NSW wants RAT reporting to be mandatory
NSW is working on legally requiring people to report a positive result from a self-administered rapid antigen test so it doesn't lose sight of infections.
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Grave concerns for girl lost in Qld floods
The search continues for a 14-year-old girl swept away in floodwaters north of Brisbane, as a clearer picture emerges of the extent of damage to the region.
Omicron clouds loom on return to classroom
Health authorities are trying to figure out how students can safely return to the classroom as Omicron COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
Worker rules to free up fruit and veges
Supermarkets are expected to be better stocked over coming days as new rules come into force allowing supply chain workers greater freedom from quarantining.
COVID can’t stop Clarke’s stunning form
Melbourne Stars' Joe Clarke escaped the "dark places" of COVID with a half-century and a win on Monday night.
Thunders’ Billings ready for Test debut
Having answered England's SOS with a 500-mile drive from the Gold Coast to Sydney Sam Billings is ready to make an unexpected Test debut in Hobart.
Freed Djokovic back on Rod Laver Arena
Novak Djokovic headed for Melbourne Park to practice for the Australian Open after being freed from immigration detention stating 'I want to stay and compete'.
Djokovic freed, but visa worries continue
Novak Djokovic can leave immigration detention after an order by a Federal Circuit Court judge, but he still faces the possibility of a cancelled visa.
Kyrgios out of Sydney, no Open lead-up
Nick Kyrgios has pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic hours before his first match and now appears in doubt for the Australian Open.
Child COVID-19 vaccination rollout begins
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the start of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has gone well despite concerns about staffing and logistical issues.
Coronavirus news in Australia
The latest snapshot of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Australia at 1730 AEDT on Monday, January 10.
Cavallo abuse too loud to ignore say Reds
Adelaide United CEO Nathan Kosmina says abuse directed at openly gay footballer Josh Cavallo during Saturday's ALM fixture at AAMI Park was too loud to ignore.
Djokovic to be freed from detention
Novak Djokovic will be freed from immigration detention after an order by Federal Circuit Court Judge Anthony Kelly.
Magpies and Dogs stars suffer ACL tears
Isabel Huntington and Bri Davey have been dealt the devastating news that they've torn their ACL, and Kate Lutkins might have suffered the same fate.
More jail time for Myanmar’s Suu Kyi
Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been sentenced to four years in jail for possessing unlicensed walkie-talkies and other offences.
Vic mandates boosters, dancefloors close
Victoria is yet to reach its peak in COVID-19 infections, the health minister warned as he announced a booster mandate for critical workers and other changes.
Brisbane priest charged with sex offences
A prominent Brisbane Anglican priest appointed to investigate child abuse within the church has fronted court accused of historic sex offences.
Girl still missing as Qld floodwaters drop
At least one person has died and a girl, 14, is missing in the Gympie region in Queensland after heavy rain and flooding hit the area on the weekend.
Critical worker isolation under review
New measures adopted by NSW, Victoria and Queensland exempting more critical workers from COVID-19 isolation will go before national cabinet for discussion.
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany crosses Qld coast
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has strengthened to a category two storm and has make landfall in far north Queensland.
Insurers could walk away from flood towns
Property owners could be hit with higher insurance bills or find themselves uninsurable after the failure of flood mitigation infrastructure in Maryborough.
Kidman wins Globes best film drama actress
At the Golden Globes film awards Nicole Kidman has won best actress in a motion picture drama for her portrayal of TV legend Lucille Ball in Being the Ricardos.
Search launched for missing kayak off Qld
Emergency services have begun an air and sea search after a kayak or surf ski was seen floating off Bribie Island, north of Brisbane.
Pair charged with NYE drugging sex assault
Two people have been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman who says she was drugged and detained for hours in northwest NSW on New Year's Eve.
Omicron impacting workforce, spending: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the highly-infectious Omicron variant is impacting both Australia's workforce and consumer spending.
Qld posts 9581 cases, surge on Gold Coast
A quarter of the 419 people in hospital in Queensland with COVID-19 are from the Gold Coast, as the state records 9581 new cases.
Man charged after Brisbane teen shot
Queensland Police have charged a man with a number of offences including attempted murder after an 18-year old man was shot in the legs in Brisbane's west.
Storm prop to fight Qld assault charge
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica will plead not guilty to allegations he assaulted a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Barty pulls out of Sydney Tennis Classic
After winning the Adelaide International, world No.1 Ash Barty has pulled out of the Sydney Tennis Classic to focus on her Australian Open preparation.
COVID forces another ALM postponement
Friday's A-League Men match between Macarthur FC and Western United has been postponed as COVID continues to wreak havoc with the competition's schedule.
Djokovic ‘utterly confused’ by visa ordeal
Such is the global attention in Novak Djokovic's court case against being deported to Serbia that the live stream link crashed, forcing a delay in proceedings.