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COVER UP: Eight people have been diagnosed with Ross River Virus in the Murrumbidgee Local Health District this month.

Eight people diagnosed with Ross River Virus in Murrumbidgee

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NEW AUSSIE: Ting-Yu Liao's former father-in-law named Tings Asian Market on Yambil Street after her back in 2016. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

Ting-Yu Liao on becoming an Aussie in Griffith

SURGEON WANTED: The Murrumbidgee Local Health District began advertising the position for a new surgeon at GBH this month. PHOTO: File.

'Improved continuity': Hospital bringing in new surgeon

ADVOCATE: Hayley Foster, CEO of Women's Safety NSW says that coercive control is the biggest indicator that a woman is at risk of domestic homicide. PHOTO: Supplied

Griffith urged to support changes to domestic violence law

Murrumbidgee Police District's Commander, Superintendent Craig Ireland.

Police put domestic violence offenders on notice in 2021

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

Eight people diagnosed with Ross River Virus in Murrumbidgee

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Griffith Cricket Statistics Round 13

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Canberra urged to act on worker shortage

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UPDATEDZero cases of COVID-19 in NSW for third day but no easing of restrictions yet

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Griffith and Hay set to battle it out once more

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One click away: find out what your home is worth

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Airports might not be bustling again anytime soon. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERIs it wise to be making travel plans?

Independent Education Union of Australia NSW/ACT branch secretary Mark Northam has called for teachers to be included as critical workers in the second phase of the vaccine rollout. Picture: Supplied

Teachers lobby to be in COVID-19 vaccine priority group

Jamison Travel director Michelle Everson anticipated some travel bubbles would be possible this year, a glimmer of hope for her business of almost 30 years. Picture: Karleen Minney

'Grim' year ahead for industry with travel prospects dashed

Viral shredding, vaccine fairness and trapped chinese gold miners are some of the stories in today's Covid Informer.

DIGESTWhen a positive test means you're free to play tennis

ACT chief health officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

ACT's travel ban on northern beaches lifted

Daniella White

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

No new covid cases in NSW as government gears up for stimulus package

Julian O'Brien

Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

John Hanscombe

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said it was time people just followed the rules. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Do your quarantine, PM tells 'well-paid' tennis players

Doug Dingwall

LEADING THE WAY: With two fifties and two centuries from five innings, Diggers' Trevor Richards continues to lead the way in the first grade run scoring. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Griffith Cricket Statistics Round 13

Liam Warren
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INCLUSION: James Roche has been included in the Griffith side who will look to maintain possession of the Creet Cup. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Griffith and Hay set to battle it out once more

Liam Warren

Barcelona will appeal the two-match ban handed to Lionel Messi.

Barcelona to appeal Messi's two-game ban

LEADING THE WAY: With two fifties and two centuries from five innings, Diggers' Trevor Richards continues to lead the way in the first grade run scoring. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Griffith Cricket Statistics Round 13

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England cricket coach Chris Silverwood is glad to see Australia feeling the heat.

England coach glad Aussies under pressure

Japan won't make vaccines a condition for participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Vaccines not condition for Olympics: Japan

Lars Nicolaysen and Philip Dethlefs

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Dan Christian of The Australian Indigenous Men's cricket team. PHOTO: Darrian Traynor (Cricket Australia via Getty Images)

LISTENHow cricket is addressing its pale, male and stale reputation

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Mike Wilson at his home in Armidale. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher

LISTENLivestock agent shares gutsy fight for survival to help save others in the bush

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

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Altina Wildlife Park's newest additions - zebra foals. PHOTO: Midstate Video Productions

WHAT'S ONTwo zebra foals just start of Altina baby boom

EXCITED: Griffith's Donna Piromalli will launch her first book this weekend.

Resident's journey unfolds on pages of first book

Talia Pattison

Field day to cover broad spectrum at Whitton

Field day to cover broad spectrum at Whitton

Talia Pattison

Altina Wildlife Park's newest additions - zebra foals. PHOTO: Midstate Video Productions

WHAT'S ONTwo zebra foals just start of Altina baby boom

7 places to cool off in the Riverina this summer

7 places to cool off in the Riverina this summer

Daisy Huntly

HANG TIME: The Formula 1.0 Gliding Grand Prix has kicked off in Leeton. Photos: Formula 1.0 Grand Prix, Talia Pattison

WHAT'S ONSmaller crop of pilots take flight above region for grand prix

Talia Pattison

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

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Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

Multimin Evolution meets the trace mineral demands of modern cattle

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Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

Samsung's new flagship series pushes the boundaries of smartphone capability

See Floriade in all its glory in Canberra on this Travelrite/The Senior escorted tour with Maureen and Paul Lucas. Photo: Paul Lucas

Join a September tour of some of Australia's best gardens in NSW and the ACT

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

One click away: find out what your home is worth

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING: According to Mike Mortlock, an addition of a roofed outdoor relaxation and entertainment area will drive holiday makers to your home. Photo - Shutterstock.

