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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

Steele Sidebottom. Photo: Twitter

It ain't easy being Steele Sidebottom right now

Nick Ansell

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

A dejected Broncos coach Anthony Seibold faces the media after last Saturday's loss to the Gold Coast Titans at Suncorp Stadium. Photo: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images

OPINIONEnough of the NRL player contract circus, says Laurie Daley

Laurie Daley

HAPPIER TIMES: John Bateman dashes away to score a try against the Storm during last year's qualifying final. Picture: Asanka Brendon Ratnayake/NRL Imagery

Bateman's departure was downright messy

Joshua Bartlett

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

ACT Chief Health Officer Kerryn Coleman. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

People coming from virus hotspots forced into quarantine in ACT

Daniella White

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Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has defended himself after being criticised by Morgan Turinui.

Rebels coach Wessels stung by criticism

Melissa Woods
13m ago

Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has lavished praise on US President Donald Trump.

Mexican leader lauds Trump

Alexandra Alper and Jeff Mason
14m ago

Power players will have a pre-dawn wake-up call before flying to the Gold Coast to take on GWS.

Port's pre-dawn wake-up to play AFL game

Steve Larkin
21m ago

Melbourne Rebels coach Dave Wessels has defended himself after being criticised by Morgan Turinui.

Rebels coach Wessels stung by criticism

13m ago

UPSET: Manager Narelle Morey and Ken 'Jonesy' Jones inspect the damage at Dale's IGA in Henty. Picture: SOPHIE BOYD

Cigarettes strewn across main road after early morning break in at IGA

Sophie Boyd
23m ago

Anyone entering Queensland will need to complete a border declaration and have ID available.

All Victorians turned back at Qld border

Sonia Kohlbacher and Darren Cartwright
23m ago

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

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

Enjoy the benefits of beach shack bliss

Rochelle Tubb

Tim McKibbin, CEO of the REINSW says consumer's requirements post-COVID-19 will be an interesting space to watch.

Property market now entering unchartered waters

Tim McKibbin, CEO, REINSW

You wish: Eco-house with green heart goes under the hammer

You wish: Eco-house with green heart goes under the hammer

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

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

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

That stream of traffic? It's waiting to cross the border. The pub? Now closed through no fault of its own after a confirmed COVID-19 case. The PM.

DIGEST'We are all Victorians now', says the PM

ACT Chief Health Officer Dr Kerryn Coleman and ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Three new coronavirus cases confirmed in the ACT

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Kate McIlwain

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg. Picture: Dion Georgopoulos

Tax cuts could be brought forward, Treasurer suggests

Kirsten Lawson

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

How today unfolded as Australia fights the COVID-19 crisis

Elliot Williams

Australians returning from overseas have been warned they may be affected by limits on hotel quarantine numbers. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Returning Australians warned over caps on passenger arrivals

Sally Whyte

EXERCISE: Rebecca Bavister of Culcairn exercises with her dogs. Picture: Lorri Roden

Old and new

CHANGING HANDS: Trevor Jennings takes over as publican of the Doodle Cooma Arms hotel on April 1 and current publican Allison Baldock will still work in the kitchen and help out. Picture: Lorri Roden

Out and about

CLOSED: Junior Lifeguard Hannah Zweck and Bec Rae were sad to see the Henty pool close last weekend.

Out and about in the eastern Riverina

ARTISTIC: Phil Morison and Gwen Conrad have recently joined the art group in Henty.

Pictures from the eastern Riverina

SPECIAL VISIT: Audrey Gilmour-Sim, , and Eli Delphin, 5, of Culcairn Public School read a story to Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC QC Governor of NSW.

Out and about in the eastern Riverina

WHEELS: Emily Steele and her dad Thomas Steele of Henty.

Out and about in the eastern Riverina

FLEECE JUDGING: Piper Williams, 14, and Mark Williams both of Henty are pictured at the Henty Show. Piper had success in both the fleece judging and grain judging at Henty Show. Picture: Emma Hillier

Mild weather and Sydney Royal qualification events draw in crowds at Henty Show

Nikki Reynolds

SCHOOL SMILES: Pupils at St Patrick's Primary School, Holbrook, Matilda Wailes, 5, Logan McCarty, 5, Raphael Shaw, 5, Willow Holme,6 and Stella Stone, 6.

Smiles from 2020 kinder classrooms

Professor Alison Sheridan

The case for maintaining free childcare - Australia's "Pink Collar Recession"

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

Research suggests Millennials highly value housing affordability and lifestyle when choosing where to live - and regional Australia offers both of these in abundance. Photo: Shutterstock

It's time to capitalise on our restless nation

Liz Ritchie

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

Reforms for NSW retirement villages.

Retirement village reforms welcomed

Eileen Wood

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

Anyone entering Queensland will need to complete a border declaration and have ID available.

All Victorians turned back at Qld border

23m ago

Shaye Kotiau, covering his head, has been jailed for at least 22 years for murder.

Jail for Vic friend killer who burned body

46m ago

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

56m ago

World class: Globe Lane is now home to art from famous artists from around the world, including Australian-born Glasgow artist SmugOne, pictured here.

Wollongong's murals held up as an example to other NSW towns

56m ago

Three people have been charged in WA after drugs and cash were seized in relation to bikie gangs.

WA police seize drugs and cash from bikies

1hr ago

Bega MP Andrew Constance urges everyone to get tested for COVID-19 immediately if flu-like symptoms are present. Picture: John Hanscombe.

'Don't go to the shops, down to the pub': MP warns residents returning from Victoria

Claudia Ferguson
1hr ago

The six-week Melbourne lockdown is expected to have a major economic impact.

Leaders to discuss international arrivals

Daniel McCulloch and Matt Coughlan
2hrs ago

Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick says the public service will be capped to help save $3 billion.

Qld to cap public service to help save $3b

Tracey Ferrier
2hrs ago

Storms will be part of the mix as a rain event spreads across the state from Friday. A large system will bring 5-20mm in most areas. The rain will fall in a line from east of Broken Hill.

Storms, rain on the way for most regions

John Ellicott
56m ago

NSW weather radar project indicative radar coverage. The green is weather locations, the white is the theoretical coverage of radars (150km and 200km), and the maroon is the approximate weather radar coverage.

Radar to fill 'black hole' in weather information

Samantha Townsend
1hr ago

TALLAWONG: Frank Kaveney, Tallawong Merinos stud principal, has a passion for breeding and an eye for profitability.

Profit the focus for Merino breeder

Marian Macdonald
2hrs ago

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
56m ago

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