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FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

MEET THE LOCALSHe's been targeted before but ex-Commissioner will face firestorm again

Nadine Morton

INVESTIGATION: Safety concerns were raised after alleged incidents of abuse at Narrabeen ward polling booths. Picture: File

Safety concerns raised over poll booth abuse claims

Nadine Morton

COUNTING VOTES: New faces and incumbents among those looking certain to get a seat as a Northern Beaches councillor. Picture: Geoff Jones

HAVE YOUR SAYNew faces and incumbents secure seats in council election

Nadine Morton

FRESH IDEAS: Curl Curl hotelier Glenn Piper is the new owner of the leasehold at Q Station. Picture: Geoff Jones

Q Station picnic that sealed the deal for Curl Curl hotelier

Nadine Morton

Scott Morrison says Gladys Berejiklian would be a welcome addition to the federal Liberal team.

MP fights back over Berejiklian return

Dominic Giannini

Art deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKArt deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

Valerie Khoo

NEW LOCATION: An aerial view (artist's impression) of the proposed design for The Forest High School, looking from Allambie Road. Image: School Infrastructure

HAVE YOUR SAYTimeline, designs revealed for The Forest High School's relocation

Nadine Morton

FIRESTORM: Cromer resident, and former Fire and Rescue NSW Commissioner Greg Mullins says his book 'Firestorm' busts the myths on climate change. Picture: Geoff Jones

MEET THE LOCALSHe's been targeted before but ex-Commissioner will face firestorm again

Nadine Morton

INVESTIGATION: Safety concerns were raised after alleged incidents of abuse at Narrabeen ward polling booths. Picture: File

Safety concerns raised over poll booth abuse claims

Nadine Morton

Elf on the Shelf ideas to get you through the silly season

PHOTOSElf on the Shelf ideas to get you through the silly season

BAYVIEW BEAUTY: 46 Alexandra Crescent, Bayview.

Ideal Aussie beach homes for sale

BAYVIEW BEAUTY: 46 Alexandra Crescent, Bayview.

Ideal Aussie beach homes for sale

Art deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKArt deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

Art deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

PROPERTY OF THE WEEKArt deco beauty in Manly's coveted Bower St

The block at 160 Kanangra Drive, Gwandalan. Picture: Supplied

They expected $5 million, they got more than double that

Jack Needham

A deposit of less than $100,000 could score you a cute cottage in Launceston's suburbs. Picture: Supplied

Six regional locations where you can buy with a $100k deposit or less

Jack Needham

Upcycling is super easy now with a host of products that take out a lot of the grunt work. Picture: Shutterstock.

From drab to fab, change the look of your home with furniture upcycling

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Sea Eagle Josh Aloiai was looking forward to boxing former NRL rival Paul Gallen.

Sea Eagles Josh Aloiai gets COVID, cancels Gallen fight

BRAVE FEAT: Joe Ward in the Coast to Kosci ultramarathon. Picture: Nathan Damcevski

Bowie and bananas aid ultramarathon win, and other local sports news

Adam Lucius

GAME CHANGER: Newport Rugby club players Sarah Vuatu, 7, and Ashlee Green at Porter Reserve. Picture: Geoff Jones

How a local community chipped in to build changing rooms

Adam Lucius

Sea Eagle Josh Aloiai was looking forward to boxing former NRL rival Paul Gallen.

Sea Eagles Josh Aloiai gets COVID, cancels Gallen fight

WORLD-FIRST: Rugby greats Sharni Williams and Wendell Sailor help launch Aqua Rugby in Manly.

New rugby festival set to to make a splash

Kate Cox

Tim Paine has been named in Tasmania's one-day cup team for a game against WA on Friday in Hobart.

World's best Paine should play Ashes: Lyon

Rob Forsaith and Ethan James

FAMILY FUN: A huge family fun fair is on this Sunday at Warriewood, with funds raised supporting local Surf Life Saving clubs, such as Warriewood, pictured. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONBeaches guide to what's on this weekend

Nadine Morton

IN YOUR FACE: Urzila Carlson is bringing her It's Personal tour to Newcastle Entertainment Centre on May 5. Tickets are on sale now.

WHAT'S ONUrzila Carlson is laughing through lockdown

Lisa Rockman

Terracotta figurine of women playing knucklebones, circa 330-300 BCE, part of the Ancient Greeks exhibition at the National Museum of Australia from December 17.

