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An observer watches the take off on Sunday night.

American space agency NASA has successfully launched its first ever rocket from Australia.

See the moment NASA launches a rocket from the NT

Bruno (Damon Herriman) and Laura (Jackie van Beek) go to a new-age retreat to attempt to reinvigorate their marriage. Picture: Supplied

Everyone speaking gibberish may be a way of illustrating miscommunication, but it's radical.

A weird romp words can't describe

Austin Butler electrifies as Elvis. Picture: Universal 

It pulls you up to realise that this is Luhrmann's sixth feature film.

Baz Lurhmann's Elvis is an exhilarating and brilliant homage

Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller and Mark Paguio in Spiderhead. Picture: Netflix

You understand why Hemsworth would have been attracted to the production.

Hemsworth's Spiderhead is a slick, pacey futuristic thriller

PATIENT OPTIONS: Kirsten Pilatti, BCNA CEO talks with Elizabeth Blane in Latrobe, Tasmania during a Breast Cancer Network Australia event. Picture: Paul Scambler

GPs and advocates want to see the telehealth program extended to provide patients with more options on how they access medical care.

Call to re-instate, expand telehealth services ahead of July 1 cut-off

Director Kyle Balda has been at the helm of a number of others in this franchise and he sure knows what his audiences want.

It's more Minion high-jinks and it aims to please

WHAT TO DO IN THE DARK: It can be tough getting through a black out, but with a bit of planning, it can be made easier. Picture: FILE

As the energy emergency enters another week, we're being told to plan for power outages. So what do you need to get through the dark days?

How to prepare a 'black out survival kit' as the energy crisis continues

STORAGE TECHNOLOGY: LNG storage tanks at a terminal in Yokohama, Japan. Picture: WikiCommons

The country needs more transmission, more renewables, more storage. But how do we get there?

Has the energy emergency forced a re-think in future of electricity production?

SACRED GROUND: Goanna are back to celebrate their 1982 classic album Spirit Of Place. Picture: Martin Stringer

Shane Howard explains why Solid Rock will always matter

Goanna rediscovers their Spirit Of Place

FULL THROTTLE: Herald journalist Madeline Link on board the 222 Offshore powerboat at Lake Macquarie. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

The sun was shining, a severe weather warning hung in the air and I had been to the chiropractor the day before.

I got flung across a lake at breakneck speed in a powerboat

DRESSED FOR SUCCESS: Sydney post-punk band Johnny Hunter are ready to deliver on the hype with their debut album Want. Picture: Tom Wilkinson

Sydney band Johnny Hunter know how to stand out from the crowd.

Johnny Hunter are taking what they Want

Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez return for the second season of OMITB which adheres sensibly to the mantra of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". Picture: Disney+

This series delivers joyous entertainment by a cast at the top of their game - if that isn't true art, then nothing is.

It's close to the best thing on TV and we've got some good news

Although everyone who is homeless feels the negative impacts, children can face a tough future due to something completely out of their hands.

If kids are having to couch surf or live out of a tent or caravan, there are difficulties for them in getting to school, getting three square meals a day.

'Safe, stable place to sleep every night' could keep kids off police radar

'GAVE HER A SMACK': Kai Hansen describes his 'resident croc' Casey as his main girl, but one day, she "had a go" and he "gave her a smack". Picture: supplied

"She wanted to have a go so I gave her a smack."

'I gave her a smack', publican fends off crocodile with frying pan

WINTER WARMTH: Pet owners are warned to be extra vigilant over winter, making sure not to put animals in a position of risk. Picture: Bec Pridham

"We can do something and know that it hurts, but [pets] can't tell us that it hurts."

A fur coat doesn't always mean winter warmth: Keeping your pets safe in the cold

Matt Kean says the government is investing in reforms that will keep NSW on the path to surplus.

The deficit for the current year marks an improvement from half-year forecasts.

NSW budget surplus confirmed for 2024/25

THE BIG FREEZE: Australia's Antarctic program team plunge into the sub-zero ocean to celebrate the winter solstice in 2017. Picture: Daleen Koch, Australian Antarctic Program

The shortest day of the year comes with a long, long history.

Sub-zero swimming and Stonehenge: What's the winter solstice all about?

INVESTIGATION: NSW Health believes blood samples from residents in Griffith could help them better understand when Japanese Encephalitis virus arrived in the state.

NSW Health is set to bring a blood sample survey to the MIA.

Blood could hold secret to when deadly virus arrived in NSW

DEATH TOLL RISES: Have we reached a point in the pandemic when daily deaths can be tolerated? Picture: FILE

An estimarted 15,000 Australians are expected to die with COVID-19 this year. In 2019, there were 1080 Australians who died with influenza. It's a stark difference.

Have we reached a point in the pandemic when daily deaths can be tolerated?

A scene from Fire Island. Picture: Disney

Jane Austen's character studies retain contemporary relevance.

A fun queer spin on Pride and Prejudice

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The many benefits of seeking treatment

Cardinal George Pell is due to be sentenced after being found guilty of child sexual abuse.

Chief Judge Peter Kidd has handed down his sentence after Cardinal George Pell was convicted for attacks on two choirboys in the 1990s.

George Pell sentenced to six years

STRONG: Beautiful toddler Penelope Dean is the sunshine of her mother Emily's life. The brave little girl has been treated for a rare tumour.

Most people know McHappy Day is all about a good cause. The Dean family had first-hand experience of how the charity supports children fighting serious illness.

How McHappy Day helps brave tots like Penelope

Take in the spectacular Great Ocean Road, the dramatic Grampians, and the fun and colour of Victoria's great goldrush rural cities on this amazing journey by rail and road.

