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A nurse fills a syringe with the AstraZeneca vaccine in Perth as part of the vaccine rollout. Picture: AAP

What the AstraZeneca advice change means for you

Sydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

DIGESTSydneysiders told to mask up on public transport

Hope: NSW Hunter researcher Nathan Bartlett led studies into a nasal spray treatment that could prevent COVID-19. The project has secured $32 million to start human clinical trials. Picture: Jonathan Carroll

$32 million for nasal spray that could help prevent COVID

Ramp it up: Associate Professor Bartlett says now that the AstraZeneca age limits have changed - based on the accumulation of data - "We need to get faster with Pfizer. Get it out to these hubs, and into people's arms."

'An evolving situation': Why AstraZeneca advice has changed

Health Minister Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Vaccine rollout 'still on track' despite AstraZeneca advice change

Karen Barlow

The Australian government says people shouldn't hesitate to get their second AstraZeneca jab. Picture: Shutterstock

Get your second AstraZeneca dose: message from health authorities

Sally Whyte

COVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

DIGESTCOVID vaccine advice changes for people aged 50-59

Health Minister Greg Hunt and Health Department Secretary Professor Brendan Murphy at an earlier briefing. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

AstraZeneca to be limited to over 60s in 'Operation Covid Shield'

Karen Barlow
Sally Whyte

Sha'Carri Richardson has dominated the women's 100m at the US Olympic trials.

Richardson wins women's 100m at US trials

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

A tearful Boyd Cordner announced his retirement on Monday due to the effects of concussion. Photo: Mark Evans/Getty Images

OPINIONOut cold: it might be time for mandatory stand-downs in the NRL | Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

Sha'Carri Richardson has dominated the women's 100m at the US Olympic trials.

Richardson wins women's 100m at US trials

NEW CHALLENGE: Aaron 'The Assassin' Cocco who owns Next Level Boxing will step into the ring on July 10 for his first professional bout at Doyalson RSL.

Cocco climbing back in the pro ring

Charlie Elias

FUN: Primary school students who previously participated in the Let's Play Bowls program. Picture: Supplied

School bowls program back in Port

Charlie Elias

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

GREEN AND GOLD: Hamilton export Melissa Tapper will represent Australia at the Tokyo Olympics in table tennis. She won gold at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Picture: Getty Images

Second Games tilt for seasoned table tennis competitor

SURREAL: Penny Smith knows preparation for the Tokyo Games is unusual but is embracing the build-up. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'If there's crowds or no crowds, it's still going to be an Olympic Games'

SURREAL: Penny Smith knows preparation for the Tokyo Games is unusual but is embracing the build-up. Picture: Morgan Hancock

'If there's crowds or no crowds, it's still going to be an Olympic Games'

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Should you be worried about the mouse plague?

LISTENShould you be worried about the mouse plague?

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Take part in our listener survey

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Voice of Real Australia host Tom Melville says hes proud the podcast is making a mark on the world. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

LISTENPodcast about regional life picks up award

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

The PCYC Nations of Origin tournament returns to Port Stephens June 29 and 30.

What's happening in Port Stephens across the long weekend | local event guide

DELICIOUS: Bannisters Port Stephens has a new pop-up bar, Toli's, which is serving up tastes of the Mediterranean. Picture: Shane Rose Photography

A taste of the Mediterranean in the Bay | photos

Disclaimer: Garage sale listings are based on the latest information available at the time of publishing. Please follow advice from government authorities on social, business, travel and other restrictions to help keep yourself and others safe. ACM takes no responsibility for any consequences arising from these listings.

Find a garage sale in NSW and the ACT

BEST FRIENDS: Luca and Alberto are two teenage sea monsters who discover they can turn into humans when they leave the water.

Luca's fish-out-of-water tale reels in friendship

Josh Leeson

Port Stephens Council's administration building in Raymond Terrace.

Information session for candidates keen to serve community

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

Buying a new sofa? Take a look at these tips first to make sure you get the perfect one

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

President of the Koala Hospital, Sue Ashton

Black Dog Institute continues to support bush fire recovery

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

Take the stress out of moving house with this handy checklist

A bayside home to suit all tastes

A bayside home to suit all tastes

A bayside home to suit all tastes

A bayside home to suit all tastes

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

INTERVENTION: A new report stresses the importance of intervening to stabilise the market, with housing stock valued at an estimated $8.1 trillion and housing construction accounting for five per cent of all Australian jobs. Photo - Shutterstock.

Soaring prices need addressing

For all lovers of vast water views

For all lovers of vast water views

Luxury package with its own pool

Luxury package with its own pool

Stunning water views a drawcard

Stunning water views a drawcard

Edna Lloyd, in red, who turned 90 in May was celebrated at the June meeting of Port Stephens Probus Club

Photographer talk and birthday celebration at meeting

If you're shopping online, look out for fake websites pretending to be real stores.

Scamwatch: What to look out for when online shopping

Apply now for Men's Shed grants

Apply now for Men's Shed grants

Edna Lloyd, in red, who turned 90 in May was celebrated at the June meeting of Port Stephens Probus Club

Photographer talk and birthday celebration at meeting

YOUNGEST: Tomaree Probus Club's youngest member Steve Smith.

