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Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed manager of La Liga side Real Betis.

Real Betis appoint Pellegrini as new coach

2hrs ago

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

Manuel Pellegrini has been appointed manager of La Liga side Real Betis.

Real Betis appoint Pellegrini as new coach

2hrs ago

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

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

This rescued possum is one of the many cute critters at Potoroo Palace.

These Bega Valley attractions will provide fun for everyone in the school holidays

Potoroo Palace reopens in time for holidays

WHAT'S ONPotoroo Palace reopens in time for holidays

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

This rescued possum is one of the many cute critters at Potoroo Palace.

These Bega Valley attractions will provide fun for everyone in the school holidays

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

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

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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

Feeding frenzy: A good dry cleaner will help you deal with life's sometimes messy times with ease. Image: Shutterstock

Five signs your dry cleaner cares (about you and your clothes)

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

Finding a driving instructor who is the right fit for you

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

Find your dream in Domain.

Read this week's Domain here

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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

Eden Market Space are utilising the shopfront next door to Sprout Cafe for the whole of July.

Eden Market Space pop-up offers creative commerce opportunity

Leah Szanto

Friends of Kiah Hall Committee members Ursula Gilomen, Clare McMahon and Terry and Kathy White are hopeful support to rebuild their community hall on the church site will be forthcoming.

Friends of Kiah Hall Committee seek support to rebuild

Leah Szanto

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

Eden Market Space are utilising the shopfront next door to Sprout Cafe for the whole of July.

Eden Market Space pop-up offers creative commerce opportunity

This rescued possum is one of the many cute critters at Potoroo Palace.

These Bega Valley attractions will provide fun for everyone in the school holidays

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

Optimism is life's umbrella

Gary Bentley

"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

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

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

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

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

Kirsten Lawson

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

Janine Graham

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

Kathryn Lewis
Daniella White

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Tighter restrictions looming for NSW as cafes, restaurants flout rules

Kate McIlwain

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

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

How bush fire management is saving a threatened wren

Blue-ringed octopus gets helping hand back to the water| Videos

Blue-ringed octopus gets helping hand back to the water| Videos

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

HARD WORK REWARDED: 2020 NSW Senior Australian of the Year Sue Lennox. Picture: Salty Dingo

FREETime to shine a light on inspiring Australians

Ellie-Marie Watts

Satellite footage shows how fire scars are healing

Satellite footage shows how fire scars are healing

Kim Chappell
Nicole Phillips

Fire and Rescue NSW crews planned to deploy a drone as part of the weekend's hazard reduction burn at Tura, but their CASA clearance was revoked at the last minute.

Letters to the editor

Fire and Rescue NSW crews planned to deploy a drone as part of the weekend's hazard reduction burn at Tura, but their CASA clearance was revoked at the last minute.

Letters to the editor

Letters: Time to have popularly elected mayor

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

Brisbane student activist Drew Pavlou says he is buoyed by the support from two British MPs.

British MPs line up to support Qld student

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe (L) and Scott Morrison focused on security issues during virtual talks.

Security and health dominate Japan meeting

Flashback: Cars at the fruit fly post at the Murray River entrance to Wodonga in 1961. Traffic was monitored there from 1958 to 1980. Picture: WODONGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

Former checkpoint supervisor offers advice to those patrolling border

A Victorian couple have described their difficulty in securing government bushfire relief payments.

Fire victims 'had to jump through hoops'

The USS Peary, a destroyer moored in Darwin Harbour, was sunk by Japanese bombs during the Bombing of Darwin in 1942.

Harbour discovery underlines bravery of sailors who kept firing after bombing

Chris McLennan

There'll be no more snowboarding at Falls Creek until at least August 19.

Victorian snow resorts suspend operations until August

Peter Brewer

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

Vic residents told to wear, make masks

Benita Kolovos

Antonio 'Tony' Plati died after being struck by a vehicle while on a morning walk at Freshwater.

Olympian charged over fatal Sydney crash

Steve Zemek

KBV Penfold from Toowoomba's Martin Rowlands and Stephen Lean has taken out the Sire Shootout.

"Wow factor" bull wins Sire Shootout

Lucy Kinbacher

Nathan Thurtell and Michelle Meyers, both from Mudgee, won best dressed couple at the Mudgee races at the weeekend. Photo: Janian McMillan

Crowds filter back to race day

Daniel Pedersen

How the bushfire recovery funding is being spent

How the bushfire recovery funding is being spent

Samantha Townsend

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