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FEELING THE PINCH: Median weekly rent costs have risen more than 20 per cent in some regional cities while wages continue to stagnate.

Some areas have seen prices jump by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

Weekly rent costs rise to new heights as wages stagnate

Sweet success: Craig Clarke has a well-earned rest with his main support person, Nils, on board the Pathfinder. 

Clarke lost his cap early then battled shoulder pain to cover the distance in under 13 hours.

'I'm glad the Channel gods were tough': 57-year-old conquers English Channel swim

Mark Butler has confirmed changes to fourth dose eligibility. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Millions more Australians will soon be eligible for a fourth vaccine dose, but the Health Minister insists the era of mask mandates is over.

Millions more to get fourth jab, but we've 'passed the time' for mask mandates

Over 4000 revellers danced the Nutbush at the Big Red Bash. Photos: Matt Williams

A new world record was set on Day 2 of the Birdsville Big Red Bash music festival as more than 4000 took part in the largest ever Nutbush City Limits dance.

New Nutbush world record set at outback music festival

SITTING STILL: Spending two years in Fremantle without touring gave Kav Temperley ample time to write his forthcoming second solo album Machines Of Love and Grace.

Kav Temperley graduates with an old friend in tow

BRIGHT FUTURE: Perth indie-band Great Gable are brimming with positive energy on their second album.

Great Gable deliver positive spin on second album

The woman is believed to have been trapped for 45 minutes. Photo: NSW Police 

The 72-year-old became trapped inside her car just before 2pm, with water chest-deep after it was swept downstream.

See the moment a 72-year-old woman is rescued from flood waters

 It's not long before we're on a journey of bloody revenge.

Little subtly can be found among the clenched jaws and thousand-mile stares of The Terminal List, now streaming on Amazon Prime.

A goon with a gun and some truly awful dialogue

Natalie Portman as Mighty Thor and Chris Hemsworth as Thor in Thor: Love and Thunder. Picture: Jasin Boland/Marvel Studios

Writer-director Taika Waititi provides plenty of gags and narratives.

Thor's return is a marvel of fun, like an '80s roller-rink disco night

The funding was announced by NSW Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke and is available immediately to those living in the approved 23 local government areas in New South Wales.

How to claim your disaster recovery payment

RBA governor Philip Lowe. Picture: Getty Images

An open letter to RBA governor Dr Philip Lowe

Nick Kyrgios on court at Wimbledon for his quarter final against Cristian Garin. Picture: Getty Images

The Canberra tennis star admits he found it hard to focus on his Wimbledon "mission" after the revelation he faces an assault charge.

'I'm only human': Kyrgios wants to tell his story after 'hard' revelation of assault charge

Gordon Reid has entered the lower house after working in emergency departments during the pandemic. Picture: AAP 

More First Nations MPs are in parliament than ever before.

New First Nations MPs outline agenda

"We Were Just Little Boys" has been released this NAIDOC Week as an important contribution to truth telling.

'The bad place': Survivors release animated video of life in Kinchela Boys Home

TEAMWORK: Port Fairy Surf Life Saving Club, Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service and Melbourne Zoo worked together to bring an injured turtle to shore.


A 400-kilogram endangered turtle has died despite a team effort to save it.

Attempted turtle rescue ends in heartache

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese meet with SES volunteers in Richmond on Wednesday. Picture: AAP

Flood disaster payments will be available from 2pm Thursday for 23 impacted government areas.

$1000 flood recovery payments on offer to those hit by floods

CRISIS: New data reveals the majority of regional areas have less than one per cent of rental vacancies. Picture: FILE

"Just because you rent, doesn't mean you haven't established deep roots in a community."

'Perfect storm': new housing data reveals regional areas in strife

Nowra tradie Jimmy Heffernan decided to mark the QR codes that have become the norm on his leg for life - and it actually works. Images: supplied.

Tradie gets QR code inked onto his leg

RAPPER: Rylie Featherby performed at Tower Hill on Tuesday under the name Hundo Milli.

Tower Hill hosts school holiday activities during NAIDOC week

WATCH: A snippet of Tower Hill's NAIDOC Week school holiday program

The reformed Noiseworks featuring Jon Stevens performs at the 2022 Big Red Bash. Photos: supplied

Aussie rock legends Noiseworks reunited on Tuesday for their first performance in more than seven years for a surprise gig at the Birdsville Big Red Bash.

See the moment Noiseworks reunites at the Big Red Bash

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South Australia is considering raising the age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14.

More backing to raise SA criminal age

Treasurer Jim Chalmers plans to include a similar statement to New Zealand's "wellbeing budget".

Federal budget to measure 'what matters'

NSW rail workers and the NSW government return to the umpire in their protracted industrial dispute.

NSW train saga back at industrial umpire

Experts have overwhelmingly backed a decision to expand access to a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose.

