Stay home if mild virus symptoms, Qld told
Queensland has recorded another 6781 COVID-19 cases, as health authorities urge those with minor virus symptoms to stay home.
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Qld boogie-boarder pulled from Seth waves
The body of a boogie boarder has been pulled from the surf generated by ex-tropical cyclone Seth at a southeast Queensland beach.
Qld records 6781 cases, test demand surges
Queensland has recorded another 6871 COVID-19 cases with 10 people in intensive care and two on ventilation, as demand for testing grows.
More to red-hot Scorchers than Mitch Marsh
Mitch Marsh's departure for Australia's Test squad hasn't dampened the high-flying ways of the Perth Scorchers, whose depth is the envy of their BBL rivals.
Qld virus testing centres overrun again
Queenslanders are lining up for COVID-19 tests with a number of private clinics closed again and tens of thousands of cases infectious in the community.
Murray loses in Australian Open setback
Andy Murray's Australian Open preparation has taken a hit, with the three-time grand slam winner beaten in the first round of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Scorchers win to extend lead on top of BBL
Dan Christian threatened to conjure another last-minute miracle for the Sixers, but the top-ranked Scorchers held their nerve and wouldn't be denied.
Kokkinakis in powerful defeat of Millman
Thanasi Kokkinakis has breezed by fellow Australian John Millman to begin his 2022 campaign on a winning note at the Adelaide International.
Scorchers set Sixers 144 for BBL victory
The Sydney Sixers are chasing 144 for victory after the Perth Scorchers made 8-143 in their BBL clash, thanks to a handy 45 from Aaron Hardie.
Scorchers to bat first against Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and decided to bat first against the Sydney Sixers in their rescheduled BBL match on the Gold Coast.
NRL stars bugged by harsh COVID measures
COVID-19 cases have hit the NRL as some of the code's biggest names reacted to the restrictions they face to limit the virus's spread.
Most of Qld to ‘get’ Omicron within weeks
Queensland has reported a rise in COVID-19 cases to 4249 and warned of an impending surge in infections related to the Omicron variant "within weeks".
Ex-cyclone Seth still threatens east coast
Popular beaches in Queensland have been closed as ex-tropical cyclone Seth churns off Australia's east coast.
‘Hundreds of thousands’ of cases for Qld
Queensland has recorded almost 5700 new virus cases with testing capacity stretched after at least 17 private providers were unexpectedly closed.
Ex-cyclone Seth causes wild surf in Qld
Wild conditions caused by former tropical cyclone Seth in Queensland's southeast are set to ease in the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Green ruled out of Aust WPGA Champs
Heightened border restrictions between Queensland and Hannah Green's native Western Australia have forced the star out of this month's Australian WPGA Champs.
Woman in Qld court over vaccination fraud
One of two women accused of being involved in vaccine fraud north of Brisbane has had her case mentioned in court.
Qld records almost 5700 new COVID-19 cases
Queensland has recorded 5699 new COVID-19 cases, with one more case in intensive care and one placed on a ventilator.
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.
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.