Qld govt reluctant to set up flu jab hubs
The Queensland government has ruled out setting up hubs to administer free flu vaccines for now amid concerns about a lack of supply at GP clinics.
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Hard road to Qatar doesn’t faze Roo Ryan
Goalkeeper Maty Ryan says taking the hard road to the 2022 World Cup is not fazing the Socceroos as they prepare for the playoffs.
Lynch targets Tigers return after AFL bye
Richmond duo Tom Lynch (hamstring) and Kane Lambert (hip) are sidelined this week but the AFL bye in round 12 will give them extra time to recover.
Attempted triple murder charges for ute driver over police crash
A man will face court charged with three counts of attempted murder after a crash involving Queensland police officers.
Guy Sebastian rejects documents as false
Guy Sebastian says it has been a painful process trying to get answers out of his former manager who he says is fabricating documents to explain missing money.
ASX finishes flat but miners, Elders gain
The Australian share market started up by as many as 50 points after the weekend's federal election, but faded by the end of the day.
Townsville public memorial for Symonds
Former Test cricketer Andrew Symonds' life will be celebrated by past teammates in a no-jacket, no-tie memorial service in Townsville.
NRL unhappy on Souths head-knock comments
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has told coaches to butt out on commentary over head knocks, after South Sydney's unease over Taane Milne being ruled out.
Flushers and floaters: Australia takes aim at the ‘fatberg’ scourge
A new national standard has been set for wet wipes in a bid to chip away at the fatberg problem plaguing Australia's sewage system.
Free kick calls put AFL umps in spotlight
There's plenty of commentary on the AFL umpires after a weekend where there were several contentious free kicks paid.
Bird’s Dragons NRL deal finally done
Jack Bird has re-signed with St George Illawarra on a two-year deal, with both he and the NRL club having a mutual option for a third season.
Dangerfield set for stint on AFL sidelines
Patrick Dangerfield will have to complete a mid-season training block to strengthen his injured calf before returning to bolster Geelong's AFL finals push.
Sydney FC appoint Santo as new CEO
Sydney FC have named the replacement for outgoing CEO Danny Townsend, with long-serving executive Adam Santo being promoted into the role.
Man denied bail after two Brisbane sieges
A man charged with multiple offences after sieges in Brisbane will remain in custody after being denied bail.
Docker Sam Switkowski sent to AFL Tribunal
Fremantle forward Sam Switkowski is facing suspension after being referred straight to the AFL Tribunal for a dangerous chicken wing tackle.
Saville dashes to victory in French Open
Daria Saville is back as Australia's No.2 woman player after racing to a quick win at the French Open over Greek qualifier Valentini Grammatikopoulou.
Osaka, Krejcikova, knocked out in Paris
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova has lost in the first round of the French Open with four-time grand slam champ Naomi Osaka also out at Roland Garros.
Ratten relaxed over Saints contract talks
St Kilda coach Brett Ratten is out of contract this year but no longer appears on shaky ground after a 7-3 start to the AFL season.
Riewoldt calls on AFL to support players
Nick Riewoldt has called on the AFL to give players more support when they leave the league, after ex-teammate Sam Fisher's arrest on a drug trafficking charge.
Albanese reinforces Indo-Pacific priority
Anthony Albanese has met his US, Japanese and Indian counterparts in Tokyo, with Australia set to host the Quad summit in 2023.
Krejcikova, Osaka, knocked out in Paris
Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and four-time grand slam winner Naomi Osaka have both exited the French Open at Roland Garros in the opening round.
Thompson suffers in Nadal torture chamber
Jordan Thompson gave it his all but the Australian's French Open date with Rafael Nadal ended, predictably, with him feeling nothing but resigned helplessness.
Labor well placed for majority parliament
Vote counting continues with six seats in play, but Anthony Albanese's Labor government appears on track to win a majority in the federal parliament.
Court told of Dawson’s poolside attack
Chris Dawson attacked his wife beside his Bayview, Sydney, home's pool and held her face in the mud, a court has been told.
Wawrinka, Shapovalov out of French Open
Stan Wawrinka, the 2015 French Open champion, is out of this year's competition, and so is Wimbledon semi-finalist Denis Shapovalov.
Tomljanovic, Saville in French Open wins
Ajla Tomljanovic has beaten world No.5 Anett Kontaveit while Daria Saville also won at the French Open on a great day for Australia's top two women players.
Monkeypox outbreak ‘containable’: WHO
While the monkeypox outbreak is unusual, it remains "containable" and limited, the WHO says, and it is convening further meetings.
Russia launches all-out assault in Ukraine
Decisive battles of the Ukraine war's latest phase are still raging in the south, where Moscow is attempting to seize the Donbas region.
US Indo-Pacific economy plan includes Aust
US President Joe Biden has formally unveiled the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity, which includes 13 founding countries including Australia.
Regions awash with entrepreneurial talent
Entrepreneurs are unearthing talent in Indigenous, refugee and bushfire-affected communities across regional Australia.
ACL blow confirmed for Matildas’ Carpenter
The Matildas have suffered a blow in the build-up to the 2023 Women's World Cup, with confirmation Ellie Carpenter has ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament.