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Feeling of safety: Shire resident Albert Rugut, with his wife, Diana and daughters Jasmine and Juliet, will become an Australian citizen on Australia Day. Picture: John Veage

Australian pride: Shire gives feeling of safety for family

Invasion Day protesters are being warned to follow the law and coronavirus health directions.

All stories important on Australia Day: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Sophie Westlake's husband's health condition prompted her to invent a COVID-19-killing disinfectant.

NSW mum makes COVID-killing disinfectant

Great work: Sans Souci Girl Guides president Lorena Lys with Louis and Fred from the Men's Shed sitting on the benches they lovingly restored. Picture: Supplied.

Bayside Men's Shed: Fixing things for love and community spirit

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

A life of service and caring is recognised by community peers

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Still ways to celebrate Australia Day in the shire

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Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

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New playground at Barden Ridge ready for play

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Australian pride: Shire gives feeling of safety for family

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Aussie movies for Australia Day

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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

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

A testing clinic sits idle at Figtree in Wollongong. Picture: Adam McLean.

Sydney residents urged to get COVID test

Julian O'Brien

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

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

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

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

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

No go:Competitors wont be lining up at North Cronulla Beach when the 2021 Nutri-Grain series kicks of in February.Picture John Veage

New location for 2021 Nutri-Grain series

John Veage

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

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

Conor McGregor (l) and Dustin Poirier (r) will go at it again on Saturday.

UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

David Charlesworth

Ready:The Sydney FC squad is put through its paces at Jubilee Stadium on Wednesday

Sydney FC at Jubilee home

John Veage

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

Students capture 2020 through art

PHOTOSStudents capture 2020 through art

Merryn Porter

Five tips for hosting the perfect garden party this summer

Five tips for hosting the perfect garden party this summer

Della Vreeland

Freestyle dance:Its not about how it looks-its about how it feels.Picture Sam Venn

Ecstatic Movement in Cronulla

John Veage

Students capture 2020 through art

PHOTOSStudents capture 2020 through art

How to slow down and stay healthy with Chefgood

How to slow down and stay healthy with Chefgood

Kathryn Carter

SCIENCE IS FUN: Evan the workshop facilitator and Lachlan and Killian building Lego beyblades. PHOTO: JOHN VEAGE.

WHAT'S ONPHOTOS | ANSTO inspiring kids with science at Westfield Miranda

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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Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

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

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

Five reasons to consider furniture rentals

Five reasons to consider furniture rentals

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7 Potential benefits of drinking Chinese tea

7 Potential benefits of drinking Chinese tea

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

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

New, quick way to search the property market

Joanne Crawford

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

Still ways to celebrate Australia Day in the shire

Still ways to celebrate Australia Day in the shire

Beachgoers flocked to Cronulla last Sunday.

Big crowds expected at Cronulla

Merryn Porter

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Still ways to celebrate Australia Day in the shire

Still ways to celebrate Australia Day in the shire

Mrs Meryl Burton receiving the Hurstville Citizen of the Year Award in 1989.

Reserve name to honour community champion Meryl Burton

Police connect with youth

PHOTOSPolice connect with youth

Merryn Porter

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

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

Turning point: Mayor Steve Simpson and executive chairman of Breen Holdings Tom Breen at a soil turning ceremony for Shearwater Estate in 2014. Picture: Chris Lane

The shire's newest suburb

Naomi Watts in Penguin Bloom. Picture: Roadshow

Moving film misses opportunities

Denis Menochet plays Michel, a grumpy husband who is engaging in his own form of infidelity. Picture: Hautet Court

REVIEWFrench whodunit darkly complex

Ron Cerabona

A stellar line-up for this year's 2021 Australian of the Year includes former NSW Fire Commissioner and current leader of Resilience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons.

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

Derek Barry

Police connect with youth

PHOTOSPolice connect with youth

Merryn Porter

Beverley Park Golf Club.

HAVE YOUR SAYHow will a fence protect club's future?

Hotham House is a landmark that Sutherland Shire Historical Society and other residents do not want to see destroyed. Picture: John Veage

HAVE YOUR SAYCriticism over plans for Hotham House

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Mark Speakman MP getting a flu jab in Cronulla from the SE Sydney Local Health District in 2018. Picture: Supplied.

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Vaccination a vital step on the road to recovery

Mark Speakman MP

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

Lorde's former manager Scott Maclachlan has been fired by Warner Music Australia.

Lorde ex-manager fired for sex harassment

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South Australia's Tanya Hosch is among the candidates to be crowned 2021's Australian of the Year.

Australian of the Year set to be announced

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

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

Environment Minister Sussan Ley says Australia must act and adapt to an already changing climate.

Funds pledged to reduce disaster risk

An inspiring group of people make up the nominees for the 2021 Australian of the Year awards.

Finalists for Australian of the Year 2021

Rebecca Gredley

Victoria is bracing for its biggest bushfire test of the season so far.

Vic set for season's biggest bushfire test

Callum Godde

Victoria's authorities asked people to remain sensible and mark Australia Day in a COVID-safe way.

Vaccine focus on coronavirus anniversary

Colin Brinsden and Rebecca Gredley

Victoria, Tasmania, and parts of NSW are heading for their hottest temperatures of the heatwave.

'Oppressive' night forecast amid heatwave

Callum Godde

Monash University soil researchers have discovered soil bacteria play a key role in regulating the atmosphere.

Soil bacteria help breakdown methane

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Brad Sanson, Lockwood, Purlewaugh, checks a crop of Sunprime wheat that yielded 5.5t/ha, a good result considering the dry spring conditions here in 2020. Storing fallow moisture is an important aspect of maximising crop yields.

Nutrient depletion alert

Bob Freebairn
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Brad Sanson, Lockwood, Purlewaugh, checks a crop of Sunprime wheat that yielded 5.5t/ha, a good result considering the dry spring conditions here in 2020. Storing fallow moisture is an important aspect of maximising crop yields.

Nutrient depletion alert

Bob Freebairn
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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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LOUNGE TEST: Renting works for those who're indecisive and want to trial an item first. Photo: Snaffle.

Would you consider renting your furniture over buying?

Modern home hidden by terrace facade

Modern home hidden by terrace facade