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Swans coach John Longmire talks to his team during the match against Richmond at The Gabba on Sunday. Photo: Jono Searle/Getty Images

Dour Swans under fire for 'horrible' contest

Howard Kotton

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

Swans coach John Longmire talks to his team during the match against Richmond at The Gabba on Sunday. Photo: Jono Searle/Getty Images

Dour Swans under fire for 'horrible' contest

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

The sun is setting on unsustainable long-haul, short-stay tourism regional travel bubbles are the future

The sun is setting on unsustainable long-haul, short-stay tourism regional travel bubbles are the future

James Higham

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

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

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

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

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

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Staying close to your loved ones at a distance

Emma Brown

Image shows an example of an SMS scam making the rounds in July 2020.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for tax time scams

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Image shows an example of an SMS scam making the rounds in July 2020.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for tax time scams

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Walking away is never the 'easy' option

Gary Bentley

Image shows an example of an SMS scam making the rounds in July 2020.

Scamwatch: Don't fall for tax time scams

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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

Minister for Health Greg Hunt. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

COVIDSafe app identified more than 200 cases: Health Minister

The road the COVID-19 clearance is, the authorities say, not a short, sharp route.

DIGESTAre we there yet? Sadly, no

NSW's new COVID-19 rules detailed as second outbreak grows daily

NSW's new COVID-19 rules detailed as second outbreak grows daily

Former prime minister Julia Gillard said there are both challenges and promising signs for progress from the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Getty Images

Gillard: pandemic poses risk to gender equality gains

Health authorities are yet to find a close contact using the COVID Safe app that hasn't already been found by manual contact tracing. Picture: Shutterstock

COVIDSafe app hasn't found virus contacts

Sally Whyte

From slips and hip pockets to pubs and clubs

DIGESTFrom slips and hip pockets to pubs and clubs

Janine Graham

Stardust Childcare Centre Director Ros Thackray reads to pre-schoolers Charlie, Ella, Aaron, Eli, Oliver and Ahan. Picture: Karleen Minney

'We don't matter': Free childcare ends but educators still face uncertainty

Sarah Lansdown

Physiotherapist Adnan Asger Ali has seen an increase in clients suffering pain due to bad home office setups. Picture: Elesa Kurtz

Office exodus sees rise of 'new and different' work injuries

Kathryn Lewis

Tasmanian devil in the snow. Photo Aussie Ark

WATCHTasmanian devils sniff out season's first snowfall

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Banduk Mamburra Marika AO

Banduk Marika's ancestral stories retain relevance

Brent Clayton with his water slide. Picture: NONI HYETT

When you build a water slide and council says no

FAR AWAY: Jesse Teinaki said he ad never spent so long away from his family, and was thinking of them back in Tasmania. Picture: Supplied

Jesse Teinaki's journey on The Voice comes to an end

A water spout which formed off the coast of Wollongong on Sunday afternoon. Picture: Sharon McMahon

Watch a rare waterspout as it forms

Ted. Picture: NSW Police

Ted the orphaned baby wombat safe in police custody

Steve Evans

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

Josh Leeson

Photo: Shutterstock

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

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

From lifesaving to sanity saving, good customer service works

Emma Brown

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

The difference a pair of shoes makes

REAL AUSTRALIAThe difference a pair of shoes makes

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SA Premier Steven Marshall says the state is being cautious, amid the risk of a possible virus case.

Possible new virus case in South Australia

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Australia needs to diversify its "rocks and crops" exports, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.

Small business key to diversifying exports

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PAIN REMAINS: Bruce Herbert and Sue Wallace with a picture of Andrew Russell, who was last seen in June 2009. The family have set up a Facebook page to help find out info. Photo: RACHEL CHAMBERLAIN

Can you help this family find their brother?

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Optometrists concerned with extended screen-time

Optometrists concerned with extended screen-time

Ben Hopkins
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Premier Steven Marshall has described the train stowaways as like something out of a movie plot.

Vic train stowaways get bonds in SA

25m ago

Stop and look: Police are continuing to check the documentation of motorists around-the-clock at the Wodonga Place entrance into Albury. Picture: MARK JESSER

'The case for keeping Borders locked down is getting weaker'

Anthony Bunn
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The uncertain status of on-demand gig economy platforms end up shortchanging workers, a report says.

Gig economy failing workers, report finds

Christine McGinn
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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

Spin: It's what vehicle manufacturers and motoring industry bodies do best.

We're having a vehicle sales information breakdown

Sam Hollier

How to have a green thumb, no matter how small your home

How to have a green thumb, no matter how small your home

The Mediterranean diet has a high consumption of vegetables and olive oil, and moderate consumption of protein. Picture: Shutterstock

Good mood food: Can you eat yourself happy?

Amy Martin