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Gordon Reid has entered the lower house after working in emergency departments during the pandemic. Picture: AAP 

More First Nations MPs are in parliament than ever before.

New First Nations MPs outline agenda

"We Were Just Little Boys" has been released this NAIDOC Week as an important contribution to truth telling.

'The bad place': Survivors release animated video of life in Kinchela Boys Home

TEAMWORK: Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club, Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service and Melbourne Zoo worked together to bring an injured turtle to shore.


A 400-kilogram endangered turtle has died despite a team effort to save it.

Attempted turtle rescue ends in heartache

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet with SES volunteers in Richmond on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

Flood disaster payments will be available from 2pm Thursday for 23 impacted government areas.

$1000 flood recovery payments on offer to those hit by floods

CREATURE CREATORS: Arena Theatre Company artists helped bring local kids' imaginary critters to life, for the Hidden Creatures Gallery in Nowra. Picture: Jorja McDonnell

Art meets technology in this interactive children's exhibit, spanning across three Nowra venues

Get exploring: Hidden Creatures Gallery is sending families on a scavenger hunt

CRISIS: New data reveals the majority of regional areas have less than one per cent of rental vacancies. Picture: FILE

"Just because you rent, doesn't mean you haven't established deep roots in a community."

'Perfect storm': new housing data reveals regional areas in strife

Ulladulla Endoscopy & Medical Centre, taking second prize in the 2022 Rural Video Competition. Picture: Supplied. 

The annual 'GP Synergy Rural General Practice Video Competition' is used to encourage doctors to work in rural areas, with Ulladulla medical facilities taking second place.

Film competition encouraging doctors to work in rural areas

The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied

Aussie rock legends Noiseworks reunited on Tuesday for their first performance in more than seven years for a surprise gig at the Birdsville Big Red Bash.

See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash

Children are seen on kayaks in floodwaters which have inundated the NSW town of Yarramalong on the Central Coast, north of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Jeremy Piper

A flood watch has been issued for the Mid North Coast.

Flood fears as rain moves to northern NSW

Ryhia Dank's winning poster entry is very personal. Picture: NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week poster winner Ryhia Dank sends powerful message of country

Treasurer Jim Chalmers conceded flooding events would place more strain on the federal budget. Picture: Jamieson Murphy

Major flooding will drive up inflationary pressures for the economy.

Economy braced for fresh wave of hurt amid calls for 'belt tightening'

Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images

The tennis star has been summonsed to face a Canberra court next month on a common assault charge relating to ex-partner Chiara Passari.

Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra

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

COMING SOON: Angels of the Battlefield, a film sharing the story of Sister Kitty Porter, is set to make its local premiere at the Milton Theatre this July. Pictures: supplied.

'Angels of the Battlefield' tells the story of the brave young woman, who was determined to serve

Documentary spotlights Kitty Porter, Milton's extraordinary wartime nurse

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

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George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

See sights and scenes you have dreamt about all your life from the comfort of the ship, Island Princess.

Get onboard for the cruise of your lifetime

Informal carers, such as a partner or child, play a vital role in allowing people living with dementia to live at home for longer.

A free new education and wellbeing program aims to demystify the concept of respite as part of its mission to help people living with dementia to stay in their own homes for longer.

How planning ahead can help those living with dementia stay at home longer

Take in the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the dramatic Grampians, and the fun and colour of Victoria's great goldrush rural cities on this amazing journey by rail and road.

Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

Last chance to win a cruise - enter now

How does Industry 4.0 factor into the SDGs? We'll be exploring the answer to this question in-depth today.

How do the sustainable development goals factor into industry 4.0?

Our cover: A humpback whale surfaces off Beecroft Peninsular, Jervis Bay. Photo: Maree Clout

Enjoy everything the South Coast has to offer this winter.

South Coast Leisure Times: Winter 2022

This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

The Lottery Office gives Australians the opportunity to win from multi-million-dollar jackpot draws from across the globe.

Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots

How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on this island odyssey, taking in Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Hilo, Knoa, Nawiliwili Kauai and the Napali coast.

A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

The South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide is out now.

South Coast Health and Wellbeing Guide - May 2022

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

Fairways | Golfing NW Vic, NSW and ACT

Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe. Picture: Getty Images

Economists have renewed pushes for an RBA review claiming the bank lacks transparency and is ill-equipped for the future economy.

'Extremely messy': Economists renew push for full-scale RBA review

The system provides tremendous assistance to those willing to use it. Particularly, the parliamentary library. Pictures: Andrew Campbell, Elesa Kurtz

Dummy spits and threats when they don't get their own way? No, we're not talking about toddlers here...

Threats and tantrums from independents over staffing shows self-indulgent attitudes

Senator Malarndirri McCarthy says the voices of Indigenous people must be heard for change to occur. Picture: Supplied

If we want to sincerely change outcomes for Indigenous people, their voices must be heard.

Growing together in a genuine partnership

NASA scientists have cheered a second successful rocket launch from a remote base in the NT.

Second NASA rocket takes off from NT

LOST IN THE LANDSCAPE: The view as you cross the pedestrian bridge. Picture: Sam Baker

Lost in the landscape - 24 hours in Bundanon

WHAT'S ON: School Holidays mean lots of activities for kids, and there's plenty more happening in the Shoalhaven this week, Pictures: supplied.

What's on in the Shoalhaven this week

State Member for South Coast, Shelley Hancock pleased to see the fee-free hospitality training for youth in the South Coast these school holidays. Picture: Supplied. 

The hospitality industry is offering students 16 and above fee-free hospitality training these Winter school holidays.

Fee-free Hospitality Training coming to South Coast Youth

The Tilba Real Dairy team with their milk and Champion Milk ribbon
Picture: supplied

Tilba Real Dairy's milk has been crowned Champion White Milk at Australia's biggest dairy awards.

National award confirms Tilba is home to Australia's most delicious glass of milk

Dr Neal Johnson and dog James. Picture: Supplied. 

25% of Nowra Dog Parks are contaminated with Hookworms - what can dog owners do to keep their pets and themselves safe?

Is your dog safe? Study finds worms in Nowra dog parks

FREE TIPS: Shoalhaven City Council is waiving disposal costs for flood damaged waste all through July. Picture: supplied.

Tip fees waived for flood damaged waste

Marine Rescue Ulladulla preparing to assist in the NSW flood disaster. Picture: Supplied. 

Marine Rescue in Ulladulla will be sending a team to assist in the NSW flood response at the Hawkesbury River.

Ulladulla Marine Rescue assist with NSW flood response

Missing South Coast man Erick Christainsen found safe and well. Picture: Supplied. 

Missing South Coast man Erick Christainsen has been found safe and well.

Missing South Coast Man found safe and well

Luke Sikora, Facilitator for the Strengthening Business Program. Picture: Supplied

South Coast businesses have suffered through fires, floods and pandemic - but the 'Strengthening Business Program' is here to save the day.

'Strengthening Business Program' aiding struggling small businesses

DYNAMITE PERFORMANCE: Youth Tigers' Alexander Kessell attacking in their win against the Camden Valley Wildfire earlier this season. Picture: Shoalhaven Basketball Association. 

Kessell leads Youth Tigers to fourth straight win