Vic has 1245 COVID-19 cases, six deaths
Victoria has reported 1245 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths, after more than a dozen testing sites reached capacity due to a surge in pre-Christmas demand.
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International arrival rules eased in NSW
NSW has introduced changes to quarantine rules for international arrivals who will now only need to isolate until they get a negative COVID-19 test result.
Sakakibara wins first Aust elite BMX title
Australian BMX star Saya Sakakibara has bounced back from her Tokyo Olympics injury to win the national elite title for the first time.
Blood donors needed over festive break
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for almost 9000 additional donors to meet demand over the Christmas break after a record number of "no shows".
Qld has 49 local cases, masks recommended
The Queensland government has recommended wearing face masks indoors and urged people to get boosters after recording 49 new locally acquired cases of COVID-19.
Glory eye charter plane back to Perth
Perth Glory are hopeful WA and Queensland health departments will approve a plan to charter a plane to allow their travelling party back home for Christmas.
New clubs given OK for AFLW player raids
AFLW expansion clubs Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney are eyeing off rivals' elite talent as their inaugural squads begin to take shape.
Politicians blast WA cultural heritage law
Federal politicians have written to the Western Australian government accusing the state of sidelining Indigenous voices in new cultural heritage legislation.
Man waved knife at police, inquest told
Police officers shot dead a man at a southeast Queensland train station after he had brandished a knife at them and passengers, an inquest has been told.
Moloney to make statement in Aust return
Andrew Moloney is chasing a statement win on Tuesday against Filipino Froilan Saludar that would rocket him back into world title fight contention.
Kamikamica stood down by NRL over charge
Melbourne forward Tui Kamikamica has been placed under the NRL's no-fault stand-down policy after an assault charge, as he prepares to return to training.
Plane recovery as Qld joyride crash probed
The wreckage of a plane that crashed and killed two men and two children north of Brisbane has been recovered, with investigations into the cause now underway.
Perth Glory ALW campaign continues in NSW
Perth Glory's A-League Women team won't return to action until New Year's Day and will spend most of January playing games in NSW.
Details of fatal Tas plane crash revealed
An investigation into a plane crash that killed a pilot in Tasmania's rugged southwest has found guidance about operations in the area was not well documented.
Dutton’s $35k defamation win appealed
A refugee advocate ordered to pay Defence Minister Peter Dutton $35,000 and some legal costs over a tweet has lodged an appeal in the Federal Court.
Leaders to meet to discuss Omicron threat
An emergency national cabinet meeting will be held on Wednesday amid rising numbers of COVID-19 cases linked to the Omicron variant.
Monolithic cask of nuclear waste to arrive
Australia is preparing to receive a second shipment of radioactive waste that's been reprocessed overseas.
Qld officer assaulted over mask mandate
A woman has been arrested for allegedly biting an officer after refusing to wear a mask, but police say overall compliance has been good around the state.
NRL claim big win in free-to-air Nine deal
The NRL have secured a rise above pre-pandemic levels in a new five-year deal with Nine, while expansion to an 18th team is still possible before 2028.
Search for woman who fell into Qld creek
A search is under way in far north Queensland for a woman who slipped and fell into the water at the Babinda Boulders scenic reserve near Cairns.
Aussies win second Test win against Poms
Australia have beaten England by 275 runs in the second Test at Adelaide Oval to take a two-nil series lead in the Ashes.
Gallen taunts ‘scared’ Lussick pre-fight
Paul Gallen believes Wednesday's opponent in the ring Darcy Lussick is scared of him, adamant he'll easily win the battle of the ex-NRL forwards.
New dad Abbott resets for Sixers’ BBL tilt
Michael Neser's Test call-up has made Sean Abbott hungrier for a baggy green, but the paceman and new dad has no regrets about putting family first this month.
Finch back in BBL boost for Renegades
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has overcome a nagging knee issue and will make his BBL return against the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Will 2022 be better? Aussie outlook mixed
Surveys charting Australia's optimism, or lack thereof, ahead of 2022 have returned mixed results as the Omicron strain of COVID-19 takes hold.
Pakistan express paceman joins Thunder
Sydney Thunder have recruited Pakistan young gun Muhammad Hasnain, further bolstering their pace stocks for the BBL season.
Mapping system to aid bushfire control
A new real-time fire mapping system which uses an aircraft-mounted thermal imaging sensor is being trialled in South Australia this summer.
Boxall’s warning as Titmus builds legacy
The coach of Ariarne Titmus has warned his Olympic gold medallist other swimmers will "go way past her, very quickly" if she can't refocus after a dream 2021.
Alleged car thief runs over Qld cop’s leg
A man who allegedly ran over a police officer's leg during a wild chase in a stolen car has been charged.
AFL releases 2022 pre-season schedule
The AFL has locked in its 2022 pre-season schedule, with each club to get two hit-outs against league opponents before the home-and-away season begins.
Warning sounded on Omicron assumptions
Experts have warned Australian authorities against relying too much on the possibility of the Omicron COVID-19 strain causing milder illness.