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TEAM OF THE MIGHTY WEST: Easton Wood believes Western Bulldogs can thrive in unusual circumstances. Picture: Adam Trafford

Positive mindset key to AFL hub success

Justine McCullagh-Beasy

Benji Marshall and David Fifita: Stars in their own rights.

Putting a wise NRL head on young NRL shoulders

Janine Graham

The Broncos' David Fifita in action against Parramatta Eels. The damaging young foward is being tempted by big money to switch to the Gold Coast Titans. Photo: Jono Searle/Getty Images

OPINIONThe new disaster confronting the once-great Broncos

Laurie Daley

TEAM OF THE MIGHTY WEST: Easton Wood believes Western Bulldogs can thrive in unusual circumstances. Picture: Adam Trafford

Positive mindset key to AFL hub success

Zac Bailey of the Lions celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the Round 5 AFL match against Port Adelaide at The Gabba last Saturday. Photo: Albert Perez/Getty Images

OPINIONBrisbane Lions in the box seat to take 2020 AFL title

Rohan Connolly

Greta-Branxton Colts under-14 players Brayden Chaff, Brodie Grant, Bailey Grieve, Oliver McGregor and Hunter ONeill are ready for the start of the 2020 Maitland District Junior Rugby League season.

Colts race into new challenge

Rod Thompson

Thredbos new gondola, one of several key developments. Picture: Supplied

Top attractions are reopening, add these to your bucket list

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The Western Explorer Highway offers a wonderful experience in its own right. While unsealed, it is an excellent road, suitable for two-wheel drive vehicles. It transects the world's largest remaining stretch of temperate rainforest. Picture: Off The Path

The ultimate Tassie road trip: The road to nowhere

Maeve McKenna

It's Millthorpe's citizens that make it such an inviting and delightful part of Australia. Picture: Shutterstock

Millthorpe offers a warm welcome, culinary delights and a fascinating history

Scott McCrae

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Simple Minds

Simple Minds push Australian tour back one year

Lisa Rockman

TWO TOO MANY: US teen drama 13 Reasons Why continues to drift away from what initially made it original in its fourth and final season.

School's out for 13 Reasons Why

Josh Leeson

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The hosts of ABC TV's Escape From The City, from left, Jane Hall, Simon Marnie, Del Irani, Bryce Holdaway and Dean Ipaviz.

When city folk go house hunting in the regions: What the locals say

John Hanscombe

Skiers are keen to get back to the action at Thredbo Resort. Picture: Supplied

Ski passes selling out as more than 20,000 wait in line

Julia Kanapathippillai

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

Simon Walker

COMMITMENT: The team at Export Finance Australia offers financial expertise and solutions that will drive sustainable growth to benefit both the nation and its partners. Photo: Export Finance Australia

Finance solutions to help Aussie exporters during COVID-19

Your Home - Winter Inspirations 2020

Your Home - Winter Inspirations 2020

JOBS, JOBS, JOBS: Joel Fitzgibbon firmly believes Australia's national interest and Australia's trade interest are one and the same thing.

Trade relations must be managed, not damaged

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Majority resell for a profit

Majority resell for a profit

SA WINNER: Spinifex House by Khab Architects. Photo - Peter Barnes.

A new take on the beach shack

Ruth Lewis

EXPERTS: More than half of all Australians taking out a mortgage consult a broker.

Navigating you through the mortgage minefield

Ruth Lewis

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Gary Bentley

GAMBLE: Often the information used in computer prediction software programs can be obtained from the betting pages of your local newspaper at very little cost.

Scamwatch: Fancy a punt? Don't fall for a betting or sports investment scam

Majestic return for film-goers

Majestic return for film-goers

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

CHOICE: Faced with options, we have to make the choice, trusting in our instincts.

Optimism is life's umbrella

Gary Bentley

Just for kids: Brrrrr ... how cold is it?

Just for kids: Brrrrr ... how cold is it?

