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Toni and Russell on the beach at the mouth of the Wooditjup Bilya (Margaret River) on January 26, 2022. Photos: Nicky Lefebvre/James Bunting

PHOTOSMargaret River community heads to coast to mark January 26 | Video, Photos

L-R: Mark Dittmar, Georgia Morris and Keryn Dittmar in Perth, where Georgia was able to deliver Mark's long lost wedding band in person. Photo: Kathy Morris

Couple 'blown away' by teen's underwater discovery

Community focused: Cowaramup Local Kate Tarrant in her studio, where she has been sewing up a storm as orders come flooding in. Photos: Supplied

Dressmaker swaps marriages for masks as demand grows for quirky designs

Mindful Margaret River's Martin Ringer says it's not just toddlers and children who need emotional containment, but adults too. Photo: Cleyder Duque

COMMENTEmotional containment and the benefits within | Mindful Margaret River

Stranded: Anita Donaldson (second left) with children Sully and Mack, and husband Brian (far right) in South Australia, where the Cowaramup family has been waiting for approval to return home to WA. Photos: Supplied

'We've done everything right': Triple vaxxed WA family stuck in South Australia for months

Green Island, much loved by surfers galore. Photo: John Hanscombe

Waves of nostalgia wash over legendary surf spot

Wild Victoria storms forecast into weekend

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No change to full vaccination definition

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Moderna eyes Omicron-specific jab in 2022

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Singing nun Janet Mead dies at 84

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Not without our baby: Australian couple unable to flee Ukraine

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PHOTOSMargaret River community heads to coast to mark January 26 | Video, Photos

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Wild weather is continuing to batter parts of Victoria, with flash flooding in Geelong.

Wild Victoria storms forecast into weekend

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The retail sector is urging national cabinet to ease COVID isolation rules for workers.

No change to full vaccination definition

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Samuel Hogg and Tessa Pollard with baby Jasper, born in Ukraine and awaiting a passport and travel permits to be allowed to fly home to Australia. Photo: GoFundMe

Not without our baby: Australian couple unable to flee Ukraine

Pharmaceutical company Moderna is testing its Omicron-specific COVID-19 booster vaccine.

Moderna eyes Omicron-specific jab in 2022

Sister Janet Mead held rock masses regularly in St Francis Xavier Cathedral in Adelaide.

Singing nun Janet Mead dies at 84

Phoebe Loomes

Killer whales have been spotted hunting and killing the blue whale in a world-first.

Orcas seen killing world's biggest animal

Phoebe Loomes

Former Bee Gees member Barry Gibb has been named an honorary Companion of the Order of Australia.

Barry Gibb honoured in Order of Australia

Jack Gramenz

From February 5, more people will be allowed to enter WA, but must still have 14 days of quarantine.

WA extends face mask edict as cases grow

Michael Ramsey

Be prepared. Photo: file

DIGESTSchools virus spike expected

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Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

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NSW COVID cases rise back above 20,000

Community focused: Cowaramup Local Kate Tarrant in her studio, where she has been sewing up a storm as orders come flooding in. Photos: Supplied

Dressmaker swaps marriages for masks as demand grows for quirky designs

Photo: File

WATCHCOVID hospitalisation numbers jump in NSW as 29 more lives are lost

Kim Chappell

Australia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

DIGESTAustralia, get set to enter year three of the COVID-19 pandemic

Janine Graham

Photo: File

WATCHNSW records 15,091 COVID cases and 24 deaths

Kim Chappell

Minister for Education James Merlino, pictured during a past school visit to the south-west, announced a plan to keep education settings open while taking measures to protect students and staff.

EXPLAINERWhat are the new rules for Victorian schools?

Kyra Gillespie

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Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Justin Chadwick

Jess Fox is among Australia's Olympic gold medal athletes recognised in the country's honours.

Australia honours community champions

Alex Mitchell

L-R: Kyle Ulph, Tasman Rodley, Heath Stephens, Riley Stanlake, Beau Gregory and Beau Ulph at the first leg of the annual South West BMX Bash Tri-Series in Cowaramup. Photo: Tracey Gregory

Cowaramup hosts first leg of South West BMX Bash Tri-Series

Tracey Gregory

Many AFL clubs posted messages acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders on January 26.

Clubs send bold Australia Day messages

Triple threat: Allrounder Harvey Golding, who took three wickets for Busselton-Margaret River in Fridays relegation game against Eastern Goldfields in Perth. Photo: Vanessa Hatton.

