Qld’s daily COVID-19 cases at record 2222
Queensland has reported a record high 2222 new daily cases of COVID-19, with the chief health officer warning of "tens of thousands" of infections within weeks.
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Stosur to end singles career at Aust Open
Australia's US Open winner and former world No.4 Samantha Stosur will retire from singles competition after next month's Australian Open.
Kyrgios’ path to Aust Open confirmed
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.
Poole’s Ironman wish in perfect Day chase
After Ali Day's perfect 2021 campaign, rival Matt Poole's wishing for bigger swells to level the Ironman Series playing field next month.
Justis Huni contracts COVID, bout in doubt
Heavyweight boxer Justis Huni's return fight against Joe Goodall in January is in doubt after he contracted COVID-19 during a training camp in the US.
Queensland scraps pre-travel PCR tests
Queensland will no longer require pre-travel PCR results from interstate travellers from January 1, to help ease strain on COVID-19 testing centres.
NSW man dies after Gold Coast assault
A man who hit his head on the pavement after an assault in Surfers Paradise has died in hospital.
NT records another 16 COVID-19 cases
Northern Territory authorities have detected another 16 cases of COVID-19, with a number active in the community while infectious.
Qld scraps day five test, cases pass 1000
Queensland has recorded 1158 new COVID-19 cases as the daily infection rate soars past 1000 for the first time.
Ten-hour police standoff ends peacefully
A ten-hour stand-off with a man who barricaded himself inside a Queensland home has ended without incident.
Lynn finds form as Heat rue missed chance
Chris Lynn found some touch as the Brisbane Heat threatened to chase down the Melbourne Stars' 207-run total on Monday night at the Gabba.
Two charged with murder at Toowoomba
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old man in North Toowoomba.
Heat to bowl as Stars chase Gabba BBL win
The Brisbane Heat won the toss and will bowl first in their Big Bash League clash with Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Qld police surround house in Ipswich
Queensland police have declared an exclusion zone in Ipswich as they negotiate with a man holed up in a house alone.
Qld records 784 new COVID-19 infections
Queensland has recorded 784 COVID-19 cases but case numbers in hospitals remain low, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says.
Qld records 714 new COVID-19 infections
Queensland has recorded 714 COVID-19 cases with Chief Health Officer John Gerrard attributing the fall from 765 a day earlier to a Christmas Day testing lull.
Reds have Super points to prove in 2022
A humiliating loss and a host of Wallabies selection snubs are fuelling the Queensland Reds' quest to become a Super Rugby Pacific powerhouse.
Three-year-old boy drowns on Gold Coast
A toddler has died after being pulled from the water at a popular Gold Coast swimming area.
Qld daily virus cases climb to 589
Queensland has 589 new virus cases and Health Minister Yvette D'Ath has warned residents they need to set up a COVID-19 care plan in case they get sick.
Critical injuries in Qld beach plane crash
Paramedics are on the scene and a rescue helicopter has been dispatched following a light plane crash on a beach north of Mackay.
Qld to scrutinise Palmer power station bid
The Queensland government has called in a controversial application to build a coal power station by a company owned by Clive Palmer.
Isaako in reunion with Bennett at Dolphins
Brisbane back Jamayne Isaako will head across town to new NRL franchise the Dolphins under his former Broncos coach Wayne Bennett.
NBL postpones game due to COVID-19 cases
The NBL game between Illawarra and South East Melbourne Phoenix has been postponed due to a number of positive COVID-19 cases among the Hawks squad.
Relieved Glory to get home for Christmas
Most Perth Glory players and staff will be able to spend Christmas quarantining at home, instead of a Brisbane hotel, after the APL secured a charter flight.
More mask rules as Qld records 186 cases
Mask restrictions will tighten in Queensland cinemas and hospitality venues as the state reports a record 186 new COVID-19 cases.
Drone strike seeds habitat hope for Queensland koalas
A drone has dumped a precious cargo of seeds on a Queensland property in a high-tech mission to help koalas find each other.
Senior Qld cop charged with rape
A senior Queensland police officer has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman while off-duty in 1999.
Quarantine rules ease, 86 new cases in Qld
Queensland has reported 86 new COVID-19 cases, while the quarantine period has been halved for fully vaccinated close contacts.
Opals coach, ref banned for video leak
WNBL and Opals coach Paul Goriss and referee Simon Cosier have both been banned after the match official sent Goriss clips of a rival team's training session.
Harry Garside ready for pro boxing plunge
He won over the Australian public on his way to a historic Olympic boxing bronze medal, now Harry Garside plans to do it all again as a professional.
Body found at Nth Qld swimming hole
The body of a 19-year-old woman has been found the day after she slipped and fell at a North Queensland swimming spot.