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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

Nick Kyrgios has been summonsed to face a Canberra court. Picture: Getty Images

The tennis star has been summonsed to face a Canberra court next month on a common assault charge relating to ex-partner Chiara Passari.

Kyrgios charged with assaulting former girlfriend in Canberra

Robertson, home to Australia's sh--itest big thing; the Big Potato. Picture: file.

It's official, Australian's have voted and Robertson's Big Potato has been crowned as Australia's sh--test big thing.

It's official, the Big Potato is Australia's sh--test big thing

INSULTING: Bendigo Community Health Services (BCHS) executive leader and GP manager Graem Kelly said the Medicare rebate increase is out of touch with healthcare needs. Picture: BRENDAN MCCARTHY

"When you consider that, for example, an iceberg lettuce is now $9, a kilo of beans is $44 and fuel is well over $2 a litre - it is a bit insulting to our professional work."

GPs 65 cent Medicare rebate 'out of touch' as regional appointment waitlists skyrocket

"Dr Karl" with the keys to 28 Ramsay Street - which could be yours for the neighbours' finale. Picture: supplied

The stay will coincide with the airing of the Neighbours finale episode.

You can stay on Ramsay Street for the Neighbours finale

Homeowners are bracing for another rate hike by the RBA.

As it happened: RBA slugs households another 50 basis points

Photographer Mark Sundin trekked through the national park to take the exclusive pictures.

See the stricken bulk carrier being pulled to safety

Looking down at the turf farms around Wilberforce and Freemans Reach, in the Hawkesbury region, north west of Sydney, on Sunday, July 3. Picture: PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command/Facebook

Harrowing images as the NSW floods crisis grows

Resilient: Hayley Linea moved to Camden with her children Poppy Hallack, 5, and Luke hallack, 8, earlier this year. Picture: Sylvia Liber

Roads cut off, hundreds of residents evacuated, businesses underwater - flood devastation has returned to south west Sydney.

Devastation returns in fourth flood of year

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

The Portland Bay is now anchored off Port Botany.

Attempts to tow bulk carrier out to sea fail amid extreme conditions

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

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach in NSW and its crew are stranded without power.

New video shows bulk carrier rescue attempt off Illawarra coast

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


Port Fairy Marine Rescue and surf live saving club rescue marine life near Killarney.

WATCH: Update on the turtle saved off Killarney beach

SAVIOURS: Bendigo couple Scott Robbins and Kate Fuller were literally right in the path of a wayward NYC taxi cab that hit a cyclist and critically injured three pedestrians on June 20. Picture: DARREN HOWE 

The couple was enjoying a coffee and bagel at a Manhattan cafe moments before the accident.

Aussie couple save lives of pedestrians stuck in New York City cab crash

Not on: WDEA Works will continue its clothing recycling hubs into the new financial year after the public cleaned up its act. The not-for-profit organisation issued a warning in May that the bins were under review after WDEA had to pay almost $20,000 in the past 12 months to get rid of illegally dumped waste. This is just one example of the items people have dumped at the clothing recycling hubs.

WDEA Works clothing recycling hubs to continue "for the time being".

Clothing recycling hubs 'not perfect' but program given a reprieve

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

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

Closer Eye: Neil Livingstone told DPI officers that beehive checking should be done 'every two to three weeks, keeping a much closer eye on it'. Picture: Simone De Peak 

'I kept on saying, gee a month's a long time.'

Bee parasite surveillance should have been 'more frequent'

The Portland Bay bulk carrier off Garie Beach. Picture: Surf Life Saving NSW

The Portland Bay is currently anchored off Garie Beach and its crew are stranded without power.

Watch as bulk carrier Portland Bay struggles offshore persist

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The launch of a NASA rocket from the Arnhem Space Centre has been delayed.

NASA rocket launch from NT base delayed

Nick Kyrgios will play a Wimbledon quarter-final with a court appearance pending back in Australia.

Kyrgios faces assault allegation in court

Thousands of people have been ordered or warned to evacuate as floods again hit NSW.

NSW north braces for floods amid warnings

Police have charged two women with grievous bodily harm for allegedly leaving a child on a bus.

