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Icehouse will perform at the By THE C concert at Don Lucas Reserve, Wanda. Picture: supplied

Wanda rock concert unrest

WLIS: Grants and workshops open to women in sport. Picture: John Veage.

Grants open to assist development of women leaders in sport

Christian Porter denies allegations he raped a woman in 1988 when he was 17 and she was 16.

PM faces pressure for rape claim inquiry

Irish dancing

Catch a sport of Irish dancing at Hurstville on St Patty's Day

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

Zai Brown gets vertical.Picture John Veage

PHOTOSPHOTOS | Swell on the way | Cronulla Surf Report | 03.03.21

Ex-Sutherland Junior basketball player to join Boomers in Tokyo

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The five COVID-19 restrictions eased at schools from Monday

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New website for savvy travellers

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Sutherland Sharks FC

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Sutherland Sharks FC

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Fight Club XXXII aims for a knockout

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National Cabinet will meet on Friday, with the next phase of the country's response to the pandemic to be the major topic for discussion. Picture: Getty Images

New approaches to virus risks to be discussed by state, territory leaders

ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith (top) and Queensland Chief Health Officer Jeanette Young.

DIGESTQueensland fears COVID superspreader on the loose

Australian of the Year, Grace Tame. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

DIGESTPowerful words on a day of very many words

The logistics of distributing the COVID vaccine in Australia must run smoothly. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONLogistics of COVID-19 vaccine rollout must be perfect

"I would have thought the biggest threat to WA is not tomatoes, it's meth and heroin," said WA Premier Mark McGowan. Photo: file

DIGESTWhat's the difference between tomatoes and meth anyway?

Janine Graham

On hold: Residents of Moran Aged Care Engadine with a staff member last year. Vaccinations planned for last Wednesday were cancelled at the last minute. Picture: Supplied

UPDATEDUpdated | Aged care vaccine rollout delay

Merryn Porter

Marie Janczura of the Therapeutic Goods Administration works on the COVID vaccine to ensure a safe roll out. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs one vaccine better than the others?

Steve Evans

Imagine more than 7000 mutations of coronavirus. Yes, it's a real thing. There are more COVID mountains to climb yet. Photo: file

DIGESTThe vaccines roll out, new mutations climb

Janine Graham

Boomer: Sutherland Basketball Junior Isaac Humphries has been announced as a member of the Australian Men's Olympic Basketball team for Tokyo. Picture: Chris Lane.

Ex-Sutherland Junior basketball player to join Boomers in Tokyo

Finn Coleman
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Sutherland Sharks FC

Sutherland Sharks FC

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Blues:Free tickets for Shire families at Sharks Saturday home game.Picture FNSW/SGPhotographics

Sutherland Sharks FC

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Boomer: Sutherland Basketball Junior Isaac Humphries has been announced as a member of the Australian Men's Olympic Basketball team for Tokyo. Picture: Chris Lane.

Ex-Sutherland Junior basketball player to join Boomers in Tokyo

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Fight night: Ryan Waters and some of his Fight Club XXXII combatants ready to go.Picture John Veage

Fight Club XXXII aims for a knockout

John Veage
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WLIS: Grants and workshops open to women in sport. Picture: John Veage.

Grants open to assist development of women leaders in sport

Finn Coleman

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

Launceston property developer Errorl Stewart wants a solution to the Tamar's mud problem. Picture: Phillip Biggs

LISTENWhy this Australian city is stuck in the mud

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

ANU student Jozef Meyer points out a dieback affected snow gum in Koscziosko National Park. Picture: Kate Matthews

LISTENWhat's killing our Snow Gums?

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Dr Alex Ritchie and his daughter, Shona, at his home in Canberra. PHOTO: Tom Melville

LISTENUncovering Canowindra's forgotten fossils

Brewpubs offer creative menus to match the beers, creating a destination for locals and tourists. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Crafty brewers blazing hoppy trails across the country

Michael Turtle

Enjoy a private food and wine tasting experience at Heifer Staton Wines, Orange.

