CA releases schedule for revamped BBL
Cricket Australia is confident big crowds will return to the revamped Big Bash League this summer after two editions decimated by COVID-19 complications.
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Bulldogs’ Potter issues NRL COVID warning
Canterbury coach Mick Potter says NRL clubs will struggle to cope with surging COVID numbers unless the league re-thinks its approach to managing the virus.
Lions in no rush despite top four AFL race
Brisbane coach Chris Fagan will resist rushing back players that aren't fully ready to return despite the Lions being in a tense race for an AFL top four berth.
Qld teachers ready to vote on wage offer
Members of the Queensland Teachers Union will soon vote on the state government's wages deal after nearly six months of negotiations.
No military base for China: Solomons PM
The China security pact does not include provisions for a military base, Solomon Islands leader Manasseh Sogavare insists amid warming relations with Australia.
Hardwick cops blame for shock Suns loss
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he didn't prepare his players well enough for their loss to the Gold Coast as they again struggled in a close game.
Dearden delivers on Origin debut
Tom Dearden repaid Billy Slater's faith in the State of Origin decider with an assured Maroons debut in the No. 6 jumper.
NSW shifts aged-care COVID vaccine rules
Visitors to aged-care homes in NSW won't have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 under changes approved by Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant.
Carrigan cherishes Origin experience
Just over a year after suffering an ACL injury, Pat Carrigan has claimed the Wally Lewis Medal after a stellar debut State of Origin campaign.
Dogs sniff out AFL response against Saints
The Bulldogs have lost three players, including star forward Aaron Naughton, to the AFL's health and safety protocols ahead of their clash with St Kilda.
Qld premier calls for national virus talks
Annastacia Palaszczuk says fellow premier Dominic Perrottet supports her call for a national cabinet meeting so leaders can be briefed on COVID-19.
Firebirds hire premiership winner as coach
The Queensland Firebirds have appointed former premiership-winning player Rebecca Bulley as the Super Netball franchise's new head coach.
Magpies star Moore to return, Quaynor out
All-Australian defender Darcy Moore will return for Collingwood against Adelaide on Saturday after missing just one AFL game with a knee injury.
Unemployment rate fell to 3.5pct in June
The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5 per cent, which is the lowest rate since August 1974.
Swans ‘comfortable’ with Franklin talks
The Sydney Swans are comfortable Lance Franklin will remain at the AFL club despite a report claiming the superstar has been insulted by a new contract offer.
Luai not sorry for taunting KO’d Cobbo
NSW's Jarome Luai says he's got nothing to apologise for after he stood over Queensland's Selwyn Cobbo after the winger was knocked unconscious in Origin III.
ASX edges higher on mining, energy
Australian shares have risen 0.3 per cent, with gains by energy and mining companies and losses for property trusts.
Sunak tops first vote to be next UK PM
UK finance minister Nadhim Zahawi and ex-minister Jeremy Hunt have been eliminated from the race to succeed Boris Johnson after voting by Conservative MPs.
Hunt leads as Qld stay cool in Origin fire
When Queensland needed a cool head to guide them to a remarkable State of Origin series decider triumph, the big-game mentality of Ben Hunt shone through.
Breakthrough at Ukraine grain export talks
Turkey has announced a deal with Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports.
Smith prays for luck at brutal St Andrews
Australian No.1 Cameron Smith says the 150th British Open winner will need some luck around a firm, fast and brutal Old Course at St Andrews.
Sri Lanka awaits president’s resignation
The promised official resignation letter from Sri Lanka's president, who has fled to the Maldives, has yet to materialise as protests continue in Colombo.
Gagai-Burton stoush, Qld win fires Origin
Queensland's comeback win in the State of Origin decider provided plenty of fuel and ensured the spoils have been split 3-3 over the last six years.
Burton, Gagai avoid ban for Origin fight
Matt Burton and Dane Gagai can count themselves lucky after they escaped suspension for their brawl in Wednesday's State of Origin decider.
Public hearings set for Qld casino probe
An inquiry into the Queensland operations of Star Casinos has begun in Brisbane, with public hearings set down for late August.
Rent surges amid cost of living crisis
House and unit rents have set records in the country's capitals, according to Domain, as cost of living pressures prompt calls for more affordable housing.
COVID-19 providing ‘real challenges’: PM
The prime minister says he will work closely alongside states and territories to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 during the winter surge.
Nth Qld dunnarts separated by 1800km
In tropical north Queensland, a small marsupial is likely taking evolutionary steps to becoming a separate species from its nearest relatives 1800km away.
Vunivalu urges Origin intensity in Test
Former NRL star winger Suliasi Vunivalu is set to make his Wallabies debut after being named on the bench for Australia's deciding clash with England.
Great Barrier Reef experts urge Albanese Government to accept Reef is in danger
The Australian government should be supporting not fighting an in-danger status for the World Heritage-listed Great Barrier Reef, experts say.
Pacific leaders thrash out issues in Fiji
Hopes are high for a straightforward and unified Pacific Islands Forum leaders' retreat after the tumult of the last gathering in 2019.