Encephalitis confirmed in NSW man’s death
A man who died more than three weeks ago has been confirmed as the state's first death from Japanese Encephalitis being spread by mosquitoes.
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Veteran status helps Zorko in Rd1 AFL race
Brisbane Lions captain Dayne Zorko is hoping further achilles issues are behind him as he battles to prove his fitness for his side's March 19 AFL opener.
Australia backs Russia sports ban
Australia has joined forces with more than 30 other nations to implore international sporting bodies to ban athletes and teams from Russia and Belarus.
Fee hunters drawn to $1.6b in flood claims
Flood victims are urged to be aware of "claims farmers" who tout assistance with insurance paperwork, for a fee, lured by claims rising past $1.6 billion.
Qld has 13 virus deaths, 4801 new cases
Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland with the state also recording 4801 new cases.
Gawn shuns talk of back-to-back AFL flags
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says the goal this season is to win a premiership, not repeat last year's success.
Make-or-break time looms for NSW Waratahs
After letting opportunities slip against the Queensland Reds and Brumbies, the NSW Waratahs know they must beat the Western Force and Melbourne Rebels.
Canberra look to close ALW season on high
Canberra United will travel to Brisbane's Perry Park looking to finish their A-League Women's season with victory against Brisbane.
WA close contact rules change, cases rise
Western Australia's close contact COVID-19 isolation rules have changed for critical workers ahead of the expected Omicron peak.
Townsville first for Matildas’ NZ clash
The Matildas will play New Zealand in regional Queensland on April 8, with Townsville to host a women's international for the first time.
Sharks coach Fitzgibbon out with COVID-19
New Cronulla coach Craig Fitzgibbon will miss their round one NRL clash with Canberra after contracting COVID-19.
WA premier’s private texts aired in court
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan has been questioned in court over his private messages about Clive Palmer as their defamation trial draws to a close.
Storm prop to deny assaulting Qld woman
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica is due to face a two-day trial in Queensland next month after being charged with assaulting a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
ASX200 index back above 7000 points
The ASX200 index returned above 7000 points, despite further oil and gas boycotts of Russia which may also slow the global economy.
Cops’ ‘catastrophic failure’ before murder
A Queensland woman murdered by her abusive former partner would still be alive if not for the "catastrophic failure" of Queensland police, a court has heard.
Cleary backs O’Sullivan for Penrith opener
Ivan Cleary has urged playmaker Jarome Luai to help Sean O'Sullivan as he makes his Penrith NRL debut in the absence of Nathan Cleary against Manly.
Man formerly known as Tostee back in court
The man previously known as Gable Tostee was found naked by emergency services who responded to a crash on the Gold Coast last year, a Brisbane court has heard.
Cronk helps Meaney in Storm halves role
Former Melbourne great Cooper Cronk has been helping Storm NRL recruit Nick Meaney get up to speed with playing in the halves ahead of their Wests Tigers clash.
Stewart McSweyn out of world indoors team
Middle-distance star Stewart McSweyn has been forced to withdraw from the Australian team for the world indoor athletics championships.
Golfers brace for the worst at The Players
A grim weather forecast has the world's elite golfers on notice ahead of the The Players' Championship, the richest event on the annual PGA Tour.
ACT records 838 new cases of COVID-19
The ACT has registered a spike in new COVID-19 cases, with 838 infections reported on Wednesday.
Navy recruit faced ‘belittling’ punishment
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has heard navy divers faced 'belittling' punishments during training courses and would cover up injuries.
Pucovski eyeing another return to cricket
Will Pucovski is a chance to return in Victoria's Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania next week, after recovering from the 11th concussion of his career.
Dearden defence earns Cowboys’ halves nod
Tom Dearden has been named to partner Chad Townsend in the halves for North Queensland's round one clash with Canterbury.
NSW man dies with Japanese encephalitis
NSW Health has confirmed a man aged in his 70s is the second Australian to die after contracting Japanese encephalitis.
Qld cops search for suspected flood looter
A man has been missing for more than a day after jumping into the Brisbane River amid a crackdown on "disgusting" looters in the flood-hit city.
Man charged for fiery Harbour Bridge crash
Police have charged a 19-year-old Queensland man allegedly driving a stolen SUV involved in a fiery crash on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
NRL eye balance of speed and style in 2022
After a year of record scorelines and blowout scores, NRL CEO Andrew Abdo insists every team can hope again in 2022 but the truth remains to be seen.
Rate rise plausible this year: RBA’s Lowe
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Philip Lowe has told a business conference that a rise in the cash rate is plausible this year.
AFL captains split on grand final tips
Only six rival captains believe Melbourne will play off in another AFL grand final this season while 13 expect Richmond to bounce back into the top-eight.
WA offers Marsh family state memorial
The family of cricket great Rod Marsh, who died on March 4, are considering an offer from the West Australian government for a state memorial service.