Penrith get silver lining in looming exits
Penrith's roster management looms as their biggest NRL challenge, but getting several futures decided early should work in their favour for 2022.
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Ali Brigginshaw makes peace with NRL boss
Brisbane skipper Ali Brigginshaw was an outspoken critic of the NRL's postponement of the 2021 season but says she has mended bridges with the game's top brass.
Tszyu’s brother set for pro boxing debut
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu says he's pumped for his younger brother Nikita's professional debut in Brisbane next month.
NSW soaking continues after Sydney deluge
A deluge in Sydney and other parts of NSW is causing widespread damage, prompting hundreds of requests for help from emergency services.
Qld records 6300 virus cases, 37 deaths
Another 37 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6300 new cases.
North’s Anderson returns to AFL training
North Melbourne's Jed Anderson has returned to training at his AFL club, ending his COVID-19 vaccination stand-off.
Delay for under-5s COVID vaccine approval
The medical regulator says vaccine approval for under-fives will not be considered until after Easter, as Moderna gets the green light for six to 11-year-olds.
New COVID-19 cases in WA surge by 643
Western Australia's Omicron case numbers have more than doubled overnight, with 643 new local infections and five people in hospital.
Couple ‘forgot baby boy during drug binge’
A couple charged with the murder of a nine-month-old boy were allegedly on a drug binge when the baby died, a court has been told.
Cheaper or free kindy for more Qld kids
State funding for free or subsided kindergarten in Queensland, including efforts to attract staff to remote areas, has prompted calls for more federal action.
One dead, 10 missing in Queensland floods
A 63-year-old woman has been found dead in southeast Queensland floodwaters, with another 10 people missing and heavy rain forecast to continue until Friday.
Call to stop migrant worker exploitation
A parliamentary committee looking at new laws to stamp out foreign worker exploitation has heard an example of four skilled workers getting paid $40 a day.
Australia to impose sanctions on Russia
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced Australia will impose a range of sanctions against Russia, saying Vladimir Putin's "invasion of Ukraine" has begun.
Expectation the challenge for ALW’s City
Melbourne City's win over Sydney FC has only heightened the expectations for the new A-League Women premiership favourites.
Magpies’ De Goey, Howe out of AFL trial
Injured Collingwood duo Jordan De Goey and Jeremy Howe will miss their AFL club's first official trial game of 2022.
A-Leagues set to ditch drinks break TV ads
The practice of using artificial drinks breaks to allow broadcasters to show advertisements during ALM matches has been scrapped following fan outcry.
Ex-fugitive Potter faces Melbourne court
After 12 years on the run, Graham Gene Potter has faced court in Melbourne after being extradited from Queensland.
Wire and poles problem for AGL bid: ACCC
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes still wants to buy AGL Energy, but the competition watchdog is worried about the consortium holding wires, poles and generators.
Woolies profit down, food prices to rise
Woolworths has posted lower first-half profit while its boss is warning food prices will keep increasing due to inflation.
De Pasquale keen for Supercars green light
After a strong finish to his first season with Shell V-Power Racing, Anton De Pasquale is eager to make a fast start to the 2022 Supercars championship.
Force back Godwin to rebound from errors
Western Force centre Kyle Godwin committed late errors against the Brumbies but coach Tim Sampson is keeping the faith in his star back.
West punishes Russia with new sanctions
Western nations have begun issuing sanctions against Russia over its actions towards Ukraine, with more to come.
Emergency services warn of flash flooding across the southeast
The Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has sent emergency alerts to residents in the Gympie, Noosa and Sunshine Coast local government areas warning of flash flooding.
AFLW draw puts Dogs in ‘must-win’ areas
A fourth-quarter comeback secured an AFLW draw for the Western Bulldogs against Gold Coast but coach Nathan Burke knows it's all about wins from now on.
AFLW pupil Rowbottom impresses Suns coach
AFLW No.1 draft pick Charlie Rowbottom's eagerness to learn in her debut season has left coach Cameron Joyce in awe of the talented teenager.
Launceston sparkles in Aussie town award
The Tasmanian city of Launceston has been commended for its natural geography, good food and fine wine.
Storm star Hughes weighs up NRL future
Jahrome Hughes insists he wants to remain in Melbourne and that he's "disappointed" three Storm teammates will leave for new NRL club the Dolphins next year.
Murder-accused NT cop’s partner testifies
A policeman with Constable Zachary Rolfe when Kumanjayi Walker was shot says he did not need to draw his pistol because the teen was not trying to stab him.
Roberts-Smith ‘weak dog’ over letters: PI
A private investigator has testified in court that Ben Roberts-Smith facilitated threatening letters to a soldier and was a "weak dog" for covering it up.
Experts seek higher child vaccination rate
Health experts are set to meet next week to discuss the use of schools and other means to boost the COVID-19 vaccination rate for children.
Germany halts pipeline, UK sanctions banks
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has blocked the Nord Stream 2 pipeline while five Russian banks have been sanctioned by the UK as tensions rise over Ukraine.