ACT records 810 new COVID-19 cases
As the ACT records 810 new COVID-19 cases, a new mass vaccination clinic will be opened to deliver booster shots to Canberrans.
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Qld records 6781 cases, test demand surges
Queensland has recorded another 6871 COVID-19 cases with 10 people in intensive care and two on ventilation, as demand for testing grows.
COVID outbreaks play havoc with A-Leagues
Three A-League Men's clubs - Western United, Macarthur FC and Central Coast - are enduring COVID-19 outbreaks and cannot complete their immediate fixtures.
Aussies 0-8 as rain halts play at SCG
Rain has halted play early on day one of the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney, with Australia 0-8 after captain Pat Cummins won the toss.
Bail stays for alleged parliament arsonist
A 30-year-old man charged with arson over a fire at Canberra's Old Parliament House has had his bail upheld despite breaching conditions.
COVID-19 plays A-Leagues fixture havoc
Three A-League Men's clubs — Western United, Macarthur FC and Central Coast — are enduring COVID-19 outbreaks and cannot complete this weekend's fixtures.
Aussies opt to bat in SCG Ashes Test
Pat Cummins has won the toss and elected to bat as Australia pursue an Ashes victory in the SCG Test that would hand them a 4-0 series lead.
More to red-hot Scorchers than Mitch Marsh
Mitch Marsh's departure for Australia's Test squad hasn't dampened the high-flying ways of the Perth Scorchers, whose depth is the envy of their BBL rivals.
Qld virus testing centres overrun again
Queenslanders are lining up for COVID-19 tests with a number of private clinics closed again and tens of thousands of cases infectious in the community.
Rain delays start of SCG Ashes Test
Wet weather at the SCG has delayed the start of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England for at least 30 minutes.
Victoria records 17,636 new COVID cases
Victoria has recorded 17,636 new COVID cases, with nearly one in three people tested returning a positive result.
PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet, as COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
NSW cases hit 35,054, with eight deaths
The number of COVID-19 infections in NSW is continuing to climb after the state recorded 35,054 new cases, eight deaths and a rise in hospitalisations.
Djokovic exemption divides opinion
The decision to grant world No.1 Novak Djokovic a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open has prompted strong reactions, scepticism and coyness.
National cabinet to focus on rapid tests
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet as COVID-19 cases across the country surge.
Russia depth on show in ATP Cup defence
The unheralded Roman Safiullin and world No.2 Daniil Medvedev have shot Russia to the brink of a semi-final berth in their ATP Cup defence.
Murray loses in Australian Open setback
Andy Murray's Australian Open preparation has taken a hit, with the three-time grand slam winner beaten in the first round of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Scorchers win to extend lead on top of BBL
Dan Christian threatened to conjure another last-minute miracle for the Sixers, but the top-ranked Scorchers held their nerve and wouldn't be denied.
Kokkinakis in powerful defeat of Millman
Thanasi Kokkinakis has breezed by fellow Australian John Millman to begin his 2022 campaign on a winning note at the Adelaide International.
Novak Djokovic to play the Australian Open
After months of uncertainty, world No.1 Novak Djokovic has revealed he's been granted a medical exemption and will contest this month's Australian Open.
Scorchers set Sixers 144 for BBL victory
The Sydney Sixers are chasing 144 for victory after the Perth Scorchers made 8-143 in their BBL clash, thanks to a handy 45 from Aaron Hardie.
WA has new case, likely linked to cluster
A Perth bar worker has tested positive for COVID-19, with WA health authorities believing the case is linked to the Delta variant backpacker outbreak.
Scorchers to bat first against Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and decided to bat first against the Sydney Sixers in their rescheduled BBL match on the Gold Coast.
WA records 14 COVID cases among travellers
Western Australia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases as the state's hard border leaks infected travellers, but all are quarantined.
NRL stars bugged by harsh COVID measures
COVID-19 cases have hit the NRL as some of the code's biggest names reacted to the restrictions they face to limit the virus's spread.
Ferguson’s arrest tarnishes Japanese club
The Japanese rugby club that sacked Blake Ferguson following his drug-related arrest is in damage control ahead of the new season.
Safety plea after spate of NSW drownings
Police and surf lifesavers are pleading for swimmers, fishers, and boaties to take extra care after a spate of recent drownings in NSW.
Boosters critical as infections surge
With NSW and Victoria again recording a one-day high for daily COVID-19 infections, Australia has passed the grim pandemic milestone of 500,000 cases.
Most of Qld to ‘get’ Omicron within weeks
Queensland has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases to 4249 and warned of an impending surge in infections related to the Omicron variant "within weeks".
Labor to shut shipping abuse ‘loopholes’
An elected Labor government would move to develop an "independent, strategic" shipping fleet to better protect Australian imports and economic security.
Ex-cyclone Seth still threatens east coast
Popular beaches in Queensland have been closed as ex-tropical cyclone Seth churns off Australia's east coast.