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Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

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Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Drop in testing numbers concerns NSW health authorities

Tursun Kerim shows Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr his current work with the COVID-19 vaccine. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Vaccine approval imminent, but advice likely to be 'tweaked' in coming months

Liz De Somer, chief executive of Medicines Australia, says the pandemic shows funding for vaccine research is crucial. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

'We can't go back to the old way': pandemic shows need to invest in vaccine research

While there were queues outside Centrelink in March, Deloitte says Canberra has been largely shielded from job losses due to COVID-19. Picture: Karleen Minney

Economy looking up in 2021 with vaccine in sight: Deloitte

Sally Whyte

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian stressed the importance of increasing testing rates before restrictions can be eased. Picture: NSW Health

Six COVID-19 cases diagnosed as restrictions remain in place

Ashleigh Tullis

A group of tennis players who flew into Melbourne for the Australian Open from Los Angeles has been told to quarantine. Picture: Shutterstock

DIGESTServing up quarantine: Tennis group confined to hotel

Jasper Lindell

Dr Tursun Kerim, Professor John Skerritt and Dr Lisa Kerr consider data on the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on Friday. Picture: Keegan Carroll

EXCLUSIVEFirst COVID-19 vaccine could be approved next week, TGA boss says

Sally Whyte

Aussie spinner Nathan Lyons is not the greatest to wear the baggy green. Photo: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONLyon's very good, but not the greatest

Howard Kotton

Conor McGregor's return will highlight UFC's return to Abu Dhabi.

UFC returns to Fight Island; McGregor back

Dan Gelston

2021 GOAL: Nelson Bay Netball Association players, from left: Chelsea Loose, 14, Taylor Loose, 12, Anneliese Jones, 11, and Ellie Loose, 10.

Netballers set new year goals

Charlie Elias

Aussie spinner Nathan Lyons is not the greatest to wear the baggy green. Photo: Albert Perez/Cricket Australia via Getty Images

OPINIONLyon's very good, but not the greatest

NEW SEASON: Nelson Bay Junior Rugby Union Club had a disrupted season in 2020 due to COVID-19. Hopes are high for a more settled season in 2021. Pictures: Supplied

Junior rugby prepares for '21

Charlie Elias

BACK AT IT: After sitting last season out, Nelson Bay Football Club is now recruiting and will kick off training on January 19.

Training kick off dates set by Port's footy clubs

Peter Arnold

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

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Volunteer firefighters Jet Boone, Lise Percival and Samantha Walker gear up in the Bawley Point Rural Fire Brigade's shed. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

LISTENBawley Point brigade's new recruits take fight to bushfire fears

Cairns offers the biggest variety of tour options to explore the Great Barrier Reef. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Reef adventures to feed the soul

Michael Turtle

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Flights of fancy: what you can see from the tree-tops

Bernadette Chua

Imagine Holiday's "Uluru and Jessica Mauboy Collection" has three tour package options.

Two very different sensations in the Red Centre

Explore Travel

APPLY NOW: Port Stephens councillors Sarah Smith and Jaimie Abbott with 2020 International Women's Day scholarship recipients (centre, from left) Chontelle Grecian, Asha Larkin and Grace Hewitt. Picture: Henk Tobbe

Scholarship program open for Port's goal-driven women

Ellie-Marie Watts

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

STILL FIGHTING: Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) in season three of Cobra Kai.
Below, Whoopi Goldberg in The Stand.

Cobrai Kai continues to kick butt in season three

Josh Leeson

APPLY NOW: Port Stephens councillors Sarah Smith and Jaimie Abbott with 2020 International Women's Day scholarship recipients (centre, from left) Chontelle Grecian, Asha Larkin and Grace Hewitt. Picture: Henk Tobbe

Scholarship program open for Port's goal-driven women

CHARISMATIC: Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp addressing his players in the dressing room after winning the English Premier League title ending a 30-year drought. Below, Jurgen Klopp celebrating with the trophy.

Liverpool's hot run an emotional journey for Klopp and fans

Josh Leeson

HA HA HA: Irish stand-up comedian Jimeoin at the 2019 Canberra Comedy Gala. Tickets to his January 19 Raymond Terrace show are on sale now for $49. Picture: Karleen Minney

Comedian touring to Raymond Terrace bowlo

Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

Take a tour: The Haven is one of the range of homes in Clarendon's new Essentials Collection now on display at Waterford County, Thornton.

Compact spaciousness: Welcome to the perfect homes for a smaller block

HOLIDAYS: Among the attractions featured in the Port Stephens Examiner Holiday Guide Summer 2021 is the Port Stephens Ferry Service (right hand picture supplied).

