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Australia's new $529 million icebreaker is finally reaching its Hobart home.

New Antarctic icebreaker docks in Hobart

Cleo Smith was wearing a pink one-piece sleepsuit when she was last seen.

WA search continues for missing 4yo girl

"If it wasn't for Roberto, I would probably be on my own in a little cabin in the wilderness, distant from humanity," says Craig Ruddy (at right). Photo: Marc Stapelberg

Like the best love stories this Archibald winner's is crafted with passion, creativity

Victoria is expected to to hit 70 per cent full vaccination ahead of schedule next week.

Teen among seven Victorian virus deaths

NSW's double-dose landmark means restrictions will ease further on Monday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

As more areas ease their COVID restrictions, there are warnings that the nation's health system would face more pressure from rising case numbers. Picture: Brendan McCarthy

DIGESTLet 'Freedom Day' be the catalyst for appreciating everyday life

Toby Vue

Nichole Overall will run for the NSW Nationals in Monaro, after the departure of John Barilaro.

Nats pick author to run in Barilaro's seat

Hannah Ryan

NSW has achieved its 80 per cent full vaccination goal and is looking to the next reopening steps.

NSW clears 80 per cent full vax hurdle

Hannah Ryan

Five new COVID cases recorded in Ballarat

WATCHFive new COVID cases recorded in Ballarat

CCTV cameras in the Travelodge Hotel in Hobart did not capture a man escaping quarantine and entering the community. Picture: Adam Holmes

No new cases of COVID-19 in Tasmania

Picture: BRENDAN McCARTHY

Victoria records COVID-19 daily case number below 2000

The Australian Medical Association has painted a dire picture of Australian hospitals. Picture: Shutterstock

'Broken bodies': Bleak picture of hospitals after reopening

A tornado struck NSW overnight causing significant damage in a regional town.

DIGESTTornadoes sure put a spin on things

Kayla Osborne

Tasmania's South in snap lockdown from 6pm

Tasmania's South in snap lockdown from 6pm

Isabel Bird

ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr (pictured) has said he will not 'get on the beers' to celebrate lockdown ending like NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet.

WATCHBarr reveals why he isn't joining Perrottet in 'getting on the beers'

Shivé Prema

OPEN FOR BUSINESS: NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet

Quarantine for international arrivals 'a thing of the past' in November

Matt Carr

Junior cricket looks to be strong again this season with the Hawks fielding teams across a large number of grades and boasting their first girls team.

Margaret River Hawks prepare for summer season

A pulsing swell, combined with favourable early morning conditions to create an exciting on-beach atmosphere. Photo: Justin Majeks.

Yallingup Boardriders claim thrilling Surf League win

FOUR OF A KIND: YOBS have named four captains for the new cricket season, Haig Colombera, left, Tom Payne, Darren Cameron and Matt Enright. Photo: Matty Braid.

YOBS create a father and son academy side

Allan Miller

Junior cricket looks to be strong again this season with the Hawks fielding teams across a large number of grades and boasting their first girls team.

Margaret River Hawks prepare for summer season

CATCH THEM: The Melbourne Demons will remain the team to beat in season 2022. Photo: Paul Kane/Getty Images

OPINIONThe chase is on to catch the Melbourne Demons in 2022

Howard Kotton

Coach Chris Silverwood (left) has hailed captain Joe Root (right) for his England leadership.

Joe Root hailed for his Ashes leadership

Rory Dollard

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Owner of Kallara Station Justin McClure preparing to muster sheep inside pens. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENThere is money in mud

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

Local kids painting cars at the Football Paint-Up at Wilcannia, NSW, to support their local football team the Wilcannia Boomerangs in the grand finals. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWhere will the river people of Wilcannia go?

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

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.

Find a garage sale in Western Australia

Brian Cox and Australian Sarah Snook play Roy and Shiv Roy in Succession. Picture: Foxtel/HBO

'It's fun to watch billionaires self-destruct': secrets of Succession, according to its stars

BLOOD AND GORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer the TV series attempts a new take on the 1997 film.

Slasher hit takes stab at reboot

Josh Leeson

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.

