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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne

FENCE CONCERNS: Pelican Lagoon resident Indiana James at the northernmost gap in the new cat-proof fence where a designated road runs along the lagoon bank. Photo: Stan Gorton

KI cat-proof fence that divides peninsula nears completion

Stan Gorton

REGIONAL GOALS: From left, Spencer Gulf Mayors Clare McLaughlin (Whyalla), Brett Benbow (Port Augusta) and Chair Leon Stephens (Port Pirie). Photo: supplied.

Election goals set out by Mayors

Louis Mayfield

AWARD NIGHT: Bev Nolan from Western District Netball Club receives her volunteer award from Netball SA general manager of netball, Erin Haines at the inaugural Netball SA Awards Gala. Photo: SA Netball

Bev Nolan wins volunteer award from Netball SA

Stan Gorton

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian laid out the state's roadmap to freedom today.

DIGESTFreedom is on the horizon - with some conditions

Kayla Osborne

WINNERS: T. Hoerbolt, R. Cass, S. Boxer, W, Stancliffe (not pictured). Prize presented by M. Slagter RFDS support group president. Photo: Brenda Beal

Record RFDS fundraising day at Birchmore Bowls event

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Governing council member of the Parndana Community Children's Centre are excited about finally having childcare on central Kangaroo Island. Photo: Sabrina Davis

Festival ticket sales support new Parndana Children's Centre

Sabrina Davis

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

Kayla Osborne

FENCE CONCERNS: Pelican Lagoon resident Indiana James at the northernmost gap in the new cat-proof fence where a designated road runs along the lagoon bank. Photo: Stan Gorton

KI cat-proof fence that divides peninsula nears completion

Stan Gorton

'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

WATCH'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

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DIGESTAn injection of kindness never hurt

NSW Health: Chief executive Mid North Coast Local Health District Stewart Dowrick.

Stay-at-home-orders introduced for Port Macquarie; Kempsey lockdown to be lifted

Health department boss Brendan Murphy has defended the handling of the rollout in disability care. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'They weren't deprioritised': Murphy defends disability care rollout

INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

Federal Health Minister Greg Hunt has previously defended the vaccine rollout in disability care. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Disability vaccine rollout 'failure' slammed by expert panel member

Dan Jervis-Bardy

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian laid out the state's roadmap to freedom today.

DIGESTFreedom is on the horizon - with some conditions

Kayla Osborne

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Photos: File

WATCHVictoria records 705 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Benita Kolovos

INSET: NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian. Photos: File

WATCHCommunity sport, travel to return as NSW roadmap out of lockdown revealed

Kim Chappell

The pope of Penrith: Halfback Nathan Cleary gets a kick away against Parramatta Eels. Photo: NRL Photos.

OPINIONInternational border closures can't stop these NRL fans

A.B.M. Smith

AWARD NIGHT: Bev Nolan from Western District Netball Club receives her volunteer award from Netball SA general manager of netball, Erin Haines at the inaugural Netball SA Awards Gala. Photo: SA Netball

Bev Nolan wins volunteer award from Netball SA

Stan Gorton

WINNERS: T. Hoerbolt, R. Cass, S. Boxer, W, Stancliffe (not pictured). Prize presented by M. Slagter RFDS support group president. Photo: Brenda Beal

Record RFDS fundraising day at Birchmore Bowls event

The pope of Penrith: Halfback Nathan Cleary gets a kick away against Parramatta Eels. Photo: NRL Photos.

OPINIONInternational border closures can't stop these NRL fans

The play of youngster Luke Jackson was a major factor for Melbourne on Saturday night. Photo: Will Russell/AFL Photos via Getty Images

ADVICELuke Jackson's impact a key to Demons' AFL premiership | Howard Kotton

Howard Kotton

GOLF WINNERS: Sally Graham (Blackwood) with Sue Speck (Kingscote Golf Club Captain) and Sarah Watts (Mt Osmond). Photo supplied

Kangaroo Island Ladies Golf Week 2021

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

OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn AO said Australias national target to halve food waste by 2030 is looming fast. Picture: Supplied

Just 'use it up' and reduce waste

Karen Hardy

COUNCIL MEMBERS: Governing council member of the Parndana Community Children's Centre are excited about finally having childcare on central Kangaroo Island. Photo: Sabrina Davis

Festival ticket sales support new Parndana Children's Centre

Sabrina Davis

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

OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn AO said Australias national target to halve food waste by 2030 is looming fast. Picture: Supplied

Just 'use it up' and reduce waste

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

A Red Cross official and homeowner survey a damaged property on Kangaroo Island in January 2020. Photo: Red Cross

Red Cross 'Rediplan' available for KI families at sessions

Stan Gorton

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

Rosie Ryan

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Easing the transition from secondary education to university

Professor Helen Marshall said the study would not have been possible without the significant community involvement and collaboration.

