Accused Syrian fighter granted bail in Qld
A Brisbane man accused of terrorism-related offences, lecturing Muslims on jihad and joining the fight in Syria, has been granted bail.
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Nicoll-Klokstad out of trial with COVID
Canberra fullback Charnze Nicoll-Klokstad won't feature in his team's final trial against Manly on Friday after testing positive to COVID-19.
Police drones to zoom in on northern Qld
Queensland will trial police drones in the state's northern cities, while three new police helicopters will soon be in the skies over the southeast.
Injury forces O’Callaghan out of Paras
Jonty O'Callaghan is Australia's heartbreak story of the Beijing Winter Paralympics, with a broken collarbone ruling him out of his second Games.
Victoria settle for draw in Shield clash
Victoria and Queensland have played out a draw in the Sheffield Shield match in Melbourne after the home side declined to pursue a run chase.
Fuimaono charged with Dunster out for year
St George Illawarra's Tyrell Fuimaono is set for a long spell on the sidelines after a hip-drop tackle that injured Parramatta's Haze Dunster in a trial.
AFL plans for normality in 2022: McLachlan
The AFL will push ahead with its most normal season since 2019, with league boss Gillon McLachlan declaring games will proceed amid COVID-19 outbreaks.
Tas quarantine escapee loses jail appeal
A NSW man who sparked a lockdown in Tasmania has lost his appeal against a jail sentence for breaching public health requirements and domestic violence orders.
Qld watchdog backs Commission of Inquiry
Queensland's Integrity Commissioner has called for a Commission of Inquiry into a "multitude of integrity related issues" involving the government.
O’Sullivan prepared to step in for Cleary
Sean O'Sullivan is ready to deputise for Nathan Cleary in round one of the NRL season after playing for Penrith for the first time since he was in high school.
Qld records 4114 COVID cases, six deaths
The Queensland government is "on track" to lift a statewide suspension of elective surgery as it records another six COVID-19 deaths and 4114 new cases.
PM invests $678m to part seal Outback Way
The coalition government is providing $678 million to seal part of the 2720 kilometres of the Outback Way that runs through Queensland, the NT and WA.
Flights back, trains gone as NSW reopens
International arrivals have been met by a welcoming committee as they touched down in Sydney, but faced limited options when it came time to leave the airport.
PM expects lasering explanation from China
Prime Minister Scott Morrison expects China to provide answers on the lasering of an Australian Defence Force aircraft by a Chinese military vessel.
Aussie Sio flying again in Super League
Aussie Ken Sio, last season's top try scorer in the Super League, has carried on where he left off with a four-try haul for Salford against newcomers Toulouse.
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Tech mogul ‘remains optimistic’ on AGL bid
AGL Energy has rejected a hefty takeover offer by a consortium helmed by tech mogul Mike Cannon-Brookes, but market experts say it's just a starting bid.
Beale’s done deal to return to Australia
Rugby Australia has announced veteran Wallabies playmaker Kurtley Beale will return home to play for the NSW Waratahs and possibly a fourth World Cup in 2023.
Biden agrees to Ukraine summit with Putin
US President Joe Biden has agreed "in principle" to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin as long as Russia holds off on an imminent assault on Ukraine.
First tourists touch down after two years
Australia's international borders have reopened to tourists for the first time in two years, sparking happy scenes at airports across the country.
After Beijing, can the IOC save the Games?
The cordoned-off Olympic bubble that folds up when the closing ceremony ends has produced its usual collage of amazing athletes doing great things.
Aussies say goodbye to landmark Olympics
Australia's Winter Olympians have brought the curtain down on a successful Games in Beijing where they picked up a record four medals - but they can get better.
Grazier’s killer partner jailed for 30 yrs
Natasha Darcy, who faked her partner's suicide to inherit his NSW property, will spend at least 30 years in jail for the "stupid, clumsy and ugly" murder.
China says farewell to extraordinary Games
The Winter Olympics have closed with a spectacular ceremony and words of praise for the Chinese hosts of a "truly exceptional" Games.
Queen has COVID, suffering mild symptoms
Britain's longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II has tested positive for COVID-19 but the 95-year-old is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms.
Queen Elizabeth catches COVID: palace
Queen Elizabeth is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for COVID but expects to continue light duties this week, Buckingham Palace says.
Beijing’s safe but odd Olympics close
The COVID-19 bubble came to define the Beijing Winter Olympics amid figure skating's doping controversy and the emergence of new stars such as Eileen Gu.
Melbourne win in disrupted round of WNBL
Melbourne are back in the WNBL winner's circle with a much-needed 85-76 win over Sydney as they continue their push for a finals finish.
Qld whistleblowers fear reprisals: LNP
Whistleblowers won't take part in Queensland's new integrity review because they fear "the heavies could be put on them" if they speak out, the opposition says.
Tasmania rain threes in statement NBL win
NBL newcomers Tasmania have equalled an NBL record 22 made three's in an outstanding shooting performance against Illawarra.
Appleton claims third Geelong 70.3 title
Australian Sam Appleton and Dutch triathlete Lotte Wilms have started their 2022 campaigns with solid wins at the Geelong 70.3 race.
Dunster injured as Dragons beat Eels
Parramatta winger Haze Dunster suffered a potentially serious knee injury as St George Illawarra overcame a 16-0 deficit to win their NRL trial 26-22.