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Climate change impacts for future generations will be dire warn diplomats who join a chorus of sectors calling for a net zero commitment. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Australia's global reputation at risk over net zero stance: former diplomats

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A 47-year-old man has been charged with murdering an elderly couple at a house in southwest WA.

Man charged over WA double homicide

Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

WATCHVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

A woman and man have been charged after an attack on a group picnicking in a Melbourne park.

Two charged over Victoria picnic attack

Lockdown restrictions are expected to ease slightly across Victoria from Wednesday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

The largest intake of new recruits in a decade is set to begin at Queensland's Oxley Police Academy.

Record police recruits to start in Qld

Melissa Meehan

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Harley Dennett

in NSW, 85 per cent of over-16s have had at least one dose and 59 per cent are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19's impact on NSW: the numbers

Ballarat butcher John Harbour basking in his team's success. Picture: Jeremy Bannister

DIGESTHope on the breeze for lockdown states as premiers gear up for freedom plans

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

Truefitt & Hill managing director Khushwant Dhanoa, centre, with barbers Aras Sobooti and Affy Zulkifli. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Should you cut or colour your own hair? Here's what the experts say

A Canberra Hospital ward is in lockdown after two patients contracted COVID-19. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

'Extremely concerning' hospital virus cases put health system at risk

Sarah Lansdown

Staff setting up the pop-up clinic at the Watson oval on Saturday. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Scramble to support aged care outbreak as NSW cases start to fill ACT wards

Peter Brewer

There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Janine Graham

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

Finn McHugh

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

West Brom's Karlan Grant (3R), beating Mat Ryan here, netted twice against QPR in the Championship.

West Brom down QPR to top Championship

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

DREAM COME TRUE: Payton with Jason Johannisen. Photo: Supplied.

'Big surprise': Mandurah nine-year-old to take the field with the Bulldogs at AFL grand final

Samantha Ferguson

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

COMEBACK: Natalie Imbruglia overcame a severe case of writer's block which almost sapped her confidence for making music. Picture: Simon Proctor

MUSICNatalie Imbruglia dusts off wings on Firebird

Josh Leeson

SYMPATHETIC: Beanie Feldstein plays infamous White House intern Monica Lewinsky in Impeachment: American Crime Story. Below, Skeletor in He-Man and the Masters of the Universe.

Clinton-Lewinsky drama retold with modern perspective

Josh Leeson

Laura Bailey from Margaret River Organic Farmer, who will be facilitating the workshop. Credit: Nature Conservation Margaret River Region

WHAT'S ONSecrets to garden success at waterwise workshops

COMEBACK: Natalie Imbruglia overcame a severe case of writer's block which almost sapped her confidence for making music. Picture: Simon Proctor

MUSICNatalie Imbruglia dusts off wings on Firebird

Head to California with a recipe from Vivian Lui's Eat California. Picture: Shutterstock

Take a culinary journey around the world

Karen Hardy

Jamie Oliver and his family making memories over the dinner table. Picture: David Loftus

Why Jamie Oliver wants us to reconnect over food

Karen Hardy

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Four reasons why you need to visit a comparison site this winter

Della Vreeland

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

BEST OF THE WEEK: Streets crumble in Melbourne after an earthquake, surviving the Ruby Princess, and a snake found in a primary school construction site.

WATCHVideos of the week: Snakes, shivers and earth shakes

Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: MORGAN HANCOCK

WATCH'Vaccinated economy' trial to begin in Victoria, regions see 20 cases

NSW premier, Gladys Berjiklian.

WATCHNSW records 961 cases of COVID-19, nine deaths

Victoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

WATCHVictoria records 779 new cases as other regional cities await their fate

MOVIE MAN: Stunt double, rigger and safety assistant Jake Bennett - above with Samuel Johnson on the set of Eden. Picture: Supplied

Miner switched careers to being a stunt double

Desiree Savage

POPULAR: This renovated Hamilton South home has attracted plenty of early interest since being launched to market with an auction guide of $1.15 million.

Newcastle Knight Connor Watson puts home up for sale

Renee Valentine

Australia passes vaccine milestone as Vic regions to learn lockdown fate

GET UP TO DATEAustralia passes vaccine milestone as Vic regions to learn lockdown fate

Grace Ryan

The 2018 crash on the Monaro Highway, in which a truck ploughed into the rear of a stationary car and killed a four-year-old boy in the back seat. Improved brake technology would have minimised the impact. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Failing to act on life-saving vehicle braking technology 'borders on criminal negligence'

Peter Brewer

Tax reform proposal hard to disagree with

OPINIONTax reform proposal hard to disagree with

Robert Carling

Why creativity is key to economic growth

OPINIONWhy creativity is key to economic growth

Michael Dockery

Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke about "meeting and beating" climate targets with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONAfter the deal on security, Scott Morrison turns to the shift on climate

Michelle Grattan

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

Well-sized, fertile farm is a real gem

Well-sized, fertile farm is a real gem

Kamarah Rhae R326 reached the $18,000 top price at the Howard family's Inaugural Kamarah Speckles sale held at Wannamal. Purchasing the 15-month-old heifer was Andrew Van Der Drift, Van Der Drift & Sons Pty Ltd, Macorna, Victoria, who was one of many to use the AuctionsPlus platform to secure the elite female. Photo: Cullen Marketing.

Kamarah Speckles heifer makes $18,000

Trinity Edwards

Long-term lease opportunity with scale

Long-term lease opportunity with scale

NUTRIENTS: Kelp is a low-maintenance high achiever. Picture: Shutterstock

Sea vegetable's superpowers unearthed

Amy Cooper

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. The sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location.

A Mediterranean inspired villa with the feel of a luxury hotel

Vickii Byram

SHOOK UP: Animals may feel early tremors but are not a warning system. Picture: Shutterstock

That sixth sense - can our pets really predict an earthquake?

Dr Anne Quain