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Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

Grow it yourself: A mouse melon plant may help to tempt your fussy eater. Photos: Terri Sharpe

Fussy eaters at home? Garden-grown may be the answer

Drew McKenzie will step into the general manager role at Nature Conservation Margaret River Region from February 7, 2022. Photo: Supplied

Nature group names boss

Early start: Young angler Charley Warner (4 years old) with an impressive flathead catch at Meelup recently. Photo: DSC&O/Supplied

Consistent catches in 'epic' summer season | Fishing & Diving the Capes

Chef and restaurateur Sean Carter says the industry is "being strangled by something that has never even been here". Photo: Nicky Lefebvre

Staff shortages hit crisis point as venues limit opening hours

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

'Blue carbon' projects to offset emissions

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NSW cases stabilise, boosters need push

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Search for 9yo continues amid bad weather

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Winter wave warning for COVID-19

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Vic hospitals move to emergency measures

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WATCHHow the Tonga eruption and tsunami impacts Australia

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Even a 50 centimetre wave surge could knock you off your feet

The blue carbon method can generate carbon credits from projects in coastal wetland ecosystems.

'Blue carbon' projects to offset emissions

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AO tournament director Craig Tiley has been heavily criticised for his role in the Djokovic saga.

TA breaks silence over Djokovic visa drama

NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says booster shots would reduce hospitalisation and deaths.

NSW cases stabilise, boosters need push

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Crews continued to search for nine-year-old Charlise Mutten in dense bushland amid drizzle and fog.

Search for 9yo continues amid bad weather

Tiffanie Turnbull
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The winter months could bring a fresh surge of COVID cases, Chief Medical Officer Paul Kelly warns.

Winter wave warning for COVID-19

Dominic Giannini
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A "code brown" emergency has been declared in all Melbourne hospitals and six in the regions.

Vic hospitals move to emergency measures

Melissa Meehan
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A tsunami crashes through a fence in Tonga after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted at 3.10pm AEST on Saturday, January 17.

WATCHHow the Tonga eruption and tsunami impacts Australia

Shivé Prema

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

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WATCHCOVID emergency declared in Victorian hospitals

COVID testing underway. Photo: Marina Neil

NSW records its deadliest pandemic day with 36 lives lost

People who visited the Visitor Centre, IGA and Coles should monitor for symptoms unless directly advised otherwise by the Department of Health. If symptoms develop, get tested and isolate. Photo: GoogleMaps

Margaret River exposure sites: Coles, IGA added to list

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WATCHNSW records 29,504 new COVID cases, 17 deaths

Hannah Ryan

Children aged between five and 11 can now be vaccinated. Picture: Shutterstock

How to prepare your autistic child for COVID vaccinations and tests

Hannah Neale

Supermarket shelves are beginning to empty across the country as the Omicron variant strikes. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERHow supply chains break and why we're seeing shortages

Steve Evans

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

The lingering effects of COVID explained, months down the track

Natalie Croxon

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Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

DETERRENT: Howard Kotton believes slow over rates could be avoided if offending captains received suspensions. Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Joe Root are pictured during the first Test. Picture: Chris Hyde/Getty Images

Suspend Test skippers for poor over rates

Howard Kotton

World No.1 male tennis player Novak Djokovic is expected to be deported from Australia after the federal court dismissed his visa cancellation appeal. Picture: Getty Images

Game, set, match, out: Djokovic 'extremely disappointed' after visa appeal loss

Sarah Basford Canales
Karen Barlow

Taj Burrow (third from left, back row) said it was "definitely the biggest Shallows we've ever surfed" at this week's 17th Small Fries competition. Photos: Surfing WA/Jack O'Grady

Pumping waves greet groms at 17th Taj's Small Fries | Photos

Early start: Young angler Charley Warner (4 years old) with an impressive flathead catch at Meelup recently. Photo: DSC&O/Supplied

Consistent catches in 'epic' summer season | Fishing & Diving the Capes

Roz Cummings

RULES: Howard Kotton says that Djokovic and his team knew what was required for him to mount a challenge for a 10th Australian Open singles crown. Picture: TPN/Getty Images

OPINIONAustralia's global reputation tarnished by Djokovic saga

Howard Kotton

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

The DAG Sheep Station owner Johnny Krsulja has emerged from lockdown with new songs.

LISTENMusic and magic at The DAG sheep station

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Hurricane Fall band members Pepper Deroy, Jesse Vee, Lachlan Coffey, Tim Hickey and Luke Wheeldon.

LISTENThe country lads who are kicking up a storm

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Charlie Fittler developed his love of country music growing up on the family property near Armidale.