Victoria's historic towns and iconic sights by train and luxury coach

TRAVEL IN STYLE: Discover the Arabian Peninsula in luxury with Emerald Cruises' Emerald Azzurra yacht. Photos: Supplied

In conjunction with Emerald Cruises, Australian Community Media and Explore are giving away this exciting opportunity.

Last chance to win a cruise - enter now

This $192 million tax-free jackpot offers one Aussie the chance to take out the title of 'Australia's biggest lotto win, ever'.

The Lottery Office gives Australians the opportunity to win from multi-million-dollar jackpot draws from across the globe.

Aussies' ticket to huge multi-million dollar jackpots

How Aussies can cash in on world's biggest lottery draws

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on this island odyssey, taking in Honolulu, Kahului, Maui, Hilo, Knoa, Nawiliwili Kauai and the Napali coast.

A sun-kissed cruise of the islands of Hawaii

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier. 

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Take control of your pregnancy journey

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Imagine that dream holiday costing you absolutely nothing - well, that could be a possibility with our latest cruise competition.

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

AESTHETICALLY PLEASING: The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is of sleek design and comes in two stunning colours, awesome blue and black. Photo: Supplied.

Samsung is an innovation leader in the mobile tech space and have converged a lot of said innovation into the budget friendly sector, opening a whole new universe of opportunities to budget conscious shoppers with the Samsung Galaxy A Series range.

Budget can still be boujee

Strength in numbers: John Krnc, one of the founding members of Local Liquor, outside his Lyneham store.

A Canberra company that was formed to support local liquor stores to survive and thrive against increasing competition for big industry players is celebrating its 20th anniversary.

Canberra's Local Liquor celebrates milestone with eyes to the future

Join The Senior Newspaper and Travelrite International on an exploration tour of these southern islands, choosing from three departures, January 18 to 28, 2023, February 8 to 18, 2023 or March 8 to 18, 2023.

An island hopping tour way down south

Book now for the Fall Colours fully escorted cruise to the USA and Canada from October 7 to 26, 2022.

Enjoy the colours of New York and Canada in the autumn

An Australian highlight: A trip to the Flinders Ranges ticks all the boxes as it has some of Australia's most spectacular scenery and challenging terrain.

See the sights and experience the variety on this Discovery Tour of the very best South Australia has to offer.

The many highlights of South Australia

There is no end to the limits of imaginative play time your children will enjoy in their Possum Play couch.

Possum Play keeps screen time to a minimum

Massage your feet to fitness

A revolutionary way to do your bit for you and future generations. 

Oh Crap solves the dog poop problem

The findings reinforce the need for adequate resources for ICUs, especially in times of high demand.

Third virus wave biggest killer: study

The Australian Muslim Advocacy Network has lodged the complaint against Twitter in Queensland.

Muslim rights group pursues Twitter in Qld

This is a sample of The Echidna newsletter sent out each weekday morning.

Red, blue, green and teal: the new politics needs consensus

Increased emissions were partly from the transport sector rebounding from COVID-19 restrictions.

Emissions rising in Australia, data shows

The NSW inquiry is looking into whether the Sydney Star casino is fit to hold a gaming license.

Star card claims 'difficult to reconcile'

Millennials and their young families make up the majority of people moving from the city to the country. Picture: Shutterstock

Millennials and their young families make up the majority of people moving from the city to the country, as regional migration hits a record high.

Queanbeyan-Palerang sees surge in migration, report finds

NSW government announces $150 vouchers to help parents pay for kids going back to school. Picture: Shutterstock

It will go towards the costs of school uniforms, books and shoes.

How to claim your $150 back-to-school voucher

INCREASE: Four councils in the region have been allowed to raise general rate revenue above a rate peg granted earlier this year. Photo: Louise Thrower.

A Tribunal has given the go ahead for 86 councils to collect more in rates.

Councils receive all clear to raise more in general rates

Former NRL star Brent Kite outside Queanbeyan courts in March. Picture: Blake Foden

Brent Kite said he was in a "different headspace" at the time of the dispute with police.

'Just a bad day' for ex-NRL star arrested in police confrontation

Chris Chacos (cinematographer) filming at Lake Ginninderra - actress Amelie Wertenauer. Photo: Supplied.

Written, directed and produced by Will Scott, Mortis Lux will be shown from August 19 to 31 as part of the 2022 Far South Film Festival.

Regional filmmaker showcased at festival

Rusten House in Queanbeyan. Photo: Kim Pham and Andrew Johnston

There have been two new additions to the Rusten House Art Centre in Queanbeyan.

Rusten House reaches for the stars with July exhibition

Broulee's Spiderman: 91-year-old Gordon Wheatley was the first person to receive the anti-venom for the Sydney funnel-web spider.
Picture: James Tugwell

Gordon Wheatley was the first human to receive antivenom for an Atrax robustus - Sydney funnel-web spider - bite.

Meet Broulee's Spiderman: Gordon Wheatley

Jerikye Wiliams lights up the stage. Photo: Steven Foster Photography

Bowral Bowling Club was rocking to the sounds of three of the region's best up and coming talents on Saturday night (June 18).

Region's best talent on show as home-grown concert proves a hit

Terry Campese's side the Queanbeyan Blues took a 46-18 win on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Blues take crucial 28-point win on the road

A West Queanbeyan home. Photo: Bree Element

The surging of regional house prices will be front and centre during the REINSW 2022 Roadshow on June 21.

'Knife-edge': Here's how Queanbeyan house prices and rent has changed in 10 years

Parents Melissa De Ryck, Tamara Lawson-Moore and student Savannah Elrick, 5, from Queanbeyan South Public School are concerned about what the changes to enrolment zones will mean for student numbers and resources at their school. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Queanbeyan South Public School could see a large decrease in enrolments as a result of a school zoning decision.