New NSW restrictions, triple-vax mandate
NSW has halted singing in clubs and pubs for three weeks and will impose a triple-vaccination mandate for some people as it tries to slow the Omicron wave.
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Another Qld cyclone may be on its way: BOM
Heavy showers have been forecast across Queensland with the chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the state's far north as Seth peters out in the southeast.
Sykes urges Canberra players to keep faith
Canberra United forward Ash Sykes insists her team's A-League Women's season isn't over as they search for their first win against Adelaide on Saturday evening.
ACT reports 1246 new COVID-19 cases
The national capital has recorded 1246 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the first time daily numbers have passed into the thousands.
Phoenix-Newcastle Jets ALM game in doubt
Wellington's game with the Newcastle Jets is expected to be postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases in the Phoenix camp.
RLPA to meet NRL over COVID protocols
RLPA boss Clint Newton wants to discuss revised COVID-19 protocols for players now that vaccination rates are above 90 per cent.
Tas reports 1489 virus cases: a new record
Tasmania has reported 1489 new coronavirus infections, the first time the island state has recorded a four-digit daily figure.
Victoria records 21,728 cases, six deaths
Victoria has recorded 21,728 new COVID-19 cases and six deaths, as the state's health system shifts to rely more heavily on rapid antigen tests.
Omicron surge leads to restrictions return
States have implemented a return to some COVID-19 restrictions as case numbers linked to the Omicron variant surge across the country.
Federal govt defends Djokovic detention
The Home Affairs Minister says Novak Djokovic, who faces deportation unless his legal challenge is successful, fell foul of COVID-19 entry requirements.
Aussie Price has Dakar win taken away
Australian motorcyclist Toby Price won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally only to have the victory taken away from him hours later over a speeding violation.
More than 400 virus outbreaks in aged care
There are more than 400 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in aged care facilities across Australia as concerns are raised about how the workforce will cope.
PM ushers Australians to support payment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged people to access pandemic support payments if they are forced to isolate due to local health orders.
Renegades’ Marsh relishing BBL return
In his second game back from a calf injury, Shaun Marsh top-scored for the Melbourne Renegades in their BBL win over the depleted Brisbane Heat.
Sandhu hat-trick sees Thunder sink Perth
Sydney Thunder pace star Gurinder Sandhu didn't realise at first that he snared a hat-trick in his team's BBL win over the Perth Scorchers.
Renegades beat COVID-hit Heat in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades have scored a five-wicket win over a depleted Brisbane Heat outfit in Geelong to post their second successive Big Bash League victory.
Nadal cruises in quiet Australian return
Rafael Nadal has enjoyed a low-key win in his return to Australia after injury and illness to book a spot in the final eight of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Scorchers bat first against Thunder in BBL
The Perth Scorchers will be aiming to continue their hot form when they take on the Sydney Thunder at Metricon Stadium.
Naomi Osaka hits straps in Melbourne win
Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has scored a 6-1 6-1 win over Maryna Zanevska to reach the final eight of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Russia sends troops to Kazakhstan
Russian paratroops have been sent into Kazakhstan to help quell unrest in the central Asian country.
Duckworth beaten in ATP Cup clash v France
A frustrated James Duckworth has completed a winless ATP Cup debut in Sydney, losing to impressive French player Arthur Rinderknech.
Australia seize control after Khawaja ton
England have reached 0-13 at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Australia declared at 8-416 after Usman Khawaja posted a century.
Djokovic to avoid deportation until Monday
World No.1 tennis star Novak Djokovic will be able to stay in Australia until Monday, while he fights his visa cancellation and pending deportation in court.
COVID-hit Brisbane Heat bat in BBL clash
The Melbourne Renegades have won the toss and will field against a Brisbane Heat side badly hit by COVID-19 in their Big Bash League match at Geelong.
Aussies declare at 8-416 after Khawaja ton
Australia have declared at 8-416 late on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Usman Khawaja posted a century.
Broad’s five highlights England’s errors
Stuart Broad's 5-101 in the fourth Test has only emphasised England's mistakes on the way to losing the Ashes.
PM points to state responsibility for RATs
Scott Morrison has defended the government's supply of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests amid criticisms of under-preparation as the tests become harder to secure.
Allies rally to help quell Kazakh unrest
Peacekeeping forces from a Russia-led alliance of former Soviet states will head to Kazakhstan to damp down deadly protests sparked by a rise in fuel prices.
BBL teams move to Victoria, more changes
Big Bash League teams will be moved to Melbourne while flying out to play games interstate as another match has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases.
ASX’s biggest one-day rout since Sept 2020
Shares have had their biggest one-day rout on the ASX since September 2020 following fears interest rate hikes will be brought forward.
Ex-cyclone Seth to cross Qld coast
Ex-tropical cyclone Seth is expected to cross the Queensland coast, ensuring heavy rain for the state's southeast in the coming days.