Ukraine talks begin as Russia isolated
Talks are underway beween Russian and Ukrainian officials as the toll from Russia's invasion climbs, and western sanctions bite into Russia's financial system.
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Floods force Reds out of Ballymore
The Queensland Reds have had to shift training to a Brisbane high school gym due to Brisbane's flood emergency, with their base at Ballymore inundated.
‘Special’ league icon Raper farewelled
Former prime minister John Howard says Johnny Raper "left behind a wonderful legacy" as the rugby league Immortal was farewelled at a state funeral at the SCG.
AFL promising minimal fixture disruptions
After two years of major COVID-19 disruptions to the game, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan says it's time to get back to business.
Qld records 3312 COVID-19 cases, one death
Queensland has reported 3312 COVID-19 cases and one death as the state prepares to scrap mask mandates in most indoor settings.
Plane ‘ran rough’ before fatal Qld crash
Authorities have released a preliminary report into an aircraft crash that killed two men and two children north of Brisbane in December last year.
Gold Coast man, pet dog swept to deaths
A Gold Coast man and his dog have died as Queensland's flooding crisis continues to hammer the region.
Titans-Warriors NRL trial abandoned
Gold Coast and the Warriors won't have another chance to fine-tune their combinations before round one of the NRL season after Monday's trial was abandoned.
ACL injury confirmed for Magpies’ Bonnici
Collingwood's AFLW premiership hopes have suffered a hammer blow with scans revealing an ACL injury to star midfielder Brittany Bonnici.
Australian shares edge higher at noon
The Australian share market was trading higher at midday with investors cautious amid the escalating Ukraine Russia conflict.
NSW flood crisis ‘unprecedented’: premier
The catastrophic flood crisis across northern NSW is expected to worsen as thousands of people are ordered to higher ground and many are left stranded.
Security committee to finalise Ukraine aid
The national security committee will meet on Tuesday to finalise what lethal aid Australia will provide Ukraine along with other forms of support.
NRL $43M surplus despite COVID-19 chaos
ARLC chairman Peter V'landys has declared the NRL is stronger financially than before the pandemic, reporting a $43million surplus for season 2021.
Qld residents stranded as floods continues
Maryborough is on stand-by as flooding in the town is expected to reach 2013 levels when Tropical Cyclone Oswald hit the region.
People stuck on roofs as NSW floods rise
A family of five that's stranded on the roof of their flooded home say there are surrounded by 50 neighbours who are also waiting be rescued from the ordeal.
Aust swimmers to boycott champs in Russia
Australian swimmers will boycott the World Short Course Championships in Russia while Moscow-born tennis star Daria Saville condemned the invasion of Ukraine.
Australia’s World Cup depth could be key
Australia will bank on their squad depth to win back the Women's Cricket World Cup title as they prepare for their final tune-up ODI against New Zealand.
McLaughlin savours maiden IndyCar victory
Three-time Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin has won an IndyCar race for the first time while Australian Will Power was third in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Weather system ravaging Queensland will become more likely in future
The severe floods in southeast Queensland this week have forced hundreds of residents to flee the town of Gympie and have cut off major roads, after intense rain battered the state for several days. The rain is expected to continue today, and travel south into NSW.
Omicron prompts NZ into border shake-up
From later this week, Kiwis abroad will no longer need to quarantine or self-isolate to enter New Zealand.
Labor keen economy at centre of election
Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers is keen for a contest on the economy in the upcoming election, calling the government's scare campaigns ridiculous.
Russian convoy nearing Kyiv, images show
A convoy of Russian ground forces stretching more than five kilometres is 64km from Kyiv, satelite images show.
Broncos already class above in the NRLW
Brisbane have never lost a match to any of their current rivals in the NRLW, and the evidence from round one is that record may be hard to overturn in 2022.
Virus vaccine milestone for Aussie kids
More than half of Australia's five to 11-year-olds have received their first COVID-19 vaccine.
Disaster support for flooded east coast
Deadly floods along Australia's east coast have already claimed eight lives, but the risk is not over with heavy rains continuing.
Forrest not to be outdone in renewables
A wind, solar and battery farm in Queensland to power more than 650,000 homes is key to billionaire Andrew Forrest's plans for "green energy superpower" status.
Roberts-Smith ‘catapulted man off cliff’
A former SAS sergeant has given evidence of seeing Ben Roberts-Smith kick an unarmed Afghan prisoner off a cliff before allegedly lying about the incident.
Putin nuke threat, West bolsters Ukraine
Russia has placed nuclear-equipped forces on high alert, as the West rallies in support of beleaguered Ukraine.
Qld floods hit Roar ALM match in Melbourne
Brisbane Roar's scheduled A-League Men match against Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park on Monday has been postponed as flooding in Queensland impedes travel.
Playmaker Johns adds to Storm injury woes
Melbourne have trumped Newcastle 24-10 in their NRL trial in Ballarat but Cooper Johns looks in doubt for round one after suffering a shoulder injury.
Melbourne Boomers double up in WNBL wins
The Melbourne Boomers have gone a perfect two-from-two in round 12 of the WNBL after a thrilling two point victory over UC Capitals in Canberra.