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Ashley Walmsley

Farmer Dean negotiates a tricky female on Farmer Wants a Wife. He's also pictured here high-tailing it away from a cranky cow. Picture supplied

Famer Wants a Wife episode 3 sees drama, tears and a cow chase.

What happens when a farmer friend-zones a wannabe wife

Emma Horn

Bec Pridham

LONG-COVID: Surveys of COVID-19 patients around the world indicate a stronger link between some genetic precursors and long-COVID development. Picture: FILE

Preliminary surveys suggest there are a few indicators of whether you might develop long-COVID.

Who's most likely to end up getting long-COVID symptoms?

Jemimah Clegg

The amount Australians spend on housing costs has hit a record high. Pic: Shutterstock

Renters and mortgage-holders spending up to half their pay on housing.

'It's not feasible': Housing costs hit a record high

Carla Mascarenhas

Siege hostage Elly Chen runs from the Lindt Chocolat cafe in Martin Place. Picture: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

Western Sydney stabbing designated 'terrorist act'.

Will Australia's terror threat change?

Karen Barlow

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in Parliament. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

It is the second stage of national environmental law change.

Change of national enviro law put off, as Dutton warns of 'death of mining'

Adam Spencer

The 53-year-old woman died at the scene, two more remain in hospital. File photo

Detectives are investigating the incident.

Woman dies, two hospitalised after consuming drink at retreat

Anna McGuinness

Anna Houlahan

Molly the magpie reunited with staffy friends Peggy and Ruby. Picture Facebook/Peggy and Molly

'We have the best news, Molly is home!' the pet owners said.

Peggy and Molly reunited after premier intervenes

An near sell-out crowd watched the Giants beat St Kilda in Canberra last weekend. Picture by Gary Ramage

The AFL is going to need a 20th team, so where should it be?

Canberra v Darwin: Which city should get the AFL's next team?

The United States Embassy has warned US citizens to "remain vigilant" if travelling to Australia. Shutterstock

US Embassy warns travelers to 'remain vigilant'.

'Stay alert': US issues travel warning after Sydney stabbings

Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

A very important player disagrees with Wong's ploy for peace.

Moving to recognise Palestine comes at the worst possible time

​From the Fairfax newspapers across the country, here are the photos that tell the stories of regional Australia.&nbsp;

Henry Fisher with the two NRL grand final tickets he kindly received from Member for Dubbo Troy Grant. Photo: BEN HARRIS

Brothers Tim, 8, and Youhanna Mani, 9, will celebrate the traditional Indian festival of lights, known as Diwali. Pic: JUSTIN WHITELOC, The Courier, Ballarat

Irene Clifford says it is important to look on the bright side of life. Picture by PERRY DUFFIN, Maitland Mercury

Joint effort: Ken, 93, and Sybil May, 90, will celebrate their 68th wedding anniversary this month. Pic: JUSTIN WHITELOCK, The Courier, Ballarat

Olivia Rice had an attentive audience when she modelled the compostable nappy at Woodlands Child Care Centre for Elspeth Heinrich, Declan Hines, Cash Brauer, Blake Golin and Jack Golin, Picture: TARA GOONAN, Border Mail

Michael Caulfield and Doone Grist admire their portraits painted by award winning artist Sally Ryan which go on exhibition on Friday night. Photo: JUDE KEOGH, Central Western Daily, Orange

John Bailey, 91, is in the Great Tiger Moth Race to win it. Pic: Maitland Mercury

Wodonga's Oliver Dixon, 8, is looking forward to longer evenings and the chance to spend more time at Albury Swim Centre.  Picture: MATTHEW SMITHWICK, Border Mail

Eddie Ethridge, Rick Martin and Matt Zell are ready to slide this weekend. Photo: Barry Smith, Northern Daily Leader

The Deniliuin Ute Muster from the air. Pic: Declan Rurenga, Daily Advertiser, Wagga

Greg Bourdumis, Deniliquin. Picture: Declan Rurenga, Daily Advertiser, Wagga.

