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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

Richmond captain Trent Cotchin has empathised with teammates who don't want to relocate interstate during the COVID-19 crisis. Photo: Kelly Defina/Getty Images

OPINIONWhingeing AFL players out of touch with reality

Howard Kotton

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Can't get to a zoo? Here's 13 from around the world you can access now

Nicole Phillips

No exucses: Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park is ready and waiting.

Northern Territory escape turns dreaming into reality

John Rozentals

The strip between the Gold Coast Highway and the Esplanade is the heart of Surfers Paradise. Picture: Supplied

Queensland's golden strip has glitz and glamour

Lydia Roberts

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RFS Inspector Tom McDevitt, member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Darren Hession from PWA and Zauner Constructions at the new fire control centre.

Harden RFS fire control centre nears completion

A previous Harden Kite Festival. Photo: Sydney Aerial Imagery

Options open for a different Harden Kite Festival in 2020

Peter Guthrie

Megan Wyllie Local Land Services South East regional weeds coordinator, Tom Pickering and Ben Mott Hilltops council biosecurity officers. Photo: contributed

New signs across Hilltops to help identify weeds

RFS Inspector Tom McDevitt, member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke and Darren Hession from PWA and Zauner Constructions at the new fire control centre.

Harden RFS fire control centre nears completion

The Harden Kite Festival.

Councillors to decide fate of Hilltops' major events for 2020

Peter Guthrie

Parents overwhelmingly positive - survey shows

Parents overwhelmingly positive - survey shows

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Emma Elsworthy

A selection of dishes available at the hip and happening Lazy Su. Pic: OutInCanberra

Ten iconic Canberra haunts for the ultimate foodie bucket list

Emma Elsworthy

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Emma Brown

Questacon is an exciting and intriguing concentration of science brought to life in vivid techni-colour.

The ultimate family fun holiday itinerary in Canberra

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Everyone's a winner with Pennytel

Emma Brown

Making a difference: Natasha Bull and her grandmother Evelyn Berg.

Family affair: The united front of women with passion for supporting kids in need

Rosie Ryan

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

TASSIE STUNNER: The views from this gorgeous A-frame beach shack in Tasmania are glorious.

Enjoy the benefits of beach shack bliss

Rochelle Tubb

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

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

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

BALANCING ACT: Life is a mixture of positive and negative experiences.

Balancing focus is essential

Gary Bentley

Raise the roof: draw your house like a drafter

Raise the roof: draw your house like a drafter

Joanne Crawford

Queensland border to open to visitors, excluding Victorians

LIVEQueensland border to open to visitors, excluding Victorians

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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

"Please scream inside your heart," a Japanese theme park has implored thrillseekers. Seems reasonable advice for 2020, really. Photo: Shutterstock

DIGESTAdvice for 2020: Please scream inside your heart

Truckies are still truckin' on despite tough border controls

Truckies are still truckin' on despite tough border controls

NSW holds fire on new restrictions as it watches for virus outbreaks

NSW holds fire on new restrictions as it watches for virus outbreaks

Kate McIlwain

The last of the flights from Melbourne arrived at Canberra airport on Tuesday before the borders closed again due to COVID-19 restrictions in Victoria. Picture: Karleen Minney

Australia's ongoing COVID-19 fight

Elliot Williams

Scott Morrison, as with so many leaders around the world, is having to adjust to the reality that the world right now is not as they would have it. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

SUBSCRIBERAs the virus surges, the economy will be back on the meds

Kirsten Lawson

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

'We don't want to put any more pressure on the system': Australia to limit overseas arrivals

Kirsten Lawson

Stacey Wilson from Milton Volunteer Rural Fire Brigade. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Heroes of the Home Front: Share your stories of gratitude

The NSW premier wants all residents in towns on the Victorian border to stay put for the time being.

NSW on high alert over Victoria outbreak

Professor Barney Dalgarno said a broad education was necessary in order to prepare students for the jobs of the future. Picture: Jamila Toderas

Australia stuck in a 'downward spiral' attracting top teachers

Victoria's health department is working on providing information on how to make a basic mask.

Vic residents told to wear, make masks

Western Australia has extended its state of emergency for another 14 days as a precaution.

WA borders tighten to keep out Victorians

Emily Cosenza

South Australia wants recent visitors to Victoria to come forward for COVID-19 testing.

SA in testing blitz on Vic visitors

Tim Dornin and Emily Cosenza

An international union wants the NSW government to widen its inquiry into the Ruby Princess fiasco.

Ruby Princess inquiry a 'sham', says union

Gus McCubbing

Procedures at Sydney airport have been tightened after passengers from Melbourne weren't checked.

NSW on 'high alert,' virus cases in Albury

Dominica Sanda and Angelo Risso

Why you can't always say what you want

Why you can't always say what you want

John Malouff

A sign warning Victorians against trying to cross the border this week after the latest outbreaks of coronavirus in that state. Photo: David Gray/Getty Images

COVID-19: Morrison needs to share his recovery strategy

John Hewson

Kangaroo Island local Walter "Wally" Martain was employed by the Fleurieu Regional Waste Authority to be the site worker at the Gosse bushfire waste pit.

REAL AUSTRALIASix months after our world was razed

Stan Gorton

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

Virgin Australia has slashed the cost of flights to Queensland to $85 for some destinations.

Virgin slashes cost of Qld flights

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Jake Darcy

Man accused of stealing $340k RFS truck, setting it on fire

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Quarantine arrangements and capping international arrivals are on the national cabinet's agenda.

Returning Aussies up for quarantine bills

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NSW Police officers check cars crossing from Victoria at a border check point in Albury.

Nationals leader pushes for smooth borders

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Crime scene guard: Oxley police cordoned off the property on the outskirts of Gunnedah on Wednesday after the young girl's body was discovered. Photo: ACM

'It's devastating': Town reels after shocking death, teen on murder charge

Breanna Chillingworth
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Queensland border to open to visitors, excluding Victorians

LIVEQueensland border to open to visitors, excluding Victorians

Elliot Williams
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Australia insists relations with China are good despite offering HK residents travel visas.

Deputy PM praises 'great' China relations

Matt Coughlan
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Bunnings hopes to have a snag-filled slice back in the hand of Aussies countrywide by the end of July. Photo: shutterstock

The Bunnings sausage sizzle is coming back

Jess Wallace
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Who will be named Sire Shootout champion?

Who will be named Sire Shootout champion?

Lucy Kinbacher
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Yearling handler Jake Phillips with the Inglis Easter Yearling Sale Round 2 top price I Am Invincible colt which sold via Bhima, Scone. Photo supplied by Inglis

High interest as July thoroughbred sales kick off

Virginia Harvey
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African boxthorn in flower. Photo: CSIRO

African Boxthorn removed from western stock routes

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Oxfam is urging the Australian government to commit an extra $2 billion to foreign aid over 3 years.

Hunger will kill more people than COVID-19

Christine McGinn

Biofuels: We use a small quantity already, but we could use a lot more.

Electric cars an option, but what happened to biofuels?

Sam Hollier

How to incorporate a water feature into your garden design

How to incorporate a water feature into your garden design