PM watches for symptoms amid COVID-19 wave
The prime minister is monitoring for symptoms after a COVID-19 case attended his press conference alongside the chief medical officer.
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Rescuer drowns in Queensland waterfall
A man has drowned in a Queensland waterfall after diving in to rescue a child who had fallen in, disappearing while the child was pulled to safety.
Brisbane Roar in come-from-behind ALW win
The Brisbane Roar have rallied late to beat Melbourne Victory 4-2, posting post their first win of the A-League Women season.
Sore Duckworth out of ATP Cup clash
Australian world No.176 Max Purcell has been rushed into the line-up to take on Jannik Sinner after James Duckworth was ruled out with a hip injury.
Queensland posts 3587 new virus cases
Queensland has reported 3587 new COVID-19 cases after expanding its mask mandate with new rules for indoor venues.
Club players get BBL call amid COVID chaos
Decimated by COVID-19 infections, the Melbourne Stars have added six club cricketers in their squad for Sunday's BBL game against the Perth Scorchers.
New blow to England Ashes coaching staff
England's Ashes squad have suffered another setback with Adam Hollioake unable to join the coaching staff after becoming a COVID close contact in Queensland.
Eighty-five arrests at Sydney festival
Police have arrested and charged 85 people with drug-related offences at a New Year's Day music festival in Sydney.
Victoria posts 7172 cases, three deaths
Victoria has recorded 7172 new COVID-19 infections along with a further three virus-related deaths.
Cyclone Seth to bring high tides, big surf
Tropical Cyclone Seth is expected to cause dangerous surf and abnormally high tides about the southeast Queensland and northeast NSW coastlines from Sunday.
Green ships ahoy along vital corridors
Big miners are lining up cleaner shipping options as manufacturers and retailers start to think about all emissions, not just what appears in national targets.
Bonds spread from green to social impact
There is a growing appetite for finance linked to social impact, not just assets that are green, and bankers are gearing up.
Aussie VAR Gillett at heart of EPL uproar
Australian VAR official Jarred Gillett has been at the centre of controversy in the Premier League's New Year's Day show-stopper as Man City won 2-1 at Arsenal.
Omicron variant casts pall across nation
Queenslanders must wear masks indoors after the state reported 2266 new COVID-19 cases on New Year's Day, as infections surge across Australia.
Labor to prioritise Sydney-Newcastle rail
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is to announce a fast-rail link between Sydney and Newcastle will be a Labor priority should it win the federal election.
Teenager accused of Qld stabbing murder
A 14-year-old boy will face a court in Cairns accused of murdering an older youth after a fight early on New Year's day.
One city BBL plan gathers support
The possibility of having all eight BBL teams playing out of one city has gained plenty of support as the competition tries to keep going amidst a COVID surge.
Gauff likely first 2022 match for Barty
Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty will likely face American teenager Coco Gauff in her first match of 2022, at the WTA 500 event in Adelaide next week.
Qld man allegedly stabbed by home intruder
A Brisbane man has been left with stab wounds following a struggle with an alleged home intruder on New Year's Eve.
Hobart opt to bowl first v Heat in BBL
The Hobart Hurricanes will bowl first after winning the toss in their Big Bash League match against the Brisbane Heat at Bellerive Oval.
NT records 54 new COVID-19 cases
As a new mask mandate rolls in, the Northern Territory has announced it has recorded 54 new cases of COVID-19.
Less is more as Victory eye ALW rebound
Head coach Jeff Hopkins hopes a change-up at training will see Melbourne Victory bounce back from a big Boxing Day loss to Melbourne City.
Two more WA backpacker-linked COVID cases
Western Australia has recorded two new COVID-19 cases linked to an infected French backpacker from Queensland.
Queensland teenager dies of stab wounds
Queensland police are investigating the death of a teenager who suffered stab wounds after a New Year's Eve party disturbance in the state's far north.
Ex-NRL forward Frank Pritchard ‘stable’
Former New Zealand international Frank Pritchard is in a stable condition after suffering complications from COVID-19.
Argentina ease through in ATP Cup opener
Argentina's Federico Delbonis and Diego Schwartzman both won their matches 6-1 6-2 to secure an easy first-leg win over Georgia at the ATP Cup in Sydney.
Cyclone off Queensland coast set to weaken
Severe weather warnings are still in place for Queensland's southeast, despite Tropical Cyclone Seth being expected to weaken over the coming days.
Jack’s back after ‘brutal’ swimming ban
Shayna Jack's coach Dean Boxall has detailed the depths his banned star, who returned to competition last month, endured during a 901-day absence from the pool.
SydHob handicap protests back before jury
Protests that resulted in Ichi Ban being awarded handicap honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race are to be re-examined by an international jury.
Victoria records 7442 COVID-19 infections
Victoria recorded 7442 new COVID-19 infections for the the final day of 2021, starting the new year with another pandemic record number of cases.
Betty White dies just shy of 100
Career actress and cultural icon Betty White has died, aged 99.