Phoenix set to play despite COVID-19 cases
Wellington expect to play Adelaide United in the A-League Men on Saturday despite a member of staff and two players testing positive to COVID-19.
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COVID case takes England coach out of SCG
The COVID outbreak in England's Ashes camp has grown to seven, with coach Chris Silverwood to miss the SCG Test after a touring family member tested positive.
Sixer Abbott showcases all-round mettle
Sydney Sixers star Sean Abbott, who has produced two match-winning knocks this BBL season, is relishing a chance to bat at No.7 for his club.
COVID testing, close contact changes due
National cabinet will discuss a consistent definition of a close contact and what role rapid antigen tests will play as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.
Stosur to end singles career at Aust Open
Australia's US Open winner and former world No.4 Samantha Stosur will retire from singles competition after next month's Australian Open.
Heat bat first in BBL clash with Sixers
Brisbane Heat have won the bat flip and opted to set a total in their BBL clash with Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
Kyrgios’ path to Aust Open confirmed
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.
Synthetic pitches could help Poms: Warner
England's batsmen are on track to hit a 131-year low in Australia, and David Warner believes synthetic wickets could help them for their next tour.
COVID-19 cases take toll on ALM fixtures
COVID-19 cases at Brisbane Roar, Melbourne City and Central Coast have resulted in the postponement of three more A-League Men games.
Poole’s Ironman wish in perfect Day chase
After Ali Day's perfect 2021 campaign, rival Matt Poole's wishing for bigger swells to level the Ironman Series playing field next month.
Justis Huni contracts COVID, bout in doubt
Heavyweight boxer Justis Huni's return fight against Joe Goodall in January is in doubt after he contracted COVID-19 during a training camp in the US.
Thousands of blood donors needed by Monday
The holiday season is always a challenge for blood donation, but new donors are being urged to give, as the number of missed appointments reaches record highs.
Victoria records 3767 new COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases in Victoria have taken a massive jump, with 3767 new infections recorded and five deaths.
Queensland scraps pre-travel PCR tests
Queensland will no longer require pre-travel PCR results from interstate travellers from January 1, to help ease strain on COVID-19 testing centres.
NSW man dies after Gold Coast assault
A man who hit his head on the pavement after an assault in Surfers Paradise has died in hospital.
Hugh Jackman tests positive for COVID
Actor Hugh Jackman says he has tested positive for COVID-19.
Farmers cash in on agritourism
Agritourism operators have had mixed fortunes thanks to COVID, while some operators are reporting a bump in visitor numbers this holiday season.
NSW pressures Qld to drop PCR requirement
The NSW premier is pressuring his Queensland counterpart to change the state's border rules, which he claims are overwhelming testing clinics in NSW.
Pivot on COVID test rules as demand swells
State health authorities are changing their requirements for COVID-19 testing as systems struggle to meet demand with would-be travellers adding to long queues.
Black Jack claims Sydney to Hobart victory
Supermaxi Black Jack has taken out line honours in the 76th edition of the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
WA records zero local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has not recorded any new local COVID-19 cases from almost 5000 tests.
NT records another 16 COVID-19 cases
Northern Territory authorities have detected another 16 cases of COVID-19, with a number active in the community while infectious.
Queue chaos as ACT posts record 252 cases
The ACT has posted a new record of 252 cases of COVID-19 in one day as queuing chaos continues across the territory.
Dominant Australia retain the Ashes at MCG
Australia have retained the Ashes after beating England by an innings and 14 runs at the MCG to take an unassailable 3-0 series lead.
Qld scraps day five test, cases pass 1000
Queensland has recorded 1158 new COVID-19 cases as the daily infection rate soars past 1000 for the first time.
NBL games postponed amid COVID cases
Another three NBL games have been postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases at the Adelaide 36ers and Brisbane Bullets.
Victoria records 2738 new COVID-19 cases
Victoria has recorded 2738 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths, but hospitalisations and ICU admissions are down.
Ten-hour police standoff ends peacefully
A ten-hour stand-off with a man who barricaded himself inside a Queensland home has ended without incident.
Radioactive: the debate over nuclear waste
Australia's plan to deal with its radioactive waste is either the best or worst idea ever, depending on the perspective.
Discussions ramp up over rapid test role
Pressure is mounting for rapid antigen tests to play a bigger role around the country as lines and waiting times blow out at testing facilities Australia-wide.
Newspoll analysis signals strong Labor win
The latest Newspoll analysis shows Labor would win 12 seats from the Liberals and secure a majority with more than 80 MPs in the House of Representatives.