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Surfs up: NBN Co community manager and keen surfer Travis Bates along with his family are some of many who have recently swapped lifestyles to move to the Fleurieu.

South coast's flexible lifestyle is encouraging sea-changes amid COVID-19 challenges

Jack Manning

'TIS THE SEASON: Margaret Brinsley, Ivan Munchenburg and Pamela Schaefer got in the spirit for the Port of Goolwa Mixed Probus Club's Christmas meet. Photo: Supplied.

Probus prepares for big 2021

Dani Brown

Whale concerns: Southern right whale Nessie and her calf travel by the Granite Island Causeway in July 2020. Construction on a new causeway is due to start this year. Photo: Selina Guckenbiehl.

Whale experts voice concerns over Causeway construction

Jack Manning

HOLIDAY: Brianna Leighton, centre, is one of 10 children who attended the Jump In! Camp Out! camp run by Kelsey and Scarlett Illman in Victor Harbor. Photo: Dani Brown.

Campers jump in to explore Victor Harbor

Dani Brown

An 18-year-old woman is critically injured after rolling her car on Cleland Gully Road. Photo: Dani Brown.

Local teen critically injured after car rolls at Tooperang

Dani Brown

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Picture: Supplied

Aussie movies for Australia Day

Ron Cerabona
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THANKS: Rotarian Neville Ferme, right, hands a token of appreciation to guest speaker Brenton Vanstone at the Rotary Club of Port Pirie meeting.

Praise for smelter

Greg Mayfield

Surfs up: NBN Co community manager and keen surfer Travis Bates along with his family are some of many who have recently swapped lifestyles to move to the Fleurieu.

South coast's flexible lifestyle is encouraging sea-changes amid COVID-19 challenges

Jack Manning

'TIS THE SEASON: Margaret Brinsley, Ivan Munchenburg and Pamela Schaefer got in the spirit for the Port of Goolwa Mixed Probus Club's Christmas meet. Photo: Supplied.

Probus prepares for big 2021

Dani Brown

Denis Menochet plays Michel, a grumpy husband who is engaging in his own form of infidelity. Picture: Hautet Court

REVIEWFrench whodunit darkly complex

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

January 26 is referred to as Invasion Day by a large number of Australians. Picture: Jamila Toderas

DIGESTJanuary 26: the debate about the date

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Karleen Minney

International arrivals cap will not be raised: Morrison

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has cooled on Queensland's push to establish remote quarantine facilities in disused mining camps. Picture: Getty Images

International COVID situation on national cabinet agenda

Health Minister Greg Hunt said Australia is learning lessons from vaccine rollouts overseas. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Extra 500 workers, more training announced as part of vaccine rollout

Sally Whyte

Trump has left the White House as Biden is welcomed in. Photos: Shutterstock

DIGESTOrdinariness will do for now, as Biden steers the US back to normality

Chris McLennan

World holds breath as Trump departs

DIGESTWorld holds breath as Trump departs

Gavin Stone

Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the National Arboretum. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'Honourable thing to do': Barr wants booming businesses to repay JobKeeper

Dan Jervis-Bardy

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

IOC president Thomas Bach says July's Tokyo Games can provide hope after the coronavirus pandemic.

Games can provide hope after virus: Bach

GO CROWS: AFL legend Tony Modra is a proud Adelaide supporter and believes the club has an exciting future.

The Crows will fly as one in 2021

Michael Simmons

Conor McGregor is tipped to beat Dustin Poirier in their UFC rematch in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

McGregor favourite against Poirier in UFC

Conor McGregor (l) and Dustin Poirier (r) will go at it again on Saturday.

UFC's McGregor wants Khabib rematch

David Charlesworth

KEEPING FIT: Coastrek Ambassador Georgina Mollison is ready for Coastrek 2021 in April.

Coastrek supports Beyond Blue

Michael Simmons

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

Aussie Ark president Tim Faulkner says devils can help keep fox and feral cat numbers down.

LISTENDevils make a comeback on the mainland

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

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

The sweet serenity of Lake Macquarie

Teresa Ooi

Opera on the harbour, beer festivals in the capital

Opera on the harbour, beer festivals in the capital

Explore Travel

Restrictions lowdown: what you need to know before you go

Restrictions lowdown: what you need to know before you go

Explore Travel

Dr Jeffery Nicholas

Talk dissects the streets of Adelaide city

Marina Saint Martin

Trained by the best: Wildcat Celtics juniors were stoked to be able to work with former NBA and NBL basketball professional Luke Schenscher (centre), who ran a training at the club last week. Photo: Supplied.

Luke Schenscher trains local ballers

Jack Manning

Mustang lovers: Ross Pedler, Ann Nitschke (red) and Lester and Sandra Williamson (yellow) proudly exhibit their Ford Mustangs. Photo: Supplied.

