ACT records record of 926 COVID-19 cases
The ACT has registered a one-day record of 926 COVID-19 cases, almost double the previous high.
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National housing boom ends 2021 on high
National house prices ended the year up 22.1 per cent, despite slower growth in two major markets in the final month of the year, according to CoreLogic.
Millions more eligible for boosters
Around 7.5 million Australians are eligible for their booster shots as of Tuesday as states continue to record soaring infection numbers.
Tsitipas in doubt for Australian Open
World No.4 and 2021 French Open runner-up Stefanos Tsitsipas is the latest superstar to be in doubt for this month's Australian Open.
Sabalenka dreads Barty army at Aust Open
Women's world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a growing rivalry with Ash Barty that could peak at this month's Australian Open.
Blake Ferguson sacked after Japan arrest
Former NRL premiership winner Blake Ferguson has lost his contract with Japanese rugby club NEC Green Rockets after a drug-related arrest.
WA backpacker-COVID cluster grows by two
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases which are likely to be linked to an infected French backpacker who travelled from Queensland.
AFLW players bracing for COVID chaos
Brisbane Lions captain Breanna Koenen says her team are hungry to snare back-to-back AFLW flags after last year's stunning success.
Khachanov sets sights on ATP top-10 return
Former world No.8 Karen Khachanov insists he can climb back into the ATP's top-10 rankings as he prepares to start his season at the Adelaide International.
Saville qualifies at Adelaide WTA event
Daria Saville's comeback from a chronic foot injury is on track, the Australian winning through qualifying at the Adelaide International.
Stosur tipping tears in Aust Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
Giddey makes NBA triple-double history
Australian teenager Josh Giddey has made NBA history as the youngest player to post a triple-double.
Qld cases surge to 4289 with one death
Queensland has reported a surge in COVID-19 cases to 4249 infections and the death of a man in his late 30s on the Gold Coast.
Spain, Poland in early ATP Cup wins
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta and Poland's Kamil Majchrzak both enjoyed comfortable singles wins to begin their ATP Cup ties against Poland and Georgia on Monday.
ACT marks new COVID-19 record, 514 cases
The ACT has recorded another one-day high for new COVID-19 cases after 514 people were diagnosed with the virus.
Old Parliament House protester detained
ACT Policing has confirmed one man has been arrested by police outside Canberra's Old Parliament House for trespassing.
Tasmania records 466 new COVID-19 cases
Tasmania has recorded another 466 new COVID-19 cases and two people are in hospital with the virus.
Vic has 8577 new virus cases, three deaths
Victoria has reported 8577 COVID-19 infections, which is a new daily record, on top of another three virus-related deaths.
New figures reveal post-lockdown job boom
Almost 500,000 new jobs have been created across the nation since September, according to figures released by the Australian Taxation Office.
Designer 3D-prints spare parts for the sea
In a brick warehouse in suburban Melbourne, Alex Goad uses banks of 3D printers to make spare parts for degraded marine habitats that need a helping hand.
PM watches for symptoms amid COVID-19 wave
The prime minister is monitoring for symptoms after a COVID-19 case attended his press conference alongside the chief medical officer.
Rescuer drowns in Queensland waterfall
A man has drowned in a Queensland waterfall after diving in to rescue a child who had fallen in, disappearing while the child was pulled to safety.
Brisbane Roar in come-from-behind ALW win
The Brisbane Roar have rallied late to beat Melbourne Victory 4-2, posting post their first win of the A-League Women season.
Sore Duckworth out of ATP Cup clash
Australian world No.176 Max Purcell has been rushed into the line-up to take on Jannik Sinner after James Duckworth was ruled out with a hip injury.
Queensland posts 3587 new virus cases
Queensland has reported 3587 new COVID-19 cases after expanding its mask mandate with new rules for indoor venues.
Club players get BBL call amid COVID chaos
Decimated by COVID-19 infections, the Melbourne Stars have added six club cricketers in their squad for Sunday's BBL game against the Perth Scorchers.
New blow to England Ashes coaching staff
England's Ashes squad have suffered another setback with Adam Hollioake unable to join the coaching staff after becoming a COVID close contact in Queensland.
Eighty-five arrests at Sydney festival
Police have arrested and charged 85 people with drug-related offences at a New Year's Day music festival in Sydney.
Victoria posts 7172 cases, three deaths
Victoria has recorded 7172 new COVID-19 infections along with a further three virus-related deaths.
Cyclone Seth to bring high tides, big surf
Tropical Cyclone Seth is expected to cause dangerous surf and abnormally high tides about the southeast Queensland and northeast NSW coastlines from Sunday.
Green ships ahoy along vital corridors
Big miners are lining up cleaner shipping options as manufacturers and retailers start to think about all emissions, not just what appears in national targets.