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.
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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.
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.
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.
Teenager accused of Qld stabbing murder
A 14-year-old boy will face a court in Cairns accused of murdering an older youth after a fight early on New Year's day.
Qld man allegedly stabbed by home intruder
A Brisbane man has been left with stab wounds following a struggle with an alleged home intruder on New Year's Eve.
Queensland teenager dies of stab wounds
Queensland police are investigating the death of a teenager who suffered stab wounds after a New Year's Eve party disturbance in the state's far north.
Argentina ease through in ATP Cup opener
Argentina's Federico Delbonis and Diego Schwartzman both won their matches 6-1 6-2 to secure an easy first-leg win over Georgia at the ATP Cup in Sydney.
Cyclone off Queensland coast set to weaken
Severe weather warnings are still in place for Queensland's southeast, despite Tropical Cyclone Seth being expected to weaken over the coming days.
Jack’s back after ‘brutal’ swimming ban
Shayna Jack's coach Dean Boxall has detailed the depths his banned star, who returned to competition last month, endured during a 901-day absence from the pool.
Wildcats thank Cotton after narrow NBL win
The ladder-leading Perth Wildcats had to overcome an early 18-point deficit to beat the under-manned Cairns Taipans 84-78 in their New Year's eve NBL clash.
Qld eases border test restrictions
Queensland no longer demands pre-travel PCR results from interstate travellers from January 1 easing the strain on COVID-19 testing centres.
Tropical Cyclone Seth forms off Qld coast
A tropical cyclone has formed off north Queensland, promising strong winds and large waves for the state's southeast early in the new year.
NYE fireworks return to COVID-hit Brisbane
Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.
Zverev well-placed for Aust Open charge
Australian Open hope Alexander Zverev thinks he's better positioned to build on his ATP Finals victory next year compared to when he last won the title in 2018.
Demon eager for tough ATP Cup task
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will have his hands full in the ATP Cup from Sunday, while James Duckworth hopes to cement his newly-franked top-50 status.
New Queensland COVID-19 cases leap to 3118
Queensland has reported a record 3118 new daily cases of COVID-19, with New Year's Eve revellers warned to stay at home if they show any symptoms.
Reynolds’ bold call ahead of Broncos move
High-profile Brisbane signing Adam Reynolds says he's prepared to carry the weight of expectation at his new NRL club, who he thinks will play finals in 2022.
Man set alight in north Queensland
A man will face court in north Queensland after allegedly splashing another man with a flammable substance and setting him alight.
Victory overcome Gold Coast scare in Cup
Melbourne Victory have come from behind against Gold Coast Knights to win their FFA Cup round of 16 match 2-1, with William Wilson the hero in extra time.
Qld government slammed over deforestation
Conservation groups have taken aim at the Queensland government after almost 690,000 hectares of land was cleared in the state in 2018-19.
Woman accused of accessory to Qld murder
A woman has been charged with being an accessory in relation to the death of a 53-year-old man in North Toowoomba.
Aussies ditch gifts online on Boxing Day
Research has found more than 100 unwanted gifts were listed every minute on eBay in Australia on Boxing Day, with Victorians most likely to resell presents.
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.
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.