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Ashlee and Mat Davey are competing in Group 1 of the latest season of My Kitchen Rules. Picture: Supplied

A Margaret River region couple have graced Australian television screens this week for the first episodes of home-cooking competition and reality TV show, My Kitchen Rules.

Husband and wife foodies jump on MKR journey

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

David Hurley has confirmed Scott Morrison was made minister in multiple portfolios without a swearing-in ceremony. Picture: Jamila Toderas

The government is seeking legal advice into Scott Morrison's secret swearing-ins.

'Legal mess': Governor-General confirms Morrison took control of ministries without swearing-in ceremony

BIG EARNERS: More than 932 million bottles and cans have been recycled through Return and Earn points across NSW. Picture: Lachlan Leeming 

In five years more than 7.7 billion containers have been returned and $30 million raised for charity

Loose Change: How cashed-up recyclers are building a circular economy

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15. Photo: Victoria Police.

The unknown person and their dog were reported to have fallen into Traralgon Creek, east of the Latrobe Valley in Victoria's Gippsland region, at 5:30am on Monday, August 15.

Watch: CCTV emerges of dog owner feared swept away in floodwaters

UNDER ATTACK: Cyclist Dave during trials of known magpie deterrents. Picture: Brisbane Valley Rail

Magpie swooping season has begun: Wear sunglasses and a hat to protect your head and eyes.

Swooping Magpie deterrent theories busted: 'The eyes don't work'

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong 

Morrison appointing himself ministries was called "unprecedented" and "weird". But was it illegal?

What did Scott Morrison do and why does it matter?

Canberra Airport head Stephen Byron talking at the reopened terminal. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Counselling for staff who may be traumatised

Counselling offered to those at airport, as review of response launched

Red pandas are an endangered species partly due to the small mammal's habitat loss in China. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Red panda escape sparks zoo security check

Ravi (pictured) escaped his enclosure in Adelaide Zoo on Friday, August 12, 2022. Photo: Adelaide Zoo.

The seven-year-old panda, named Ravi, escaped from its enclosure at Adelaide Zoo, in the city's CBD, last week.

Escaped Red Panda is caught after two days on the run and ready to mate

Marketing spend-up, customer numbers surge.

MyState's big result as it pushes ahead with growth drive

FRIENDS: The aim is for Nina (right) to ride the final kilometre to complete the journey with Karen. Picture: Facebook.

An epic journey for health and friendship is about to hit the road.

Two women with the 'wheelpower' to tackle cancer

Three charged with aggravated armed robbery over NW incident

SPECTACULAR: Warrnambool's Shane Smith spends hours a day watching the southern right whales. Pictures: Shane Smith Photography

A Warrnambool photographer has captured some incredible images of southern right whales at Logans Beach.

Spectacular whale display captured off the coast

The video comes as it was revealed Ponga won't play again this season

Knights investigate shock video of teammates in toilet

Police arrest Ali Rachid Ammoun, inset, at Canberra Airport after he allegedly fired five shots at the building's windows. Pictures: Facebook

The 63-year-old NSW man sought that a media outlet be excluded from his court appearance, at which he did not apply for bail.

Alleged airport shooter remanded in custody, details of gun revealed

IN IT FOR THE LONG RUN: About one in 20 will experience some sort of long-COVID symptoms. Picture: iStock/Mladen Zivkovic

Around one in 20 people will experience long COVID, but experts are still learning what it is.

The rise of 'Flurona': Long-COVID increases risk of experiencing flu and coronavirus together

The way to stop inflation isn't straightforward. Picture:Shutterstock

A survey of leading economists has found the path isn't quite clear

'It's important not to overreact': Australia's top economists on how to fix high inflation

Women protest in the streets of Kabul ahead of the first anniversary of the Taliban returning to power. Picture: Getty Images

In the words of our now Prime Minister, the government can "take action commensurate with the gravity of the situation."

