Qld records deadliest day of pandemic
Queensland has recorded its deadliest 24-hour period of the COVID-19 pandemic, with 24 people succumbing to the virus including 16 in aged care.
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Qld skipper Khawaja posts Shield half-ton
NSW are 2-33 after bowling Queensland out for 193 on day one of their Sheffield Shield game at the Gabba.
Harris-Tavita set for defining NRL season
Off-contract Warriors playmaker Chanel Harris-Tavita has given up alcohol as he focuses on reaching his potential in a crucial season.
Retired pope asks pardon for abuse
Retired Pope Benedict XVI is asking forgiveness for any "grievous faults" in his handling of clergy sex abuse cases.
Naden learns key lesson from mistake
Canterbury centre Brent Naden hopes his story can help others after gaining Indigenous All Stars selection.
Chen sets world record in figure skating
American figure skater Nathan Chen shattered the world record during his short program at the Beijing Olympics
Finance groups impress, miners outperform
Financial giants have impressed investors with their earnings and helped stoke expectations of the Commonwealth Bank figures due on Wednesday.
Qld govt urged to act on farmers’ concerns
The Queensland government has been urged to "urgently act" amid farmers' concerns about a $10 billion resources project west of Brisbane.
Khawaja hopes history repeats for Bulls
Queensland captain Usman Khawaja is hoping Sam Truloff can seize his Sheffield Shield chance with the Bulls in the same way he did in his SCG Test return.
Alisa was key piece in Anthony’s jigsaw
From one Olympic champion to another, Alisa Camplin-Warner helped Jakara Anthony's mind game match her physical and technical ability at the Beijing Olympics.
Langer’s exit not any one’s fault: Bailey
Australia selector George Bailey says he doesn't believe key individuals were the driving force behind the messy exit of Justin Langer as national team coach.
Glory hoping against triple jab mandate
Perth Glory's hopes of playing again at home this A-League Men season could be thwarted if the Western Australia government mandates a triple jab policy.
Green loving the Vic Open beach vibes
After a month off to mentally and physically recharge, former major winner Hannah Green is raring to start her 2022 season at the Vic Open at Thirteenth Beach.
Stronger pack key to Dragons’ NRL hopes
St George Illawarra coach Anthony Griffin believes he has assembled a "stronger pack on paper" after identifying the need to bolster his forwards in 2022.
Mystery surrounds Taumalolo’s vax status
North Queensland captain Jason Taumalolo has refused to answer questions about his COVID-19 vaccination status.
Criminal charges are ‘nonsense’: Palmer
Billionaire businessman Clive Palmer has launched a civil lawsuit to have fraud charges against him thrown out of court.
Demons defend premiership coach Goodwin
Melbourne president Kate Roffey says reigning AFL premiership coach Simon Goodwin rejected accusations of bullying after a club review in 2020.
Less is more for Wallabies coach Rennie
Wallabies coach Dave Rennie is backing his tried-and-tested performers to take Australia to World Cup glory, saying there'll be less newcomers blooded in 2022.
Only captains can end Langer talk: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja says only answers from Australian captains Pat Cummins and Aaron Finch can end speculation over Justin Langer's messy exit as coach.
Queenslanders enter the space race
A new way to terminate rocket missions is being investigated as a Queensland aerospace company looks to enable "more launches from more places".
Slipper could break Wallabies’ caps record
Veteran prop James Slipper is in line to become the Wallabies' most-capped player after opting to remain in Australian rugby for at least another two years.
Qld police appeal over woman’s death
Detectives have appealed for information from the public as they investigate the suspicious death of Queensland woman Krishna Chopra.
Emissions targets costly for grain growers
A report by the CSIRO has found a reduction in grain farmers' emissions over the next decade could mean a decrease in production.
Researchers find ‘acne genes’, cancer link
Researchers have discovered genes that appear to increase a person's risk of developing acne and confirmed a link between the skin disorder and hormonal cancer.
Macquarie, Suncorp earnings help lift ASX
Macquarie and Suncorp have impressed investors with earnings and helped raise the ASX by more than one per cent.
Morrison sorry for assault, harassment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
Qld could fund $1.2b dam alone: minister
The Queensland government has committed $600 million to upgrading the Paradise Dam and has called on the federal government to match that funding.
Vaccine protesters admitted to parliament
Federal MP Craig Kelly has allowed a small group of anti-vaccination protesters inside Parliament House as demonstrations continue outside.
Climate wars are yet to be won: Turnbull
Malcolm Turnbull has warned voters are walking away because of federal government dysfunction on climate policy and says Labor's plan is politically sensible.
Qld hits 90pct, over 70s slow on boosters
Queenslanders have built up COVID-19 immunity with double vaccination hitting 90 per cent, but authorities are concerned about boosters among older people.
Four arrested over 2009 murder of Qld dad
Thirteen years after Omega Ruston was shot dead on the side of a Gold Coast highway on Australia Day, four men have been arrested over his murder.