'Right time' to expand fourth COVID shot

The LNP convention could define the policies David Crisafulli takes to the next Queensland election.

LNP vote on support for Qld nuclear plants

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UPSET: William Hickey is unhappy he had to leave Warrnambool to receive treatment after a visit to South West Healthcare's emergency department. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hawkesdale man William Hickey believes a visit to South West Healthcare's emergency department should not have ended with a rushed flight to Melbourne.

Patient asks questions after unwanted flight, road trip to hospital

CLEAN SWEEP: Port Fairy has taken gold for the second year in a row while Timboon won silver at Victoria's Top Tourism Towns Awards. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Port Fairy and Timboon win gold and silver in state tourism awards.

Tourism triumph major boon after pandemic bust: Mayors

HANDS-ON: South West Healthcare surgical registrar Dr Marina Youssef teaches Xavier Dowd suturing techniques as part of the students' three-day tour of Warrnambool.

Cohort of medical students arrive in Warrnambool for pilot immersion program.

Trainee tour a chance to remedy region's GP malady

CHANGING FACES: Warrnambool residents Perry Cho (Malaysia), Otha Akoch (South Sudan) and Wei-Lin Mai (Taiwan). Picture: Anthony Brady

New countries of birth added to Warrnambool's census data.

Census: First major step for diversity but more room to grow

IN REVIEW: Warrnambool City councillors voted to adopt a beach access strategy for the next 15 years on Monday night.

Access to cater for people with mobility issues or parents with prams, along with lighting along the Warrnambool promenade walk are priorities for residents.

Warrnambool residents call for better beach access for all

Thieves target unlocked garages, cars in Warrnambool.

More tools reported stolen as thieves target residential garages, cars

VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION: Volunteers spend more than 9000 hours at Flagstaff Hill each year.

Warrnambool has a higher number of people who volunteer than across Australia, the council has revealed.

Community spirit alive and well in Warrnambool, volunteer survey shows

Emma House CEO resigns just months after filling role

LIVE MUSIC: Rhys Crimmin is returning to his home roots to perform in Camperdown on Friday. Picture: Anthony Brady

Crimmin performing originals in south-west show this Friday

AERIAL: Port Fairy has taken out a top tourism award for the second year in a row. Picture: Morgan Hancock

Local businesses react to state-wide tourism award win.

South-west businesses react to tourism award wins

NOWHERE TO GO: A growing number of people are 'sleeping rough' due to a lack of affordable housing.

The number of south-west residents "sleeping rough" is increasing, with a lack of affordable housing and the rising cost of living.

Number of Warrnambool residents 'sleeping rough' on the rise

NAIDOC: Lincoln, 9, Tanisha, and Remy Clarke, 4 at the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation NAIDOC Week Family Cultural Day t-shirt decorating station. NAIDOC Week runs from July 3-10. Picture: Anthony Brady

NAIDOC Week finishes off in the south-west with a fun run community day.

What's on: Activities to wrap up school holiday break

IN DEMAND: Cleanaway's Koroit Street facility has applied for permission to become a 24-hour operation, but some residents say they won't be happy with the noise, smell, or environmental impacts. Picture: Morgan Hancock


Residents concerned about proposal to make waste transfer station 24-hours.

City waste proposal tips residents over the edge

CONCERNING: Steph Ryan and Roma Britnell look at the Woolsthorpe-Heywood Road with truck driver Peter Shiell.

The south-west's roads are among the worst in the state, according to Victorian Nationals deputy leader Steph Ryan,

Region's roads 'shocking' says departing Nationals deputy leader

Thieves force entry, steal expensive items.

Trailers, bikes and car stolen in rural burglary

Artists: Florence Collins Kindergarten team leader Amber McFadyn and children Sophie O'Keeffe, 4, Evie Colgate, 5, Aurora Chamers-Simpson, 5, Deja, Brigham, 4, at the Indigenous art and language exhibition at the Lighthouse Theatre. Picture: Madeleine McNeil

City's kindergarten children create moving exhibition for NAIDOC Week.

Young artists tackle 'big topics' and celebrate culture and language

Brauer College Kakay Academy members Lucy Sanderson, Hayley Hadfield, Charlotte Geier, Topsea Vanlaws and Charley Cesta-Incani have helped organise a community event. Picture: Anthony Brady

A community event this weekend encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous residents to get active to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

New NAIDOC Week event encourages all residents to get active

COMMUNITY HUB: Garvoc's Adam Bellman and MP Gayle Tierney at the newly built facility.

Moyne Shire councillors voted on Tuesday to give the Garvoc Residents Group $23,806 for the town's new hub.

Council votes to allocate $23,000 to Garvoc hub

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: Casterton's Alyssa Humphries has been selected in Australia's Under 22 Female Indoor Cricket team for the World Cup. Picture: Chris Thomas

"It's pretty exciting, it's my first time selected for Australia."