SA communities praised for their vital contribution to important meningococcal study

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

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

Borrowers could be faced with stricter tests when applying for a home loan if regulators intervene in lending policy. Photo: Shutterstock

EXPLAINERExplainer: Could qualifying for a mortgage be about to get more difficult?

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

Jack Needham

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

Jack Needham

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

WATCH'UFO' sighted in night sky... but there's a simple explanation

Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley

WATCHNSW-Vic border closure no longer relevant: Foley

INSET: NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard. Photos: File

WATCHThree regional areas on lockdown notice as NSW records 863 cases

New COVID case pops up in Brisbane as NSW, ACT look ahead to freedom day

GET UP TO DATENew COVID case pops up in Brisbane as NSW, ACT look ahead to freedom day

OzHarvest founder Ronni Kahn AO said Australias national target to halve food waste by 2030 is looming fast. Picture: Supplied

Just 'use it up' and reduce waste

Karen Hardy

INSET: Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Photos: File

WATCHVictoria records 705 new COVID-19 cases, one death

Benita Kolovos

YOUTH WINNER: Judges Peggy Rismiller and Fleur Peters with youth winner Chantel Leonhardt. Photo: Maggie's Photography

Kangaroo Island Art Society groovy 1960s show opening: PHOTOS

Photos: File

Fully vaccinated in NSW? Here's what freedoms apply

Kim Chappell

NEW ERA: Recognition of the talent in the regions is great for the technology industry and the rest of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHow the democratisation of technology roles paints a bright future for rural and remote Australia

Peter Lilley

The demand for Australian copper is set to soar due to its uses in renewable technologies such as electric vehicles.

REAL AUSTRALIACopper and the rare earths are the renewable future of mining

Derek Barry

The pope of Penrith: Halfback Nathan Cleary gets a kick away against Parramatta Eels. Photo: NRL Photos.

OPINIONInternational border closures can't stop these NRL fans

A.B.M. Smith

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

A man has told the trial about finding security guard Rob Courtney's body at Darwin Recycling.

NT plumber finds headless shooting victim

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Two Melbourne people allegedly used used fake NT driver's licences to enter WA for the AFL final.

Vic pair charged in WA over AFL GF jaunt

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The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley confirmed 867 new COVID-19 cases and 149 from previous days.

Fresh cases spark lockdown for Vic region

Many NSW businesses are likely to continue blocking unvaccinated people from their premises.

NSW businesses may keep blocking unjabbed

Angelo Risso

VICTIM: Jarrod Luscombe was 16 when he was sexually abused by a Christian Brother.

GRAPHIC CONTENTChild sex abuse survivor searching for fellow victims of priest

Matt Maloney

Australia is on track to hit the crucial milestone of 80 pct vaccination coverage in mid-November.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Greta Stonehouse

Maria James' fingernails were not examined by her murder investigators, a former detective says.

Murdered mum's fingernails not examined

Gus McCubbing

Nepowie Station overseer Luke Farrell with wife Belinda and 19 month old daughter Flo, Woolumbool, sold Shorthorn-Angus heifers to $2340.

Prices track higher again in big Naracoorte store cattle sale

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Attendees of the Yorke Peninsula Field Day's were excited to support the event and it had a great turn out.

Yorke Peninsula Field Days kick off at Paskeville|Day 1 PHOTOS

Vanessa Binks
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DREAM REALISED: Emi Hughes, Sampson Flat, was the state Merino Sheep Young Judges state champion after accurately placing these Merinos.

Emi's eye for good Merinos recognised in state final

Catherine Miller

Find the right person for the job with these recruitment tips from CareerOne.

How to find the best job candidate

Joanne Crawford

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

The food marriage we've all been waiting for

Grace Ryan

Stephanie Alexander has written her 19th cookbook, Home. Picture: Armelle Habib

Hands up if you have a copy of The Cook's Companion

Karen Hardy