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GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

Robertson, home to Australia's sh--itest big thing; the Big Potato. Picture: file.

It's official, Australian's have voted and Robertson's Big Potato has been crowned as Australia's sh--test big thing.

It's official, the Big Potato is Australia's sh--test big thing

INSULTING: Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) executive leader and GP manager Graem Kelly said the Medicare rebate increase is out of touch with healthcare needs. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

"When you consider that, for example, an iceberg lettuce is now $9, a kilo of beans is $44 and fuel is well over $2 a litre - it is a bit insulting to our professional work."

GPs 65 cent Medicare rebate 'out of touch' as regional appointment waitlists skyrocket

"Dr Karl" with the keys to 28 Ramsay Street - which could be yours for the neighbours' finale. Picture: supplied

The stay will coincide with the airing of the Neighbours finale episode.

You can stay on Ramsay Street for the Neighbours finale

Homeowners are bracing for another rate hike by the RBA.

As it happened: RBA slugs households another 50 basis points

Photographer Mark Sundin trekked through the national park to take the exclusive pictures.

See the stricken bulk carrier being pulled to safety

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

The Portland Bay is now anchored off Port Botany.

Attempts to tow bulk carrier out to sea fail amid extreme conditions

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach in NSW and its crew are stranded without power.

New video shows bulk carrier rescue attempt off Illawarra coast

SAVIOURS: Bendigo couple Scott Robbins and Kate Fuller were literally right in the path of a wayward NYC taxi cab that hit a cyclist and critically injured three pedestrians on June 20. Picture: DARREN HOWE 

The couple was enjoying a coffee and bagel at a Manhattan cafe moments before the accident.

Aussie couple save lives of pedestrians stuck in New York City cab crash

The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak 

'I kept on saying, gee a month's a long time.'

Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'

The Portland Bay bulk carrier off Garie Beach. Picture: Surf Life Saving NSW

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach and its crew are stranded without power.

Watch as bulk carrier Portland Bay struggles offshore persist

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Wild winds overnight caused damage to about 40 homes in Bellambi and Corrimal.

Watch energy crews retrieve trampoline from power lines

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

Mr Mannolini uploaded a video of cattle and sheep trucks parked up at the Nullarbor roadhouse and uploaded it to TikTok completely oblivious to how much traction it would gain.

Boredom struck and he started watching agriculture-related Tik Tok videos to pass the time.

Truckie becomes a TikTok sensation

Change but not changed: Ben Gumbleton, aka Boo Seeka now lives on the Gold Coast, but Newcastle will always be home, he says. 

Boo Seeka dropped his second album on Friday, June 30

Boo Seeka's new album: Back from the dark

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QUICK MOVEMENT: Swans' Jenna Richards looks to find an open teammate during the local derby with Leeton-Whitton. PHOTOS: Liam Warren

The Swans were able to pick up a 31-goal victory on Saturday

Swans maintain their position in the A grade top three

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 50 basis points.

RBA opts for double hike, lifts cash rate to 1.35pc

HELPING HAND: Griffith and Leeton SES units travelled to Wollongong to help in the flood affected region after SES released an out-of-area request for assistance on Friday. PHOTO: File

Thousands have been evacuated in the east coast due to floods

Griffith and Leeton SES volunteers called to east coast floods

ON WHEELS: The Sister Alison Bush AO mobile simulation centre. PHOTO: Declan Rurenga

'It's all about patient safety and good clinical care.'

Health simulator rolls into Griffith

Joseph Romeo scored a double in Griffith FC's under 14s clash

Griffith FC picked up four points from a possible nine over the weekend

Mixed results from road trip for Griffith FC

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MEMORIAL: Waratahs captain Millie Thornton (left) and Panthers captain Shemeikah Monaghan (right) with Michelle Donavan's husband Rob.

