WA offers Marsh family state memorial
The family of cricket great Rod Marsh, who died on March 4, are considering an offer from the West Australian government for a state memorial service.
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NSW has 13,179 COVID-19 cases, 9 deaths
There are 13,179 new cases of COVID-19 NSW and nine more deaths, while more than 56 per cent of adults have had a booster vaccine.
Australia backs Russia policing expulsion
Australia and its Five Eyes intelligence partners have called for Russia to be kicked out of the international policing organisation Interpol.
Flood support ‘will never be enough’: PM
The prime minister has expressed his sorrow to flood victims in northern NSW, saying no amount of support will ever be enough to help affected residents.
RBA’s Lowe warns of inflation, rate risks
RBA governor Philip Lowe says inflation could reach four per cent-plus as a result of the impact on prices of the Australian floods and war in Ukraine.
PM avoids minister pre-selection stoush
Three incumbent Liberal MPs, including two cabinet ministers, have avoiding local pre-selection challenges after a federal intervention.
Ex-TV presenter O’Keefe refused bail
Former Seven Network presenter Andrew O'Keefe who is charged with kicking and punching a woman has been refused bail.
Adam Reynolds ruled out of Broncos debut
Brisbane have opted against rushing Adam Reynolds back from a COVID-19 enforced absence against South Sydney.
More people in hospital in WA with COVID
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Western Australia has climbed to almost 15,000, while 48 people are now in hospital with the virus.
Maynard’s two-game AFL suspension stands
Collingwood defender Brayden Maynard has failed to have his two-game ban overturned, with the AFL tribunal ruling his spoil was careless.
Trial begins in double police murder case
The trial of Jason Roberts, accused of murdering Victoria Police Sergeant Gary Silk and Senior Constable Rodney Miller in August 1998 has begun in Melbourne.
Dragons NRLW winger gets one game for bite
St George Illawarra's Madison Bartlett has escaped with a one-game NRLW ban for biting Parramatta opponent Sereana Naitokatoka.
ACT records rise in infections, 658 cases
Hospitalisations and COVID-19 cases have risen in the ACT, with Canberra registered 658 new infections.
Cleary ruled out of Panthers’ NRL openers
Penrith halfback Nathan Cleary has been ruled out of the first three weeks of the NRL season after failing to recover from his shoulder surgery.
Australia score big Cup win over Pakistan
Australia have beaten Pakistan by seven wickets, chasing down their 191-run victory target in the 35th over of their Women's World Cup clash in Tauranga.
West finding Russia balancing act: MP
The West needs to balance a unified response to Russian aggression without provoking an expansion of the conflict in Ukraine, a Labor MP says.
Cop’s charges dropped over Laidley leak
Victoria Police detective Murray Gentner who shared details of ex-AFL coach Dani Laidley's arrest with colleagues has had all charges against him dropped.
NSW reports 5 virus deaths, 13,018 cases
More than 13,000 people in NSW have been newly diagnosed with COVID-19 and five elderly people have died after contracting the virus.
Flood disaster damage to top $1.5 billion
The Insurance Council of Australia has estimated there to be $1.45 billion in damage from recent floods, as the federal government considers further support.
Russia warns on oil import ban
Russia says it could stop gas flow through pipelines from Russia to Germany in response to Berlin's decision to halt the opening of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
NSW floods expected to be worse than 2021
Flooding in parts of Sydney is expected to reach levels greater than those of the 2021 disaster, before rains finally ease later this week.
Gilmore pipped in Portugal WSL semi-final
Stephanie Gilmore led until the final two minutes of her semi-final of the World Surf League event at Supertubos in Portugal before losing to Lakey Peterson.
Tudhope wins para snowboard cross bronze
Para snowboarding star Ben Tudhope has claimed bronze in the snowboard cross to snare Australia's first medal of the Beijing Winter Paralympics.
Qld records one virus death, 3,677 cases
Another person has died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 3,677 new virus cases after the first mask-free weekend since early January.
Ukraine and Russia face off at World Court
Ukraine's case against Russia lodged at the World Court centres on the interpretation of a 1948 treaty on the prevention of genocide.
Stolen car in Sydney Harbour Bridge crash
A stolen SUV is believed to have been involved in a fiery, multi-vehicle accident on Sydney Harbour Bridge that shutdown peak hour traffic, causing chaos.
Severe weather to hit stretch of NSW coast
A severe weather alert has been issued for almost 1000km of the NSW coast, as the army defends its performance in rescuing stranded flood victims.
Further federal flood assistance planned
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said another round of financial assistance would be provided to flood-affected communities in NSW and Queensland.
No foul play in Warne’s death: Thai police
Autopsy results show Shane Warne's death in a Thai resort island hotel was due to a suspected heart attack, with no suspicious circumstances, Thai police say.
Kyiv cries foul over Russian evac ‘stunt’
Kyiv says Russia's announcement of "humanitarian corridors" to allow Ukrainians to flee to Russia or Belarus an "immoral stunt".
No submarine decision before election: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says there will be no decision on nuclear propelled submarines ahead of the federal election due in May.