Masters time trial at Burumbeet. Colin Rose. Pic: LACHLAN BENCE, The Courier, Ballarat

Anthony Sarroff and Stephen Troy will open the city’s first boutique wine bar. Picture by CATH BOWEN, Maitland Mercury

Ballarat resident Brian Pola at the ‘unsightly’ traffic islands. Pic: ADAM TRAFFORD, The Courier, Ballarat

Brett Adamson says the epidemic is "completely overwhelming". Pic: Newcastle Herald

South Sydney Rabbitohs fans Megan Clarke, who's nearly five, and dad Tim, 33. Picture: Marina Neil, Newcastle Herald

Snake catcher Geoff Delooze. Pic: Newcastle Herald

Willie Simpson, of Seven Sheds Brewery, Railton, will open its doors to the public for its annual Oktoberfest celebration tomorrow. Picture: Katrina Docking, TheAdvocate, Tasmania

Eric N. Smith, of Somerset, and Eric J. Smith, of Burnie. Pictures: Grant Wells, The Advocate, Tasmania

The Bunbury community is rallying around 23-year-old Sean Pollard who was attacked by a shark in Esperance on Thursday morning. Photo: Facebook.

Ambulance officers wheel Sean Pollard to the Royal Flying Doctor Service plane to be flown to Perth for further treatment following a shark attack on Thursday morning. Photo: Esperance Express.

Former PM John Howard was in fine form when he launched his latest tome, a book about Sir Robert Menzies, at the Grand View Hotel on Thursday night. Pic: Redland City Bulletin

The heroes and their families who helped Sean Pollard when he was attacked by a shark at Wylie Bay near Esperance. Photo: Kristin Macfarlane/Esperance Express.

: Josh Muir, pictured with his piece ‘Heavens Gates’ at the Art Gallery of Ballarat, has won the People’s Choice Award at the Victorian Indigenous Art Awards. Pic: ADAM TRAFFORD, Ballarat Courier

A large fire in North Dubbo has destroyed buildings and a number of cars. Photo Belinda Soole, Daily Liberal, Dubbo

More than just a pretty face: Mandurah teenager Ebony Hunter has been hailed as the ‘next big thing’ in modelling. Photo: Kate Hedley/Mandurah Mail.

World at her feet: Kirra Treg is hoping to dance her way into the hearts of some of Europe’s top ballet companies. Photo: Amy Martin/Mandurah Mail.

Bunbury digital genius John Colebrook has unveiled his latest project – Australia’s largest ever photo. He created the 125 GB image of Sydney from 21,000 stitched photos for a Commonwealth Bank game. Photo: Supplied.

A burn-off that spread on a private property in Victor Harbor caused an estimated $3000 damage, says the Country Fire Service. Photo: Fleurieu Media.

Fleurieu-based SES attended nearly 40 incidents due to strong winds last weekend. Photo: Fleurieu Media.

A strong crowd of 10,000 soaked up the glorious weather at the 111th Smelter's Picnic. Rachel Weste, left, was seen on the Sky Diver with her friends Sarah Weigand and Stephanie Weigand. Photo: Hollie Joyce.

Alexandrina Cheese Company's Dan and Krystyna McCaul are pictured with Matt Moran, who featured the Fleurieu Peninsula on an episode of Paddock to Plate.

A day in the life of a New Zealand fur seal at Point Lookout . Photo by Baz A. Brown at Howling Planet

Cloncurry’s Merry Muster Festival has been recognised as one of the leading events in Queensland. Photo courtesy CHERIE RYAN

Chardonnay’s resurgence is no surprise to Orange’s pioneering winemaker Stephen Doyle. Photo: MARK LOGAN, Central WesternDaily, Orange

Performers Stuart Christie and Till Capelli prepare for their show A Little More Shhh. Picture: DYLAN ROBINSON, Border Mail

Chairwoman of the headspace Albury-Wodonga consortium Di Thomas and Gateway Health mental health manager Loretta Foster welcome Bek Nash-Webster, centre. Picture: TARA GOONAN, Border Mail

The Pyramid Sculpture arrives. Pic: Forbes Advocate

Julie Cockerill says goodbye to her Mudgee bookshop after 21 years in the business. Pic: Mudgee Guardian

Regional Australia in photos

The week that was: October 4, 2014 ...

From the Fairfax newspapers across the country, here are the photos that tell the stories of regional Australia.

Regional Australia in photos

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