Tough week for cricketers as Perth heat takes toll

Allan Miller

Mercedes say teams face a moment of truth when the F1 season starts in Bahrain under new regulations

F1 year to be painful for some: Mercedes

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe

LISTENWaves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Shane Nicholson has gained a strong reputation as an emotive singer-songwriter and talented music producer.

LISTENDifficult reality sparks Nicholson's latest work

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Sally-Anne Whitten has performed all over the world but will always call Tamworth home. Photo courtesy Di Stacey

LISTENHome-town girl lives and breathes country

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

B.R. Doherty

West Coast sound: Perth band Humble Armada are making their way around the South West to promote their new album, 'All Around You'. Photo: Supplied

WHAT'S ONLofty dreams for Humble Armada

Nicky Lefebvre

Lamingtons. Picture: Alan Benson

Put another prawn on the barbie: cooking our national dishes

Karen Hardy

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

Jannis Niewohner, left, and Sandra Huller in Munich - The Edge of War. Picture: Frederic Batier/Netflix

REVIEWWhat-if spy story has its moments

Jane Freebury

Frances McDormand in The Tragedy of Macbeth, now streaming on Apple TV+. Picture: Apple TV+

WATCHMild to wild genre bending in Coen's Macbeth and Wolf Like Me

B.R. Doherty

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

KEEPING IT REAL: Real cossies for real women is exactly what Active Truth deliver so that you can enjoy summer in comfort.

Swimmers for every size and shape

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

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

Discover this true gem of the South Pacific

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

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: Oasis on prime beachfront

House of the Week: The ultimate lifestyle property

House of the Week: The ultimate lifestyle property

Sam Read

Toni and Russell on the beach at the mouth of the Wooditjup Bilya (Margaret River) on January 26, 2022. Photos: Nicky Lefebvre/James Bunting

PHOTOSMargaret River community heads to coast to mark January 26 | Video, Photos

When to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

WATCHWhen to watch: Kyrgios and Kokkinakos, then Alcott and Ash Barty

Jarvis Cocker and Helena Bonham Carter voice characters in the creepy stop-motion trilogy. Picture: Netflix

WATCHThe House, a creepy fable not for the kids

A family affair: Yina Jia makes her Chinese pork and spring onion dumplings with help from her husband, Ti Zhao, and three-year-old daughter, Mia. Picture: Pip Waller

Cooking with family: Yina Jia shares her dumpling recipe for Chinese New Year

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Another 29 lives lost as NSW records 17,316 new COVID cases

Kim Chappell

Cop that, car. Police investigate YouTube video

WATCHCop that, car. Police investigate YouTube video

Claudia Williams

Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis are in the Australian Open doubles semi-finals. Picture: Getty Images

'He's an absolute knob': Doubles loser blasts Kyrgios

Chris Dutton

Just some of the damage discovered by work crews trying to restore rail links between the east coast to Perth and Darwin. Picture: ARTC.

WATCHThis explains why train lines are cut in outback SA

Chris McLennan

Cyber abuse and other unsafe behaviour on our social media platforms is a daily occurrence. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow to fix hatred online? Impose a duty of care

Josh Bornstein, Ginger Gorman

Let waves of summer nostalgia take you away

REAL AUSTRALIALet waves of summer nostalgia take you away

Kathy Sharpe

Jet skis with Australian and Aboriginal flags in front of the Sydney Opera House on Australia Day in 2021. Picture: Getty Images

OPINIONToday is a day for truth telling, not just celebrations

Nathan Tyson

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

Premier Mark McGowan.

Mask mandate introduced in Wheatbelt and Great Southern

DPIRD has reminded grainbelt landholders to take action to ensure adequate ground cover to protect paddocks from the risk of soil erosion.

Ground cover essential to prevent wind erosion

WA growers have been advised to implement an integrated management approach to minimise damage from a potential mouse outbreak, with report of increased activity across the grain growing region.

Mice outbreak feeds on harvest spoils

The age pension is a major source of income for most Australian retirees. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEWorking through the labyrinth of age pension regulations

Noel Whittaker

DISCOVER: Fungi, including the honey fungus pictured above, are masters of survival. Picture: Shutterstock

Fungi: The secret kingdom we don't see

Annamaria Talas

Lennox Bridge, Blaxland. Australia's first stone arch bridge and still in use. Photo: Shutterstock

A brief history of transit and road planning across Australia

Sam Hollier