Aged care minister bucks calls to resign
Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck has defended the federal government's handling of the COVID-19 response in the sector.
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Right royal ruckus for parliament return
Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese return to the parliamentary jousting field on Tuesday ahead of an expected May federal election.
Listing fails to safeguard koala habitat
The federal government has signed off on 25,000 hectares of habitat loss in the decade since koalas were formally listed as vulnerable, a new analysis claims.
England names Collingwood as cricket coach
Paul Collingwood has been named interim head coach for England's three-Test tour of the West Indies.
Cambodia says Myanmar frees Australian
Sean Turnell, an Australian economist and former advisor to ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi, has been freed from detention, Cambodian media reports say.
Program to address Indigenous sleep health
Sleep coaches are being sent to Queensland communities to improve health among Indigenous Australians as part of a groundbreaking research project.
WA slashes quarantine as Omicron spreads
West Australian Premier Mark McGowan insists he has not bowed to industry pressure by agreeing to halve isolation periods for COVID-infected people.
Australian Olympic luger looks to gen next
Alex Ferlazzo hopes Australia's best Winter Olympics finish in luge will inspire the next generation to try their hand on the icy track.
AFL confirms 2022 practice match schedule
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are the only two teams being asked to travel interstate for AFL practice matches later this month.
Golden girl Anthony eyes more moguls glory
Australia's newest Olympic champion Jakara Anthony won't return home for long before flying to Europe to target the overall World Cup moguls championship.
Defence force to help aged care sector
Members of the Australian Defence Force will be deployed to help assist aged care facilities as they deal with COVID-19 surges.
Jets’ ALM fixture change frustrates Papas
Arthur Papas had taken aim at the APL over Newcastle's abrupt change of A-League Men scheduling.
Man stabbed mate during fight over shoes
A teenager who fatally stabbed a former friend during a fight over a pair of stolen shoes has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a Queensland court.
Reds’ COVID cases grow on Super Rugby eve
Tate McDermott and Hunter Paisami are the latest Queensland Reds to test positive for COVID-19, less than a fortnight out from their Super Rugby season opener.
Pat Cummins urged to tell the ugly truth
Test skipper Pat Cummins is being smoked by past players, and is being urged to tell the truth about the role he played in Justin Langer's departure.
Record retail sales in December quarter
Easing of lockdown restrictions and a splurge by festive season shoppers have helped retail sales jump by a record 8.2 per cent in the December quarter.
Canberra anti-vaccine protests set to grow
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Blood test key to better cancer treatment
Researchers hope a "simple blood test" can replace more invasive procedures to help cancer patients choose the best course of treatment.
Sam Walsh signs long-term Blues deal
Star midfielder Sam Walsh has joined fellow leaders Patrick Cripps and Jacob Weitering in committing his AFL future to Carlton, signing a new four-year deal.
Shaq in, Bird ruled out of All Stars game
The older brother of Latrell Mitchell has been called into the Indigenous All Stars side — as an injury replacement — despite never playing an NRL game.
Leader Macrae wants to be Bulldog for life
Star midfielder Jack Macrae, who is out of contract this year, has been named vice-captain in a new-look Western Bulldogs leadership group for 2022.
Murder-accused NT cop ‘intended to kill’
A Northern Territory policeman accused of murdering an Aboriginal teenager fired the fatal shots while his alleged victim was restrained, the Crown says.
PM seeks to save religious freedom bills
Laws to allow greater freedoms for people to express their religion face a tricky path through federal parliament with moderates and conservatives at odds.
Joyce apologises to MPs over PM texts
As federal parliament starts a new year, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has apologised to his party room over text messages critical of Scott Morrison.
Tyler Wright’s Pipeline run ended in semis
Tyler Wright has had the highest-scoring wave of her semi-final but it wasn't enough to beat local wildcard and eventual Pipeline champion Moana Jones Wong.
Ukraine diplomacy still an option, US says
"Apocalyptic predictions" about a Russian invasion should be ignored, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says, as the US hopes for a diplomatic solution.
Anthony’s Brisbane-to-Beijing golden path
Australia's new Olympic champion Jakara Anthony credits a sunshine Brisbane training facility for fine-tuning her gold medal run on an icy Beijing night.
Overseas tourists to return on February 21
Australia's ban on international tourists will end on February 21 after a decision by the federal government, with double vaccination required for entry.
Australia’s bird-rich continent is no more
Researchers have documented the decline of Australia as a once bird-rich continent with as many as 17 threatened species vanishing from some areas.
Palaszczuk resists broader integrity probe
Queensland's premier has admitted her response could have been better to interference claims by the state's former archivist and says a QC will now probe them.
Qld has 19 virus deaths, ditches check-ins
Queensland has recorded another 19 COVID-19 deaths and 4701 new cases as the state edges closer to 90 per cent double dose vaccination for those over 16.