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BACK IN THE DAY: Nurses attend to a patient in an iron lung in the United Kingdom, 1949. Picture: Getty Images

The virus has been nearly eradicated worldwide, but traces have been found in London's wastewater, prompting a "national incident" to be declared.

Polio has been detected in the UK: Here's everything you need to know

The scale of the task of shifting from fossil fuels to renewables has been revealed in a new 30-year plan. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Australian Energy Market Operator's plan points to the $12.7 billion worth of investment in transmission projects needed to help power the transition from coal.

New 30-year plan to guide 'irreversible' energy shift

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

Natalia Cricri is set to release her short film An Eight Letter Word Starting with A. Main photo: Christopher Starnawski. Inset: Sally Flegg

Would the global conversation be different if men were the ones who got abortions?

What the abortion debate would look like if men got pregnant

Abortion rights protesters chant on the steps of the Alabama state capitol building during a rally and march on the capitol in Montgomery on Sunday, June 26. Photo: Mickey Welsh-USA TODAY NETWORK/Sipa USA /AAP Image

Australians have joined in the fight for women's rights with protests set for the major metropolitan cities.

People show solidarity and protest for women's rights

Anita Barry just did not feel right in January this year.

Health awareness message - listen to your body and act

Builder Brendan Howe with Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda in their renovated Campbell home. Picture: Instagram 

The Governor-General and his wife appeared in a video spruiking the services of a Canberra-based builder in 2020.

'Spur of a happy moment': GG admits Canberra-builder plug was a mistake

The minister said the discovery was not cause for alarm.

Mite is on the move: second bee biosecurity zone set up in NSW

Grant Edwards attempted to pull a 10-tonne fire engine 50 metres to raise awareness for PTSD. Picture: Karleen Minney

How much can you lift? Because it's probably not as much as Grant Edwards.

Meet the man who pulled a fire truck for charity

The website for Don Hearn's cabins reads: "This is a different kind of place it suits some people and definitely does not suit others." Photo: Kathy Sharpe


Surfers keep returning to Don Hearn's Cabins for more than just a break

Waves of nostalgia at legendary South Coast break

Thousands protest outside the Supreme Court in Washington after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Picture: AAP

For too long, abortion has been a battleground for the far-right, conservative, anti-choice brigade.

'Our body our choice' shouldn't be just a slogan for women

Varroa mite was detected in beehives around the Port of Newcastle on June 24

Natural beekeepers urge Australia to learn from the mistakes made overseas where bees have become dependent on pharmaceuticals while trying to control varroa mite.

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to varroa parasite

Each year more than 200,000 hives are required for the pollination of the Australian almond crop alone. Photo: File

The news that varroa destructor is on our shores is alarming.

There's more than honey at stake

PAWS THE GAME: Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a stop to play when the pup ran onto the field for a tummy rub. 

Chilean goalkeeper, Christine Elder, called a pause - or a paws - to the game while giving the pup a tummy rub.

Dog runs onto international soccer field, demands pats from players

Slowdown: Wollongong train driver and Rail Tram and Bus Union delegate Rob Kennedy said this week's industrial campaign starts with a go-slow on Tuesday. The South Coast and other lines are expected to be heavily impacted this week. Picture: Anna Warr

NSW commuters could find their train to Sydney going just 10 kilometres an hour on Tuesday.

Trains at 10km/h? Rail union's go-slow day on Tuesday

The King: Austin Butler plays the legendary Mr Presley himself in Baz Luhrmann's new film Elvis, rated M, in cinemas now. Picture: Warner Bros

There's no doubt that Elvis is an enjoyable movie, even at two hours and 40 minutes, but it's not as successful a musical biopic as Rocketman or Walk the Line.

Elvis movie is a good time despite it lacking depth

Let them bee: Natural beekeeping teacher says miticides not the answer to Varroa parasite

TARGET: Varroa mites. Picture: Queensland Department of Primary Industry

Varroa Mite has been detected in Australia for the first time, locking down the beekeeping industry for two weeks, while the Department of Primary Industries scramble to contain the outbreak.

LOCKDOWN: NSW Beekeeping shut down for two weeks Varroa mite parasite enters country for first time

A trip to the outback provided a chance to tell an important story and learn more about the art of drone photography.