It was a win with extra meaning for the Black and Whites in the under 16s league tag

Black and Whites successful in memorial game against Waratahs

TRY TIME: Bree Coelli crossed for three tries as the Black and Whites were able to walk away with a convincing victory over Waratahs. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Panthers improved their points difference lead at the top of the table.

Panthers piling on points in Griffith derby

It was late and dark in London when Novak Djokovic completed his victory over Tim van Rijthoven.

Wimbledon defend Djokovic late, late show

Trainers tend to Darcy Moore, of the Magpies, during the round 16 match between the Gold Coast Suns and Collingwood on the Gold Coast. 

Luck has been on Collingwood's side when it comes to injuries so far this season.

The loss of Darcy Moore will test Collingwood's depth

16 pairs contested the Mixed Foursomes Championship last Sunday

It was a strong field for the Mixed Foursomes Championship on Sunday

Strong field attracted for foursomes championship

Barellan's under 14s side were sitting in fourth when Netball NSW made the tough decision to cancel the Junior State Titles

For the third straight year, the Junior State titles haven't been able to reach their end point.

Junior State Titles called off due to Sydney's wet weather

FLAWLESS: DPC's Guy Thompson got over the line in the second half to help the Roosters pick up their 10th win of the season. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Roosters picked up their 10th straight win on Saturday

Roosters maintain their winning ways in 2022

ALL SMILES: Yoogali SC's Joey Preece celebrates after scoring the go-ahead goal against Weston Mologlo midway through the second half. PHOTO: Liam Warren

A sloppy first half didn't de-rail Yoogali SC's attempts to maintain a strong position in the battle for a top four spot

Yoogali SC pick up crucial points at home

THREE: Hanwood's Chris Zappala scored two late goals to complete a hat-trick against Tolland on Sunday afternoon. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Chris Zappala scored a hat-trick to help his side take the points at Hanwood Oval.

Hanwood dominate first half to maintain their perfect start

Waratahs' captain Shorne Ngu had a strong game with two first-half tries. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Waratahs are now just outside the top three with seven rounds remaining

Waratahs close to within two points of the top three

Chris Latu crossed twice to help the Blacks take victory. PHOTO: Liam Warren

Chris Latu yet another strong game for the Blacks

Blacks return from longest road trip with the points

MILESTONE: Jack Rowston and Nathan Richards run out under a banner recognising their 50th first grade game for the club. PHOTO: Liam Warren

It was the closest battle for either club this season but it was the Swans who were able to hold on

Nail-biting finish to Western Derby

Ons Jabeur is all smiles after winning at Wimbledon against France's Diane Parry.

Jabeur scorches into Wimbledon's last 16

NEWCOMER: Former Ainslie player Nelson Foley will debut for MCUE on Saturday. Picture: Elesa Kurtz/Canberra Times

All the teams for Round 11 of the Riverina League this weekend.

Riverina League teams - round 11

BOUNCE BACK: Waratahs will be looking to stay in the hunt for a top three position when they take on Black and Whites. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Waratahs will be looking to stay in the hunt for a top three place

Rivals to face off at Exies with Waratahs looking to bounce back

UNDER CLOUD: Reece Matheson will have to get through training on Thursday night to see if he will be right for the Swans clash with the Crows. PHOTO: Liam Warren

The Swans will be looking to do the double over their rivals

Swans ready for derby clash with Crows

FALLING SHORT: Rohan Connolly says the Lions look like coming up short when it comes to the pointy end of the season yet again.
Picture: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Brisbane's record shows that something seems to go awry come September.

Are the Lions simply not tough enough to claim the premiership?

Under 12s side consists of Samantha Kerr, Ella Richens and Elsie Pendergast from Narrandera, Ellie Matthews, Tess Jamieson and Mary Dal Broi from Griffith, Tahlia Bendall from Tullibigeal, Phoebe Dyce from Coolamon and Ella Rowney from Binya.

BDNA are ready to light up the courts in Sydney for the first Junior State Titles in two years

Barellan ready for the Junior State Titles

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