Aussie manufacturers join ‘smiley curve’
A COVID-19 breath test, smart food box and rocket fuel are among the advanced manufacturing projects winning federal funding to speed up commercial success.
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CA evaluation of Langer ‘fair’: Cummins
Pat Cummins has backed Cricket Australia's probe into Justin Langer's future as "fair", but again refused to speculate on the coach's future.
NRL determined to avoid rescheduling games
CEO Andrew Abdo says the NRL is determined to avoid rescheduling matches due to COVID-19 and has outlined its plan to ensure the competition's "continuity".
Phoenix ALM keeper wants his jersey back
Wellington goalkeeper Oli Sail has been very impressed by young understudy Alex Paulsen but is in no mood to wait to make his A-League Men return from injury.
AFL inducts 11 new life members
The Western Bulldogs are celebrating coach Luke Beveridge and former president Peter Gordon, who are among 11 new AFL life members.
Qld reports 8643 virus cases, nine deaths
Queensland has recorded 8643 new COVID-19 cases and nine deaths, including four fatalities in aged care.
Cook’s ship Endeavour identified in US
Maritime archaeologists believe the shipwreck of Endeavour, which James Cook sailed to Australia in 1770, is lying at the bottom of a harbour in the US.
Fresh ‘buzz’ around Tigers AFL star Martin
Jack Riewoldt has backed returning superstar Dustin Martin to take his game to another level during the 2022 AFL season.
Brisbane school revokes gender contracts
Brisbane's Citipointe Christian College has revoked student gender and sexuality contracts less than a week after parents were sent the controversial documents.
Wright surfs into Pipeline semi-finals
Tyler Wright is the only Australian man or woman remaining in the World Surf League's season openers at Pipeline, sneaking into the final four.
Man extradited to NSW over child abuse
A man who has been extradited from Queensland to NSW is facing multiple charges, accused of sexually abusing a young girl he knew over a three-year period.
Dolphins complete Bromwich brothers set
Kenny Bromwich will join older brother Jesse at the Dolphins, the pair joining fellow Melbourne forward Felise Kaufusi in signing for the new NRL club.
Asofa-Solomona returns to Storm training
Nelson Asofa-Solomona has returned to training with Melbourne after a lengthy stand-off over the NRL forward's vaccination status, which remains a mystery.
Gold Coast name Fa’asuamaleaui as captain
Gold Coast forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has been named as the Titans' captain for the 2022 NRL season.
Penrith League legend Royce Simmons has Alzheimer’s
Penrith NRL legend Royce Simmons has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease, planning a 300km walk to raise money and awareness of the condition.
Regional rehab programs face COVID stress
There are concerns that funding for regional drug rehabilitation centres will be disrupted at the precise moment that they need additional government support.
Qld storms trigger hospital evacuation
A Queensland private hospital has had to transfer more than 30 patients to other facilities after an intense storm damaged the roof.
NSW worker mandate call amid slow boosters
NSW has recorded 12,632 new COVID-19 cases and 38 deaths as Labor pushes for booster mandates.
Vic has 114k teens due for COVID booster
There are now 114,000 Victorian 16- and 17-year-olds eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot after the age group were given the third vaccine dose green light.
‘Time to move’: Ardern shifts NZ borders
Kiwis in Australia can skip quarantine to enter New Zealand later this month and by July, all Australians can visit under new border changes.
Forget coal and gas for prosperity: poll
Months out from a federal election, a poll shows voters in the resource-rich political hunting grounds of NSW and Queensland back renewables over coal and gas.
Curbs fall across Europe, Japan cases rise
Several European countries are lifting coronavirus restrictions amid lower pressure on hospitals while COVID-19 infections continue to rise in Japan's capital.
Thousands of teens eligible for boosters
More people will now be able to receive COVID-19 boosters, with 16- and 17-year-olds eligible for the third dose ahead of a predicted winter surge in cases.
Aussie pair lose second Olympic clash
Curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt have failed to get Australia's Olympic push off to a winning start in Beijing, suffering tight losses to the US and China.
Aussie pair lose Olympic curling opener
Curlers Tahli Gill and Dean Hewitt failed to get Australia's Olympic push off to a winning start in Beijing, suffering a shattering last-stone loss to the US.
Australian year 12 completion rates drop
Average year 12 completion rates dropped by more than 100,000 students and childcare costs rose, the productivity watchdog's latest report has found.
Rodwell, Rudan lift Wanderers in ALM
New Wanderers captain Jack Rodwell got Western Sydney off to the perfect start under new coach Mark Rudan, scoring in a 1-0 home win over Perth Glory.
Unbeaten ALW season continues for Sydney
A goal in each half saw Sydney FC ease to a 2-0 victory against Brisbane at Leichhardt Oval on Wednesday night in what turned into a record-breaking ALW affair.
Chaos as Omicron arrives at WA schools
Western Australia's hardline approach to managing its Omicron outbreak has forced hundreds of school students into isolation just days into the first term.
Patients in NSW wait longer for ambulances
Ambulance response times in NSW are the second worst in the country and the union is calling for another 1500 paramedics to fix the chronic staffing shortfall.
Rugby mums help Lockhart eye World Cup
Super W player of the year Lucy Lockhart hopes to play in the Rugby World Cup, less than six months after giving birth to her first child.