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ON THE LOOSE: There are two main variants of monkeypox, the more severe Central African strain and the milder West African strain.

Two people in Australia's largest cities have the virus, so is it likely to spread further?

What is 'monkeypox' and how did it arrive in Australia?

Sushannah Taylor and her six-month-old daughter Luna (right) and a tent their family of four lived in a person's backyard in Bundaberg (left).

Sushannah Taylor her husband Tristan and their two daughters have been homeless in Bundaberg, Queensland since April 10, 2022.

Mum documents family life in tents, motels amid rental crisis

Adam Bandt is prepared to back the Haines model, saying he 'doesn't care' whose name is on the bill. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The new government has promised an anti-corruption watchdog with teeth. The powerful crossbench wants it within months.

'Ready to go': Greens want ICAC before budget

NATURAL TALENT: Kaison Hao is passionate about learning the piano. Picture: supplied.

He started learning aged five, and he's only be playing for 11 months.

See why this young pianist was named one of the world's best

Police officers at the scene after a teenager shot and killed 19 children at a Texas primary school. Photo: AP Photo

A teenage gunman has killed 18 children and three adults.

Teenager in gun massacre at Texas school

A further 1.5 million Australians will be able to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine.

The expanded advice is expected to allow more than 1.5 million additional people to receive the fourth vaccine dose.

Second COVID booster eligibility expanded

FOCUSED: Holy Holy's Oscar Dawson and Tim Carroll have built a reputation of constantly evolving. Picture: Simon Eeles

The indie-rock duo are always looking towards the horizon

Holy Holy refuse to repeat themselves

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning .

A shabby, desperate ploy that sank fast

CHARISMA: Phil Jamieson will release his debut solo album Somebody Else on July 27.

Old troublemaker Phil Jamieson in solo gig

Wauchope resident Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog. Photo: Liz Langdale. 

Anthony Mahr is asking people not to pat or feed his guide dog.

'Shadow is my eyes': Plea not to distract guide dogs

Voters biting the hand that never fed them

Member for Cowper, Pat Conaghan. Photo: Mardi Borg

For the first time since Federation, the seat of Cowper is in limbo

Pat Conaghan on lessons learned and being in election limbo

David Carey, Paula Truscott and Georgia Kirby. PHOTO: Declan Rurenga

GPSO celebrated life and its participants on Saturday night

GPSO holds inaugural ball

SAD NEWS: Jackie Monk has paid tribute to her husband David Kiefel.

Wife pays tribute to much-loved husband David Kiefel after long battle.

61-year-old dies from Japanese encephalitis

Hydrogen has been touted by many as the answer to climate change. So what's the deal with it?

Will hydrogen technology be the answer to Australia's emissions woes?

The interim Albanese frontbench. Picture: AAP 

Crossbenchers Rebekha Sharkie, Bob Katter, Andrew Wilkie, Helen Haines and Zali Steggall have given Labor confidence of supply.

Labor secures support for a working minority government, but hopeful of more

LONG HAUL: Member for Farrer Sussan Ley, with supporters on Saturday night, has not ruled out putting her hand up to lead the Liberals, and affirmed she is committed to serving a full term after her re-election. Picture: JAMES WILTSHIRE

Member for Farrer Sussan Ley says it's up to party to choose leadership

Ley not ruling herself out for leadership, with lessons to learn for Libs

The May 23 post-election front pages of publisher ACM's daily newspapers in NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and the ACT

From Barnaby country to Labor's heartlands: what the ACM papers say

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning till the end of the election.

The hoary old chestnut of hip-pocket politics no longer cuts it

UGLY SCENES: Video has emerged of two men brawling in Newcastle on Sunday morning before a third man is stabbed. 

A man has been stabbed during an ugly brawl between two groups in Newcastle in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Man stabbed repeatedly during ugly brawl

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WAIT OVER: Ron Anson broke his race winning drought on the hill last weekend. PHOTO: Contributed

It had been six years in between drinks for Ron Anson

Anson his breaks drought with race victory

PARKSIDE: Hilary Geddes evoked memories of growing up in the Riverina in her critically acclaimed debut album. PHOTO: Contributed

The guitar whiz evokes memories of the Riverina through her music

Hilary Geddes to rock the Riverina

CUT ABOVE: Rohan Connolly says no other team is even close to the Demons at this stage of the season. Picture: Mike Owen/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

No one comes even close to Melbourne, according to Rohan Connolly.

Can any AFL team exorcise their Demons this season?

