ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases
Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.
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Ex-ruck Hanlon relishing para slalom ride
Once a promising ruckman in the GWS academy, Winter Paralympian Josh Hanlon now relishes the physicality of slalom and giant slalom.
Manly aim to snap slow NRL starts
Manly have made a habit of starting slow in NRL seasons gone by and they will need to be at their best in round one if they are to knock off premiers Penrith.
Beveridge opens up on AFL grand-final loss
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has opened up on the 2021 AFL grand-final loss to Melbourne, calling it dramatic and traumatic.
Cleary ruled out of Panthers’ NRL openers
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the first three weeks of the NRL season after failing to recover from his shoulder surgery.
Australia score big Cup win over Pakistan
Australia have beaten Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing down their 191-run victory target in the 35th over of their Women's World Cup clash in Tauranga.
More help promised for northern NSW towns
More ADF troops are on their way to devastated communities in northern NSW to help clean up as recovery centres open to provide support for flood victims.
Enough is enough, Australian women say
A diverse alliance of women are saying 'enough is enough' on International Women's Day as Australians come together to share their stories.
West finding Russia balancing act: MP
The West needs to balance a unified response to Russian aggression without provoking an expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, a Labor MP says.
Warne had ambitions to coach England
Shane Warne had confided in close friends prior to his death that he had ambitions to coach England and boost the old enemy's flagging fortunes.
Cop’s charges dropped over Laidley leak
Victoria Police detective Murray Gentner who shared details of ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley's arrest with colleagues has had all charges against him dropped.
Shane Warne’s body to return to Australia
Thai authorities have cleared the way for the body of Shane Warne to be flown from Bangkok to Australia this week.
COVID uncertainty here to stay: Morrison
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned of the threat of new COVID variants, saying uncertainty about the virus would remain for some time.
Qld man found by police runs toward river
Queensland Police are searching for a man who allegedly ran toward the Brisbane River after being approached by officers on a looting patrol.
NSW reports 5 virus deaths, 13,018 cases
More than 13,000 people in NSW have been newly diagnosed with COVID-19 and five elderly people have died after contracting the virus.
Sub base plan branded as pork barrelling
Independent Senator Rex Patrick has lashed out at plans to build a nuclear-submarine base along parts of the east coast.
Flood disaster damage to top $1.5 billion
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated there to be $1.45 billion in damage from recent floods, as the federal government considers further support.
Joe Root energised to take England forward
Joe Root reckons he still has much to contribute as England captain as he seeks the start of a major revival for his side in the West Indies.
Russia warns on oil import ban
Russia says it could stop gas flow through pipelines from Russia to Germany in response to Berlin's decision to halt the opening of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Qld flood deaths at 13, clean-up continues
A man found in a car in floodwaters has become the 13th death in southeast Queensland's floods amid debate over how to mitigate future deluges.
Consumers unsettled by floods, price rises
Consumer confidence managed only a small rise in the past week faced with rising petrol prices, but businesses appear to be back on track after Omicron.
Roberts-Smith ‘undeserving’ of VC medal
A former squadmate of Ben Roberts-Smith says does not believe the war veteran deserved the prestigious Victoria Cross medal due to rumours of discrepancies.
Dugongs, turtles will starve after floods
A top Queensland scientist has warned of mass dugong and turtle deaths in coming months as smothered food sources vanish.
Suns coach thrilled by Thompson return
Gold Coast defender Rory Thompson's first appearance for the AFL club since 2018 was one of the highlights of the Suns' 23-point pre-season win over Geelong.
Naiqama stoked to answer Roosters’ call
Fijian captain and ex-Wests Tigers, Penrith and Newcastle star Kevin Naiqama is thrilled to have been handed another crack in the NRL with the Sydney Roosters.
NSW floods expected to be worse than 2021
Flooding in parts of Sydney is expected to reach levels greater than those of the 2021 disaster, before rains finally ease later this week.
Miller shuts out noise over Ducati future
Australian Moto GP rider Jack Miller says he just shuts out the speculation about his future at Ducati after technical woes wrecked his season's start in Qatar.
Little option but a draw in Test: Smith
Steve Smith thinks only a fifth-day miracle will stop Australia's first Test against Pakistan ending in a draw.
Brisbane Bullets take down Breakers in NBL
Jason Cadee and Robert Franks put on a shooting clinic in Hobart, helping the Brisbane Bullets sail past the struggling New Zealand Breakers 92-74 in the NBL.
Chol worry as Suns beat Cats in pre-season
Gold Coast recruit Mabior Chol was subbed out at halftime with hamstring tightness as the Suns claimed an AFL pre-season win over Geelong by 23 points.
Shane Warne’s heartbroken family in shock
Shane Warne's family have released a touching tribute to the spin king, saying they'll never come to terms with his death and yearn for more time together.