Fritz ousts battling Zverev in United Cup
American world No.9 Taylor Fritz has taken barely an hour to beat Alexander Zverev, the German again struggling in his comeback from injury at the United Cup.
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Economy at risk from China’s COVID wave
The treasurer says China's COVID-19 outbreak will weigh on Australian businesses, which rely on the country's customers and suppliers.
Alex de Minaur gets first win over Nadal
It was fourth time lucky for Australian Alex de Minaur who recorded a breakthrough win against Rafael Nadal at the United Cup in Sydney.
Taipans hold on to beat Illawarra in NBL
Without Keanu Pinder, the Cairns Taipans worked impressively as a unit to start 2023 with a 96-89 NBL win on the road over the Illawarra Hawks.
Hobart beat Strikers despite Lynn blitz
The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by seven wickets in the Big Bash League, with Caleb Jewell and Ben McDermott hitting fifties.
BBL reduced in $1.5 billion TV rights deal
Cricket Australia's new seven-year, $1.5 billion TV rights deal marks a reset in relationships with broadcasters Foxtel and Seven, and a rethink for the BBL.
Australia eye India prep on turning SCG
Pat Cummins will use the SCG Test against South Africa to fine-tune Australia's preparations for the crunch tour of India in February.
Djokovic holds no grudge against Australia
Former world No.1 Novak Djokovic has defeated Constant Lestienne in straight sets to secure a spot in the round of 16 at the Adelaide International 1.
Rogers on top after BBL Mankad controversy
Tom Rogers has taken a five-wicket haul in the Melbourne Renegades' emphatic BBL derby win over the Melbourne Stars, after Adam Zampa attempted to Mankad him.
Poor Sydney weather cruels Labuschagne
Marnus Labuschagne has been caught behind for 79 leaving Australia 2-147 against South Africa when umpires stopped play on day one at the SCG due to bad light.
Ministers chastised for health advice snub
Anne Ruston says the government is undermining Australians' trust in medical experts by inferring advice from the chief medical officer wasn't cautious enough.
Broncos grant Haas personal leave
The Brisbane Broncos have granted Payne Haas personal leave, after his mother was charged for her alleged involvement in a fatal car accident.
Greece, US, Poland through in United Cup
Greece have scraped through to the United Cup semi-finals after beating Croatia in the mixed doubles of the Perth city final.
Rudd claims US throws allies ‘under a bus’
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd has accused America of throwing its allies "under a bus" while relying on their support to counter China's economic influence.
Aussie Popyrin makes Adelaide quarters
Australian Alexei Popyrin will take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-finals of the Adelaide International 1 after producing yet another fighting win.
Sixers-Heat BBL game washed out by rain
Rain has denied BBL fans at North Sydney Oval the prospect of an exciting run chase, after Brisbane Heat raced to 6-147 off 13 overs against Sydney Sixers.
Four dead after car and ute collide in Vic
Four car passengers have been killed in a crash with a ute near Shepparton in Victoria's far northeast, with the car driver also seriously injured.
Samsung investigates phone-crashing update
The world's biggest smartphone company is investigating reports a software update is disabling some of its handsets in one Australian location.
China allows Aust coal imports to resume
Chinese utilities and a top steelmaker are allowed to resume importing Australian coal, the first since an unofficial ban was imposed in 2020.
Record WA flooding cuts off town of Derby
About 3000 people in the town of Derby have been cut off by a once-in-a-century flooding event in Western Australia's Kimberley region.
COVID test required of arrivals from China
Travellers from China will need to undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19 before boarding a flight to Australia, the health minister has announced.
Qld road toll surges to worst in 13 years
Queensland has recorded its highest road death toll in 13 years as the number of people killed on Tasmanian roads surges and Victoria's count also rises.
Terror and Tampa in 2002 cabinet papers
Key decisions made by the Howard government in 2002 have been laid bare in cabinet papers released by the National Archives after a 20-year embargo was lifted.
Stoinis blasts Stars to win over Strikers
Luke Wood held his nerve at the death after Marcus Stoinis's fireworks set up the Stars' upset win over the Strikers.
Russia fires barrage at Ukrainian cities
A massive aerial bombardment of Ukrainian cities by Russia has sent people rushing to shelters in what Ukrainian authorities described as "senseless barbarism".
Positive sign for China trade relationship
Trade Minister Don Farrell says there are positive signs in the Australia-China trade relationship and he's keen to meet with his counterpart for talks.
No change for Chinese travellers, yet: PM
The government hasn't changed its travel advice for China and is monitoring the situation after a handful of countries imposed COVID-19 restrictions overnight.
Cummins hails his Aussies Test’s best
Fresh off a drought-breaking series win over South Africa, captain Pat Cummins has hailed his Australians as the best Test team he has been a part of.
Celestial celebrates overall Syd-Hob win
NSW yacht Celestial has been awarded overall honours in the Sydney to Hobart, after last year being denied victory because of a time penalty.
Cloud over injured Kyrgios’ Open tilt
Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from the United Cup teams event a day before he was due to play as he contends with an ankle injury ahead of the Australian Open.
Greece, US in perfect starts to United Cup
Fighting wins for Stefanos Tsitsipas and Despina Papamichail over Bulgarian opponents have given Greece a perfect start to the United Cup.