Stunning drone footage captures the beauty of outback NSW

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Sydney outbreak spreads to 34 people, more pubs and shopping centres exposed

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

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has warned of the strengthening of links between China and Russia.

NATO labels China 'malicious'

Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis (r) was no match for Novak Djokovic (l) at Wimbledon.

Djokovic ends Kokkinakis's Wimbledon run

NATO head Jens Stoltenberg says Russian leader Vladimir Putin "is getting more NATO on his borders".

NATO declares Russia a 'direct threat'

Australia's Thanasi Kokkinakis en route to his heavy defeat by Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon.

Djokovic canes Kokkinakis at Wimbledon

Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rates of common cancers.

Key found to spread of pancreatic cancer

Consumer advocates are warning Australians to be wary of dud electric heaters this winter.

Consumer group warns against dud heaters

Australia will fail on emissions without changes to the carbon credit scheme, research shows.

Call for clear carbon signal to boardrooms

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

PM says talks on EU trade deal on track

Wing general manager Simon Rossi says drones are a more environmentally friendly way to make deliveries. Picture: Laura Corrigan

This isn't just a story about flying take-out.

What's the buzz about delivery drones?

Germany's Jule Niemeier celebrates knocking out No.2 seed Anett Kontaveit at Wimbledon.

Second seed Kontaveit beaten at Wimbledon

Harmony Tan of France reacts after beating seven-time champion Serena Williams at Wimbledon.

Tan's delight at beating legend Williams

South Africa's white-ball captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the tour to England.

Bavuma out of South Africa's England tour

Legspinner Mitchell Swepson justified his selection by Australia for the first Test in Sri Lanka

Snapshot of day one of Galle Test

Ex-Formula One champion Nelson Piquet has apologised to Lewis Hamilton for using an offensive slur.

Piquet sorry for slur involving Hamilton

NATO has agreed a new strategic concept that describes Russia a "direct threat" to allies' security.

Russia a direct threat in NATO strategy

Shane Warne would have been proud as leggie Mitchell Swepson took three wickets against Sri Lanka.

Lyon takes five but Australia wobble late

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi looks at Pope Francis as he celebrates a Mass at St. Peter's.

Nancy Pelosi takes communion at Vatican

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The rains are coming: June has been relatively dry so far in the Illawarra, the weather gurus say. Picture: Robert Peet 

South Coast could cop 200mm of rain over coming days

MEDIAN MILLION: New data from CoreLogic shows the median house price passed $1 million mark in 17 South Coast suburbs during the past year. Picture: supplied.

In 17 South Coast suburbs, the median house price has tipped over $1 million this year

Million dollar markets: South Coast suburbs crack $1M median house price

INFLUENTIAL: Nowra-born author and journalist Frank Moorhouse has died, aged 83. Picture: file.

Frank Moorhouse has died, aged 83. He is remembered as a man of immense talent and persistence, who loved coming home to the bush.

Vale Frank Moorhouse: Nowra-born author remembered for his talent and influence

Markets are popping up across the Shoalhaven this weekend, including at Huskisson for the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum monthly market. Picture: supplied.

What's on in the Shoalhaven this week

From housing to health, the 2021 census breaks down key issues within the Eurobodalla-Shire and the Shoalhaven with some interesting results.

2021 Census data released: How the Shoalhaven and Eurobodalla Shire go?

LONG-TIME RIVALS: The Shoalies defending Avondale in a match back in 2018. Picture: Georgia Matts.

Shoalies continue strong run with decimation of rival Avondale

Illawarra daredevil Charles Jackson walked across the Kiama Blowhole on a tightrope several times in 1889 before a large crowed of spectators. Various reports say he piggybacked his son on one crossing and was blindfolded during another.

The Illawarra's Charles Jackson had multiple wives, multiple identities and a dangerously colourful life

Highwire over the Blowhole: meet Charles Jackson, Kiama's original daredevil

Orchid shows are back blooming after several years off due to COVID-19.

Orchid shows are back in full bloom in the Shoalhaven

CLASH OF THE TITANS: Huskisson F.C took down Milton Ulladulla F.C in a close battle. Picture: Team Shot Studios. 

Huskisson win big, Bomaderry continue resurgence in Round 10 of the Blackmore-Bolden Shield