Stokes confident on knee for Adelaide
Ben Stokes has backed himself to manage a knee issue for the day-night Ashes Test in Adelaide, giving the strongest sign yet he will be right to bowl.
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US sailor faces hearing over warship fire
A junior US sailor has been charged with aggravated arson and the wilful hazarding of a vessel over a fire that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard.
Disability home CEO faces royal commission
The chief of a disability home provider says the sexual assault of a resident was not taken to her board as it did not occur while in the organisation's care.
SA nursing home fears amid more infections
SA Health has begun COVID-19 testing at a number of Adelaide nursing homes after two health workers tested positive, as the state recorded 12 new cases.
Alcott eyes prime-time grand slam send-off
Next year's Australian Open quad wheelchair final will be the feature match on Rod Laver Arena on Thursday afternoon for the first time.
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WA mum who killed girls awaits judgment
A judge has reserved his decision in the murder trial of a mentally ill Perth mother who killed her two young daughters before trying to take her own life.
Meat company fined over crushed worker
Warrnambool-based meat processor Midfield Meats has been fined $400,000 in connection with the death of stockman Patrick Smith in December 2017.
England mull big Ashes decisions: Root
England captain Joe Root says he has some big decisions to make about his bowling attack for the second Ashes Test against Australia.
Posties to embrace safer delivery mode
Australia Post aims to replace its entire motorbike fleet with electric delivery vehicles to help improve driver safety.
Vaccine cover bodes well for Omicron fight
Political leaders are determined not to let the Omicron variant push the country back into restrictions, as health experts urge people to get booster shots.
Refined technique helps Head hold firm
Travis Head is adamant he is more than just a one-trick pony, confident he is ready to grind out tough periods to go with his aggressive Ashes century.
US awards diggers Silver Star war medal
The US Charge d'Affaires has awarded two Australian soldiers a top military honour for their service with American forces during the Vietnam War.
BA apologises after braids policy fail
An apologetic Basketball Australia have been caught out standing by an outdated rule branded as "clear racial discrimination" by one of the players in question.
Blues camp hit by positive COVID-19 cases
More than 40 players and staff who attended a NSWRL training camp have been sent into isolation due to two positive COVID-19 cases.
US tornado toll rises to 74: officials
The official death toll from tornadoes that tore through six US states has risen to 74, with officials saying it could be weeks before the final tally is known.
Blinken commits US support to Indo-Pacific
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the US will expand its relationships in Asia to push back against China's increasing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
NSW budget under fire from auditor-general
The NSW auditor-general is reportedly refusing to sign off on the state's budget citing concerns over a controversial government-owned entity.
Vic mulls restrictions amid hospital rise
As COVID-related hospital cases climb, Victoria's health minister will soon announce if check-in and mask requirements will be relaxed.
Tasmania in ‘unique position’ to reopen
Tasmania will on Wednesday reopen its borders to all fully vaccinated travellers from mainland Australia.
Post-lockdown confidence returns to earth
A series of confidence surveys found Australians and businesses are not necessarily as upbeat as they were when the Delta variant lockdowns first ended.
Obeids and Macdonald make bids for bail
Eddie Obeid, Moses Obeid and Ian Macdonald have made a pre-Christmas bail bid pending their conspiracy conviction appeals
Confidence in aged care reform process low
A new report tracking the progress of aged care royal commission reform found there was low confidence in the sector.
Report backs SA economic recovery
A new report has forecast SA's continued economic recovery next year but warns the COVID-19 pandemic will still have an impact.
Woolies HY one of the ‘most challenging’
Woolworth says its stock flows and operating rhythm were rocked by the Delta coronavirus scare in the first six months of fiscal 2022.
Hiker found after night in Tas wilderness
A hiker who became separated from her walking companion in southwest Tasmania has been found in dense bushland.
Eight charged over child abuse chat line
NSW Police have charged an eighth man over his alleged involvement in a child sexual abuse chat line following raids at homes around the state.
Kidman, Snook nominated for Golden Globes
The Power of the Dog and Belfast lead the way in 2022's Golden Globe nominations, with three Australian actors all in the running for major awards.
Two dogs rescued from Victorian mineshafts
Specialist Victorian firefighters have rescued two dogs from mineshafts in separate incidents in the same week.
Qld man’s jail time doubled for sex abuse
The sentence for a Gold Coast grandfather arrested on his way to sexually abuse a teenager in the Philippines has been increased to eight years on appeal.
Qld mask mandates likely if virus spreads
Queensland's Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says mask mandates are likely to return if there is sustained and widespread community transmission of COVID-19.