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Stuart Broad was furious at being left out of England's side for the first Test against West Indies.

Broad furious after being axed by England

Rory Dollard
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

Stuart Broad was furious at being left out of England's side for the first Test against West Indies.

Broad furious after being axed by England

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

Swimming with humpback whales in Jervis Bay. Pictures: Michael Turtle

Your complete guide to winter holidaying in Jervis Bay

Michael Turtle

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

CAN'T MISS: Grammy-nominated musician Cedric Burnside will perform in Castlemaine on Friday.

WHAT'S ONHuge week of live music

Darren Lowe

WITTY: SuperGirly and her personal man-slave Bradley Cooper will present a wild night of comedy.

WHAT'S ONCaustic take on celebrity

Darren Lowe

ROCKING: Having recently returned from a tour with no less than Suzi Q, Nat Alison will hit the stage at this year's Cream, part of the 2020 ChillOut Festival.

WHAT'S ONGet ready to rock and roll

Darren Lowe

CAN'T MISS: Grammy-nominated musician Cedric Burnside will perform in Castlemaine on Friday.

WHAT'S ONHuge week of live music

The Marion Cranes

WHAT'S ONChillOut Festival guests The Marion Cranes set to wow

Darren Lowe

WINNER: Lloyd Spiegel recently scored three Australia Blues Chain Awards for new album Cut and Run.

WHAT'S ONHuge week of live music

Darren Lowe

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

Ballarat Business magazine: 2020 edition out now

Ballarat Business magazine: 2020 edition out now

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

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

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews. Picture: Shutterstock

Record cases in Melbourne, residents asked to wear masks

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Overseas arrivals slashed by more than half

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

"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

Janine Graham

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

Elliot Williams

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

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

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

Photo: Shutterstock

OPINIONDietary advice we've been fed for decades is wrong

Dr James Muecke AM

Why you can't always say what you want

Why you can't always say what you want

John Malouff

A sign warning Victorians against trying to cross the border this week after the latest outbreaks of coronavirus in that state. Photo: David Gray/Getty Images

COVID-19: Morrison needs to share his recovery strategy

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

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

Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact

Thousands of cars have been inspected at road checkpoints across Victoria.

Victoria's new cases set national record

The COVID-19 pandemic has made recovery from the bushfires more challenging, an inquiry has heard.

ACT wants disaster funds for burnt park

Health authorities have confirmed a third COVID-19 case in the NSW-Victoria border town of Albury.

New virus cases linked to Sydney pub

MYSTERY: Missing Bathurst woman Janine Vaughan. Janine's family would love to know who took this photo of her.

Please help: Tireless family do their own investigating into night Janine disappeared

Victorians in lockdown areas have been encouraged to wear masks where distancing is impossible.

Vics in lockdown areas urged to wear masks

Residents in lockdown in Melbourne and Mitchell Shire are being advised to wear a mask in crowds.

Lockdown Victorians advised to wear masks

Domenic Perre has pleaded not guilty to the National Crime Authority bombing in Adelaide in 1994.

NCA bomb suspect has serious health issues

Tim Dornin

TOP LINE: Geoffrey and Patricia Brown, Kent Park, Mount Taylor, sold 75 Hereford steers, 8 months, including a top pen of 23, 319kg, for $1520 or 445c/kg.

Weaner steers highlight of Bairnsdale sale as some prices ease

Bryce Eishold

BRIDGE CLOSURES: Transport for NSW has moved to clarify permit conditions for truck operators, while many bridges across the Murray River remain closed. This bridge, at Tooleybuc, has since been reopened.

VicPol says it'll be checking on unnecessary movements

Andrew Miller

GIVING IT A GO: Ms Brown and Mr Hayden work full-time and spend their weekends and after hours working around the farm.

Moving from inner city Melbourne to rural Victoria

Bryce Eishold

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

NEEDED: What technology would you like to be compulsory in vehicles? Photo: Shutterstock

Study shows tech delay has a big impact on fatality figures

Mathew Dickerson