Booster gives 65pc protection from death
An Australian study of COVID-19 vaccines has found people who have had a booster shot are far less likely to die or be hospitalised with the Omicron variant.
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Sprinter Connolly set to fly in Birmingham
Ella Connolly will square off against the Jamaican sprint queens and local superstar Dina Asher-Smith at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Kokkinakis books dream date with Djokovic
Thanasi Kokkinakis has led the Australian assault on Wimbledon, setting up a clash with champion Novak Djokovic after a straight-sets opening day victory.
Hay help for farmers waiting for rain
Nor-for-profit group Rural Aid is dropping hay to dozens of South Australian farmers doing it tough and trying to feed stock in parts of the state.
Russian missiles hit Ukrainian mall
The West and the UN have condemned a Russian missile attack on a Ukrainian shopping centre, as G7 leaders vow to keep up the pressure on Moscow.
Census paints a picture of average Aussie
Australia's population has more than doubled in the past 50 years, according to fresh census data showing the nation's cultural profile continues to change.
Myanmar junta urged to spare Suu Kyi jail
Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn has urged Myanmar's junta not to keep deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi in jail.
Holland on verge of Test return in Galle
Australia could hand Jon Holland a shock recall to Test cricket if he recovers from a finger injury in time for the series opener against Sri Lanka in Galle.
Federal Court strikes out anti-vaxxer case
A Federal Court judge says litigation against the Commonweath, states and NT over lockdown and vaccine mandates was an abuse of process.
Emissions rising in Australia, data shows
Australia increased its greenhouse emissions by 0.8 per cent in 2021, which the climate change minister blames on the coalition's policy delay and denial.
Positive signs ahead for motorists
Easing global oil prices on fears of an economic slowdown could help motorists with their seemingly ever growing petrol bill.
Muslim rights group pursues Twitter in Qld
An Australian-Muslim advocacy group is pursuing Twitter for religious vilification in Queensland, alleging it's liable for the spread of disinformation
G7 counters China’s Belt and Road program
US President Joe Biden and other G7 leaders relaunched the newly renamed "Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment" at their annual gathering.
Ukraine pleads for Weapons from West
Russian forces are fighting to capture Lysychansk, the last big city still held by Ukrainian troops in eastern Luhansk province.
Asia-Pacific military boost needed: PM
Anthony Albanese says the rise of China and other autocratic governments fuels the need for more military cooperation between Australia and Asia-Pacific allies.
Teacher’s Pet podcaster sought justice
Hedley Thomas, the journalist behind The Teacher's Pet podcast, has said he sought justice for Lynette Dawson who was allegedly murdered in January 1982.
Munster injury adds to Qld Origin concern
Queensland five-eighth Cameron Munster will have scans on a shoulder injury that could rule him out of Brisbane's State of Origin decider.
Cleary leads NSW to Origin rout over Qld
NSW have levelled the 2022 State of Origin rugby league series with a 44-12 drubbing of Queensland in game two at Perth's Optus Stadium.
Port pip Gold Coast in AFL thriller
Port Adelaide have downed Gold Coast by two points in an AFL thriller, with Todd Marshall kicking four goals.
Smith confirmed for first Test v Sri Lanka
Steve Smith will beat a quad injury to play in the first Test against Sri Lanka while Mitchell Starc still needs to prove his fitness.
NASA rocket to launch from Arnhem Land
A NASA rocket will launch from the NT on Sunday night, the agency's first in Australia in 27 years and the first from a commercial spaceport outside the US.
O’Callaghan wins sixth medal in Budapest
Mollie O'Callaghan has won her sixth medal of the world swimming championships in Budapest but there was to be no golden finale for Australia.
PNG defeat Fiji in physical Pacific Test
Papua New Guinea have defeated Fiji 24-14, ensuring captain David Mead ended his Kumuls' career on a high note at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Ciraldo turns down Tigers’ coaching offer
Cameron Ciraldo has informed Wests Tigers he does not wish to be considered for the head coaching position that will become vacant from next year.
Samoa outclass Cook Islands in league Test
Samoa's wealth of NRL experience has paved the way for a 42-12 over the Cook Islands in their Pacific Test at Campbelltown Sports Stadium.
Cats pinch classic AFL win against Tigers
Geelong have secured a remarkable three-point AFL win over Richmond as Jack Henry kicked the matchwinner with a minute remaining in a classic at the MCG.
Voss hails Carlton’s ‘signature’ AFL win
Carlton have turned in one of their finest showings of the AFL season to comfortably beat Fremantle by 31 points and remain in the race for the AFL top four.
Paenga-Amosa in French rugby title triumph
Wallabies hooker Brandon Paenga-Amosa has come off the bench to help Montpellier win the Top 14 title as they outplayed Castres to win the final 29-10.
Russia launches strike on chemical plant
Russia has launched artillery strikes on the Ukrainian cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk, hitting the Azot chemical plant where civilians are trapped.
Vic Labor govt locks in cabinet, deputy
Long-serving minister Jacinta Allan will become Victoria's second female deputy premier as part of a cabinet reshuffle after the exit of four frontbenchers.
McKeown, mixed world record fires Aussies
Kaylee McKeown has struck world championship 200m backstroke gold while Australia's mixed 4x100m freestyle relay team broke the world record in their triumph.