmer Ketut Suwitera with his 12 cattle, near Ubud in Bali. Picture: Donna Page

What a Balinese farmer really thinks about foot and mouth disease.

'Not here, there are no problems': why Ketut's foot and mouth thoughts should scare you

Extra checks by Indonesian security staff at the Jetstar boarding gate at Denpasar's Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. 

I just came back from Bali. The foot and mouth risk is real.

I just came back from Bali. The foot and mouth risk is real

Thirteen Lives tells the story of the cave divers who saved a boys' soccer team in 2018. Picture: Vince Valitutti

Ron Howard learned years ago that knowing the outcome of a story is different from knowing the story itself.

Ron Howard's 'deeper responsibility' of directing Thai cave rescue film

Terry Greaves and dog Nelson with veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh. Picture: Department of Veterans Affairs

"Having the dog meant they had to get up. They had to go and feed the dog. They had to take the dog out for a walk."

Are dogs key to PTSD recovery? The government thinks so

A Canberran braves wet weather on the way to work on Thursday, August 2, 2022. Wet weather is expected to persist until Satuday in southeast Australia. Photo: Canberra Times. 

Canberra residents had a wet commute to work on Thursday morning while Brisbane residents woke up to a city covered in fog.

Wild weather batters south-east Australia; flood watches in place

INQUIRY: The NSW Premier's office has declined to confirm if Resilience NSW and its Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons are safe from being scrapped. Picture: File

NSW Premier's office refuse to quell rumours.

Resilience NSW could be axed, Shane Fitzsimmons on the chopping block

Mark Butler says Australia has avoided 'the worst elements' of outbreaks seen overseas. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

There are 53 likely cases of the disease in Australia.

Monkeypox fight gets boost with new vaccines to roll out

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Hearings of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will continue in Hobart. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO)

Veterans inquiry resumes Hobart hearing

Crown's casino on Sydney Harbour is opening to VIP wagering after more than a year of delays. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

VIP doors open at Crown Sydney casino

The United Kingdom is re-establishing a diplomatic post in Perth after a 20-year absence. (AP PHOTO)

UK boosts diplomatic ties with new WA post

John Barilaro will front an inquiry examining his controversial appointment to a US trade role. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Barilaro to face inquiry over NY trade job

The status of the profession, workloads and pay rates are among the barriers for potential teachers. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Teacher shortage needs national solutions

Rents in South East Queensland have continued to rise in July as vacancy rates reach record lows. Picture Gabrielle Trickey Properties.

Real estate agent at RE/MAX Bayside Hayley Van De Ven said rental demand in Redlands was strong and showing no signs of slowing.

SEQ rents continue to rise

Health experts have warned Australians against using antibiotics to treat COVID or the flu.

Medical Director at telehealth service InstantScripts Dr Andrew Thompson said he had seen an increase in patients requesting antibiotics for COVID and the flu.

Experts warn against use of antibiotics for COVID

Sam Harding and his guide Harvey Luke of Team Australia in action on way to winning silver in the Mens Para Triathlon PTVI on day three of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

A Victoria Point triathlete has teamed up with a vision impaired sporting star to win silver for Australia at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Triathlete's team effort for Commonwealth Games silver

There are challenges for mayor if she stays

Sophia Dobson and Emily Gage at the HART Ruby Series Grand Final. Picture supplied.

Redlands born and bred netball stars Sophia Dobson and Emily Gage have been instrumental in the Carina Leagues Club Tigers' HART Ruby Series team's win over the Ipswich Jets last week.

Redlands' tigers win grand final redepmtion

Jordan Silk will be one of several domestic pros to feature for Redlands Tigers during Queensland Cricket's T20 Max competition in August and September. 

Marnus Labuschagne and Jordan Silk will be among the pros lining up for Redlands Tigers during Queensland Cricket's T20 Max competition.

Pros bolster strong Tigers outfit for inaugural T20 comp

Ray White Rural Brisbane lifestyle and acreage specialist Rhondda Arentz said many Redland owners of rural properties were unaware their land could be worth multi-millions.

Redland residents are "sitting on gold" according to a rural real estate agent as prices for humble properties across the bayside soar.

Rural Redland residents 'sitting on gold'

Cleveland will link with Ferny Grove in Brisbane's north under significant changes announced for the south-east rail network.

Cleveland line shakeup under revamped rail network

Bowman MP Henry Pike joined all but one of his Liberal Party colleagues in voting against raising emissions reduction targets.

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Mr Pike joined all but one of his Liberal Party colleagues in voting against the laws that set a carbon emissions cut target of 43 per cent on 2005 levels by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2050.

Pike votes against emissions reduction targets

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Fire crews at the intersection of Adder Beach access road, East Coast Road and Tramican Street. Photo supplied

People are being urged to stay indoors with windows and doors closed as smoke affects Point Lookout and Amity Point.

Smoke warning for Straddie as planned burn continues

The Redlands' Ekka public holiday is scheduled for Monday, August 8.

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Some Redland City Council services will cease temporarily this Monday, August 8 for the Ekka show holiday.