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        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

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        'We have a responsibility to act': Thirroul resident reflects on decades of contribution

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        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

        Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

        CELEBRATING: Dean Grant and Bill Brock took to the pool to celebrate the inauguration of Joe Biden as US president. Picture: Adam McLean

        Kiama resident celebrates end of four-year 'embarrassment of being American'

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        Sydney residents urged to get COVID test

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        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

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        Aussie movies for Australia Day

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        The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

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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

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          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

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          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

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

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

            Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

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

            Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

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

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

            UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

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              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

              Travel with Explore

              The Factory in Gosford is heaven for chocolate fans.

              Top spots for Easter getaways in 2021

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              Hot travel deals: Stunning Tasmania, luxurious Hamilton Island and more

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              The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

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              What's On

                HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

                MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

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                Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

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                EMOTIONAL RIDE: Olly Alexander in It's A Sin, which follows a group of gay friends struggling with the AIDS epidemic in '80s London.

                Sin-free reminder of shameful period of recent history

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                HOPEFUL: Perth indie band Spacey Jane are expected to lead the Aussie charge in triple j's Hottest 100.

                MUSICWhat's looking hot for triple j's annual big bash

                TUNING IN: Paul Bettany as Vision and Elizabeth Olsen as Wanda Maximoff in WandaVision. Below, Tiger provides an intriguing profile of the flawed golfing genius.

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                STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
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                  Property

                    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

                    Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                    Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

                    Experts size up the 2021 market

                    • Ruth Lewis
                    BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

                    Make a move to the regions today

                    AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

                    Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

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                    Community

                      Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

                      COVID testing clinic opens in Kiama

                      • Greg Ellis
                      Special time for retailers and the community: Shantyl Everingham at Novo shoe store is stepping up with big discounts for the Boxing Day sales at Stockland Shellharbour. Picture: Sylvia Liber.

                      Retail boxes way out of 2020 with festive business boom at Stockland Shellharbour

                      • Greg Ellis

                      Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

                      Family time for firey: Melanie, Eamon, David and Benjamin Brennan are looking forward to spending more family time together this Christmas. Pictures: Sylvia Liber.

                      What a difference a year makes as firies plan Christmas celebrations with their families

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                      Photos and Video

                        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

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                        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

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                        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

                        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

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                        RELUCTANT STAR: Jarryd James says he's become more reclusive since the breakout success of Do You Remember. Picture: Mitch Lowe

                        MUSICCamera-shy Jarryd James comes back into focus on second album

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                        'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

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                        Comment

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                          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

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                          National

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                            Rodney Wright planted the crop of Hatrick and Seamer chickpeas at his Woodstock property on October 17.

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                            • Billy Jupp
                            Pink flowering Crowea exalata, Lomandra Tanika and Carex buchananii, and self-seeding, bright magenta rose campion create a low maintenance planting. Stachys byzantina is in the foreground.

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