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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

Focused: Zac McGregor (right) has represented the ACT numerous times in recent years, and stood out during the 2020 National Indoor Hockey Festival. Photo: Facebook.

Zac McGregor: Crookwell's newest Australian hockey player

Zac Lowe

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

Putting a wise NRL head on young NRL shoulders

Janine Graham

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

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

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

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

Top attractions are reopening, add these to your bucket list

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

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams give it their all in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWEurovision, but lacking lustre

Jane Freebury

Renowned screenwriter Aaron Sorkin. Picture: Supplied

Saluting some of the screenwriters

Ron Cerabona

Zsa Zsa Gabor with Freddy Krueger in A Nightmare On Elm Street 3 - Dream Warriors. Picture: Warner Home Video

Famous simply for being famous

Ron Cerabona

Will Ferrell and Rachel McAdams give it their all in Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga. Picture: Netflix

REVIEWEurovision, but lacking lustre

Ingvar E Sigurdssen in A White, White Day, a film of stunning beauty and dark enjoyment. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA beautiful, moving piece of art

Cris Kennedy

Monash notes on this sketch of the Iona lookout that, horizontal measurements are accurate, but vertical measurements are only approximate, may possibly be out a few inches..., 1913. Picture: National Library of Australia

General Monash and his grand designs

National Library of Australia

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

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

The path back to a new normal

The path back to a new normal

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

A sweet Easter treat that is easy on the waistline

Emma Brown

Majority resell for a profit

Majority resell for a profit

52-62 Hetherington Street, Goulburn is scheduled for an open home from 1-11.30pm July 11. Please call Ray White Goulburn agents Justin Gay 0429 795 507 or Addison Gann 0456 555 458 prior to attending.

Southern Tablelands open for inspection map

Domain Southern Tablelands

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

A new take on the beach shack

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

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

Optimism is life's umbrella

Gary Bentley

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

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

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

Joanne Crawford

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

Balancing focus is essential

Gary Bentley

There's more ugliness to come, Victoria

DIGESTThere's more ugliness to come, Victoria

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

A beautiful photograph of the platypus found at the Bega River. Picture: Matthew Higgins.

WATCHWatch a platypus frolic in the Bega River

Enora Borgnon

RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS: Being kind and looking after each other during these challenging times is important. Photo: Dustin Belt

ADVICEBeing kind can be good for our mental health

Rural and Remote Mental Health coordinator Judy Carmody

Betsy Willis with her kitten Frenchie at home during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: supplied

OPINIONCrookwell year 6 student reveals the funny (and not so funny) parts of quarantine life

Betsy Willis

Clearing up the coronavirus confusion

Clearing up the coronavirus confusion

John Hewson

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

Victoria's neighbours are relying on closed borders and testing to fend off the coronavirus spike.

Victoria virus spike troubles neighbours

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People who visited the Crossroads Hotel have rushed to be tested at a pop-up clinic in the car park.

Sydney pub virus cluster cases reach five

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Melbourne residents are heeding the government's advice to wear masks outside their homes.

Victorians take mask advice as cases rise

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Members of 16 Regiment, Royal Australian Artillery will man checkpoints on the Victorian border.

Defence personnel patrol SA-Vic border

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Authorities have urged people to listen to health advice, with Queensland "not out of the woods".

Two virus cases as Qld's borders reopen

Cheryl Goodenough
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Authorities are recommending that Victorians start wearing masks in crowded places.

Vic premier urges compliance as cases rise

Andi Yu and Karen Sweeney

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

NSW teen dies after suspected shark attack

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews sanitises his hands after a press conference on Friday.

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

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

Do you know a true community champion?

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

It's important to be prepared. Picture: Shutterstock

OPINIONDon't leave home without these things

Christy Kidner

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

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