Ex Qld mayor’s misconduct charges dropped
A former Queensland mayor has had two misconduct in public office charges dropped after prosecutors offered no evidence part way through a committal hearing.
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Retiring Stosur bows out of the Open
Australian tennis great Samantha Stosur has ended her singles career with a second-round exit in her record 20th Australian Open appearance at Melbourne Park.
Proctor on rebound after COVID case
Gold Coast forward Kevin Proctor is back to full health after recently contracting COVID-19 along with several teammates.
Qld reports 9 virus deaths, 16,812 cases
Queensland has recorded another nine COVID-19 deaths, including that of an 18-year-old with "significant" underlying health issues.
Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.
New COVID vax, treatments get green light
Australia will get a fourth type of COVID-19 vaccine, as two oral treatments for the virus were also granted approval by the medical regulator.
Unemployment rate drops to 4.2 pct
The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 per cent in December as a further 64,800 people joined the workforce.
Aid on way to Tonga as airport reopens
Aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies have departed Australia and New Zealand for the tsunami-hit Pacific island nation of Tonga.
Australian, NZ relief heads to Tonga
Australian and New Zealand military aircraft and ships are heading to Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief, as the tsunami's impact becomes clearer.
Police investigate COVID-19 test fraud
The Therapeutic Goods Administration says police are looking into companies making false claims about COVID-19 testing kit approvals.
Hard-hitting Harris joins Ashes squad
Grace Harris has been called into Australia's Ashes squad as a replacement for Beth Mooney, in a sign she could open against England in the series opener.
Approval given to Novavax COVID vaccine
Australia's medicines regulator has approved the use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
Qld govt sees potential three-jab mandate
The Queensland government hopes enough people get a COVID-19 vaccine booster, but believes the definition of "fully vaccinated" will likely change three jabs.
Frustrated ALW Phoenix ‘down to the bones’
Wellington coach Gemma Lewis is frustrated by the lack of clarity as she explores the option of strengthening her A-League Women squad.
Infant’s body found in NSW, woman arrested
A NSW woman is in custody after the body of an infant was found at a home in the Murray River region town of Corowa.
NSW reports 25 deaths, fewer in hospital
NSW has reported a small drop in COVID-19 hospitalisations, 25 deaths and 30,825 cases as the state increases its order of RATs to 150 million.
Charlise mourned after Blue Mtns death
The NSW premier says he felt sick hearing the news of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten's death, as the community mourned at a candlelight vigil.
First COVID-19 oral treatments approved
The medical regulator has approved the first two oral anti-viral treatments for COVID-19 for use in Australia.
Diamonds surge to Quad netball title
A dominant 18-5 final quarter has helped the Diamonds to a 58-46 win over England in the Quad Series final in London.
Water crisis looms in tsunami-hit Tonga
Tonga's airport remains smothered in ash and communications are being hampered by the severing of an undersea cable after a volcanic eruption and tsunami.
NSW school parents urged to get boosters
NSW remains committed to getting children back in classrooms on the first day of term while parents are advised to get booster shots as eligibility changes.
Leaders to discuss safe school start
National cabinet is meeting to discuss a safe start to schools, while leaders will be updated on the vaccine rollout, health system and epidemiology.
RAAF flights ready for Tonga aid mission
Two RAAF planes and HMAS Adelaide are readying to depart Australia for Tonga to provide emergency disaster relief as soon as conditions allow.
Glory coach fears further COVID-19 issues
With a 42-day COVID-19 hiatus to their A-League Men's season over, Perth coach Richie Garcia is wary of avoiding the virus and more disruption in coming weeks.
Matildas focused on Asian Cup win: Simon
On the eve of the Asian Women's Cup, 2010 tournament hero Kyah Simon says the objective is simple for the Matildas in India - bring home the trophy.
Fornaroli wiles irked Roar coach Moon
Brisbane Roar coach Warren Moon has complimented Perth striker Bruno Fornaroli's ability to influence referees after a heated outburst in Wednesday's ALM clash.
Avocado clonal trees to feed the masses
Avocado clonal trees are expected to hit mass production next year in Australia, one of 22 Australian projects to share $12 million in government funding.
Roar youngster secures ALM win over Glory
Brisbane Roar youngster Henry Hore's first A-League Men's goal has secured his team a 1-0 win over Daniel Sturridge's Perth Glory at Moreton Daily Stadium.
Maxwell smashes BBL records against Hobart
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 154 for the highest score in a BBL match as the Melbourne Stars also rewrote the record books with their 2-273 against Hobart.
Heat face roster queries after horror BBL
Chris Lynn could be among those under pressure to keep a contract at the Brisbane Heat as they slumped to a sixth straight loss to end the BBL season.
Vigil for murdered girl found in barrel
Mourners gathered for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten after her body was found in a barrel near a NSW river.