SUBSCRIBERForget what you thought about the Greeks. That's ancient history

Sally Pryor

FAMILY FUN: A huge family fun fair is on this Sunday at Warriewood, with funds raised supporting local Surf Life Saving clubs, such as Warriewood, pictured. Picture: Supplied

WHAT'S ONBeaches guide to what's on this weekend

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Crowded House announce first national tour in 12 years

Jess Layt

The potty-mouthed crew from South Park are ba-ack. Picture: Paramount+

WATCHThe cartoons that would make a sailor blush

B.R. Doherty

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

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

What happens when you put two city slickers in a vineyard

Linda Lambrechts

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

Want a natural skin-care product that nourishes and hydrates?

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

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

Protect the skin on your precious baby with Bunjie

Queens of Mystery makes for some compelling watching on Acorn TV.

The streaming service with new hard-to-find classics and British favourites every single week

Linda Lambrechts

New research suggests Viagra might help to prevent Alzheimer's disease. Picture: Shutterstock.

Could Viagra help prevent Alzheimer's disease?

2hrs ago

Take an interest in reading and numbers kids. It will serve you well into the future.

A little life advice for kids who are into cars and their parents

2hrs ago

HOT STUFF: The seasoning of a cast-iron skillet is the the hard, protective coating formed by heating fats and oil on cast iron. Photo: Shutterstock

How to season a cast iron skillet

Physician Dr Saundra Daulton-Smith, author of the book 'Sacred Rest', says we need to replenish our drained selves in seven different ways. Picture: Shutterstock.

Replenish yourself with seven types of rest

One of the most stunning perfumed plants of summer is the gardenia. Picture: Shutterstock.

ADVICEBest of gardenias, the unofficial scent of summer gardens

John Gabriele

Award-winner: Clockwise from top left - This impressive view from the rear to the entry of the home reveals the extensive pool and undercover entertainment area. The closer in view of the entry shows the bedroom has an unimpaired view which can be closed off when visitors stay. The living room furnishing blend with the natural salvaged brickwork. An expansive open layout affords ample entertaining space.

New Ballarat build embraces salvaged materials to meld with landscape

Caleb Cluff

CRACKING COLLECTION: L'Occtaine's Petit Gifts range is a great stocking filler. Photo: Supplied

Beautifully presented festive gift ideas

FEAR: The abuse animals experience ranges from neglect to cruelty. Picture: Shutterstock

Animals often suffer too in homes where violence resides

Dr Anne Quain

The arts industry was hit hard by COVID. Picture: Craig George

OPINIONGiving a vulnerable workforce a fresh start

Marcela Slepica

Gas plan a big worry for regional Australia

OPINIONGas plan a big worry for regional Australia

David Shearman

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Kayla Osborne

Residents were treated to a spectacular display of bioluminescence on Monday night at Shell Cove Marina. Picture: Sally Sopniewski

WATCH'Magical' bioluminescence display wows onlookers

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Victoria's central goldfields want to be recognised as a World Heritage site, to attract investment.

Victoria goldfields vie for World Heritage

15m ago

James Hayward entered WA parliament on Tuesday night to have his attendance marked.

Accused MP fronts up to WA parliament

22m ago

Right-wing activist Avi Yemini (with microphone) is suing for media access to Victoria's parliament.

Vic activist wants parliament media rights

23m ago

Omicron has two lineages "and we have both of them here in Queensland", Yvette D'Ath says.

Two Omicron cases in Qld overseas arrivals

Nick Gibbs and Marty Silk
23m ago

The Victorian Big Battery will help the state halve its emissions by 2030. (file)

Victorian Big Battery switched on

Benita Kolovos
26m ago

The prosecution of Bernard Collaery will enter its fourth year with no trial date set.

Collaery prosecution to enter fourth year

Dominic Giannini
43m ago

In the ACT, 98.1 per cent of residents 12 and over are fully vaccinated.

ACT man dies from COVID, eight new cases

Andrew Brown
55m ago

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Paul Kelly says more information on the Omicron variant's ability to evade vaccines will be availalbe soon. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Data detailing vaccine's effect on Omicron due soon, Kelly says

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Feeling lonely, depressed or anxious around the holidays is more common than you think. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTNot feeling so festive? Remember you aren't alone

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said there are now a total of 31 Omicron cases in the state, 20 of which are linked to the Regents Park cluster in Sydney's south west.

WATCHSix new Omicron cases in NSW as state records two deaths and 260 daily total

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Wally Stewart, applicant for the South Coast native title claim, says cultural fisherman are being harassed. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENWhen culture is a crime: Fishing on the South Coast

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

Marki the wombat was treated for mange in captivity. This is very rare. Picture: Supplied.

LISTENWombats are rotting to death, meet the people trying to save them

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history

K'gari was named for the Butchulla spirit who helped create the land and sea and then never wanted to leave. Photo: Shutterstock

LISTENRestoring Aboriginal place names to acknowledge identity and history