LISTENYoung country singer has an old-school country sound

Respected South West artist Dawn Brittain in her studio at Anniebrook. Photo: Jack Constantine

Exhibition captures 'moments in time' for South West artist

Clementine Ford - an "angry feminist" who's also an optimist. Picture: Getty Images

What Clementine Ford has learned about love

Sally Pryor

Don't get disheartened by empty supermarket shelves. Picture: Shutterstock

What to cook when the supermarket shelves are empty

Karen Hardy

Respected South West artist Dawn Brittain in her studio at Anniebrook. Photo: Jack Constantine

Exhibition captures 'moments in time' for South West artist

And Just Like That ... is akin to a weird form of torture. Picture: Foxtel

WATCHAnd Just Like That ... fails the rat test

B.R. Doherty

At the purpose built 'Karnidale' event site in the South West town of Karridale, the festival offers a combination of circus performance, live music and art. Photo: Supplied

WHAT'S ONA sell-out return for Karnidale Circus Festival

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard?

Linda Lambrechts

Carbon neutral: Ecosa believe every business should be accountable for its own carbon footprint.

Australia's leading sustainable sleep solution

Linda Lambrechts

NO PRAM REQUIRED: Your little one will love a daily outing if they are learning how to conquer skateboarding.

World's first kids learner skateboard

FREE FROM TOXINS: Absolutely perfect for baby's skin.

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

Experience the planet's most awe inspiring landscapes

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Country charm in Capel

House of the Week: Convenient rural lifestyle

House of the Week: Convenient rural lifestyle

Sam Read

A tsunami crashes through a fence in Tonga after the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano erupted at 3.10pm AEST on Saturday, January 17.

WATCHHow the Tonga eruption and tsunami impacts Australia

DEPLOYED: HMAS Adelaide has been sent to provide humanitarian support to the Tongan Government. Picture: Australian Defence Force Military (supplied)

WATCHNavy, air force deployed to aid Tongan tsunami recovery

An RAF P-8 Poseidon aircraft was sent to assist the Tonga government after the volcanic eruption.

Tsunami toll rises as Tonga assesses needs

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

Time to upgrade from cloth and surgical masks to respirators? Your questions answered

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard (left) said someone submitted positive RAT tests in his name on both Monday, January 17 and Tuesday, January 18. (Photo: NSW Health)

WATCHHazzard slams 'moron' who submitted positive RAT in his name

Shivé Prema

David and Palakisa Broder. Palakisa has been in Eden for two years, while she now has concerns for her husband and family at home in Tonga.

Expat fears for husband, family in Tonga after friend's death confirmed

Jacob McMaster

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WATCHCOVID emergency declared in Victorian hospitals

Callum Godde and Kim Chappell

The search for missing nine-year-old Charlise Mutten continues in the Blue Mountains west of Sydney.

WATCHNSW homicide squad joins search for missing 9yo girl

Luke Costin

Protesters gather outside the hotel where Novak Djokovic was detained while in Melbourne. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONDjokovic's double fault puts the spotlight on refugees

Zoë Wundenberg

Welcome back for Miranda, Carrie and Charlotte. Picture: Foxtel

OPINIONIt's OK not to want to be Carrie Bradshaw anymore

Karen Hardy

At the start of the pandemic, Australian governments prided themselves on following the health advice. Now the health considerations are following the economic and political ones. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

OPINIONFalse assumptions, bad planning: The wheels have fallen off our Omicron response

Michelle Grattan

WHERE ARE THE WORKERS? Advocates concerned labour shortages will impact access to home care packages.

Worker shortage as home care list drops

Eileen Wood

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Want to be the best grandparent you can?

Guests toast being aboard Coral Geographer. Photo: Jeurgen Freund

Cruising set to make comeback

Sue Preston

Rows of bug dorms in the UWA Plant Growth Facility.

Bug's eye view identifies aphids in wheat crops

Lui Tuia has been in Donnybrook all his life and continues to enjoy farming.

Cattle farmer keeps his passion alive

Jessica Whyte

WA College of Agriculture, Cunderdin, 2021 year 12 student Charlotte Crossen, Kondut, was awarded the Beazley Medal: VET after achievcing excellent academic results last year.

Kondut local wins a Beazley medal

Leah Tindale

Why are some people readily infected after an exposure, while others remain untouched? Picture: Shutterstock.

Does the common cold provide defence against COVID?

Jamie Priest

Basic planning can minimise the cost of death tax

Basic planning can minimise the cost of death tax

Noel Whittaker

Wordle is an internet word game taking the world by storm. Picture Shutterstock/Wordle

Five letters, six turns: why you need to join the Wordle cult

Karen Hardy