Vic awaits ATAGI before vax mandate call
Victoria won't make a decision on expanding COVID-19 vaccine mandates until a national advisory panel declares if a third dose is needed to be fully vaccinated.
Archive
NSW govt urged to dump ‘silly’ COVID bill
A NSW government plan to remove the presumption that COVID-positive workers in certain industries caught the virus at work will undermine workers, Labor says.
GWS-Saints AFLW game off due to COVID-19
St Kilda will not play for a second AFLW weekend in a row with COVID-19 sweeping through the GWS team before their scheduled clash with the Saints.
Reynolds’ unique place in Broncos history
Adam Reynolds will become Brisbane's first NRL captain from NSW after moving from junior club South Sydney last season.
Eagles hopeful on vaccine-hesitant Darling
Vaccine-hesitant West Coast forward Jack Darling is still a chance to play this season despite currently being unable to train at the AFL club.
Scientists tally 70,000-plus tree species in the world
An Australian scientist has been part of a long and determined global effort to put a number on how many tree species the planet has.
NT minister tests positive for COVID-19
A Northern Territory government minister has COVID-19 and is isolating as the region posted another 970 new infections.
Schools resume, elective surgery to return
There are 12,818 new COVID-19 cases in NSW and 30 people have died, as students return to school and non-urgent elective surgery is set to resume next week.
Shock, distress at Bris college contract
Qld ministers, the Lord Mayor and the Human Rights Commission have joined the chorus speaking out against a controversial Christian college contract.
Fourth journo killed in Mexico in a month
A cameraman and video operator in Mexico has been shot to death, the fourth journalist to be killed in the country in less than a month.
Roar ALW midfielder Gorry in Swedish deal
Matildas and Brisbane A-League Women midfielder Katrina Gorry has signed for Swedish club Vittsjö GIK.
PNG child rape-accused to wear tracker
A former PNG woman accused of raping a teenager in Brisbane has failed in her second attempt to have a GPS tracking device removed from her ankle.
Labor accused of ‘humiliating’ gas switch
Labor has changed its tune and backs building a new gas-fired plant in NSW on the condition it runs completely on green hydrogen by the decade's end.
CA deny heated meeting with coach Langer
Cricket Australia denies a recent meeting with Justin Langer was heated as it considers whether to extend his tenure as the nation's head coach.
Man jailed for child abuse in Philippines
A man has been sentenced to time behind bars for abusing children in the Philippines after communicating with them on social media from Australia.
Rapid tests spark consumer watchdog probe
Retailers charging excessive prices for rapid tests have been sent a warning that if they don't slim their margins they could end up in court.
Qld govt orders corruption watchdog probe
Tony Fitzgerald, who led a landmark 1989 inquiry into Queensland government corruption, will lead a commission of inquiry into the corruption watchdog.
Aust Olympic curler Gill cleared of COVID
Tahli Gill is free to compete in the Winter Olympics curling mixed doubles with Dean Hewitt after a follow-up test cleared her of COVID-19.
Rapid test concern as schools return
As school students return for the start of the year, a new survey has shown nearly one in three parents won't follow rapid testing requirements.
Russia, US clash at UN over Ukraine crisis
The US and Russia have squared off in the United Nations Security Council, with a vote approving a public meeting on a Russian troop build-up near Ukraine
Aged care staff payment criticised as ploy
Aged care workers will receive bonus payments as the federal government moves to shore up the sector hit hard by the ongoing wave of Omicron infections.
ACL tear agony for Aussie NBA star Ingles
Boomers favourite Joe Ingles may have played his final game for the Utah Jazz after the NBA team confirmed he has suffered a torn ACL in his left knee.
‘I get it and I will fix it,’ UK PM says
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised after a report into lockdown parties held at his Downing Street residence criticised "serious failures".
School return to test NSW COVID-19 prep
Thousands of public school children returning to class are set to test the NSW government's COVID-19 preparations for the new school year.
Downing St events show ‘serious failings’
Civil servant Sue Gray has concluded that "there were failures of leadership and judgment" and "some of the events should not have been allowed to take place".
Twiggy sets sights on ocean’s deep secrets
Scientists are determined to discover the deep dark secrets of the east Indian Ocean and they'll be doing it with Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest's money.
Reynolds appointed Brisbane NRL captain
Adam Reynolds has been confirmed as Brisbane's 2022 NRL captain as he prepares for his first season since leaving South Sydney.
Minister defends carbon farming ‘red tape’
The federal government has been accused of proposing 'excessive red tape' that will undermine its own carbon market, farmers' projects and business plans.
Power outage hits Tonga relief vessel
A power outage has hit HMAS Adelaide, which had been supplying critical relief to Tonga following the country's tsunami disaster.
NRL ready for late All Stars changes
The NRL's All Stars squads are set to named but the league is planning several contingencies to ensure the event can go ahead.
Oman only concern for Socceroos boss
Rivals Japan and Saudi Arabia are facing each other but Graham Arnold insists the Socceroos sole focus is on securing a World Cup qualifying win over Oman.