Find a garage sale in Western Australia

FREE: Sam Teskey says his debut solo album Cycles has allowed him to express new musical ideas that didn't necessarily fit into The Teskey Brothers' defined R&B sound. Picture: Kristian Laemmle-Ruff

Sam Teskey cycles out of big brother's shadow

Josh Leeson

The Augusta Spring Show is a chance for people to celebrate the talented members of the South West community.

WHAT'S ONThe best of Augusta on display at October Spring Show

Nicky Lefebvre

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

Linda Lambrechts

Yabby have simplified the way we renovate our homes by cutting out the middleman and supplying top quality bath and tapware. Photos: Simon Shiff @simonshiffsays

The Aussie start-up that makes choosing tapware easy and affordable

Linda Lambrechts

You can turn your shed into an extension of your garden and home while keeping equipment and tools safe and out of the way. Photo: Shutterstock

Why this shed is your new best friend

Linda Lambrechts

Research showed 50 per cent of insurance claims are avoidable, Honey Insurance is helping Aussies reduce risk and stay safer in their homes by investing in its customers early and providing smart home sensors.

Meet the company flipping the script on home insurance to save you a bundle

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

House prices in the Far West and Orana region in NSW, which includes the city of Dubbo, have grown faster than any other regional location during the pandemic. Photo: Shutterstock

Where house prices grew fastest in the regions during the COVID-19 pandemic

House prices in the Far West and Orana region in NSW, which includes the city of Dubbo, have grown faster than any other regional location during the pandemic. Photo: Shutterstock

Where house prices grew fastest in the regions during the COVID-19 pandemic

House of the Week: Beachside character home

House of the Week: Beachside character home

House of the Week: Beachside character home

House of the Week: Beachside character home

House of the Week: Beachside character home

House of the Week: Beachside character home

Sam Read

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy are back in Muppet Haunted Mansion. Picture: Disney

REVIEWMuppets dish out solid family fun

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Five new COVID cases recorded in Ballarat

WATCHFive new COVID cases recorded in Ballarat

CCTV cameras in the Travelodge Hotel in Hobart did not capture a man escaping quarantine and entering the community. Picture: Adam Holmes

No new cases of COVID-19 in Tasmania

NSW records 319 COVID cases and two deaths

NSW records 319 COVID cases and two deaths

SMASHED: Armidale streets were left strewn with debris after the tornado. Photo: Gareth Gardner

PHOTOSMother's terrifying scramble across fallen roof to find kids in tornado

Anna Falkenmire
Vanessa Arundale

Levi Miller in Streamline. Picture: Stan

REVIEWPool drama dives into deep issues

Cris Kennedy

Jeanna de Waal plays Princess Diana. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWThis musical is a royal disaster

Jane Freebury

The pre-digital fuzziness only serves to enhance the effectiveness of V/H/S/94. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWFilm takes a stab at low-tech gore

Ron Cerabona

Time to turn the tide on plastic pollution

OPINIONTime to turn the tide on plastic pollution

Lauren Briggs

Mother's intuition not enough for psychopathic son

OPINIONMother's intuition not enough for psychopathic son

John Malouff

The speech Scott Morrison should deliver

OPINIONThe speech Scott Morrison should deliver

Dr Saul Griffith

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

At the AFGRI Equipment showroom in South Guildford last week for the handover of the AFGRI Equipment and Farm Weekly Win a John Deere Gator competition prize were AFGRI Equipment's marketing and small ag manager Jacques Coetzee (left) and branch manager Matt Utley, with the winners 11-year-old Fraser and his father Jay Robertson, Kulin and Farm Weekly business development and sales manager Wendy Gould.

Happy to get their hands on the Gator

Wendy Gould

Amanda Stewart (left), Buniche, in front of her award-winning photograph with her daughters Saskia, 12, and Elika, 10.

Photographers showcase working together

Darren O'Dea

AGT marketing and seed production manager for WA Alana Hartley.

Growing up with ag in her sights

Shannon Beattie

UNCOMPLICATED: Etat Pur is available at lookfantastic.com.au and ry.com.au. Photo: Supplied

So many ingredients, which ones work?

Tips to make grooming your dog an enjoyable experience

Tips to make grooming your dog an enjoyable experience

RSPCA

Looking back on a year of wellness trends

OPINIONLooking back on a year of wellness trends

Amy Cooper