Don't hide behind bureaucracy, Prime Minister. You can help Afghanistan now

Recent rainfall has the rapids flowing again in Cataract Gorge

30 striking photos of Cataract Gorge flooding

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Governments are being urged to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for rental properties. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Renters struggle through 'brutal' winter

File image of an exam hall. Picture: Robert Peet

Many states scrapped vaccine mandates before the beginning of term three this year, but the move has had "zero impact" on the sector's staffing crisis

Unvaccinated teachers return to work in every state and territory but shortages remain

Fred Osman married his sweetheart Kyla Dolen at Buchanan Park on Sunday. Photo supplied.

An Isa Rodeo cowboy has married his sweetheart in a red dirt arena ceremony on Sunday, at the 2022 Mount Isa Mines Rodeo.

Cowboy marries his cowgirl sweetheart in red dirt arena wedding

Hobart City Council has voted to remove the statue of former Tasmanian premier William Crowther. (Anthony Corke/AAP PHOTOS)

Hobart council to remove divisive statue

GOING: The controversial statue will be removed from Franklin Square. Picture: File

"It's just such a great day to be able to celebrate the fact that Tasmania is leading the way in this whole country when it comes to removing statues that glorify people who committed such racist and barbaric actions against Aboriginal people."

Council votes to remove controversial statue of former Tasmanian Premier

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A Supreme Court jury watched CCTV footage from the night a simmering feud came to a head when a Youngtown man was attacked by three men with a blockbuster in the driveway of his home.

Jury sees footage of Youngtown blockbuster attack

CIAO: Franco's owner Franco Macri has decided to close shop after four-decades of service. Picture: Clancy Balen

"I want to thank everyone who has ever been in this place, it's been marvelous".

Franco's restaurant to shut its doors

Broad public sector vaccine mandates ended on June 30 when the COVID emergency period was declared over, resulting in departments making their own decisions.

Education Minister Roger Jaensch outlines why the department's policy changed.

Why unvaccinated teachers have been allowed back to work

Poor consultation with unions and disability advocates over return of unvaccinated teachers

Stood down teachers go back to work, unvaccinated

Tasmania is still carrying a whopping amount of net debt.

Treasury releases update on state's finances

AMA Tasmania EBA Lead Negotiator, Dr Michael Lumsden-Steel. Picture: Supplied

The Inability to attract and retain staff in Northern Tasmanian hospitals has caused contracts for temporary 'locum' doctors to climb to even higher, costing the state millions of dollars in extras fees each year.

Locum doctors in high demand due to lack of staff

The government has proposed changes to the state's Aboriginal Lands Act

Concerns non-Aboriginal people could serve on lands council

If anti-protest laws pass, constitutional High court challenge is likely, says expert

Anti-protest law battles to continue

Minister says staffing issues are being worked on, but union is unconvinced.

Child safety staffing shortages described as a 'perfect storm'

ACEN want to involve community and business in the development.

Major wind project to bring new jobs to state's north

CLIMATE CHANGE: A rendering of what the black box will look like, inspired in concept by the black box found inside an aeroplane. Picture: Supplied

The application can be viewed on the council's website.

Climate crisis 'black box' proposed for remote Tasmanian location

Sector call for a new, modern, iconic, regional conference centre for Northern Tasmania to accomodate larger business events. Picture: Zachary Ferguson

Tourism and business sector open up public discussions on new conference centre

Launcestons needs new, iconic conference centre to cash-in

The incident occurred early on Saturday afternoon.

Teen threatened restaurant staff with fake gun, police claim

A long-running dispute ended in eye surgery for one man.

George Town brawl over litter turned nasty

SCHOOLS IN: Year 12 student Justin, John Tucker MP, principal Carolyn Watson, AJR's James Pitcher, and year 11 student Nakita at St Marys District School. Picture: Supplied

Work is expected to commence at the beginning of 2023.

Contractor locked in for $1.6m St Marys school upgrades

Taking a bite: Emilie Taylor, 9, of Latrobe, enjoys the food on offer at Latrobe's Chocolate Winterfest. The event returned for the first time since 2019. Pictures: Rodney Braithwaite.