Spain drops masks, Africa cases optimism
Spain has lifted a requirement to wear masks outdoors as COVID-19 infections dip while a WHO official says there is "light at the end of the tunnel" for Africa.
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Novavax rollout to begin from next week
The protein-based vaccine Novavax will begin its rollout on Monday, one week ahead of schedule.
Aussie Walker fastest in monobob training
Australian sledder Breeana Walker is looking good in practice at the Winter Olympics, having gone fastest in both of the opening two training runs.
Macarthur aim to recover defensive steel
Ante Milicic says Macarthur's long break has meant they are off the pace physically and tactically.
US says more Russian troops near Ukraine
The US says Russia is massing more troops near the Ukraine border and an invasion could come before the end of the Winter Olympics.
NSW, Qld, ACT koalas officially endangered
The conservation status of the koalas has been downgraded from vulnerable to endangered across Queensland, NSW and the ACT.
Mariners, Macarthur in thrilling ALM draw
The Central Coast Mariners have played out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Macarthur FC in the A-League Men.
Vic decriminalises sex work as bill passes
Victoria will become the third Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise sex work after long-awaited proposed reforms passed parliament.
Cause of fatal Qld crash not found
Investigators have failed to determine the cause of a fatal plane crash off Queensland's Moreton Island in January.
Drua’s Super inclusion key to pathway push
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos says the expanded Super Rugby competition is imperative to developing pathways in the Pacific.
Alleged crook ‘caught on listening device’
A Melbourne man charged over three drive-by-shootings had had extra charges added after conversations were captured on police listening devices.
Teens charged after Qld house crash
Two teenage boys, aged 14 and 19, have been charged over the theft and crashing of a car that ploughed into a Brisbane home this week.
League pioneer Filipaina dies aged 64
New Zealand rugby league great Olsen Filipaina has died at the age of 64.
ALM schedule tough on clubs, fans: Papas
Newcastle Jets coach Arthur Papas believes the ALM's COVID-19 hit schedule has made it tough for clubs to attract fans to home games.
Mito donation law fails to come to vote
A bill to legalise partial DNA donations to reduce the risk of mitochondrial disease was not voted on despite three days of robust and late night debates.
All Star James quashes self-doubt
Indigenous All Stars and Brisbane forward Ryan James has overcome injuries and self-doubt to return to the representative arena for the first time since 2017.
Cop demanded protection money: club owner
Trouble started at a Brisbane nightclub after the owners refused to pay protection money demanded by a police officer in the 1970s, an inquest has been told.
Man jailed over fatal shoe brawl
A Gold Coast man who fatally stabbed a former friend during a fight over stolen shoes has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
McGowan defends WA allowing AFLW games
Western Australia premier Mark McGowan is confident other sporting codes will soon join the AFLW in hosting matches in Perth again.
Aged care outbreak grows in WA virus spike
Western Australia's first aged care COVID-19 outbreak has grown by six cases as the state posts a daily record of 139 new infections.
Finch excited by McDonald’s audition
Aaron Finch says Andrew McDonald's appointment as Australia's interim coach is "exciting" ahead of a T20 series with Sri Lanka.
Exempt NRL players face mid-year hurdle
NRL players who have obtained temporary COVID-19 vaccination exemptions will be forced to miss games later in the season unless they get jabbed.
Donaldson has dibs on Tahs’ No.10 jumper
Ben Donaldson will start at flyhalf for the NSW Waratahs this weekend in their final hit-out before the Super Rugby Pacific season kicks off.
Another charge for Baluch over drug plot
A man who sparked a manhunt last year has been hit with one more charge months after he was arrested hiding in the back of a truck at the Queensland-NSW border.
Qld govt ready to intervene in aged care
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says she will raise aged care issues with national cabinet as the sector deals with COVID-19 outbreaks
Green holds share of Vic Open lead
Major winner Hannah Green has a share of the lead after the opening round of the women's Vic Open at 13th Beach.
Hey Dad! sex predator to remain behind bars pending psychiatric tests
Convicted child sex offender and former TV star Robert Hughes will undergo a psychological assessment before the state makes a final decision on his parole.
Mixed fortunes for Test stars at the Gabba
A three-day Sheffield Shield match seems assured after 13 wickets fell on day two at the Gabba with conditions offering little help to Australia's Test batsmen.
Two extradited over 2009 shooting murder
Two men charged with the murder of Omega Ruston fatally shot in an alleged road rage incident on Australia Day 2009 have faced a Queensland court.
Qld watchdog mulls email scandal report
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission is considering a request to release a previously confidential report into a state government email scandal.
Suns fear star Ben King has torn ACL
Gold Coast star Ben King has his fingers crossed after undergoing scans on a potential ACL injury after hurting his right knee in training.