Scrapped mandates to skew COVID case tally
Weekly COVID-19 numbers will not include all cases of the virus, with reporting of positive test results no longer mandatory in the two most populous states.
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Floods put growth forecasts at risk
Flooding in NSW, Victoria and Tasmania will add almost 10 per cent to the price of fruit and vegetables at the supermarket.
Walker arrest team ‘randomly’ picked
An inquest for an Indigenous teen shot dead by an NT policeman has heard the team picked to arrest the 19-year-old was randomly chosen.
Jury to continue on Lehrmann deliberations
Members of the jury will continue considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his former colleague inside Parliament House.
Mystery still surrounds backpacker’s death
Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez is dead, the NSW state coroner has concluded, but she's been unable to decide if it was a tragic accident or involved foul play.
Iran helped Russia with drone attacks: US
Tehran has yet to respond to US alegations that Iranian trainers have been sent to Crimea to assist Russian forces with drones.
Greens’ Thorpe to face censure motion
There are calls for Greens senator Lidia Thorpe to resign from parliament over revelations she was dating a former bikie boss.
Trade deal concern after Truss resignation
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has raised concerns a UK-Australia free trade deal may not be completed by the end of the year following Liz Truss resigning.
Medibank hack exposed cyber flaws: O’Neil
Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil says the country is behind the eight ball on online security issues following the Medibank data breach.
A-League Men deals with crowd size gulf
While A-League Men powerhouses are enjoying the return of strong crowds, there remains a massive gulf in attendances between big clubs and smaller ones.
Ex-NRL player Norman joins French side
Corey Norman has signed with French rugby league side FC Lezignan only months after creating headlines for receiving an eight-game ban in the Super League.
Renshaw 200, Neser century fire Bulls
Queensland opener Matt Renshaw and allrounder Michael Neser have combined for a state record 257-run sixth-wicket stand in the Sheffield Shield clash with NSW.
Doubts over AFL’s Hawthorn racism inquiry
Parties who have levelled racism allegations against Hawthorn are yet to confirm they will participate in the AFL's investigation into the matter.
RLPA rejects proposed NRL transfer window
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says a transfer window proposed by the NRL is inadequate as the league ponders how to streamline its player market.
Greens’ Thorpe quits role over bikie boss
Greens senator Lidia Thorpe has resigned as the party's deputy in the Senate for failing to disclose a relationship with a former bikie boss.
Simmons’ foul start to NBA life at Nets
Ben Simmons was bullied by Zion Williamson in the Australian's NBA debut for Brooklyn which ended in an early shower and a heavy Nets loss.
Off-field issues no worries for McDonald
Australia's build-up to the Twenty20 World Cup has been plagued by off-field headlines, but coach Andrew McDonald insists his team is not distracted.
Qld’s Acland coal mine gets water licence
The Queensland government has granted a water licence to New Hope Group for the expansion of its New Acland coal mine, allowing it to start work on the project.
Saints reunion tugs at Ross Lyon’s heart
Ross Lyon is "very close" to formally rejoining St Kilda as senior coach, 11 years after his shock departure from the AFL club.
‘Suffering’ on crowded asylum seeker boat
A man who escaped from the crowded SIEV-X before it sank hours after leaving Indonesia has told a court of people crying and shouting during the journey.
Unbreakable Bremner the heart of Jillaroos
Jillaroos co-captain Sam Bremner is determined to make up for the heartache she suffered after breaking her leg just days before 2017's Rugby League World Cup.
New Roo Graham savours Scots clash
Australia's Campbell Graham is excited about making his international debut against his father's homeland in the city of his mother's birth.
Dangerous storm warning, Qld woman rescued
A large part of Queensland is on alert for severe thunderstorms after a woman was rescued from floodwaters in the central highlands overnight.
Jobless rate stays at 3.5 per cent
Hiring new workers has barely got any easier with the national unemployment rate remaining stable at 3.5 per cent in September.
Ukrainian forces push toward Kherson
Ukraine's government has placed restrictions on electricity usage following a barrage of Russian attacks on power plants just before winter sets in.
Historic treaty deal signed in Victoria
Treaty negotiations will begin in Victoria next year after the state government signed a deal with the First Peoples' Assembly of Victoria.
Green replaces injured Inglis in WC squad
Australia have called up powerful allrounder Cameron Green to replace luckless back-up wicketkeeper Josh Inglis in the Twenty20 World Cup squad.
Aust scientists fear encephalitis outbreak
Australian scientists are extremely concerned about the risk of a major human outbreak of Japanese encephalitis and are flagging a potential vaccine shortfall.
Vic plan to revive public energy ownership
Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035, and state ownership of power assets will be revived if Labor is re-elected next month.
Tesla confirms electric trucks for 2022
Tesla has revealed plans to launch one electric truck and begin producing another amid bold predictions from Elon Musk that the company will out-perform Apple.
England go for Mills after Topley blow
Reserve Tymal Mills has been upgraded to England's 15-strong T20 World Cup squad after the injury blow to Reece Topley.