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Brendon McCullum takes over as England coach with the team winning just one of its past 17 Tests.

England can be saviour of Tests: McCullum

Matches went down to the fifth set in an exciting round of Port Augusta table tennis. Picture: supplied.

Bulldogs continue strong start

Mark Shirley

CUT ABOVE: Rohan Connolly says no other team is even close to the Demons at this stage of the season. Picture: Mike Owen/AFL Photos/via Getty Images

OPINIONCan any AFL team exorcise their Demons this season?

Rohan Connolly

Brendon McCullum takes over as England coach with the team winning just one of its past 17 Tests.

England can be saviour of Tests: McCullum

Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she offered to show her body to prove she was a female.

Caster Semenya: I offered to show my body

Gerald Imray

STEP UP: The Blues' credibility took a massive step forward with their impressive win over fellow finals aspirant Sydney on the weekend. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images

OPINIONBlues more credible and raising the bar as 2022 season progresses

Howard Kotton

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says election spending should be examined. Picture: James Croucher

'You can change the campaign': Gallagher backs review into election spending caps

2hrs ago

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says election spending should be examined. Picture: James Croucher

'You can change the campaign': Gallagher backs review into election spending caps

2hrs ago

The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

Biloela family to return home, but Labor promises to continue hardline border policy

The Murugappan family will be allowed to return home to Biloela in Queensland.

Biloela family to return home, but Labor promises to continue hardline border policy

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

Australians wanted to change the curtains: Former prime minister Scott Morrison. Picture: AAP

'Vicious and brutal': Morrison ducks responsibility for election loss

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

Farmers Judy Cardwell from Mitta Mitta and Belinda Pearce of the Kiewa Valley lead a protest to Melbourne last year over the issue of camping on licensed Crown river frontages. Picture: Mark Jesser

LISTENFarmers and fishers feud over riverside camping in Victoria

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

A home on Richmond Street, Woodburn. The flood damaged contents piled up on the nature strip. Thursday 7th April 2022 // PHOTO BY MARINA NEIL // NEWCASTLE HERALD // NRFLOODS22

LISTENLiving with climate disasters

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Grumpy Goat Co in Smithton Tasmania holds goat yoga sessions. Picture: Meg Whitfield

LISTENGoat yoga sets the baa for mental health care

Discover what's on around the region

Discover what's on around the region

Sharon Hansen

Discover what's on around the region

Discover what's on around the region

Sharon Hansen

Port Pirie Domestic Violence Action Group spokesman Greg Mayfield displays the White Ribbon Cup to promote zero-tolerance for domestic and family violence. Image: Supplied

WHAT'S ONWhite ribbon football round puts spotlight on anti-violence message

Discover what's on around the region

Discover what's on around the region

Discover what's on around the region

Discover what's on around the region

What's happening around Port Augusta

What's happening around Port Augusta

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Linda Lambrechts

CLICK HERE: Click on the image above to view the Out &About SA magazine.

Out and about in South Australia

Elle Moss

Using her own experiences as a mum with a love of the outdoors, Tiffany Droge has created the ultimate family outing baby carrier.

Ditch the pram and take bub with you on an adventure

Linda Lambrechts

The results speak for themselves. Home and property values are soaring and you could benefit from this trend. Find out with a free appraisal of the value of your home.

Could you be a property millionaire?

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Take control of your pregnancy journey

Linda Lambrechts

VIBRANT CULTURE: Dubai is one of the most multicultural cities in the world. Photos: Supplied

Win a seven-night Arabian Peninsular cruise for two

Dayle Latham

Merivale CEO Justin Hemmes has increased his investment in Narooma with the purchase of Lynch's Hotel. Photo: Supplied

Hemmes expands Narooma hospitality venture with purchase of historic Lynch's pub

Ben Smyth

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Giddy up: Tasmanian property with rich racing history on the market

Nick Clark

FOR THE LOVE: Billionaire retailer Gerry Harvey's love of agriculture has taken him on a sometimes bumpy ride.

