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There are shades between black and white. Promise.

DIGESTThere are shades between black and white. Promise.

Teenagers aged 15 to 18 have suffered the worst mental health toll during COVID-19, new research shows. Picture: Shutterstock

Pandemic's mental health cost on kids laid bare

'COVID immigrants' find their way home

DIGEST'COVID immigrants' find their way home

The federal government will put $2.5m towards mental health support in the ACT. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Calls to tap into 'emergency workforce' to solve mental health crisis

ANU researcher Dr Jason Agostino. Picture: Supplied

Indigenous adults at increased risk of severe illness from COVID, ANU study finds

Alex Crowe

C'mon 2021, enough already

DIGESTC'mon 2021, enough already

Janine Graham

Imagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

DIGESTImagine being an ICU nurse watching that protest?

Janine Graham

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Need COVID vaccination proof without a smartphone? Here's how

Kelsey Sutor

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Janine Graham

STAND FIRM: Laurie Daley says to dump Michael Maguire and change coaches again would have been lunacy. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONWests Tigers made the right call backing Michael Maguire

Laurie Daley

ALL SET: The Western Bulldogs prepare for this Saturday's grand final against Melbourne in Perth. Photo: Dylan Burns/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONGrand final could prove to be one of the best of the AFL era

Rohan Connolly

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

What time is the 2021 AFL grand final?

Ben Higginbottom.

Savoy destroys Unley

Christian Cominos

Squash: Panthers were a strong showing at the last set of games.

Indians take Lions in squash contest

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Pooncarie grazier Trevor Smith is frustrated by the revolving door of water management bureaucrats. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENWater policy plays piggy in the middle with livelihoods

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

Grape grower Graeme McCrabb stands beside the Darling River where he first saw the fish deaths, at his property in Menindee, NSW. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENVoice of Real Australia podcast is back with a splash

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

The Royal and Hollywood cafes in Church street, circa 1950. Photo: Mudgee Museum and Historical Society.

LISTENRescued boy meets hero's family 60 years on

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

Christian Cominos

Spring has sprung! A great reason to get back into the garden.

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

Christian Cominos

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

Christian Cominos

Metal United Down Under will be 12 hours of non-stop music in Pt Pirie, on June 12.

What's happening in and around Port Pirie

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Changing lives: The Australian-made AirPhysio device helps clear airways and strengthen lungs. Picture: Supplied

Fast-growing regional business helping people breathe again

Beauty: When you think of New Zealand you think of scenes of lakes surrounded by snow capped mountains such as the Wanaka Tree, South Island.

A Top to tail tour around New Zealand

CONNECTIONS: Susie Watson from East Gippsland received a special delivery this month, thanks to Australia Post and Beyond Blue.

Send a message of hope to someone you care about

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Why customers are turning to comparison websites to source energy deals

Dellaram Vreeland

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Gemma Purves

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

Timber shortages have led to delays of up to three months in residential construction projects, industry sources say. Photo: Shutterstock

How the great timber housing shortage has been reversed

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

What is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

EXPLAINERWhat is Evergrande and why does it matter to Australia?

8 Union Street, Launceston underwent an extensive renovation before selling for more than double its 2019 price. Photo: Supplied

Heavy hitters: The regional properties that have doubled in price since 2019

Jack Needham

Maree Gardner at her home in Unanderra. Picture: Adam McLean

How we can tackle regional homelessness among women over 50

Brendan Crabb

RENO TIPS: Mitch Edwards and Mark McKie at home in Newport. Picture: Simon Bennett

The Block's Mitch and Mark on how to style your home for Spring

Reality Reno with Mitch and Mark

Kiera Thompson in Martyrs Lane. Picture: Shudder

REVIEWA ghostly tale deals with grief

52m ago

Franois Civil, left and Karim Leklou in The Stronghold. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWFrench cop yarn is fun but uneven

52m ago

Victoria records 733 cases, one death

WATCHVictoria records 733 cases, one death

11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

WATCH11 more deaths, 1000+ COVID cases reported in NSW

Superspreader fear after protester tests positive

GET UP TO DATESuperspreader fear after protester tests positive

Janine Graham

The snake took refuge among some tools.