Mustang muster rolls through town

Jack Manning

Dr Jeffery Nicholas

Talk dissects the streets of Adelaide city

Ready to go: Granite Community Band musicians Jack Reid (drums), Milton Hender (Trombone), Judy Parsons (Flute), Marisa Beattie (Saxophone) and Chelsea Thorton (Flute). Photo: Supplied.

Christmas cheer hits town

Jack Manning

GRANT: A Grassroots grant to Encounter Lutheran College in Victor Harbor will help students restore habitat for a rare butterfly. Photo: Encounter Lutheran College.

Valuable grants for environment groups

Michael Simmons

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

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

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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

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

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

Harness the power of word of mouth

Harness the power of word of mouth

Emma Brown

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

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

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Homes selling sight unseen becoming mainstream

Experts size up the 2021 market

Experts size up the 2021 market

Ruth Lewis

BREATH OF FRESH AIR: More people are opting to make the sea or tree change due to the slower pace and more relaxed lifestyle. Photo: Shutterstock.

Make a move to the regions today

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

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Cheers to two centuries: Doreen Arnold and Margaret Littlewood enjoy a champagne to celebrate their 100th birthday at Estia Health Encounter Bay.

Doreen and Margaret celebrate a double century

Jack Manning

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Scamwatch: Customers of streaming services targeted by scammers

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

Your chance to win a 'staycation' weekend

HOLIDAY: Brianna Leighton, centre, is one of 10 children who attended the Jump In! Camp Out! camp run by Kelsey and Scarlett Illman in Victor Harbor. Photo: Dani Brown.

Campers jump in to explore Victor Harbor

Dani Brown

Dr Jeffery Nicholas

Talk dissects the streets of Adelaide city

Marina Saint Martin

Denis Menochet plays Michel, a grumpy husband who is engaging in his own form of infidelity. Picture: Hautet Court

REVIEWFrench whodunit darkly complex

A stellar line-up for this year's 2021 Australian of the Year includes former NSW Fire Commissioner and current leader of Resilience NSW, Shane Fitzsimmons.

Eight visionaries, heroes and changemakers making us proud

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

Myuma Group founder honoured with Australian of the Year award nomination

RELUCTANT STAR: Jarryd James says he's become more reclusive since the breakout success of Do You Remember. Picture: Mitch Lowe

MUSICCamera-shy Jarryd James comes back into focus on second album

Picture: Phillip Biggs

'It's a seal... no it's a dolphin': Rare river sighting

Jessica Willard

Donald Trump earlier this month. Picture: Getty Images

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

Steve Evans

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

Michael Cowling

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

How China could come to Australia's rescue, again

OPINIONHow China could come to Australia's rescue, again

David Lee

Searles Cattle Transport truck driver Col Rayment, right, prepares to speak with Prime Minister Scott Morrison in Winton this week.

REAL AUSTRALIA'Cyclone' ScoMo makes landfall in outback Queensland

Sally Gall

We all say the wrong thing sometimes

OPINIONWe all say the wrong thing sometimes

John Malouff

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

Ditching cities for regional areas is predicted to continue in 2021.

More Aussies want home among the gum trees

Fanny Lumsden has been feted at the Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, winning five categories.

Fanny Lumsden sweeps Golden Guitar awards

2hrs ago

Victoria has loosened its restrictions on household gatherings. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTFeeling the heat, but Australia avoids COVID troubles

A 58-year-old man was bitten by a shark at Lake Macquarie.

Man bitten on arm by shark in NSW

2hrs ago

The WA government has cleared Fremantle's 'tent city'.

WA government dismantles homeless camp

Michael Ramsey

Court's AC appointment in this year's Australia Day Honours List leaked on Friday.

Doctor hands back medal over Court honour

Michael Ramsey

Residents of dozens of NSW suburbs are being urged to monitor any possible coronavirus symptoms.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Scott Morrison says the international arrivals cap is needed to protect public health.

NSW suburbs on virus alert, no local cases

APPROVAL GAINED: Artist's impression of Port Playford.

New port to be constructed in Port Augusta

BOWING OUT: Roger Fiebig has hung up his water divining rods after five decades of helping fellow farmers find water. The fascinating, and contentious, pursuit is considered an endangered artform by those who practice it.

A dying artform: water diviners few and far between

Quinton McCallum

ADDING VALUE: Macro Meats and Karmin Leather's Ray Borda among some of the kangaroo leather range, which he hopes will provide another avenue to help grow the industry.

'Roo options bouncing back

Elizabeth Anderson

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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LOUNGE TEST: Renting works for those who're indecisive and want to trial an item first. Photo: Snaffle.

Would you consider renting your furniture over buying?

Modern home hidden by terrace facade

Modern home hidden by terrace facade