NSW’s 2213 new cases threaten Christmas
NSW is recording more COVID-19 cases than ever before - with more than 2200 reported on Friday as the Omicron variant drives a huge outbreak in Newcastle.
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Woods ‘crazy good’ before golf return
Former world No.1 Tiger Woods is getting ready to return to some form of competition and the early reports are encouraging.
Mercedes withdraws appeal over F1 result
Mercedes will not appeal the outcome of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix in a move that confirms Max Verstappen as the 2021 world champion.
United thrash Kings to open NBL account
Records have tumbled as Melbourne United trounced the Sydney Kings 89-47 for their first win of the 2021-22 NBL season.
Russia seeks early security talks with US
Russia says Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden could speak again before New Year.
EU leaders weigh new sanctions on Russia
An EU summit in Brussels is leaning towards strong economic sanctions against Russia to deter any threat from its military build-up on the border with Ukraine.
David Warner again falls shy of Ashes ton
Opener David Warner has fallen short of a century for the second time in as many Ashes Tests, dismissed for 95 at Adelaide Oval.
Bank of England hikes rates amid inflation
The Bank of England's monetary policy committee of nine members has voted eight to one in favour of increasing interest rates to 0.25 per cent.
One is not going to Sandringham- Queen cancels Christmas lunch with family
The British royals' traditional pre-Christmas family party has been cancelled by the Queen as COVID cases spike in the UK..
England defend Ashes bowling tactics
England have defended their bowling tactics on a largely fruitless opening day of the second Test against Australia.
Warner’s painful knock puts Aussies on top
David Warner has overcome rib pain to combine with Marnus Labuschagne to put Australia on top of the pink-ball Ashes Test, going to stumps on day one at 2-221.
Senate run for ex-Wallabies captain Pocock
Former Wallabies captain David Pocock has announced he will run for a Senate seat in the ACT at the next federal election, with climate action his focus.
Norway’s central bank raises interest rate
Norway's central bank has raised its key policy interest rate from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent, citing the upswing in the economy.
Mercedes drop appeal but cry ‘robbery’
Mercedes have dropped their appeal over the result of the Abu Dhabi GP but boss Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton will never get over being "robbed" of the title.
Pakistan/WI ODI series ditched over COVID
The West Indies limited-overs tour to Pakistan has been cut short after the number of COVID-19 cases in the visiting squad rocketed to nine.
Ash Barty crowned ITF 2021 world champion
Ash Barty has been crowned the International Tennis Federation women's world champion for 2021 after her triumphant Wimbledon-winning season.
Libya election chaos with eight days to go
There is confusion over the fate of Libya's presidential election, eight days before people were meant to cast their votes.
Missionaries kidnapped in Haiti ‘freed’
Haitian police say all members of a US-based missionary group have been released by kidnappers.
US Navy rescues drug smugglers off Oman
Five Iranians suspected of smuggling drugs after setting fire to their stash on board a dhow off Oman have been rescued by a US Navy patrol boat crew.
Two Qld women arrested for vaccine fraud
Two women have been arrested by Queensland Police for allegedly being involved in vaccine fraud this month north of Brisbane.
NRL mourns death of Peter Mulholland
Legendary rugby league talent scout Peter Mulholland has died at the age of 68.
Triple Sydney murderers’ crimes revealed
A business student's admissions to secretly assassinating three gang rivals in Sydney can be revealed after a court lifted suppressions over a killer quartet.
Hooker Codie Taylor commits to NZ rugby
Veteran Test hooker Codie Taylor has signed a long-term contract extension with New Zealand Rugby, staying on until at least 2025.
Glory v Roar match called off due to COVID
Perth Glory have become the latest club to be hit with a COVID-19 case, following on from Sydney FC, Western United and Newcastle Jets.
‘Sexplanation’ for male dominance debunked
Australian scientists have debunked a century-old belief that male behavioural patterns led to more men becoming geniuses and high achievers than women.
EU leaders mull sanctions against Russia
EU leaders are meeting to discuss possible sanctions against Russia if it launches an attack on Ukraine.
War medals stolen in 1982 returned
War medals stolen from a Sydney house nearly four decades ago have been returned to relatives after police found them during the search of a Perth home.
Five kids killed in jumping castle tragedy
Five children have died after a freak jumping castle accident during end-of-year celebrations at a primary school in Tasmania.
German wages barely grew in 2021
German wages barely grew this year despite soaring inflation, effectively leaving consumers with less money in their wallets.
Scorchers to spend BBL season on the road
The Perth Scorchers will play only one game at Optus Stadium this BBL season after WA's tight border made it impossible to fixture any more games in Perth.
Israel keeps borders closed to tourists
Israel is extending a ban on tourist entries to the end of December in a bid to prevent the Omicron variant from spreading.