COVID-19 makes immediate impact on NRLW
The opening round of the NRLW has been impacted by COVID-19, with Sydney Roosters captain Corban Baxter among players ruled out after testing positive.
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Ukraine capital girds for Russian assault
Russian forces claim to have captured an airfield northwest of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as the city's mayor says it "has gone into a defensive phase".
Khawaja departs Sydney Thunder in BBL
Usman Khawaja has been released from his BBL contract with Sydney Thunder so he can spend more time with his family in Brisbane next summer.
Coaching change “seamless”: Pat Cummins
Test captain Pat Cummins says Australia's change in coach from Justin Langer to Andrew McDonald has been "seamless" ahead of their Pakistan tour.
Aussie divers, skiers in Russian boycott
Australia's divers and two aerial skiers have pulled out of events in Russia as Prime Minister Scott Morrison urged other sports to boycott the country.
NZ records five COVID deaths, 12,011 cases
New Zealand's COVID-19 outbreak has doubled overnight, with 12,011 new cases on Friday and five deaths.
New storm warnings after flood death: NSW
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for the central west of NSW after a man was killed in floodwaters on the Central Coast.
Australia imposes further Russia sanctions
Australia will roll out a third round of sanctions against Russia, aligning with US and UK moves, and will provide non-lethal military equipment to Ukraine.
Ukraine’s president vows to stay put
Missiles have hit the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as Russian forces press on with a full-scale invasion.
Putin escapes new US Russia sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin is an aggressor with a "sinister vision of the world" and a misguided dream of recreating the Soviet Union, Joe Biden says.
Greg Norman fires at ‘bullying’ PGA Tour
Australian great Greg Norman has raised the stakes in the open warfare engulfing world golf, accusing PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan of "bullying" players.
Djokovic loses world No.1 spot to Medvedev
Novak Djokovic's reign as world No.1 has been ended with his shock Dubai Tennis Championships exit, and Daniil Medvedev will take over top spot next week.
Last text sent by missing teen identified
Almost three years after he vanished in Byron Bay, investigators have identified the last message ever sent by Belgian backpacker Theo Hayez.
Drug heist double murderer jailed 35 years
Norden Wilio, who was convicted of murdering two men including his friend in a Melbourne drug rip-off gone wrong, has been sentenced to 35 years' prison.
Cricket legend Marsh suffers heart attack
Australian cricket icon Rod Marsh has suffered a major heart attack and is recovering in a Queensland hospital.
Nev Power sentencing delayed over no-show
High-profile businessman Neville Power will have to wait until next month to learn whether he will face time in prison over breaching WA's quarantine laws.
NZ cases hit 6137, begins new virus plan
New Zealand has reported a record 6137 community COVID-19 cases and one death, as hospitalisations top 200 for the first time.
Cycling says sorry for Tokyo bike debacle
AusCycling has released a report into the snapped handlebar debacle that cost the men's team pursuit squad any chance of an Olympic gold medal in Tokyo.
PM condemns Russia, more sanctions coming
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has denounced the "unilateral, hostile" invasion of Ukraine and announced a further tranche of sanctions against 25 Russians.
Sydney’s soggy summer set to break records
Sydney's soggy summer has likely broken recent rain and humidity records, with forecast heavy rain and flood risk concerning authorities in other parts of NSW.
Pharmacists call for more vaccine support
The pharmacy peak body has called for greater financial remuneration to deliver the COVID-19 vaccine, as the Moderna rollout for children begins.
Russia in full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Russia has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, targeting the nation's military as world leaders condemn the attack and vow harsh sanctions.
North’s Anderson returns to AFL training
North Melbourne's Jed Anderson has returned to training at his AFL club, ending his COVID-19 vaccination stand-off.
New COVID-19 cases in WA surge by 643
Western Australia's Omicron case numbers have more than doubled overnight, with 643 new local infections and five people in hospital.
Ex-fugitive Potter faces Melbourne court
After 12 years on the run, Graham Gene Potter has faced court in Melbourne after being extradited from Queensland.
Roberts-Smith ‘weak dog’ over letters: PI
A private investigator has testified in court that Ben Roberts-Smith facilitated threatening letters to a soldier and was a "weak dog" for covering it up.
Four Aussie stars skip ODIs, T20 for IPL
Star opener David Warner and fast-bowling trio Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc will not play in Australia's white-ball games in Pakistan.
Australian diplomats evacuate from Ukraine
Australian diplomats have been ordered to leave Ukraine and close the embassy, after Russian forces entered the country.
NSW man charged over bashing murder
A man who is accused of bashing a man on the NSW far north coast earlier this month has now been extradited from Queensland and charged with murder.
‘Walker not dangerous’: Rolfe’s partner
Sergeant Adam Eberl has told Constable Zachary Rolfe's murder trial he did not consider Kumanjayi Walker dangerous moments before the teen was fatally shot.
Palmer cancels speech, gets COVID test
Businessman and United Australia Party founder Clive Palmer has cancelled an address to the National Press Club due to illness.