NSW records 1742 new COVID cases
There are 1742 new cases of COVID-19 in NSW and no deaths, as authorities urge people to get a booster shot to protect themselves from the Omicron variant.
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Regulators keep eye on home loan activity
The Council of Financial Regulators are keeping a watchful eye on home loan activity after criteria for securing a mortgage was tightened earlier this year.
Scholz vows progress and a modern Germany
New Chancellor Olaf Scholz has told parliament the country must embrace technical progress to modernise Germany.
England, All Blacks meet in Autumn series
Eddie Jones' England will meet New Zealand and two of their 2023 World Cup pool opponents as part of next year's Autumn Nations Series.
Vaccines may be weaker against Omicron
The WHO says preliminary evidence indicates COVID-19 vaccines may be less effective against infection and transmission linked to the Omicron variant.
India’s Kohli denies rift with Rohit
India Test skipper Virat Kohli says there is no rift between him and new ODI skipper Rohit Sharma, making himself available for the short-form games against SA.
Barca’s Aguero retires due to heart issue
Argentina and Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has retired from football due to a heart problem.
Philippe tops Maxwell in Sixers’ BBL win
Josh Philippe has led the Sydney Sixers to another win over the Melbourne Stars despite Glenn Maxwell's maiden Big Bash League century.
Hamilton knighted days after title agony
Lewis Hamilton has been knighted to honour his Formula One career just days after controversially missing out on another world title.
Telstra cops huge fine for privacy breach
The communications watchdog has handed Telstra a $2.5 million fine after it failed to protect the privacy and safety of its customers.
Boeing, CSIRO look to sky with $41m spend
Space capability, aviation sustainability and robots on the factory floor will be investigated as part of a research program between Boeing and the CSIRO.
UK top court rejects ‘X’ gender passport
The UK Supreme Court has rejected gender-neutral passports, saying there is a need to maintain "a coherent approach to issues of gender across the law".
Blinken ends Asia trip after virus case
US officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken will not meet Thai officials due to a COVID-19 case among his travelling party.
Tearful Aguero retires over heart problem
Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero has announced his immediate retirement for health reasons, bringing an end to the career of one of soccer's great strikers.
Karzai says he invited Taliban to Kabul
Ex-Afghan leader Hamid Karzai says the Taliban, who had already reached the gates of Kabul, were invited inside the city to stop chaos after Ashraf Ghani left.
Japan overstated construction data: PM
The Japanese government overstated the value of some construction orders received from builders for years, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says.
UK PM defends virus record after revolt
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says MPs will be given a say over any further restrictions needed to tackle the spread of COVID-19.
EPL refuse Foxes postponement over COVID
Leicester's request to postpone their match with Spurs has been rejected as English sport continues to face problems over the spread of COVID-19.
Bravery awards to NZ’s terrorism heroes
New Zealand has awarded two men with the country's top bravery award for lifesaving acts during the Christchurch Mosques terror attacks.
Tuchel sorry for former charge Aubameyang
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel says he'll reach out to his old Dortmund charge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his troubles at Arsenal.
Victorian power station charged over death
WorkSafe has charged Energy Australia over the 2018 death of an employee at its Yallourn Power Station in Victoria.
Hockey Australia welcomes in new Legend
Australian hockey great Julian Pearce has been elevated to Legend status following his distinguished career and impeccable character.
England great Anderson studies Hazlewood
England paceman Jimmy Anderson says he's studied Adelaide's day-night Test matches in a bid to unlock the secret of pink ball bowling.
NSW ‘could see 25,000 cases a day by Jan’
Authorities are warning NSW could record as many as 25,000 COVID-19 infections a day by the end of January as the highly infectious Omicron variant takes off.
Southern African travel ban scrapped
The federal government has ceased a travel ban on eight southern African nations imposed last month due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Warner to play through pain in Adelaide
David Warner will play in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval despite battling rib pain, while Jhye Richardson will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Travel ban ends as COVID-19 rules ease
A travel ban with eight southern African nations has been scrapped, while states move to ease their COVID-19 restrictions amid rising case numbers.
Aussie golf out to recreate WBBL effect
Golf Australia boss James Sutherland says his sport needs to do more to create an inviting and accepting environment for new players, including women and girls.
Qld police seize meth hidden in pot plant
Queensland police have seized 10 kilos of methamphetamine worth $7 million that was hidden inside a pot plant stowed in the back of a truck.
‘Frenzied unprovoked’ fatal stabber jailed
Warren Anthony Scott has been jailed for at least six years for manslaughter after he stabbed his mother's friend 31 times in her Eden home.
Pace veterans poised as England drop Wood
England have named both Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad in their 12-man squad for Adelaide, controversially resting Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test.