Joanne Crawford

There's more ugliness to come, Victoria

DIGESTThere's more ugliness to come, Victoria

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Personal protective equipment is needed by medical professionals treating people with coronavirus and other conditions.Picture: Karleen Minney

Transparency needed on protective equipment stocks

How much? Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTThe great fried chicken farce and more

Victoria's police commissioner has issued a stern warning following ridiculous and blatant breaches. Picture: Shutterstock

Fast food feasters, sex workers and whale watchers listed in 'blatant' lockdown breaches

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overseas arrivals slashed by more than half

Kirsten Lawson

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Shutterstock

Record cases in Melbourne, residents asked to wear masks

Kirsten Lawson

New COVID-19 case in NT

New COVID-19 case in NT

Elliot Williams

Social distancing in the House of Representatives. There are concerns the coronavirus pandemic has concentrated executive power, bypassing the Parliament. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

SUBSCRIBERRisks of new rules '400 times greater than sport rorts', think-tank warns

Katie Burgess

TREASURE: Archie Roach was honoured to be recognised as Victoria's Australian Of The Year for 2020. Picture: Anthony Brady

Brighter future ahead for Australia says Archie Roach

Photo: Shutterstock

WATCHYou're a sugar addict and you don't even know it

Photo: Shutterstock

OPINIONDietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

BRIGHT SPARKS: DMA'S are, from left, Johnny Took, Tommy O'Dell and Matt Mason. Picture: McLean Stephenson

DMA'S hope COVID-19 doesn't dull glowing stadium rock appeal

RETURNING: Patti Smith and her band will perform at Bluesfest in 2021.

MUSICBluesfest unveils first artists for comeback 2021 edition

Josh Leeson

Controlled burning helps Carpentaria grasswren conservation in North West Queensland. Photo: Steve Murphy.

How bush fire management is saving a threatened wren

Derek Barry

The brown snake came off worse for wear after a battle with 'Jimmy.'

'Fanging' it to escape brown snake

Jessica Johnston

Lesley Nixon from Vinnie’s Merriwa received items from Tamika Drury Youth Council representative.

Students making a difference | PHOTOS

Protecting teens in cyberspace

Protecting teens in cyberspace

Jessie Mitchell

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Gary Bentley

JUST LIKE A SCOUT: As a parent, it is always good to be prepared, especially on those long car trips with a good supply of wet wipes, sick bags, hand sanitiser and spare clothes.

Essential parenting supplies

Christy Kidner

Qantas flight attendant Sara Armbrecht at the Qantas Founders Museum holding two dolls dressed in her minature Qantas uniforms: a Pucci unform worn 1974 to 1985 (left) and the current uniform designed by Martin Grant.

Flights of fashion: Doll collection celebrates century of Qantas uniforms

Geraldine Cardozo

GOOD HEALTH: Dr Michael Mosley has written a new book about coronavirus that includes an entire section dedicated to boosting the immune system.

Michael Mosley: How to boost the immune system

Samara Ross

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

There's more ugliness to come, Victoria

DIGESTThere's more ugliness to come, Victoria

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TUNED IN: Fr Rob Galea said his FRG Ministry's online services have experienced a ten-fold increase in use since the onset of COVID-19. Picture: DARREN HOWE

The X Factor priest pulling in parishioners

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17-year-old surfer dies after suspected shark attack

17-year-old surfer dies after suspected shark attack

1hr ago

Two NSW hotels "systemically" supplied gaming patrons with on-the-house booze, the regulator says.

NSW hotels plied gamblers with free booze

1hr ago

Beaches north of Coffs Harbour have been closed after a teenager died in a suspected shark attack.

NSW teen dies after suspected shark attack

1hr ago

The government has cut the number of flights with returning Australians to pay for their quarantine.

Victorian cases above 200 again, man dies

Colin Brinsden
1hr ago

The influx of travellers to Queensland is expected to continue by road and air over the weekend.

Two new coronavirus cases in Queensland

Cheryl Goodenough
1hr ago

Western Australia has 21 active cases; all in hotel quarantine, with the state's tally at 634.

Two new, two historical virus cases in WA

2hrs ago

Donna McWilliam, left, with Donna Smith and Will Smith. Picture: National Australia Day Council

Do you know a true community champion?

2hrs ago

SHOWING SOON: Quirindi Royal Pictures will begin screening movies again at the end of the month. Photo: supplied

Show not on, theatre events starting up

APPROVAL: The pair were given rare approval to do a low orbit of the Sydney harbour, and the pilot's view can't compare to commercial plane windows. Photos: Supplied

Ultra-light flight soars into history books | Photos

Jacinta Dickins

IN THE ZONE: Rugs have the ability to define a dining space and help make visual sense of larger spaces.

Pull it together with a rug

1hr ago

UNEARTHED: Creating the appearance of rising from the ground below, The Buxton house was designed by architect Martin Rubenstein. Photos by Ernesto Arriagada. Produced with BowerBird.

A unique house design that's on the rise

What the banks look at when considering you for a home loan

What the banks look at when considering you for a home loan

Noel Whittaker