WATER BATTLE: MP Helen Dalton at the Lower Darling river. PHOTO: Contributed

Independent MP Helen Dalton is pushing a new bill to limit taxpayer compensation to Northern Basin floodplain harvesters

Dalton pushes new bill on floodplain harvesting

RETURNING: Reece Matheson will return to the Swans side making the trip over to Wagga to face the Tigers on Saturday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Swans will be looking to pick up points against the winless Tigers

Swans' defensive pressure needing to improve

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DEPTH TESTED: Hanwood will once again have their squad depth challenged when they play host to South Wagga on Sunday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Hanwood were forced to cancel their training on Tuesday night due to illness

Hanwood's preparation hampered due to player illness

POINTS REQUIRED: Blacks' Chris Latu looks to get the ball away during his side's loss last weekend against City. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Blacks will be looking to bounce back from three losses in a row

Blacks know win is a necessity against Aggies

SURPRISE: Waratahs' Moses Lolohea looks to break away from the Leeton defence during their clash earlier in the season. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Waratahs have been somewhat the surprise of the season thus far

Waratahs facing tough test as they play host to unbeaten Roosters

Yoogali SC's Ben Hastie hits a long ball. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Yoogali SC are currently four points outside the top four after seven rounds

Yoogali SC look to stay within striking distance of top four

Hanwood have improved their winning start to six games.

Hanwood run of high scoring has continued with their flawless start to the season

Hanwood make it six from six to start the season

Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she offered to show her body to prove she was a female.

Caster Semenya: I offered to show my body

TOUCH STARS: Mary Dal Broi, Armahni Cook and Tess Jamieson are among some of Griffith's up-and-coming touch talent.

There was plenty of young talent on display in recent weeks

Griffith's touch rising stars lighting up the field

Kathy King and Pat Pauling, happy winners on Saturday. PHOTO: Contributed

It was a special week for the Griffith ladies golfers

Strong field contests Eleanor Hancock Trophy

Marc Tucker was apart of the four who took out the Cystic Fibrosis Charity Golf Day on Sunday

The charity golf day on Sunday was branded a success

Little run on lush fairways

STEP UP: The Blues' credibility took a massive step forward with their impressive win over fellow finals aspirant Sydney on the weekend. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

As Carlton's rapid improvement continues, the bar must be raised about the Blues' expectations this season.

Blues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses

TRY TIME: Elli Gill scored three tries to help Leeton maintain their perfect record to start the League Tag season. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Greens made it six from six to start the season

Greens the only unbeaten side remaining in Group 20 League Tag

BREAKTHROUGH: Blacks' Ua Ravu tries to push her way past the Wagga City on her way to a three-try performance. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The game was unfortunately ended early due to an injury to Shakiah Byrnes

Griffith Blacks bounce back with resounding victory

GOAL TIME: Chaise Donetto scored a double to help Hanwood come away with a 4-0 victory against Young. PHOTO: Monty Jacka

The early season dominance from Hanwood has continued

Hanwood extend clean sheet streak to six games

Yenda's Noah Forbutt scored a double as they took a big win.

The Blueheelers picked up their second straight win in convincing fashion

Yenda blow Sharks out of the water

TRY TIME: DPC's Joe Peato played a starring role as the Roosters took out the battle of the undefeated sides on Sunday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Roosters pushed aside a weakened Leeton side

Peato stars as the Roosters stay unbeaten

CLOSE CALL: Blacks' Vaea Mateo tries to send a teammate through the line during their loss to Wagga City on Saturday. PHOTO: Liam Warren

A slow start proved costly for the Blacks

Slow start hurts the Blacks in table topper

IN: Mason Donadel found the back of the net early for Yoogali SC during their draw with Queanbeyan City on Saturday afternoon. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Yoogali SC had the chance to condemn Queanbeyan to their first defeat of the season

Heartbreak at home for Yoogali SC

MONKEY BUSINESS: The Japanese macaques are a pride and joy of the Launceston community. Picture: Paul Scambler

Ask a local about the monkeys, and they'll barely bat an eyelid.

Why are there monkeys in the middle of Launceston's City Park?

Guide shares details of services available around Griffith.

LOCAL LEADER: LHAC partners with Alliance for mental health guide

Then Liberal leader Tony Abbott tries his hand at ironing a shirt during a visit to a dry cleaner's in Queanbeyan in 2010. Picture: AAP

The Coalition's problem with female voters goes back well beyond the previous government.

Women marched in the streets, and have now marched away from the Coalition

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, left, is all smiles as he joins the leaders of the United States, India and Japan at the Quad meeting. Picture: AAP

Here's what the new PM needs to do straight away to set things on the right path.

Albanese has a national security nightmare on his hands

Albanese's proposal to back a modest rise in the minimum wage to keep pace with inflation saw him labelled a "loose unit". Picture: AAP

Here's why the Fair Work Commission should get on board with Anthony Albanese's suggestion.

Lifting the minimum wage is anything but reckless - it's what low earners need

One in two Australians are diagnosed with cancer before the age of 85.