WATCHSix-foot brown snake slithers onto construction site

Picture: NONI HYETT

WATCHBorder pass change for Victorians stranded in NSW

Chris Pedler

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

WATCHNSW records 1063 COVID cases, six deaths

Janine Graham

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

Invisible influences have a huge impact on us

John Malouff

RECOVERY: Orphaned koala joey, Burr, being treated during his weekly check up while being cared for by WIRES. Pictures: John Grant

OPINIONWhy more koalas are needing care

John Grant

The Ringer at the Stockman's Hall of Fame at Longreach in Queensland is festooned with all sorts of tools, and what appears to be a handy little knife. Picture: Queensland government.

REAL AUSTRALIABronze statues reveal the link between pocket knives and outback life

Chris McLennan

CHALLENGE: Australia needs many more aged care workers. Picture Shutterstock

Critical shortage of aged care workers threatens care standards

Eileen Wood

Model Barbara Bingham.

The true beauty of older models

Therese Murray

Caution urged following spike in scams

Caution urged following spike in scams

Samara Ross

President Joe Biden, Scott Morrison and the leaders of India and Japan are set to announce a deal.

Quad set to strike vaccine and tech deals

47m ago

A police hand-out image of a man and a woman wanted over an assault on picknickers in Melbourne.

Picknickers assaulted in Melbourne park

Picture: Anna Warr

Intending to travel by rail on Saturday? Plan ahead

Benjamin Glenn Hoffmann has questioned some of the evidence against him during a courtroom outburst.

NT gunman's victim found in pool of blood

A NSW judge has set aside a subpoena sought by a group opposing mandatory vaccinations.

Mandatory vax challengers cite NSW premier

Margaret Scheikowski

A man who attended a violent protest in Melbourne on Wednesday has tested positive for COVID-19.

Vic won't hit first roadmap target on time

Callum Godde, Benita Kolovos and Liz Hobday

Former UN secretary-general Ban Ki-moon praised Australia's contribution to the world body.

Australia security bid 'sure': Ban Ki-Moon

Gina Rushton

Tasmanian Labor leader Rebecca White told party president Ben McGregor not to run for a seat.

Tasmania Labor embroiled in fresh saga

Ethan James

Hart Field-Site Group chairman Ryan Wood welcomes the 500-strong crowd in attendance at the Hart Field Day on Tuesday.

Hart opens gates for field day | Photos

Having survived a plan to host the nation's radioactive waste dump, Wallerberdina Station, is looking to continue its long history with livestock grazing.

Wallerberdina finds new owners

Chris McLennan

KEYNES LAND: The Keynes pioneering pastoral family has been farming on the edge of the Barossa for five generations. Pictures: Colliers.

Last sales from historic wool growing properties

Chris McLennan

EXPANSIVE: The curve of the kitchen cabinetry, furnishings and staircase echo the arches which dominate the exterior of the Arcos Villa. Top (L-R) kitchen; dining towards kitchen, staircase and patio; patio into kitchen/dining. Bottom left - The villa features garaging for seven cars; righ - the sun-drenched patio and garden add to the home's appeal as a touch of the Mediterranean lifestyle in a suburban location. Far Left: The courtyard is a relaxing oasis. Left: The dramatic serpentine staircase adds to the theatre of this amazing home featuring furnishings, cabinetry and architectural curves.

Mediterranean inspired suburban villa

Vickii Byram

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

Plants not the only organism blossoming this spring

John Gabriele

Bendigo Health staff gather outside their work after this morning's earthquake. Picture: Darren Howe

Why are there earthquakes in Australia?

Deborah Davis