Qld women charged over child left on bus

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FULL STEAM AHEAD: Warrnambool hospital's new laundry centre has been given the green light by the city council. 

Warrnambool hospital's new laundry centre has been given the green light.

Hospital project approved despite parking shortfall

ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT: Moyne Shire councillors including mayor Ian Smith and Karen Foster are keen to implement changes in areas identified as needing improvement in a survey. 

A decline in Moyne Shire Council's overall direction has prompted Cr Karen Foster to call for a review of how it communicates with residents.

Moyne Shire Council's overall direction rating lower, survey shows

Prime land: The property, at 98 -100 Sackville Street, features a historic two bedroom cottage on a 1430-square-metre site. It's believed to have sold for close to $2 million.

A prime corner block in Port Fairy's main street has sold for close to $2 million.

Port Fairy site ripe for redevelopment sells to investor

DANCE: Adjudicators judging dancers at the Warrnambool Eisteddfod at the Lighthouse Theatre. Picture: Anthony Brady

Hundreds of dancers hit the stage at a competition in Warrnambool.

Dance competition returns to Warrnambool with more than 500 to hit the stage

Jurors hear closing addresses in arson case.

Barrister says accused arsonist had no motive to burn down house

BRAVE BOY: Miles Smithyman was born at just 31 weeks.

A Warrnambool mother is eternally grateful to community members who are ensuring she can be by the side of her newborn son Miles.

Warrnambool couple express gratitude for support for premature baby

Man brings son to break-in at south-west sports club

CRAFTERNOON: William Lane, 10, is helping his mother Renee with the crafty kids fun fair running at Koroit Theatre on Thursday and Friday. Activities include macrame, wall hangings, painting and cookie making. Picture: Anthony Brady

Craft activities the family can do together these school holidays.

Get crafty these school holidays

Warrnambool City Council's survey results are "unprecedented".

Council community survey hits record high approval rate

STOLEN: The motorbike was taken from a Portland shed last week.

A Portland family has been left devastated after the theft of a treasured family item.

Family pleads for return of motorbike stolen from Portland shed

MOVED ON: Urologist Adee-Jonathan Davidson has finished working at South West Healthcare in Warrnambool. 

Urologist slams hospital, urges government to play more of a role

LOCKED IN: Reid Oval will host an AFLW match in October. Picture: Anthony Brady

"It's a premier stadium and it's exciting for Warrnambool."

History-making: Reid Oval to host AFLW match

HIGHER PRICES: Larpent dairy farmer Mark Billing says the high farmgate milk prices are well deserved.

Milk price jumps $2 from opening to closing.

Financial year's record milk price

A group of fed-up Portland residents are planning a rally in the city.

Portland residents to hold rally after rates rise

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

Moyne Shire councillors will be asked to gift more than $23,000 from the sale of the former Garvoc Hall to the group that contributed funds to the new hub.

Moyne Shire councillors asked to gift $23,000 to community

Delighted children aboard woolly ponies let out shrieks of joy at the reinvigorated Western District Pony Club rally on Sunday.

Western District Pony Club reinvigorated after hiatus

Jurors hear from occupant of Warrnambool home allegedly torched in 2020.

Emotional witness tells jury she lost pet, sentimental items in fire

NAIDOC: Gunditjmara Aboriginal Cooperative 2022 NAIDOC award winners Jaynaya Miller and Tracy Roach. Picture: Anthony Brady

South-west NAIDOC Week celebrations begin with community days and awards.

Former Warrnambool man wins national NAIDOC award

Treasurer Jim Chalmers. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

The Reserve Bank has lifted interest rates by 50 basis points, however the Treasurer has conceded major flooding could place more inflationary pressure.

Floods add price blow amid RBA hike

Economists are predicting Australia's cash rate by the end of year will go beyond 2 per cent. Picture: Shutterstock

Home owners are set to brace for another rate hike by the RBA.

Home owners brace for jump in repayments with RBA hike expected

Health Minister Mark Butler says the subsidy could save people with type 1 diabetes thousands of dollars. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Albanese government delivers election pledge to support people with type 1 diabetes