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Crispin Hull

Donald Trump is on trial in a Manhattan court. Picture Shutterstock

While US democracy is at stake this year, the world's isn't.

Liberal democracies will endure, regardless of what Trump does

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?

Carla Mascarenhas

Rallies protesting violence against women will be held in nine cities over the weekend. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

The latest research suggests a dramatic increase.

New report reveals devastating reality of intimate partner violence

Steve Evans

Sandra Rajic counsels men on violence and their attitudes towards women as part of EveryMan. Picture by Keegan Carroll

Latest statistics show a surprising picture for 'intimate partner violence'.

Are more women being killed by men?

Anna Falkenmire

Police at Boolaroo on Monday evening. Picture by Peter Lorimer

Teenager arrested after 10-year-old girl dies in suburban stabbing

Dana Daniel

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, centre, with crowds as they gather for the No More: National Rally Against Violence in Commonwealth Park on Sunday. Picture by Keegan Carroll

National cooperation is needed to stop 'high-risk perpetrators': PM

PM to push premiers for information sharing about serial offenders

Matthew Kelly

Mackenzie Anderson's (inset) mother Tabitha Acret at the memorial bench unveiled in her honour at Gregson Park in December. Picture by Marina Neil.

'... Four women are dying each week from domestic violence and nothing has happened?'

Mackenzie Anderson was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner, now her mum wants change

Anna McGuinness

Irish singer Niall Horan performs a shoey on stage in Brisbane on April 28. Pictures via Instagram/@niallhoran

The Irish singer apologised to his stylist in advance.

'You lot are lunatics': former One Direction star's on stage shoey

Australians aged 65 and over lost the most to investment scams in 2023 according to Scamwatch data. Picture by Shutterstock

Phone calls are the costliest contact method used by scammers.

The scams swindling the most money from Australians

Jenna Price

Electric vehicles have been around for a while, but legacy brands continue to drag their feet on them. Picture Shutterstock

Where o where have all the electric vehicles gone?

​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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