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The Windsor Bridge is submerged under floodwater from the swollen Hawkesbury River, in Windsor, north west of Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

See the devastating footage of floods impacting across NSW

Formerly of Cedar Grove, AK has journeyed to Ukraine to help the people of the war-torn country. Picture supplied.

A local man has taken it upon himself to help the people of Ukraine.

'Morally bound' to help: AK's mission to Ukraine

GRIM REALITY: Australia has now recorded more than 10,000 deaths with COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Picture: FILE

The average of 50 deaths per day would be equivalent to a passenger bus crashing and killing every passenger on board every single day.

Australia passed a grim COVID-19 milestone over the weekend

A local takes a photo of a road inundated by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

It's the fourth time in just six months that the lower lying areas in our busy little town in south west Sydney have been inundated with floodwaters.

Community spirit swells as flood waters rise - again

Locals save furniture from a house threatened by floodwaters in Camden in South Western Sydney,. Photo: AAP Image/Mick Tsikas 

Winds and rains impacted the NSW across the weekend.

20 moments that showcase the wild weather across NSW

END OF AN ERA: Russell Dalton has delivered his last baby, but will continue providing IVF services and training the next generation of obstetricians. Picture: LACHLAN BENCE. 

Prominent Ballarat obstetrician Russell Dalton has finished a chapter of his career.

'It's not really a job': highly-respected obstetrician delivers his last baby

Vincent Lacoste and Benjamin Voisin in Lost Illusions. Picture: Palace Cinema

An irreverent, playful tone is one of this film's many pleasures.

Period piece steeped in modernity

Woody Harrelson and Kevin Hart in The Man From Toronto. Picture: Netflix

Kevin Hart is back after being cancelled by the internet, headlining a big-budget Netflix film.

A harmless way to kill an evening

Adam Sandler and Maria Botto in Hustle. Picture: Netflix

That mumbling patter that Sandler made his comedic schtick is still here, but toned right down and underneath a huge bushy beard.

Adam Sandler shines in rags-to-riches basketball drama Hustle

UNLIKELY LADS: Matt Mason, Tommy O'Dell and Johnny Took, of DMA'S, will release their fourth album later this year.

"It's funny when people go, 'you're changing'."

DMA'S getting back to where they once belonged

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Rowan Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean. Picture: Netflix

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson, confirming he can deliver as brilliantly as he did with Mr Bean, and is still at the top of his game.

Man Vs Bee showcases the best in Atkinson

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says battery powered drones are a green, faster and more affordable way to make deliveries. Photo: Supplied

Wing isn't in the business of delivering coffee and banh mi, it's in the business of developing drone technology and infrastructure.

Drone delivery is about more than just flying takeout

I even have my own Hellfire Club t-shirt as worn here by characters, Mike and Dustin. Picture: Netflix

If you often find yourself looking back fondly on the shows of your youth, then this one is for you.

There are 'Stranger Things' to be obsessed with

A survey of the nation's leading economists shows a forecast rise in interest rates and inflation. Picture: Shutterstock

The Conversation's 2022-23 forecasting survey predicts an increase in the Reserve Bank's cash rate.

Sky-high mortgages, 7.1% inflation, and a 20% chance of recession. How the Conversation's panel sees the year ahead

WEEK OF DISRUPTIONS: There will be a wave of industrial action this week by train drivers, teachers, nurses and midwives. Picture: AAP

It's been a long week of protests and strikes across the state.

Teachers, nurses, transport workers strike across NSW in week of heavy industrial action

UNIVERSAL: Spacey Jane expanded their reach on their second album Here Comes Everybody. Picture: Sam Hendel

Spacey Jane mine the anxiety of the times on album two

Spacey Jane are writing songs for Everybody

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: Illustration of an influenza virus particle. Picture: Kateryna Kon / Science Photo Library / Getty Images.

The 2022 season has only just begun and already it's tracking toward a five year record. So what makes this year's flu so bad?

Is this year's flu worse than previous years?

Expect more sailing shenanigans in season 7 of Below Deck Mediterranean. Picture: Bravo/Binge

Like fashion or film, organic farming or journalism, the 'yachting industry' is a lot less glamourous than it sounds.

Below Deck is really just the seven sins on the seven seas

New track: Alfie Arcuri has just dropped his latest single, Overtime, about his experiences with anxiety. Picture: Supplied

"Anxiety is something that I've had to deal with for most of my life."

The Voice star Alfie Arcuri shines light on anxiety

BACK AND BIGGER THAN EVER: This year's flu season is on track to beating a five-year case record as vaccination numbers remain low. Picture: Shutterstock

This year's season is a stark difference to the 2021 winter sickness period, which saw very few cases recorded nationwide.

Flu season on track to hitting five year record as vaccination remains low

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia is totally committed to nuclear non-proliferation.

Agency reassured over nuclear submarines

Labor's Daniel Mookhey says the covenant NSW made with injured workers has been broken "by design".

Calls to fix 'abusive' NSW workers' compo

Premier Mark McGowan is being urged to go further in WA's proposed ban on gay conversion therapy.

WA urged to ban all gay conversion therapy

WorkSafe Victoria has charged St Basil's Homes For The Aged with nine breaches.

Charges over fatal COVID aged care cluster

CLOSING: Drive-through COVID-19 testing clinic opens on Florence Lane in Maryborough in August 2021. Picture: SUPPLIED

The clinic will close on July 1, but RATs will still be available from the hospital.

No more COVID-19 testing in Maryborough as demand declines in Central Goldfields region

Hundreds attend a red carpet preview of the new Elvis film at Bendigo Cinemas on Wednesday night. Pictures: SUPPLIED

Bendigo joins Cannes, New York and London in hosting previews of Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.

Bendigo Cinemas hosts red carpet preview of new Elvis film

Dyson Daniels shakes hands with NBA commisioner Adam Silver after being selected by the NBA Draft. Picture: GETTY IMAGES

Bendigo basketball product to start NBA career.

"Blessed" Daniels elated to be a New Orleans Pelican

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of June 2023.

Demolition commences to make way for new Trentham Community Hub

PRESSURE: Global cattle prices remain strong, but Rabobank's latest analysis says they will have to come down to keep beef competitive at a retail level.

Ongoing adjustments of beef consumption - and margins - expected: Rabobank

Cattle prices must drop to keep beef competitive

RAINED OUT: Central Victorian farmers have mixed feelings about wet weather forecast. Picture: PIXABAY

La Nina is a large-scale change in tropical Pacific Ocean temperatures that affects global weather patterns.

Central Victorian farmers happy, but cautious if La Nina weather becomes Australia's norm

GOTHIC: Co-directors of the festival Paul Kooperman and Valentina Tansley. Picture: Noni Hyett. 

"We've got maybe 50 events over those three days, and we've got more than 1000 people booked in to attend."

Hundreds expected to attend Goldfields goth festival

CELEBRATE: Hepburn Shire chief executive Bradley Thomas, mayor Tim Drylie and Macedon MP Mary-Anne Thomas with the town's Project Advisory Group. Picture: SUPPLIED

The hub has been backed with a $3.5 million funding boost from the state government.

New community hub on the way for Trentham township

Porcupne Village manager Deborah Baird. Picture: DARREN HOWE


The investment is expected to Maldon's gold rush history to life for tourists and create more than 100 jobs.

Historic mining township near Maldon strikes gold with $1.7m in tourism funding

Peter Dutton with wife Kirilly Dutton. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Meanwhile one Sydney Harbour island is going through a makeover before being returned to traditional owners.

The Informer: Dutton key to bring Liberals back to 'sensible centre'?

Victorian Government commits $4 million to establish the new boundaries for the parks.

New national parks to protect Victoria's flora and fauna

Anthony Albanese claims victory. Picture: Screenshot

Follow the updates and results for the federal election as they happen here.

As it happened: 'Australians have voted for change': Albo claims victory

All polling booths are set to be open across the country tomorrow. Picture: Karleen Minney

The Electoral Commissioner has confirmed all polling places will be open for election day.

All polling places will be open for election day: AEC

'Our babies of 2021': Meet Ballarat's bundles of joy

Human Rights Minister Tara Cheyne said Canberrans were being treated as second-class citizens. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Scott Morrison confirmed a Coalition government would not seek to overturn the ban if re-elected, saying it was "not our policy".

PM confirms no plans to repeal voluntary assisted dying ban on territories as NSW laws pass

Prime Minister Scott Morrison officially launched the Liberals' election campaign on Sunday. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison has made housing a central part of the Liberal Party's official launch.

Liberal Party 'warms up' with final countdown underway

Anthony Albanese with Gabrielle Nina Ritchie, four months old. Picture: Steve Evans

The two major party leaders will be getting more energised as polling day approaches.

Election antics get increasingly frantic

Paul Fletcher has offered under-threat regional newspapers a $10 million lifeline. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Regional newspapers sounding the alarm over a devastating price hike have been offered a lifeline.

Under-threat regional papers offered $10m lifeline

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wife Jenny, daughters Lily and Abbey and mother Marion at a Liberal Party rally on Day 28 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

The Informer: Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

Mum's the word on day 28 of the election campaign

A healthy scalp won't prevent hair thinning, but an unhealthy one can make it worse. Photo: Shutterstock

Why is my hair thinning and how do I make it look fuller?

Voting is open for the Pet Insurance Australia Companion Animal Rescue Awards, which recognise the critical work of animal shelters, council pounds, foster carers, grass-roots animal rescue organisations and pet adopters. Picture: Shutterstock.

Many Australian families rescue animals for family pets, but aren't necessarily aware of the hard work that goes on behind the scenes.

Recognising the hard work going on behind the scenes to find fur-ever homes

New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home. Picture: Shutterstock.

New technology means we can use augmented reality to style our home.

Handy augmented reality app making the unreal practical

A UK study found women were 50 per cent more likely than men to have long COVID. Picture: Shutterstock.

A million-plus records shed some light on the disease.

Who's most likely to suffer long COVID?

Pruning is a traditional task of winter gardening, but there are many ways and reasons to prune your plants. Picture: Shutterstock.

Pruning is a traditional task of winter gardening.

Dead wooding to crown lifting: the many ways to prune

More unprecedented weather is on the way. Picture: Shutterstock.

Two studies show us just how vulnerable the Earth is

A future of damaging weather extremes

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1. Picture: Shutterstock.

Good news for seniors with the age pension cut off points and the deeming rate thresholds increasing from July 1.