The NSW region that really shines in autumn

Louise Goldsbury

Millions of crabs emerge from the Christmas Island forest and head for the sea.

Cupid hits Christmas Island for annual journey to the sea

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Irish dancing

Catch a sport of Irish dancing at Hurstville on St Patty's Day

Seven-piece band 'Holding Back The Years' is set to play a celebration of Mick Hucknall and Simply Red's music at the Brass Monkey on March 7. Pictures: Supplied

WHAT'S ONHolding back the years: Simply Red tribute coming to Cronulla

Sarah Falson

Yasmine Damcevski, of Kirrawee, with her body of work Spiritual Oncology.

PHOTOSHSC artworks on show

Merryn Porter

Irish dancing

Catch a sport of Irish dancing at Hurstville on St Patty's Day

Theatre launches 2021 season

PHOTOSTheatre launches 2021 season

Merryn Porter

Juliet Landau is joining fans across the world for interactive virtual screenings of her film A Place Among the Dead.

A meld of fact, fiction and fantastical: Juliet Landau's debut feature

Finn Coleman

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

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Purnim Dairy Farmer Anthony Eccles, is seeing healthier cows and calves from feeding Mylo.

Maximising herd health with Mylo in south west Victoria

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Harness the power of word of mouth

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Emma Brown

Independence Square in Accra, Ghana. It commemorates the independence of Ghana from the United Kingdom in 1957. Picture: Shutterstock.

Haven of peace: Ghana celebrates its independence with eyes on future growth

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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

Why do people compare home loans?

Why do people compare home loans?

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SOLD: 20 Cumbee Lane, Caringbah South was on the market for less than 10 days. Picture: Supplied.

Real estate market looking strong for 2021

SOLD: 20 Cumbee Lane, Caringbah South was on the market for less than 10 days. Picture: Supplied.

Real estate market looking strong for 2021

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

A property manager needs to wear many hats. They need to be able to advise the landlord the best interests for their investment property using their property knowledge and experience. Photo: Shutterstock

Investment: Property managers earn their keep

Lyn Osborn

Gavin Hill and Melissa Hatheier.

OPINIONOPINION: The shifts in the market and what is causing them

Melissa Hatheier

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

End of rental moratorium raises alarm

LEADERSHIP: Gary Simmons who runs Shire Martial Arts says Tai Kwon Do allows for a wide scope of personal and physical development. Picture Supplied.

Local Champion: Lessons in discipline and exercise

Craig Thomson
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Official opening: Mark Speakman (left), Jack W (school captain); Craig Bulmer (P&C president); Victoria Pantelis (principal); Dolly F (school captain); Karen Shehata (director school leadership, Port Hacking network). Picture: supplied

Before and after: School's dream realised

Murray Trembath

Helping the community: The recipients of the 2020-21 Community Grants and Subsidies Program. Picture: Sutherland Shire Council

Community grants program under way

Merryn Porter

LEADERSHIP: Gary Simmons who runs Shire Martial Arts says Tai Kwon Do allows for a wide scope of personal and physical development. Picture Supplied.

Local Champion: Lessons in discipline and exercise

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On the beat: Sutherland Shire Police Local Area Commander, Superintendent Jason Box (third from left) with the new recruits. Picture: Facebook/Sutherland Shire Police Area Command

Latest batch of police recruits

Merryn Porter

Volunteers at the Kogarah Mobile Community Pantry. Picture: Supplied

Affordable groceries bring Kogarah locals together

Sarah Falson

Zai Brown gets vertical.Picture John Veage

PHOTOSPHOTOS | Swell on the way | Cronulla Surf Report | 03.03.21

Gold:Sutherland Shire Olympian Ashlee Ankudinoff and team mate Alexandra Manly claimed the honours in the 2021 AusCycling Madison National Championships.Picture Andy Rogers

