COVID-19 testing rule changes on the way
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has flagged changes to COVID-19 surveillance testing rules, as Omicron cases continue to rise.
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‘Cooked’ Stars keep BBL finals hopes alive
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell says he and the team are struggling from the effects of COVID-19 as they stay in the BBL finals hunt.
Wade helps Hurricanes to crucial BBL win
Matthew Wade's unbeaten 83 has helped Hobart to an important Big Bash League win over the Sydney Thunder to all but secure a finals spot for the Hurricanes.
Dobbelaar leads Australian PGA field
Louis Dobbelaar is the first-round leader of the Australian PGA Championship in Brisbane with tournament favourite Min Woo Lee four shots off the pace.
AFLW Lions and Bulldogs hit by COVID-19
The AFLW teams of the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions have been struck by COVID-19, forcing the league into a late fixture switch.
Iron ore miners carry ASX to modest gain
Iron ore miners have benefited from production challenges in Brazil and ensured ASX investors are ahead for the week with one trading day remaining.
Minister weighs up Djokovic visa decision
The immigration minister has yet to decide on cancelling the visa of world No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic just days ahead of the Australian Open starting.
Schools must return on time: PM
Students must return to school on time to help ease the burden on Australia's workers, the prime minister has said following a national cabinet meeting.
Draw done as Djokovic awaits visa call
Top seed Novak Djokovic has been included in the Australian Open draw with the Australian government still to decide on the cancellation of his visa.
Essential workers expanded to boost supply
National cabinet has agreed to expand the definition of essential workers to help address critical supply-chain issues caused by rising Omicron cases.
Barty to play qualifier in Open opener
World No.1 Ash Barty will play a qualifer in the first round as the home hope bids to end the country's 44-year Australian Open title drought at Melbourne Park.
‘Serious human rights issues’ in Australia
Human Rights Watch has outlined human rights issues in Australia spanning refugee policy, the treatment of Indigenous people and climate change action.
Two Adelaide AL coaches contract COVID-19
The head coach of Adelaide United's women's team Adrian Stenta and men's assistant coach Ross Aloisi have both tested positive for COVID-19.
Qld suffers deadliest day of pandemic
Queensland will drop all domestic border controls from 1am on Saturday after recording six COVID-19 deaths and 14,914 new virus cases.
Su Oh powers to early lead at WPGA
Su Oh has powered to the early lead at the maiden Australian WPGA Championship, played alongside the men's PGA Championship at Brisbane's Royal Queensland.
Heat to host Sixers in revised BBL draw
Brisbane will host the Sydney Sixers at the Gabba on January 19 after organisers rescheduled their BBL clash that had been postponed due to the COVID outbreak.
Townsend brings Cowboys a boost: Holmes
North Queensland Cowboys star Valentine Holmes says the acquisition of former premiership winning teammate Chad Townsend has sparked new confidence.
Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent
The Victorian Government has announced it will be capping crowds for the Australian Open at 50 per cent capacity amid the ongoing COVID outbreak in Melbourne.
Harris out, Aussies wait on Boland
Australia have confirmed Marcus Harris has been dropped, while Pat Cummins is upbeat Scott Boland will prove his fitness and play in Hobart.
Fitter Smith eyes Hawaii PGA title double
Cameron Smith says he feels right at home on the Waialae Country Club course as he attempts to win the second of the US PGA Tour's two tournaments in Hawaii.
Bitter memories drive ‘new’ Diamonds
A crucial Quad Series in London is the new-look Diamonds' last chance to fine-tune as they look to re-establish their dominance at the Commonwealth Games.
Queensland’s border wall to fall in days
As infection numbers grow, the barricades that played a central role in Queensland's COVID-19 elimination strategy will be removed in a matter of days.
Matildas more prepared than Tokyo: Kennedy
Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy believes Australia is in much better shape to perform under Tony Gustavsson at the Asian Cup than before last year's Olympics.
Draw looming as Djokovic awaits visa call
The Australian Open draw will be held in a few hours but whether top seed Novak Djokovic is part of the tournament hangs on a government decision.
Supercars star left in dark over team sale
Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard has expressed concern over his future via social media after the sale of Team Sydney to new owners.
Qld has six virus deaths, to open borders
Queensland will drop all domestic border controls from 1am on Saturday after recording six COVID-19 deaths and 14,914 new virus cases.
Min Woo Lee starts well in Australian PGA
Rising Australian golf talent Min Woo Lee was three-under through his first 13 holes, a shot off the lead, as the Australian PGA Championship began in Brisbane.
Qld Ambulance Service probes woman’s death
The Queensland Ambulance Service has launched a probe into the death of a woman while she was waiting for an ambulance in Townsville.
Teen girl missing for days in Qld floods
Victorian teenager Krystal Cain has been missing for five days in major floods, which have killed two men, in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Expanding NRL squads ‘way to go’: Holbrook
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook believes expanded NRL squads are the "way to go" to avoid COVID-enforced disruptions to the 2022 season.
NSW reports 92,264 COVID cases, 22 deaths
NSW has reported a dramatic rise in new COVID-19 infections to 92,264, on top of 22 deaths, after RAT results were included for the first time.