Turn your holiday home dud into a diamond

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Ruth Lewis

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

AFTER: When buying a fence, choose a style in keeping with your home. Go for subtle tones of flowers for your garden if planting against a plain white backdrop. Match the letterbox with the fencing and keep it clear of promotional pamphlets.

Kerb appeal puts your home streets ahead of the rest

Lydia Roberts

Allow space for alternate views, different perspectives

Allow space for alternate views, different perspectives

Jenna Woodland

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Carmel La Rocca.

Reflecting back in order to look forward

Carmel La Rocca

Allow space for alternate views, different perspectives

Allow space for alternate views, different perspectives

CREATE: One of the art installations that has popped up this festive season. Photo: Greg Adamson

'Binya's Banksy' strikes again just in time for Christmas

Talia Pattison

People are encouraged to enjoy the great outdoors in NSW state forests. Photo supplied

NSW state forests offer fun and adventure - but be safe

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Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

'The movement we started is only just beginning': Trump's farewell speech

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

Tragic end for runaway emus that went for a stroll in town

At top from left to right: New warning icons - Advice, Watch and Act, Emergency.

New look, same message as national warning symbols released

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

Upgrade rage: why you may have to buy a new device whether you want to or not

The Local Hero nominees include Dr Kirby White, left (with Dr Nicole Townsend holding up a gown) from Victoria.

Local heroes stepping up to answer the call of their communities

Juanita Greville

Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

Courtney Ward

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Ron Cerabona

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Ron Cerabona

COMMON PITFALL: We must be sure that we don't allow our possessions to possess us. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONThe real problem when it comes to clutter

Father Brendan Lee

Schools can support young people's mental health

OPINIONSchools can support young people's mental health

Dr Anne Southall

STRUCTURAL: The truth is that unemployment is inevitable, if not planned for, in a modern economy. Picture: B-E/Shutterstock

OPINIONWhy the federal government won't talk about a lack of jobs

Zoë Wundenberg

Action needed now for sustainable living

OPINIONAction needed now for sustainable living

Stephanie Stubbe

VR technology is helping aged care residents to improve their mental health. Photo: Supplied.

From reminiscing to a night at the opera: Can VR boost mental health in aged care?

Rugby league legend Uncle Lionel Morgan in his playing days (left) and with the painting by Jandamarra Cadd. Photos: Lionel Morgan and Anglicare Queensland.

NRL legend in the frame again thanks to Aboriginal artist

SEVEN PURLERS: Di Shanahan, Janny Lane, Caralynn Hoft, Peta Goodwin, Sue Juniper, Tracy Skippings and Sally Wylie.

Not a nanna-second to lose

Hazel Bradley

Ambulance Victoria says two people have been badly injured in a collision on the Great Ocean Road.

Two teens injured in Ocean Road bus crash

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The latest batch of Victorian regional tourism vouchers has already been snapped up.

Travellers snap up Vic tourism vouchers

Imprisonment rates of Indigenous Australians are under scrutiny in a UN human rights review.

UN's spotlight on Australia's human rights

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NSW Police on the final night of the state's border closure, on Wodonga Place. Picture: MARK JESSER

We were always quick to remove border restrictions, Barilaro says

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Victorians should be given cash incentives to encourage them to cycle to work, one organisation says

Calls to subsidise cyclists' work commutes

Georgie Moore
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Richmond AFL player Sydney Stack has pleaded guilty to breaching WA's COVID-19 quarantine laws.

AFL player Stack admits quarantine breach

Michael Ramsey
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is open to providing targeted support to specific industries.

PM praises retailer for repaying JobKeeper

Daniel McCulloch
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A man has been charged over a four hour stand-off with police in the NSW Blue Mountains.

No bail for Katoomba stand-off accused

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Mathew Barklimore inspects fleabane with AgriWest Rural Parkes agronomist Harry Middlebrook, at Keilor, Parkes.

Full swing onto weeds

Mark Griggs
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Irrigator stakeholder groups from across NSW appear united in supporting a push to reinstate DPIE regional manager roles in water valleys.

Push for regional managers in NSW water valleys

Olivia Calver
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Land under consideration at Wallerawang and, inset, Neoen head of development Garth Heron in Bathurst last year.

Renewable energy investment double-up

Benjamin Palmer and Len Ashworth
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Driving and car control are not the same thing. Even rats can learn to drive. Photo: Shutterstock.

Rats can be taught to drive, so why are humans terrible at it?

Sam Hollier

LESSONS LEARNED: Serial renovators Mark McKie (left) and Mitch Edwards. Photo: Supplied.

Common renovation dramas and how to avoid them

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie