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A pizzeria worker sparked Australia's strictest - and briefest - COVID-19 lockdown. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONHating on the SA pizza guy won't fix an entirely foreseeable problem

The new SafeWA app aims to make contact tracing easier for both venues and patrons, volunteers and visitors with a simple scanning system to register attendance at each location.

WA to reintroduce contact tracing for venues, churches, salons and more

Qantas CEO Alan Joyce indicated international passengers could be required to prove they have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Picture: Getty Images

EXPLAINERNo jab, no fly: who decides on mandate?

Children may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

ANALYSISChildren may transmit coronavirus at the same rate as adults: what we now know about schools and COVID-19

Some of the country's busiest air routes have resumed. Picture: Karleen Minney

EXPLAINERAs borders reopen, what is next for domestic air travel?

Lucy Bladen

A QR code check-in system is used to view a cafe menu. Picture: Matt Loxton

QR code concerns: Call for businesses to comply with guidelines

Sarah Basford Canales

Stanley James Brodel, a new grandson for Karleen Minney, living in Melbourne.

OPINIONI'm ready to crawl from Canberra to Victoria for my 'Stanley cuddles'

Karleen Minney

A higher price for produce is one of the ramifications of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONMaking lemonade in 2020

Jasper Lindell

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

Howard Kotton

Former Roma captain and Italy attacker Francesco Totti struggled to recover from COVID-19.

Totti details 'long 15 days' COVID battle

UK Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has announced a Stg300m aid package for COVID-hit UK sports.

UK to give $A545m to aid COVID-hit sports

VOCAL: AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield has been vocal on rules surrounding the number of interchange rotations per game. Photo: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

AFL rule changes for next season should go further

South West Women's Refuge chairperson Marg Garrett, chief executive Ali White, Waratah's Di Tate, Vestrum's Dr Andrea Liddiard with the Bunbury Women's Fun Run committee Chris Cattan; Brenda Kenny; Fiona Collins; Claire Kenny; Sam Bates; Sharon Peacock; missing Pam Turner (who was unwell).

Giving spirit continues

Jemillah Dawson

WORTH A PUNT?: Former St Kilda footballer Matthew Parker is searching for a new AFL club. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Door still open for delisted cohort

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

"The brass in the piano actually started to melt. That's how hot it got", Torrington resident Richard Cork lost a property to fire on November 8, 2019. PHOTO: Andrew Messenger

LISTENWhen these wilderness escapes became death traps

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

Rick and Carolyn Lean lost their son to suicide two years ago after a long battle with addiction and mental health issues. Photo: Kellsey Galea

LISTENHow one city is trying to tackle its drug problem from within

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

The Drip Gorge, near Mudgee. PHOTO: Mudgee District Environment Group

LISTENMeet the women fighting for The Drip

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Insider's guide to getting away in Sydney

Bernadette Chua

Vivere Retreat has stunning views over the Baw Baw Ranges. Picture: Supplied

No room at the inn? Try the 12 stays of Christmas

Britt Lazarus

These hills aren't just for skiing - head to the Snowies in summer.

Hike, ride, relax in high country heaven

Rose Jacobs

Bertelsmann has announced it is buying US publisher Simon & Schuster.

Bertelsmann snaps up Simon & Schuster

Beyonce's leading nine nods make her the second-most nominated Grammy artist in history.

Beyonce dominates Grammy nominations

Jill Serjeant

Sydney's Luna Park is getting a $30 million upgrade that will include nine new rides.

Sydney's Luna Park getting $30m facelift

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Emma Brown

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

Garage Sale Trail kicks off

The joys of home shopping in 2020

The joys of home shopping in 2020

Emma Brown

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Holiday season plans look-up as lockdowns are eased

Your future trip is outback

Your future trip is outback

Emma Brown

GET ON BOARD: Businesses and individuals are getting behind this year's event to make money and save money.

All aboard the Garage Sale Trail

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

SELLING FAST: The average Victorian home is spending just 33 days on the market according to the latest figures from the Real Estate Institute of Victoria. Photo - Shutterstock.

Optimism returns to Victoria

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

COMPROMISE: According to new research, almost half (45%) of Australians say they settled for something other than their perfect home, with the most common compromises including location, home size and price. Photo - Shutterstock.

The highs and lows for Australian house hunters

A dynamic not been seen for years

A dynamic not been seen for years

EXTEND YOUR HORIZONS: Expect to pay upwards of $1000 a week for a holiday home in the Whitsundays, Queensland, during the traditional summer break.

When the holiday is over, let the investment kick in

Lydia Roberts

Live, work and invest in the regions

Live, work and invest in the regions

Ruth Lewis

Lilly Sauberer, Nathan Kelly and Joanne Wilkinson.

'Back to his roots': John Butler rocks crowd in Waroona | PHOTOS

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Scamwatch: planning a holiday? Make sure it's the real deal

Gumtree

Spotting a scam: Tips for shopping on Gumtree

Lilly Sauberer, Nathan Kelly and Joanne Wilkinson.

'Back to his roots': John Butler rocks crowd in Waroona | PHOTOS

Protecting biodiversity: Leschenault Biosecurity Group project officer Julie Chapman highlights the presence of bridal creeper rust to City of Mandurah teams. Photo: Supplied.

'Deceptive': Mandurah teams upskilled on creeper control

WA Police Commissioner Chris Dawson with artist Sandra Hill at the opening of the Capel Police Station.

Capel Police Station opens

Jemillah Dawson

HONOURED: ARIA Hall of Fame inductee and nominated artist Archie Roach performing to a full house at the 2020 Port Fairy Folk Festival. Picture: Kyra Gillespie.

Archie Roach's life and music honoured by the ARIAs

POWERFUL: Sam Stubbs from Jervis Bay takes on a tough Crossfit event, featured in Sam I Am. Photo supplied.

Sam's living boldly with disability in Fearless season two

Perfect day for the beach | Leavers WA photos

Perfect day for the beach | Leavers WA photos

Lilly Sauberer, Nathan Kelly and Joanne Wilkinson.

'Back to his roots': John Butler rocks crowd in Waroona | PHOTOS

Prawns have been part of the Australian cuisine long before Paul Hogan urged us to cook them on the barbie. Picture: Shutterstock

Do you have to remove the poo chute when preparing prawns?

Karen Hardy

Hugh Macague, 23, Rochester, Victoria with some of his restored vintage headers including a International A8-2, Connor Shea Auto header and David Shearer XP88.

Vintage is back in business this harvest

Olivia Calver

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

'The thing that saves you': Narrow 4WD escape for travelling family

Daniela Cooper

Big crowd for silent march

Big crowd for silent march

Jemillah Dawson

Column: waste not such a bad thing

Column: waste not such a bad thing

Letter to the Editor: Proposed BORR route affecting heritage sites, wildlife

Letter to the Editor: Proposed BORR route affecting heritage sites, wildlife

Alan Snow

What comfort items (food or otherwise) have you purchased over the past few weeks and months?

Lipstick a big seller in tough times

Jane Lambe

LISTEN TO THIS: The winning project holds promise for those who have suffered hearing loss as a result of ageing, among other possible factors.

Hearing loss treatment crowned winner

1hr ago

ONLINE CHECK: There are many charities that deserve your donation this Christmas. But before giving, do a quick check on the ACNC website's Charity Register.

How to avoid charity scams this Christmas

Geraldine Cardozo
1hr ago

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

Ethicist calls for sexbots for elderly

1hr ago

Telstra admits to acting unfairly in signing up people to phone plans they had no hope of ever paying for.

Telstra admits signing Indigenous customers to phone plans they could not afford

1hr ago

After 27 days without new cases, Victoria is one day away from being considered coronavirus free.

Victoria verging on virus elimination

10m ago

Greens MPAmy MacMahon says the QLD government is avoiding scrutiny of its social housing failures.

Qld govt hiding housing crisis: Greens

14m ago

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian's adviser Sarah Lau shredded records on council grants.

Destroyed NSW grant documents recovered

15m ago

Bega pays $534m for Lion's dairy brands and 13 sites

Bega pays $534m for Lion's dairy brands and 13 sites

Andrew Marshall
19m ago

CreditorWatch says businesses heading for insolvency must not be allowed to undermine good ones.

Insolvency protections must end as planned

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
21m ago

Former NRL player Jarryd Hayne is standing trial on two charges of aggravated sexual assault.

Alleged Hayne victim had 'puncture wounds'

Mark Russell
22m ago

Metro Trains Sydney maintenance workers have been awarded more than $500,000 in unpaid wages.

Metro Trains Sydney workers win back pay

25m ago

A Kojonup wheat crop trial of fertiliser boosted with manganese and zinc derived from recycled batteries by Envirostream. The section crop to the left received the treatment, while the area to the right is the control where no fertiliser was used.

Positive response from battery trials

Mal Gill
2hrs ago

An initial shipment of 2400 units of LGP-branded medicinal cannabis oils valued at more than $600,000 has been exported to Germany.

Medicinal cannabis oil exported to Germany

Shannon Beattie

Pictured at the install of the 200th Seed Terminator were South Australian Larwoods Ag Services representative Brett Bowey (left), Seed Terminator director Mark Ashenden, Paskeville farmer Duncan McKay and Larwoods dealer principal Scott Mercer Larwoods.

Seed Terminator notches 200th milestone

The climbing Pierre de Ronsard rose is one of the most popular roses in the world and it's easy to see why. Picture: Shutterstock

Pruning tips to get the most from a blooming rose season

John Gabriele

It's the innovators who are willing to take risks to help improve technologies. Photo: Shutterstock.

Thank an innovator for that handy new piece of tech

Gifting something a little life-changing this Christmas. Picture: Shutterstock.

A money guru's go-to list of books for life-changing ideas

Noel Whittaker