Russian embassy package sent for analysis
Police will conduct further analysis on a suspicious package at the Russian embassy in Canberra after a second package was cleared as non-suspicious.
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Qld records 6 COVID-19 deaths, 6479 cases
Another six people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 6479 new cases.
Flood-hit north NSW towns begin clean-up
Thousands of flood-damaged homes are yet to be checked in northern NSW, as emergency crews begin tallying lists of people still missing after the deluge.
Kokkinakis earns Davis Cup singles recall
Captain Lleyton Hewitt has opted for Thanasi Kokkinakis as Australia's No.2 singles pick for this weekend's Davis Cup qualifying tie against Hungary in Sydney.
Australia pushes to isolate Russian sports
Sports Minister Richard Colbeck says athletes and teams representing Russia or Belarus are not welcome in Australia.
COVID-hit Gardner to miss World Cup start
Australian lower-order batter Ashleigh Gardner faces a delayed start to the Women's World Cup after testing positive to COVID-19 in New Zealand.
Australia reunited as WA hard border drops
Australians are now free to travel to every state and territory after Western Australia's hard border restrictions, imposed during the pandemic, ended.
Russian war on Ukraine enters second week
Despite an initial battle plan that the West said was aimed at swiftly toppling the Kyiv government, Russia has captured only one Ukrainian city so far.
Dam spill revised down as less rain falls
The spill from NSW's Warragamba Dam could be half the amount previously feared but major flooding continues as about half a million people are told to evacuate.
Rolfe knew fatal shot could kill Kumanjayi
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe says he knew shooting Kumanjayi Walker in his torso could kill the Aboriginal teenager.
Russia, Ukraine ready for new talks on war
Ukraine is ready for another round of talks with Russia after the invasion ordered by President Vladimir Putin, but says it won't accept any Russian ultimatums.
Woman has no memory of sex with NRL player
A woman allegedly raped by former NRL player Tristan Sailor woke up naked and bleeding with no memory of what happened, a NSW jury has been told.
Hewitt wants Kyrgios for Davis Cup return
Lleyton Hewitt has confirmed he wanted Nick Kyrgios to play Davis Cup in Sydney against Hungary and hopes the crowd-pleaser will return to the team in 2022.
Anti-vaxxers set NZ parliament lawn ablaze
Anti-vax protesters have lit fires on the lawns outside New Zealand's parliament as police attempt to end their 23-day occupation of the grounds.
Biden says US stands with Ukrainian people
Democrats and Republicans have risen to applaud their support for Ukraine during US President Joe Biden's State of the Union address.
Welch joins Bromwich as Storm co-captain
Melbourne have announced Christian Welch will join Jesse Bromwich as co-captain of the Storm for the 2022 NRL season.
Novavax recommended as COVID booster
Australia's immunisation authority has recommended Novavax be used as a COVID-19 booster dose where mRNA vaccines are not available.
Knee injury blow for Raiders’ Fogarty
Canberra recruit Jamal Fogarty will be sidelined for about four months after scans revealed a knee injury that will likely require surgery.
Child abuse probe saves more than 50 kids
More than 100 people are facing almost 1300 charges following arrests in every state and territory of Australia as a global child abuse probe draws to a close.
Warriors get Dylan Walker from 2023
The Warriors have snatched Dylan Walker away from Manly, with the former Kangaroos Test centre signing a three-year NRL deal starting in 2023.
Graham to miss opening month for Sharks
Cronulla captain Wade Graham will miss the opening month of the NRL season after scans confirmed he requires surgery on an ankle injury.
Witness disputes Roberts-Smith’s VC award
A former SAS sergeant has told the Federal Court the prestigious Victoria Cross was politicised and partly awarded to Ben Roberts-Smith as a "good news story".
East coast flooding bill in the billions
The cost of the current flood crisis is not yet known, but Treasurer Josh Frydenberg is expecting a big clean-up bill as insurance claims start rolling in.
Sydney on high-alert as rain bomb looms
Sydney must be prepared for the worst, the emergency services minister says, as a severe weather warning extends from Newcastle to the South Coast
Murder-accused NT cop defends firing shots
Murder-accused policeman Zachary Rolfe was composed giving evidence, explaining why he shot an Aboriginal teen during an outback arrest attempt.
PM Morrison says he has COVID-19
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he has tested positive to COVID-19 after developing a fever.
Woman found dead in NSW flood zone
A woman has been found dead in her flooded home in northern NSW while the BOM warns more severe weather is heading south and is expected to hammer the coast.
WA judge rejects Woodside gas challenge
The Conservation Council of Western Australia's court challenge against approvals granted for Woodside's $16 billion Scarborough gas project has been rejected.
Swans star Papley out for start of season
Star Sydney forward Tom Papley will be sidelined for at least a month due to a hamstring injury, ruling him out of the Swans' AFL season-opener against GWS.
Baby issue for Ukrainians fleeing to Aust
A Ukrainian family granted Australian visas has been barred from boarding a flight to Sydney, as their baby does not have a passport.
Australia to provide $105m in Ukraine aid
Australia will provide lethal military aid to Ukraine including missiles and ammunition as part of a new $105 million package of support.