2021 Madison National Championships

Bevan the birthday boy this morning.Picture John Veage

Cronulla surf report|24.02.21

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

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Dolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine. Photo: Twitter via @Dolly Parton

WATCHDolly Parton gets a dose of her own medicine

Janine Graham

Missing man search continues

PHOTOSMissing man search continues

Merryn Porter

Official opening: Mark Speakman (left), Jack W (school captain); Craig Bulmer (P&C president); Victoria Pantelis (principal); Dolly F (school captain); Karen Shehata (director school leadership, Port Hacking network). Picture: supplied

Before and after: School's dream realised

Murray Trembath

Updated | Monster shark caught off Cronulla

PHOTOSUpdated | Monster shark caught off Cronulla

Merryn Porter

Chris Minns

OPINIONSt George Matters with Chris Minns: Leave decision on Carrs Park to the next council

Chris Minns MP

Gavin Hill and Melissa Hatheier.

OPINIONOPINION: The shifts in the market and what is causing them

Melissa Hatheier

Shire Matters with Mark Speakman: Let's not bottle our anger at plastic pollution

OPINIONShire Matters with Mark Speakman: Let's not bottle our anger at plastic pollution

ALONE AND VULNERABLE: Single older women without children face unique challenges. Image: Pixabay

The single woman, no kids paradox

Eileen Wood

SHOW GOES ON: The fundraising event will be the first time Maria Venuti will sing publicly since her stroke five years ago.

Maria Venuti to return to stage for 80th birthday

Geraldine Cardozo

IN THEIR ELEMENT: Silver Salties having a swell time at Terrigal on the NSW Central Coast.

You don't need gills to be in the water

John Piggott

Dangerous rips and waves have been forecast for Norfolk Island after a series of nearby earthquakes.

Two-foot tsunami wave hits Norfolk Island

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A shipment of AstraZeneca vaccines destined for Australia has been blocked from leaving Italy.

EU halts Italy vaccine export to Australia

Federal MP Mark Coulton says hearing loss can lead to emotional, psychological and social damage.

Accessibility for deaf people poor: report

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The Sydney Mardi Gras organisation won't support Saturday's planned LGBTQI rights protest.

Mardi Gras defends social justice ethos

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The federal government has played down an EU decision to block 250,000 doses of the AstraZeneca.

Vaccine rollout unaffected by EU jab block

Matt Coughlan and Rebecca Gredley
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An independent review into the workplace culture in Parliament House will be launched on Friday.

Workplace standards in parliament reviewed

Marion Rae
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Red tape gone mad: Claims of a live-ex ban 'by stealth'

Red tape gone mad: Claims of a live-ex ban 'by stealth'

Shan Goodwin
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Ending a COVID eviction moratorium could make some renters homeless, NSW ministers have been told.

Local groups seek more NSW renter support

Hannah Ryan
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Local Land Services Central Tablelands board member Rachel Nicoll is among the many rural women being celebrated in agriculture for International Women's Day. Photo: LLS

Industry celebrates women of agriculture

Samantha Townsend
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Chief executive Carolyn Hall says the Mulloon Institute plays a big role in the "trickle down" effect of regen ag advances in Australia.

Keep ag in the climate fold, says Mulloon group

John Ellicott

Helen and Greg Weber and Paul Hazlewood of Fairlands Walgett have been battling the mice plague since winter. Photo: Billy Jupp

'Drought created by mice': plague toll continues to rise

Billy Jupp

WHERE TO GO: The new exploretravel.com.au website is the place to head for great holiday ideas, tips and deals.

New website for savvy travellers

Joanne Crawford
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A UN report estimates 17 per cent of the food produced globally each year is wasted.

UN report says 17 per cent of food wasted

Christina Horsten

The big question for many parents is when "to use or not to use that cotton wool?"

OPINIONHow much cotton wool is too much?

Mumma Jak