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Peter Phillips (Judge). Noel Speechley presenting PDI Open Trophy to Julie Barrie.

Goolwa Camera Club honours Peter Reedman

Michael Simmons

SWITCH: Volunteers of the Whale Centre and Visitor Information Centre with Mayor Moira Jenkins, councillor Carol Schofield and Whale Centre co-ordinator Ben Boothby.

Changes happening for Victor Visitor Information Centre

Michael Simmons

The boom installed in the Bungala River.

Council limits spread of unidentified substance in the Bungala River

Michael Simmons

South Lakes Golf Club general manager Matt Rogerson in the office.

Matt is back home and loving it

Michael Simmons

Yankalilla councillor Bruce Spilsbury throws his support behind businesses requiring rate relief.

Yankalilla give rate relief to business

Michael Simmons

Yankalilla Council deputy Mayor Simon Rothwell was against the us of a shipping container at Normanville Beach Cafe.

Shipping container for Normanville beach

Michael Simmons

Lake Alexandrina. Photo: File.

Grave concerns for man missing at Lake Alexandrina

Dani Brown

Peter Phillips (Judge). Noel Speechley presenting PDI Open Trophy to Julie Barrie.

Goolwa Camera Club honours Peter Reedman

Michael Simmons

SWITCH: Volunteers of the Whale Centre and Visitor Information Centre with Mayor Moira Jenkins, councillor Carol Schofield and Whale Centre co-ordinator Ben Boothby.

Changes happening for Victor Visitor Information Centre

Michael Simmons

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONCOVID-19 cases decrease as weather heats up

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Zoë Hyde

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

South Lakes Golf Club general manager Matt Rogerson in the office.

Matt is back home and loving it

Michael Simmons

TOP TRIO: Caleb Serong, Hayden Young and Liam Henry made their AFL debuts for Fremantle in 2020. They were all top-10 draftees. Picture: Getty Images

A draft like no other after a season like no other

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Jake Tarca at home in Victor Harbor weighing up his football options for 2021.

Jake will continue to dream for AFL opportunity

Michael Simmons

South Lakes Golf Club general manager Matt Rogerson in the office.

Matt is back home and loving it

BALLS IN THE AIR: GSFL president Terry Corcoran, AFL star Tony Modra and City of Victor Harbor Mayor Moira Jenkins at Victor Harbor oval.

Great Southern will host State Country Football Championships in 2021

Michael Simmons

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Bob along at Arbory Afloat. Picture: Supplied

Four ways to fall in love with Melbourne all over again

Sue Wallace

A popular waterhole for swimming at Litchfield National Park is Florence Falls. Picture: Michael Turtle

Ethical tourism is about more than just picking up your litter

Michael Turtle

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Air wars as borders reopen: what it means for travellers

Explore Travel

COMFORT: Angel Gowns Australia SA co-ordinator Glenda Wait shows some of the varied garments the charity makes for babies who have passed away. Photo: Supplied.

Angel gowns available at Goolwa display

Dani Brown

Festive garage sale hosted at Chiton

Jack Manning

Creedence hits Mount Compass. The Creedence Revival will play a show at the Mount Compass Supper Club on Saturday, November 14. Photo: Facebook.

Supper Club announces CCR tribute

Jack Manning

COMFORT: Angel Gowns Australia SA co-ordinator Glenda Wait shows some of the varied garments the charity makes for babies who have passed away. Photo: Supplied.

Angel gowns available at Goolwa display

Senior Citizens Bridge.

Bridge results

Jack Manning

Senior Citizens Bridge.

Bridge results

Jack Manning

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Sponsored Content

Power of education: Solicitor Paul Ell was just one of the thousands of young people assisted by the Learning for Life program that is supported by VIEW Clubs of Australia. Photo: Supplied.

The club that offers children a view to a better future

Dayle Latham

The mighty Murray cruise

The mighty Murray cruise

Emma Brown

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Baringa/Seriston Australian Whites: They save time and make you money

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

COMFORT: Angel Gowns Australia SA co-ordinator Glenda Wait shows some of the varied garments the charity makes for babies who have passed away. Photo: Supplied.

Angel gowns available at Goolwa display

Dani Brown

SHAVE OR SAVE?: Chris Stevenson has offered his magnificent beard as a way of raising funds for Zest Theatre Group.

Shave or save Chris' beard in fundraiser

Dani Brown

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

CLOSED: the Victorian border will be closed to South Australia from 11.59pm tonight.

SA: Cross border residents locked out again

Elisabeth Champion

THOSE DAYS: Powderfinger's new compilation Unreleased 1998-2010 features songs written for their most commercially-successful albums.

Powderfinger unlock vault to reveal embarrassment of riches

AstraZeneca's vaccine is already being manufactured in Melbourne.

EXPLAINERWhen will we get our COVID-19 jabs?

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Government's media reform plan rejected by key stakeholders

This flash mob is tackling a world first

This flash mob is tackling a world first

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

Kimberley Price, Jessica Howard and Kyra Gillespie

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

Successful KI open garden project wraps up on stunning north coast

Successful KI open garden project wraps up on stunning north coast

Stan Gorton

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

LOOK UP: Giving Tuesday encourages people look at the bigger picture and give their time or their money to good causes.

Global event a rallying cry to inspire us all

Denis Moriarty

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Why carbon farmers are climate rockstars

Louisa Kiely

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Why we must tackle the hidden reality for Australians living with disability

Penny Evans

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Tanya Day's family have welcomed a report that supports the decriminalisation of public drunkenness.

Victoria to decriminalise public drunkenness

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A gusty southerly has arrived in Sydney, cooling down earlier record temperatures.

Change brings relief from record NSW heat

Commissioner Rob Rogers says the RFS is using "overwhelming force" on major blazes.

House damaged as NSW crews battle 60 fires

Nicola Spurrier: disappointment over a serious quarantine breach in Adelaide.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

David Elliott says there are severe penalties for anyone who attacks police.

No bail for armed Sydney man shot in leg

Angelo Risso and Miranda Forster

Premier Mark McGowan has been steadfast about not rushing into a decision on opening WA's borders.

WA premier flags call on Vic, NSW border

Callum Godde

Nicola Spurrier: anyone directed to quarantine has to do the full 14 days.

SA testing blitz after quarantine breach

Nick Gibbs

Former Tasmania Premier Will Hodgman will be Australia's next High Commissioner to Singapore.

Top Singapore post for ex-Tasmania premier

Callum Godde

Alan McKay, the leader of SARDI's Soil Biology and Molecular Diagnostics group, says components of the two Predicta B Root Disease Risk Management courses in SA will cover cereal crop symptoms, host range, effects of season, management strategies and paddock follow up. Photo: ALISTAIR LAWSON

New knowledge extended on soilborne diseases

The 2020 cattle flow story: from north to south and west to east

The 2020 cattle flow story: from north to south and west to east

Shan Goodwin

SE receives $1.1m for forestry fire prevention

SE receives $1.1m for forestry fire prevention

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

Five lighting tips to brighten up your day

PRIVATE RETREAT: The Treetops House on the Mornington Peninsula by Bryant Alsop Architects. The brief was to create the notion of a weekender - evoking images of architectural simplicity and isolation where owners can escape their weekday life and reconnect with themselves and their environment. Pictures: Jack Lovel.

The suburban treetops house retreat

FESTIVE FAIR: Whether it's meat, eggs or fish, support those who support higher animal welfare.

This year, have a very merry higher welfare holiday season

RSPCA