Return to COVID lockdowns unlikely: Hunt
Australians have been urged to don face masks and stick to outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 infections surge in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Wildcat Law offered fine over NBL headbutt
Perth Wildcats import Vic Law has three days to decide whether to appeal his $1000 fine from the NBL for headbutting Brisbane's Deng Deng.
Steketee, Mahmood in as Heat host Thunder
The Brisbane Heat will bowl first against the Sydney Thunder at the Gabba, with Mark Steketee back from Australian duties in a boost for the hosts.
Bullets down Hawks behind Sobey heroics
The Brisbane Bullets have kicked off a four-game NBL home stand with a win over Illawarra after Nathan Sobey set the game alight in the final quarter.
Perth beat JackJumpers, now for road trip
The Perth Wildcats have warmed up for life on the road in the NBL with a 101-83 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in front of 13,615 home fans.
Seafood protection plan ahead of bushfires
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has launched a partnership she believes will protect seafood and marine environments from the impacts of bushfires.
Supercars headed back to Tailem Bend
Supercars will be back in South Australia next year after the The Bend SuperSprint was confirmed for the final weekend in July.
Christmas Day forecast a gift for QLD
The Bureau of Meteorology says most of the country is set for a warm and dry Christmas Day, but the north faces the chance of rain and storms.
More to come from Victory: Popovic
Melbourne Victory earned a hard-fought draw with Melbourne City and coach Tony Popovic believes there is still plenty to come from last year's wooden spooners.
Recycling scheme targets mattress dumping
Mattresses are believed to be Australia's most common illegally dumped item, accounting for 20 per cent of the inorganic waste found on the street.
Darts dad wins… now it’s over to son Ky
Australian Ray Smith has reached the second round of the world darts championships, watched by son Ky who'll try to follow suit on Sunday.
Aussies urged to take COVID-19 precautions
People have been urged to take COVID-19 precautions such as donning face masks and gathering outdoors to slow the spread of Omicron.
Taipans inflict huge NBL pain on Adelaide
The Cairns Taipans have dominated Adelaide on the way to a 93-67 NBL victory at home after stellar performances from Tahjere McCall and Majok Deng.
Root’s Australian Test conundrum continues
The Joe Root conundrum continues with the English captain again failing to convert a Test half-century into a ton in Australia.
Starc puts Aussies on course for Test win
Mitchell Starc has become the first man to 50 pink-ball Test wickets to help Australia to a dominant position after day three of the day-night Test in Adelaide.
England batters must learn lessons: Cook
Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook believes England's error-prone batters aren't following the basic lessons that even 13-year-old kids are taught.
Australia records 4000 cases in a day
Australia has recorded more than 4000 coronavirus cases in a single day for the first time.
Williams eager to guide Victory young guns
Experienced American international Lynn Williams says she's aiming to provide leadership and guidance to young Melbourne Victory players during her ALW loan.
US star shines as Victory continue ALW run
American international Lynn Williams has scored a goal and set up two more as Melbourne Victory claimed a 3-2 A-League Women win over Brisbane Roar.
Kings respond with NBL win over Phoenix
Following a record-breaking NBL loss just two days ago, the Sydney Kings have bounced back to defeat the South East Melbourne Phoenix 84-73.
Sydney veterans to silence critics: Corica
Sydney FC coach Steve Corica expects his veteran stars to silence their critics despite the Sky Blues' underwhelming start to the A-League Men campaign.
Queenslanders added to Games committee
Well known Queensland sports administrators Tracy Stockwell and Rebecca Frizelle will join the organising committee for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.
Kiwi Satchell out to ground Phoenix in ALW
Sydney FC's Paige Satchell is thrilled Wellington Phoenix are in the A-League Women but the Kiwi won't be going easy on her compatriots on Sunday.
Vaccine supply enough to meet booster rise
The national supply of COVID-19 vaccine is more than enough to meet demand for boosters and jabs for children, health officials say.
Cam Murray named new Rabbitohs skipper
Former South Sydney junior Cameron Murray has been appointed skipper of the Rabbitohs, as the NRL club begins a new era under coach Jason Demetriou.
Mariappa arrival a boon for Bulls defender
Macarthur FC defender Aleksandar Susnjar is already feeling the benefits of playing alongside experienced recruit Adrian Mariappa in the A-League Men.
Qld posts 24 local cases, braces for more
Workers and visitors to hospitals and other health facilities are among 24 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases detected in Queensland.
Dogs star Smith takes leave from AFL
The Western Bulldogs are supportive of midfield star Bailey Smith's decision to take indefinite personal leave from the AFL club.
Slow-going England further in negative
England have had their over-rates penalty from Brisbane increased from five to eight World Test Championship points, leaving them in even more pain.
Annual leave levels reach record highs
The impact of COVID-19 and extended lockdowns has led to Australians accruing a record amount of annual leave, according to new figures.
Reds to chase striker signing in January
Adelaide United have struggled to convert their chances and, with young striker Kusini Yengi injured, will look to the transfer window to bolster their attack.