NSW reports century-first diphtheria case
The two-year-old child is in intensive care at a Queensland hospital, where they've been given diphtheria antitoxin, antibiotics and respiratory support.
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NSW sailors’ 15-hour ordeal after capsize
Two sailors have been rescued off the NSW South Coast after spending almost 15 hours in the water when their yacht capsized on Saturday morning.
Australian virus border restrictions end
Australia's pandemic death toll has tipped past the grim milestone of 10,000 fatalities, as the country prepares to lift all border restrictions.
Wighton backed for Blues Origin recall
Andrew Johns expects Brad Fittler to recall Jack Wighton on the bench for the Origin decider after he missed game two with COVID-19.
Shocked Lolesio rides Wallabies Test high
Young playmaker Noah Lolesio says he's privileged that Wallabies coach Dave Rennie backed him to deliver in their 30-28 Test victory over England.
Queensland’s Kaufusi out of Origin finale
Billy Slater says Felise Kaufusi won't play in State of Origin III but the Queensland coach expects Cameron Munster and Kalyn Ponga to be available.
Dominant Volkanovski retains his UFC title
Australia's Alexander Volkanovski has retained his UFC featherweight title with a dominant points win over old rival Max Holloway in UFC 276 in Las Vegas.
Martin hurt in Tigers’ AFL win over Eagles
Richmond superstar Dustin Martin and West Coast utility Elliot Yeo have sustained hamstring injuries during the Tigers' 35-point win at the MCG.
Warriors triumph in New Zealand homecoming
The Warriors have played their first NRL game in New Zealand in almost three years, beating Wests Tigers 22-2 in Auckland.
Milos Ninkovic seals Wanderers ALM move
Serbian international and two-time Johnny Warren Medallist Milos Ninkovic has figured in a crosstown A-League Men switch from Sydney FC to Western Sydney.
Wighton struggles as Dragons down Raiders
St George Illawarra have claimed an ugly 12-10 NRL win over Canberra to strengthen their push to play finals.
Suli spearheads Dragons’ finals charge
St George Illawarra are slowly building a side which could be a force come finals time after picking up four wins in their last five games.
Seven starts court action against CA again
Cricket Australia has again been hit with court action by the Seven Network as the free-to-air broadcaster attempts to terminate its TV rights deal.
O’Connor aiming for Tour de France podium
As Ben O'Connor tries to improve on his breakthrough fourth place last year, fellow Australian Caleb Ewan will be out for redemption at the Tour de France.
‘Cover-up’ in baby’s 2013 death: coroner
A coroner has found family members know what transpired the night a seven-month-old baby died in a northern Queensland home, although no one has been charged.
Fever don’t hide from elephant in the room
West Coast Fever will be aiming to end years of heartbreak and disappointment by winning Sunday's Super Netball grand final against the Melbourne Vixens.
Dangerfield back, Cats rest Selwood in AFL
Patrick Dangerfield is back for Geelong but the in-form Cats have decided to rest captain Joel Selwood for the second time this AFL season.
Pressure ‘part of the job’: Eddie Jones
Coach Eddie Jones isn't bothered by suggestions England may need success in Australia for him to keep his coaching job ahead of next year's Rugby World Cup.
Manly claim vital NRL win over Melbourne
Melbourne have lost ground in the race for the NRL minor premiership after they were defeated 36-30 by Manly, who go into the top eight.
BMW hatches a coupe of grand proportions
The name might be a little confusing, but BMW's compact hatchback makes plenty of sense once behind the wheel.
Cameron slick as Lions dump Bulldogs
Brisbane started slowly before finding the response they were chasing in a 41-point AFL defeat of the Western Bulldogs at the Gabba on Thursday night.
Kyrgios all business in Wimbledon win
Spectators seeking controversy were left disappointed as Nick Kyrgios served up three sets of devastatingly impressive tennis to race into Wimbledon's last 32.
EU and New Zealand sign free trade deal
The European Union has struck a free trade deal with New Zealand, 14 years after the idea was first proposed.
Australia’s fire season now a month longer
Australia's bushfire season is a month longer than it was 40 years ago, and the number of extreme fire weather days is also much higher, scientists say.
Kyrgios spurns doubles to target glory
Nick Kyrgios, who's into the Wimbledon third round with a businesslike win, has withdrawn from his doubles bid with Thanasi Kokkinakis to aim at singles glory.
De Minaur posts pulsating Wimbledon win
Alex de Minaur has staged an exciting comeback to join fellow Aussie Nick Kyrgios in the Wimbledon third round with a four-set win over rising Brit Jack Draper.
Dogs’ belief remains despite Lions loss
Disappointed by their fade-out against Brisbane, Luke Beveridge is still backing his Western Bulldogs ahead of a difficult run of AFL games.
Bellamy backs Munster to be fit for Origin
Craig Bellamy says his five-eighth Cameron Munster is likely to be fit to play for Queensland in Origin III after missing Melbourne's loss to Manly.
Zorko, Rich blows but Lions show depth
Hamstring injuries to Daniel Rich and comeback man Dayne Zorko couldn't deflate Brisbane coach Chris Fagan after victory.
Premier ‘squibbed it’ on Barilaro: Labor
Labor has criticised the NSW premier for failing to sack John Barilaro from his New York appointment, calling it a lost opportunity to show leadership.
COVID-scale emissions cuts needed yearly
The world must match the scale of emissions cuts caused by COVID-19 lockdowns if it wants to limit warming to 1.5°C, a new report suggests.