Japanese encephalitis warning for Victoria
Victoria's chief health officer is warning of the risk of Japanese encephalitis, with evidence of the virus found in animals in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
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Australia a land of park lovers: poll
A new poll suggests Australians are highly protective of national parks and reserves and opposed to commercial development within their boundaries.
Roar skipper keen to end ALM nightmare
Having watched his team slump to the foot of the A-League Men ladder in his absence, Brisbane Roar captain Tom Aldred can't wait to end his injury nightmare.
West blocks Russian access to SWIFT system
The US, EU and UK have agreed to place crippling sanctions on the Russian financial sector, including a block on its access to the global financial system.
Russian forces enter Ukraine’s second city
Ukrainian forces are holding off Russian troops advancing on the capital Kyiv as the biggest assault on a European state since WWII enters a fourth day.
Flood-hit NSW gets $200m support package
The federal and NSW governments are providing $200 million in support for the storm-hit NSW to assist in infrastructure and mental health initiatives.
Help on the way, PM tells Queenslanders
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Queenslanders impacted by widespread flooding in the state's southeast can be assured the recovery has already begun.
COVID-19 makes immediate impact on NRLW
The opening round of the NRLW has been impacted by COVID-19, with Sydney Roosters captain Corban Baxter among players ruled out after testing positive.
Ukraine capital girds for Russian assault
Russian forces claim to have captured an airfield northwest of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as the city's mayor says it "has gone into a defensive phase".
Athletics great John Landy dies, aged 91
Middle-distance running great John Landy has died at the age of 91 after an accomplished life that included some of the great moments in Australian sport.
Hastings, Leilua shine in Tigers trial win
Jackson Hastings has shown he can be a real threat for Wests Tigers in their NRL trial win over Sydney Roosters while Luciano Leilua also looked good.
Illawarra stave off gallant 36ers at home
The Illawarra Hawks have improved their home record with a 16-point win over the Adelaide 36ers, as they face a string of away games to end their NBL season.
Reds pip Waratahs in Super Rugby thriller
The Queensland Reds have overcome the NSW Waratahs 20-16 in an exciting Super Rugby Pacific derby at Leichhardt Oval.
Manly injury concerns before season opener
Manly have lost three players to injury in their last NRL trial, with Martin Taupau, Dylan Walker and Haumole Olakau'atu all hurt in a loss to Canberra.
Peponis, Politis quit NSWRL board
The NSW Rugby League has been rocked by the resignation of George Peponis and Nick Politis from the board after a dramatic election.
Chol steps up as Suns rout Power in trial
Gold Coast have made a statement in a dominant pre-season AFL win over Port Adelaide, who finished the game with injury concerns.
Head-turning, track ready and exy Porsche
Porsche's race-bred Cayman GT4 brings an added touch of wildness to the German marque's sports car range.
New star shines in Super Netball preseason
A third-quarter surge helped Sunshine Coast secure a 43-43 draw with reigning champions NSW Swifts in Super Netball's pre-season tournament in Melbourne.
Qld kids charity founder avoids prison
The founder of a charity that helped vulnerable children who has become a social media hit has received a suspended jail term for multiple drug offences.
Khawaja departs Sydney Thunder in BBL
Usman Khawaja has been released from his BBL contract with Sydney Thunder so he can spend more time with his family in Brisbane next summer.
Ukraine crisis fuels record petrol prices
Fuel has surged to its highest-ever pump price of more than two dollars a litre in parts of Australia, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine partly to blame.
New COVID-19 prevention treatment approved
The medical regulator has approved a new COVID-19 treatment option for people who are medically unable to get the vaccine.
Body of missing Qld man found in river
The body of an 18-year-old man who apparently entered a Townsville river after a police pursuit has been found.
Ex-cop who helped bury body back in court
A former NSW police officer who lied about his role in dumping a body has been sentenced after sending a parcel containing meth as a "misguided favour".
Fatal train crash at Qld level crossing
A 44-year-old man has been killed after his vehicle collided with a train while driving over a level crossing in central Queensland.
Coaching change “seamless”: Pat Cummins
Test captain Pat Cummins says Australia's change in coach from Justin Langer to Andrew McDonald has been "seamless" ahead of their Pakistan tour.
‘Spaceless’ abuse a threat to rural women
Technology-based domestic abuse poses a larger threat to rural women than their urban counterparts, new research says.
Tszyu ‘itching’ for shot at world champion
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu is adamant he's ready to step in to fight world champion Jermell Charlo as a replacement for injured Brian Castano.
Souths rookie Ilias gets big NRL chance
After watching Cody Walker for the past nine months, rookie South Sydney NRL half Lachlan Ilias now gets his chance to play alongside him.
Lions flex in AFL preseason Crows mauling
Brisbane had 10 different goal kickers in a huge preseason defeat of Adelaide, who at least had draftee Josh Rachele's three-goal haul to smile about.
Tight-knit Para team ready for Beijing
Australia's tight-knit Winter Paralympics team are ready to make an impact in Beijing after pushing through the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.