Masks to stay as NSW COVID-19 cases rise
Mask rules and hospitality density limits will continue in NSW as the state records 18,512 new cases and 29 deaths.
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Sloan to stick with Dragons long-term
Promising St George Illawarra fullback Tyrell Sloan has agreed to a contract extension to keep him at the club until the end of 2024.
Vic records 14,836 COVID cases, 29 deaths
Victoria has posted 14,836 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, as the state's hospitalisation numbers jumped after falling marginally in recent days.
Shorten wants QLD kids to get the COVID jab at school
Labor frontbencher Bill Shorten has called for the federal government to run an in-school vaccination program as kids prepare to return to the classroom.
US prepares 8500 troops for Ukraine
Pentagon putting 8500 troops on heightened alert for possible deployment to bolster NATO forces amid Ukraine tensions.
UK PM held ‘birthday party’ in lockdown
Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing backlash after it was alleged he held a birthday party at his offices during the first UK lockdown.
Tongan Hurrell reveals family are safe
Ex-Gold Coast Titans centre Konrad Hurrell wants to raise funds for the stricken families of Tonga having established his own family is safe after the tsunami.
Orchestra tunes up for milestone program
Those who like their musical experiences full throttle will enjoy the anniversary season of one of Australia's premier symphony orchestras.
Military junta now controls Burkina Faso
Burkino Faso's army says it has staged a successful coup d'etat, ousting President Roch Kabore and dissolving the government.
Australia reaches two-year pandemic mark
Australia has marked two years since its first confirmed case of COVID-19 amid optimism Omicron outbreaks have peaked across several states.
Pandemic draws out elective surgery wait
Australians waited longer for elective surgeries last year as hospitals worked to clear a backlog from suspensions of those procedures during the pandemic.
Leader Kerr hailed by Matildas coach
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr's leadership and inspiration have been hailed by Tony Gustavsson after Australia's 4-0 Asian Cup win over the Philippines.
Matildas defeat Philippines in Asian Cup
A second-half spree by the Matildas has erased frustration from a goalless first half and sealed a 4-0 win over Alen Stajcic's Philippines at the Asian Cup.
Vital diesel exhaust fuel supplies boosted
Supplies of a diesel exhaust fuel vital to keeping the country's freight and logistics sectors on track have been significantly boosted in Australia.
Assange extradition can go to top UK court
Julian Assange will be able to go to Britain's Supreme Court to challenge a decision allowing the WikiLeaks founder to be extradited to the US.
Bulldogs face four-day break in AFLW swap
The AFLW has been forced to schedule midweek games in response to Western Australia's decision not to open its border.
Cornet, Collins into Open quarter-finals
Alize Cornet will face American Danielle Collins in the Australian Open quarter-finals after making the last eight of a grand slam for the first time.
Victory keen to get one over Sydney in ALM
Melbourne Victory haven't beaten Sydney FC since 2019, but they'll have an excellent chance to end that run when they face off at AAMI Park on Tuesday night.
Australian of the Year finalists honoured
While some of the finalists have been unable to attend celebrations, Australian of the Year nominees have been honoured at events across Canberra on Monday.
Ship master to face trial over cargo spill
The master of a cargo ship that lost 50 containers overboard off NSW will face trial charged with taking a vessel to sea while unseaworthy.
Qld integrity commissioner resigns
Queensland's integrity commissioner has quit as the corruption watchdog probes allegations of interference in her office's investigations.
Campbell biding time for All Stars dream
Gold Coast fullback Jayden Campbell hopes to follow in his father Preston's footsteps and play for the Indigenous All Stars, but isn't expecting selection.
Vitamin D won’t increase life expectancy
A new study shows that for most Australians over the age of 60 taking a monthly dose of vitamin D won't increase their chances of living longer.
QLD researchers find new listeria treatment
Listeria infections could pose less of a health risk to pregnant women and people with immune deficiency after a discovery by researchers in Queensland.
Government MPs back WeChat boycott
Chinese-Australian MP Gladys Liu will boycott WeChat as a communication platform with Chinese constituents after it hijacked the prime minister's account.
Omicron has peaked in some states: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, as the final green light was given for a new vaccine.
Qld hospitals ‘bearing’ flatter virus wave
Queensland has another 13 COVID-19 deaths and 10,212 new cases, but hospitals are coping as the number of virus patients is lower than the thousands expected.
Man admits abducting Cleo Smith
A man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's WA campsite in the latest chapter of the high-profile case.
Tamil family visa process ‘unfair’: court
A federal court has ruled that the immigration minister's decision to prevent a Tamil family from applying for further bridging visas was procedurally unfair.
Mam’s freedom in fight for Brisbane No.6
Teenager Ezra Mam's mesmeric debut season in the Queensland Cup has shot him into contention to partner Adam Reynolds in Brisbane's halves in 2022.
US move a career refresh for Degenek
Socceroos defender Milos Degenek believes an expected move to the United States will be the career refresh he needs in a World Cup year.