Probus clubs recruiting new members

Charlie Elias

PADDLE UP: Some of the Thursday group of pickleball players at the Nelson Bay PCYC.

PCYC's pickleball ranks swell

Charlie Elias

Vin Diesel in Fast & Furious 9. Picture: Universal

REVIEWFast and Furious 9 pure spectacle

Pixar's Luca is a coming-of-age story about a boy and his newfound best friend. But all of their fun is threatened by a secret: they are sea monsters. Picture: Disney/Pixar

Pixar's Luca an invitation to the Italian Riviera

Pavlo Lehenkyi as Emerson in A Family. Picture: Pivot Pictures

REVIEWA Family: The unexpected Australian movie filmed in Ukraine

Julie Delpy, Sophia Ally and Richard Armitage in My Zoe. Picture: Blue Fox Entertainment

REVIEWMy Zoe: a bold, intimate human drama

DELICIOUS: Bannisters Port Stephens has a new pop-up bar, Toli's, which is serving up tastes of the Mediterranean. Picture: Shane Rose Photography

A taste of the Mediterranean in the Bay | photos

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates with fans after winning the men's 200m final at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Picture: Getty Images

'A different feeling': The pressure on players without an Olympic crowd

Steve Evans

COOL OFF: The Martin siblings from Medowie: Hunter, 6, Ivy, 2, and Axel, 8, at the Lakeside Leisure Centre pool party on on Tuesday, January 26. Picture: Ellie-Marie Watts

Bay primed to celebrated Australia Day big in 2022

Charlie Elias

Rise up! It's the photos from Star Struck 2021

Rise up! It's the photos from Star Struck 2021

Kirsty Horton

CHOPPING BLOCK: Steve Saill is questioning why the community wasn't consulted on council's decision to remove gum trees from Bagnall Beach Road.

Letters to the Editor: June 17

AWARENESS: In last week's edition, Port photographer Stephen Keating called on residents to use their bowel cancer home testing kits. His kit saved his life.

Letters to the Editor: June 10

RELOCATION: The Return and Earn machine was moved after noise complaints.

Letters to the Editor: June 3

CHOPPING BLOCK: Steve Saill is questioning why the community wasn't consulted on council's decision to remove gum trees from Bagnall Beach Road.

Letters to the Editor: June 17

ASSET: Marie Eames suggests that Tomaree Lodge should be placed into a community trust.

Letters to the Editor

SUCCESS STORY: Students, staff, State MP and parents participating in the school walking bus. Picture: Supplied

Letters to the Editor: May 20

SUPERCENTENARIAN: Dexter Kruger is now Australia's oldest living man on record. Photo: Lucy Kinbacher.

GOOD NEWSMeet Dexter Kruger, 111, Australia's oldest man on record

Samara Ross

SHINGLES SHOTS: Free shingles vaccinations for 71-79-yr-olds to end this year.

Clock ticking for over-70s shingles shot

Eileen Wood

Self and part-funded retirees welcome budget measures. Image Shutterstock

Fully and part-funded retirees get some wins from federal budget

Eileen Wood

A virus outbreak in Sydney's eastern suburbs is now linked to nine cases, with more testing urged.

New local virus cases in NSW, Queensland

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Melbourne police officers borrowed pushbikes from bystanders to give chase to three teenagers.

Police borrow bikes to chase teenagers

1hr ago

Victorian traders left without power due to storm damage are eligible for payments of $2500 a week.

Grants for storm-hit Yarra Ranges traders

2hrs ago

A woman has died after a fishing boat capsized near the Port of Brisbane.

Woman dead after boat capsizes in Qld

Luna Park in Sydney will reopen with eight new rides for little kids up to extreme thrillseekers.

Luna Park reopens with nine new rides

Gina Rushton

Economists believe strong job figures may see the RBA speed up a future interest rate rise.

Economists ponder earlier cash rate rise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

Economists believe strong job figures may see the RBA speed up a future interest rate rise.

Economists ponder earlier cash rate rise

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent

NSW will provide cash rebates and other incentives to accelerate the take-up of electric vehicles.

NSW joins 'global pack' with new EV policy

Angelo Risso

Classic fashions at Brewarrina.

Brewarrina lives it up for races

Janian McMillan
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Simon Vivian nearing the conclusion of his auctioneering gig at Inglis at this year's Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Photo Virginia Harvey .

Hammer falls on brilliant sales ring career

Virginia Harvey
2hrs ago

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Cotton industry looks to use waste for soil health

Gregor Heard

Involving your kids in room makeovers

Involving your kids in room makeovers

PREPARED: Senior cat Cabbage's owner has a clear emergency plan for all his animals.

Emergency plans must include your fur and human family

Dr Anne Quain

GUT GARDEN: A microbiota with numerous bacteria species is considered a healthy one. A varied, nutritious diet is the way to go. Picture: Shutterstock.

OPINIONCome on into the VIP section good bacteria

Amy Cooper