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Summer: Time for school holiday fun

HOLIDAYS: Among the attractions featured in the Port Stephens Examiner Holiday Guide Summer 2021 is the Port Stephens Ferry Service (right hand picture supplied).

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Summer: Time for school holiday fun

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

Port Stephens Holiday Guide Christmas: Join in the festivities

Luxurious home with water views

Luxurious home with water views

Luxurious home with water views

Luxurious home with water views

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

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

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

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

MYSTERY CAP: Anna Bay's Amanda Sutherland with the Australian Sailing Team cap which had washed up onto Birubi Beach.

Australian sailing cap washes up on Bay beach

FESTIVE: Greta Osborne celebrating her upcoming 90th birthday at the Nelson Bay carnival's laughing clown booth.

Greta marks birthday and carnival milestones

Charlie Elias

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

Scamwatch: Don't be fooled by these scams

LOVE WATER: The one-off grants help fund water conservation and efficiency projects, education, environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Two Port schools share in water grants

GRANT SUCCESS: Fran Corner at the entrance to the bushland area that will be rehabilitated.

Three-year regeneration plan for $76k enviro grant

Charlie Elias

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

Robbie Maddison in Mykonos in 2019. Photo: Red Bull Content Pool

From leaps of faith to life in lockdown for Aussie daredevil

Protagonist Lupin is no James Bond. Picture: Filmink

REVIEWAnime a globetrotting adventure

Chloe Grace Moretz in Shadow in the Cloud. Picture: Roadshow

Gripping yarn of a gremlin threat

Dax Shepard in Buddy Games. Picture: Ricardo Hubbs.

Gross-out films that trade on gags

Ron Cerabona

Helvi in The Elfkins: Baking a Difference. Picture: Rialto

Elfkin antics are amusing enough

Ron Cerabona

Margaret Qualley in My Salinger Year. Picture: Palace

Bringing a literary world to life

Cris Kennedy

Adarsh Gourav as Balram and Priyanka Chopra as Pinky Madam in White Tiger. Picture: Netflix

Terrific satire is tough and savage

Jane Freebury

NO PEACE: It's summer in Port Stephens which means jet skis are active on the waterways and concerns for safety are being raised.

Letters to the Editor

NEW YEAR: It's 2021 which means election year. NSW local government (council) elections will be held Saturday, September 4.

Letters to the Editor

IMPACTED: Russel Lunney with his mother Dr Ruth Lunney at the Medowie property. Mr Lunney raised concerns about Campvale Drain.

Letters to the Editor

NO PEACE: It's summer in Port Stephens which means jet skis are active on the waterways and concerns for safety are being raised.

Letters to the Editor

SHARING THE PATH: Peggy Stransky of Nelson Bay believes more bicycle riders should use bells to alert people on approach.

Letters to the Editor: December 17

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS: Jorg Griep is calling for a balanced review of the Port's off-lead dog policy.

Letters to the Editor

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

Tropical cyclone Kimi has intensified into a category two system, with winds of 130km/h.

Qld cyclone strengthens, barrels south

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Jamie Phillips' naked body was found dumped in a vacant Campbelltown lot.

CCTV thrown into toilet, murder trial told

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Hot in high-vis, tradies raise awareness of mental health with their own take on the firefighters calendar.

DIGESTThe Informer: Tennis brats, COVID traffic lights change and hunks in high-vis

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The JobKeeper and JobSeeker coronavirus supplement payments are both set to expire in March.

JobSeeker rate dips to 'normal' from April

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An inquest is being held into the death of a NSW man and the fatal stabbing of his ex-partner.

Cops shot killer who stabbed ex 16 times

Mark Russell
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The Australian Open has been thrown into disarray with five more players testing positive.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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Police Association secretary Wayne Gatt says dropping unpaid fines sends the wrong message.

Vic police blame note for fines confusion

2hrs ago

Scott Morrison has described the US Capitol riot as "incredibly disappointing".

Morrison increases criticism of US riots

Rebecca Gredley
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James Male with his son Daniel preparing for the National Backyard Cricket Day on the tennis court on the family farm near Yerong Creek.

Backyard cricket supports education projects

Stephen Burns
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Cattle tick infestations severely affect productivity and can cause disease and death.

Tweed Valley records new cases of tick fever

Neil and Kay Barwick, Yarrabah, Willow Tree, with their championship trophies.

State wheat championship dinner

Mark Griggs

SWEET DREAMS: Dulux's Nourish palette includes colours that are perfect for a bedroom. Stylist: Julia Green. Photographer: Armelle Habib.

Bedroom updates to try today

Linley Wilkie

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

Heavenly Hamptons stylish sanctuary

SUNSCREEN: The best protection is shade and keeping pets in it during the hottest part of the day.

Our sun-worshipping pets can suffer from commonest cancer

Dr Anne Quain