England swing four changes for Boxing Day
England have made four changes for the Boxing Day Test, with Rory Burns and Stuart Broad among the casualties and Jack Leach returning.
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Boland to make Test debut on Boxing Day
Paceman Scott Boland will make his Test debut in a shock Ashes selection call, with Jhye Richardson and Michael Neser ruled out.
Thousands spend Christmas in isolation
With more than 30,000 people testing positive for COVID-19 just in NSW over the past 10 days, it'll be a sad, quiet Christmas for the many in isolation.
Reds have Super points to prove in 2022
A humiliating loss and a host of Wallabies selection snubs are fuelling the Queensland Reds' quest to become a Super Rugby Pacific powerhouse.
Australia one win from Ashes history
Australia have a chance to wrap up the Ashes in the quickest time since the late 19th century if they are able to beat England in the Boxing Day Test.
Churches urge Christmas unity, resilience
Church leaders have urged Australians to treat one another with graciousness, acceptance and generosity this Christmas as COVID-19 continues to disrupt lives.
WA toughens more border restrictions
Western Australia has toughened border restrictions with South Australia and Queensland over "alarming" COVID-19 case numbers in those states.
Aussies celebrate second COVID Christmas
Australians are coming together for their second Christmas since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in Australia, as the Omicron variant continues to spread.
Mostly warm Christmas with some extremes
The majority of state capitals are in for a warm and partly cloudy Christmas, but extremes are forecast for Perth and Darwin.
Black Jack banking on vast race experience
Skipper Mark Bradford is backing the experience of his Black Jack crew to help his supermaxi perform after a difficult preparation for the Sydney Hobart race.
Hazlewood on ice but Green feeling fine
Josh Hazlewood has sat out the main MCG net session before Boxing Day with his side strain, but Joe Root's arch-nemesis Cameron Green has no workload concerns.
Three-year-old boy drowns on Gold Coast
A toddler has died after being pulled from the water at a popular Gold Coast swimming area.
Sales records tipped for Boxing Day
Shoppers are expected to rack up Boxing Day records for both online and instore sales and won't let coronavirus stop them missing a bargain.
NBL postpones games due to COVID-19 cases
Another three NBL games have been postponed because of positive COVID-19 cases in the Illawarra Hawks and Brisbane Bullets teams.
Qld daily virus cases climb to 589
Queensland has 589 new virus cases and Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has warned residents they need to set up a COVID-19 care plan in case they get sick.
Plapp driven by Olympic pursuit gold quest
Smarting from Australia's near-catastrophe in the team pursuit at the Tokyo Games, rising cycling star Luke Plapp has vowed to win an Olympic gold medal.
Rebuilt Richardson a smarter Test quick
Jhye Richardson has returned to Test cricket a smarter bowler despite back-to-back shoulder operations.
Critical injuries in Qld beach plane crash
Paramedics are on the scene and a rescue helicopter has been dispatched following a light plane crash on a beach north of Mackay.
Tasmania records 27 cases, new daily high
Tasmania has recorded 27 coronavirus infections, a new daily high for the island state, and now has 79 active cases.
Chidiac keen to make Victory stint count
Alex Chidiac is determined to make her loan at Melbourne Victory count and is happy to spend this Christmas preparing for a derby against Melbourne City.
Victoria has 2095 COVID-19 cases, 8 deaths
Victoria has reported 2095 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths, after reinstating mandatory mask-wearing in all indoor venues.
‘Brave’ Root confident of Ashes century
Joe Root believes he will scores a first Ashes ton on Australian soil, though the England captain admits it is 'a brave thing to say'.
COVID restrictions return amid case surge
States and territories are reintroducing COVID-safe measures and working to reform how they contact trace exposures amid a sharp spike in infections.
WA to learn extent of COVID-19 outbreak
West Australians are donning face masks for last-minute Christmas shopping after a backpacker visited more than a dozen venues while infected with COVID-19.
Andy Murray earns Australian Open wildcard
Andy Murray has been handed a wildcard into the Australian Open, ensuring his first appearance at the tennis grand slam tournament since 2019.
Two newcomers named in England T20 squad
England have named a 16-strong squad for their five-match Twenty20 series against the West Indies in Barbados.
Heat win BBL toss and bat against Strikers
The Brisbane Heat have won the toss and elected to bat against the Adelaide Strikers in their BBL game at Adelaide Oval.
Canberra stage comeback to secure ALW draw
Two late goals have allowed Canberra United to snatch an A-League Women point in a 3-3 draw against Brisbane Roar.
Latest snapshot of the coronavirus impact
The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases, deaths and vaccinations in Australia at 1530 AEDT on Thursday, December 23.
Smaller yachts chasing handicap honours
The fate of overall honours in this Sydney to Hobart will be decided two days into the race, according to the two-times handicap-winning owner of Quest.
Giddey’s Thunder earn third-straight win
Josh Giddey scored 14 points and teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a dominant triple-double as Oklahoma City thumped Denver for a third-straight NBA win.