Ukraine crisis fuels record petrol prices
Fuel has surged to its highest-ever pump price of more than two dollars a litre in parts of Australia, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine partly to blame.
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New COVID-19 prevention treatment approved
The medical regulator has approved a new COVID-19 treatment option for people who are medically unable to get the vaccine.
Body of missing Qld man found in river
The body of an 18-year-old man who apparently entered a Townsville river after a police pursuit has been found.
Ex-cop who helped bury body back in court
A former NSW police officer who lied about his role in dumping a body has been sentenced after sending a parcel containing meth as a "misguided favour".
Fatal train crash at Qld level crossing
A 44-year-old man has been killed after his vehicle collided with a train while driving over a level crossing in central Queensland.
Coaching change “seamless”: Pat Cummins
Test captain Pat Cummins says Australia's change in coach from Justin Langer to Andrew McDonald has been "seamless" ahead of their Pakistan tour.
‘Spaceless’ abuse a threat to rural women
Technology-based domestic abuse poses a larger threat to rural women than their urban counterparts, new research says.
Tszyu ‘itching’ for shot at world champion
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu is adamant he's ready to step in to fight world champion Jermell Charlo as a replacement for injured Brian Castano.
Souths rookie Ilias gets big NRL chance
After watching Cody Walker for the past nine months, rookie South Sydney NRL half Lachlan Ilias now gets his chance to play alongside him.
Lions flex in AFL preseason Crows mauling
Brisbane had 10 different goal kickers in a huge preseason defeat of Adelaide, who at least had draftee Josh Rachele's three-goal haul to smile about.
Tight-knit Para team ready for Beijing
Australia's tight-knit Winter Paralympics team are ready to make an impact in Beijing after pushing through the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wet, humid weather to continue into autumn
Australia's autumn is expected to be wetter and warmer than normal as a soggy summer on the east coast comes to a rainy finish.
Rebels turn to Toomua for Super homecoming
Melbourne Rebels coach Kevin Foote says veteran playmaker Matt Toomua will improve game management in their Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Western Force.
Bulls look to continue roar toward ALM top
Macarthur are looking to make it three wins in a week when they travel to Newcastle to take on the Jets in an A-League Men's Saturday evening clash.
RA’s new three offshore Wallabies limit
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has announced a change to the overseas player selection policy, with just three stars able to join the Wallabies per campaign.
Call for reform after Probuild collapse
Probuild is merely the latest construction-sector casualty, with reform urgently needed before more tradies lose their jobs, industry bodies warn.
Qld records 5440 new cases, seven deaths
Another seven people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 5440 new cases but the amount of children with the virus is declining.
Blue octocoral unique to Sunshine Coast
Further examination of bright blue octocorals found on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has found they are a separate species unique to the area.
Taupau fit as ever and wanting to play on
Off-contract Manly prop Martin Taupau has just turned 32 but insists he feels better than ever and wants to stay with the Sea Eagles.
Shane Flanagan returns to Dragons in NRL
Shane Flanagan has returned to St George Illawarra two years after a stint as assistant coach, this time taking up a list management position.
Aussie divers, skiers in Russian boycott
Australia's divers and two aerial skiers have pulled out of events in Russia as Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged other sports to boycott the country.
NZ records five COVID deaths, 12,011 cases
New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak has doubled overnight, with 12,011 new cases on Friday and five deaths.
Qld watchdog assessing integrity claims
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission has given startling evidence about a laptop allegedly seized from the integrity commissioner and wiped last year.
Davison adjusting to post-Whincup era
Supercars driver Will Davison is still adjusting to the fact he won't be racing against good mate and rival Jamie Whincup when this year's championship starts.
Luongo comeback delights Socceroos coach
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is delighted midfielder Massimo Luongo appears to have put an 18-month injury nightmare behind him with some strong recent form.
Morrison backs Russian sporting boycott
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has backed calls to boycott sporting events in Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine.
Roof rescue mission as Qld floods continue
Emergency services are working to rescue six people as southeast Queensland braces for more rain from a severe storm that has already killed two people.
NRL’s nomads eye third season on the road
The Warriors will begin a third-straight NRL season based in Australia, the sacrifices plain to see despite the club's efforts to play down the disadvantage.
Togatuki leads fight for professional NRLW
Sydney Roosters forward Sarah Togatuki has called for the NRLW to go professional.
New storm warnings after flood death: NSW
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the central west of NSW after a man was killed in floodwaters on the Central Coast.
Australia imposes further Russia sanctions
Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.