Fijian Drua coach tests positive for COVID
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne has tested positive to COVID-19 just as his squad was forced to relocate from their flooded Lennox Heads base to the Gold Coast.
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Meaney happy to fill holes in Storm squad
After three lean NRL seasons with Canterbury, Nick Meaney says he couldn't knock back a chance to join Melbourne, who host the Bulldogs on Sunday.
Brumbies the Aust ‘pinnacle’: O’Connor
James O'Connor thinks influential prop Taniela Tupou is reach his potential as the Queensland Reds prepare to host the table-topping Brumbies on Saturday.
Souths primed for Cleary’s NRL return
South Sydney travel to face a Penrith side that welcomes back star halfback Nathan Cleary in Friday's grand-final rematch.
Disaster victims want ‘pieces’ picked up
Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".
Bancroft ton has WA on top in Shield final
A mammoth opening partnership has Western Australia in a strong position against Victoria as they seek a long-awaited Shield final win.
Sea drone to propel underwater research
An agile underwater drone guided by artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionise ocean research.
Kambosos Jr all set for Haney in Melbourne
Australia's boxing world champion George Kambosos Jr is expected on Friday to announce his blockbuster bout with American Devin Haney in Melbourne.
Concern over alleged war criminal entry
Human rights groups are calling for an inquiry into how an accused war criminal was able to enter Australia at least twice and attend public events in 2019.
Wounded Giants call-up big man Preuss
GWS have been rocked by long-term injuries to stars Jacob Hopper and Phil Davis but the Giants will hand a club debut to ruckman Braydon Preuss in round three.
Knights aim to halt Hynes’ hot start
Newcastle travel to Cronulla knowing they will have to work hard to halt in-form Sharks recruit Nicho Hynes.
Qld quarantine hotels cost $500,000 a day
Contractual obligations and regional provision have pushed Queensland to a $27 million spend on hotel quarantine since opening its Wellcamp facility in February
Great Scott primed for latest Masters tilt
Adam Scott, Australia's only ever Masters champion, is primed for another shot at major glory at Augusta National and maintains his best golf years lie ahead.
Qld unveils $190m school internet plan
Queensland will spend $190 million to turbocharge the speed of internet in 1258 schools, including connecting 40 regional establishments to fibre optics.
New airline Bonza seeking 200 workers
New domestic airline Bonza is offering 200 jobs to pilots and cabin crew who have seen their industry downsized dramatically during the pandemic.
Sino-Solomons pact forces military rethink
The defence force's joint operations chief says Chinese navy vessels in the Solomons would change Australian military operations.
NSW nurses walk off job, demand more staff
Nurses and midwives across NSW have walked off the job for 24 hours to call for extra staff after their union warned patients risked gambling with their health.
Chidiac replaces Cooney-Cross in Matildas
A-League Women star Alex Chidiac has been called up to the Matildas squad after Melbourne Victory teammate Kyra Cooney-Cross withdrew for medical reasons.
‘Mongrel’ Qld MP snaps at party processes
Queensland LNP MP George Christensen says party discipline has resulted in the loss of individuality, critical thinking and true representation in parliament.
AFP to protect 3000 election candidates
The Australian Federal Police have stood up a dedicated task force to protect candidates during the upcoming election after threats were levelled against MPs.
Popovic backs Arnold after Roos reprieve
Football Australia has chosen not to swing the axe on Graham Arnold with the Socceroos coach receiving a reprieve for the remainder of the World Cup campaign.
Perry fitness test before World Cup final
Megan Schutt says the Australian side is rallying around injured allrounder Ellyse Perry, hoping she can get right for Sunday's World Cup final.
Swiss, Bulgaria curbs go as WHO mulls end
The World Health Organisation has released a plan that includes three possible scenarios for how the coronavirus might evolve in the coming year.
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Ukraine expects Russian assault in east
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are preparing for new Russian attacks in the east as Moscow's attention shifts from the capital Kyiv.
Stars set to return for Macarthur
Macarthur coach Ante Milicic is expecting a number of key players to return as soon as this weekend as his side look to shore up a top-six A-League Men spot.
Northern NSW dodges more heavy rains: BoM
Lismore is breathing a sigh of relief with river levels receding and forecast heavy rain avoided, as Byron Bay starts its clean-up.
Ukraine president issues plea to Australia
Australia has announced further military aid for Ukraine and economic measures targeting Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy addresses parliament.
Rowan Baxter a ‘monster’: Clarke’s parents
Hannah Clarke's parents have described Rowan Baxter as a "true monster", saying nothing could have stopped him from killing their daughter.
COVID-19 cases high as restrictions ease
COVID-19 restrictions have been eased across three states, despite the recent rise in national cases.
Albanese outlines aged care sector reform
Anthony Albanese used his budget reply speech to outline changes to aged care should Labor win the next election.
Jobless rate could fall below 4pct soon
The unemployment rate could fall below 4 per cent sooner than forecast in this week's federal budget with the number of job vacancies growing in recent months.