'Would you eat a fish caught in Sydney Harbour?': Why billionaire Gerry Harvey chose this small town over Sydney

Marian Macdonald

Libby Henderson (right) was prompted to design the BigPurplePhone with her husband James after she was separated from her mother Janette (left) during lockdown. Picture: Supplied

Couple's smartphone for seniors is a 'rewarding' success

2hrs ago

Anthony Albanese says the government won't backflip on its commitment to tax cuts for high-income earners. Picture: Keegan Carroll

Labor committed to tax cuts despite budget troubles

ON THE GRID: Cosmos magazine's Matilda Handsley-Davis explains what is 'the grid' and how does it get electricity from its supply to your home?

WATCHHow does electricity get from its source to your home?

Gerard Depardieu plays the methodical, ever-observant centre of gravity in Maigret. Picture: Palace Cinemas

The real crime? That this could be the first and last time we see Depardieu play Maigret

Gerard Depardieu in a scene from 'Maigret'. Picture: Supplied

REVIEWA subtle take on a towering icon

Cris Kennedy

Protesters in Newcastle (left) and marching through Sydney (right) on Friday, May 27.

WATCHCatholic school teachers strike across NSW, ACT

Shivé Prema

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

Flu cases in children on the rise but 'don't panic' and get the jab say experts

Petula Bowa

Fiona Katauskas' view

OPINIONSharp sceptics of The Echidna, thank you

Garry Linnell

A projection of the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Read the full text at ulurustatement.org. Picture: AAP

OPINIONWe keep hearing about a First Nations Voice to Parliament. How do we get there?

Paul Kildea, Eddie Synot

No time to waste: make voluntary assisted dying a reality

OPINIONNo time to waste: make voluntary assisted dying a reality

Catherine Henry

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare (right) locks arms with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Honiara on Thursday. Picture: Xinhua News Agency via AP

OPINIONAmplifying narratives about the 'China threat' in the Pacific may help China achieve its broader aims

Joanne Wallis, Maima Koro

MIND'S EYE: Visual problems in the elderly can result in a misdiagnosis of cognitive decline, say researchers.

Over 50s with undiagnosed vision problems may be diagnosed with cognitive impairment

Eileen Wood

The mother of a veteran says he was bullied, discharged, and failed by doctors before his suicide.

Ex-soldiers 'overwhelmed' by compo process

Sam McKeith

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

Deep dive into how spammers fool us

Bring it on: Ballarat gold mine truck operator Kirstie Pihama and administration coordinator Trisha Pulham. Pictures: The Courier

Golden opportunities for women at the Ballarat Gold Mine

Nationals deputy David Littleproud (L) has told Barnaby Joyce he plans to challenge for the top job.

Littleproud to run for Nationals top job

Peter Dutton with wife Kirilly Dutton. Picture: Keegan Carroll

The Informer: Dutton key to bring Liberals back to 'sensible centre'?

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Greens candidate Stephen Bates has claimed the seat of Brisbane.

Greens declare victory in Brisbane

Two young men are fighting for life after being stabbed in inner Sydney following a birthday party.

NSW stabbing was a targeted attack: police

Tara Cosoleto
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Russian and Ukrainian troops have been locked in months of fighting after Putin invaded in February.

Australian man confirmed killed in Ukraine

Finbar O'Mallon

Eighty-eight COVID-related deaths have been reported across Australia over the weekend.

Virus deaths again on the rise across Aust

1hr ago

National accounts figures for the March quarter are expected to show anaemic growth in the economy.

Anaemic growth expected for March quarter

Colin Brinsden, AAP Economics and Business Correspondent
1hr ago

AG IN SIGHTS: Panelists Shane Masters, Artesian Investments; Duxton chairman Ed Peter; and Dan ODonoghue, Merricks Capital, at an Agribusiness Australia investment forum last week.

COMMENTHelping young farmers to invest in property

BRAD PERRY, GPSA CEO
2hrs ago

Photo: SHUTTERSTOCK

New fruit fly extensions

Evie Johnson, 3, Broken Hill, enjoys the return of Agfair.

FREEAgfair Broken Hill sees record crowd | PHOTOS

Katie Jackson

The succulent Jai Ho Tandoori Prawns and, left, the Chilli Chicken accompanied by a plate of super-light basmati ice

REVIEWFull-on flavours and great value

Ian Moore

Recipe and Styling: Naomi Crisante foodcentric.com.au Instagram @food.centric
Photography: Josh Lynott joshlynott.com Instagram @joshlynott

Easy ways to spice up your fish

Naomi Crisante

Roll up for delightful involtini

Roll up for delightful involtini

Naomi Crisante