Mystery surrounds Taumalolo’s vax status
North Queensland captain Jason Taumalolo has refused to answer questions about his COVID-19 vaccination status.
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Queenslanders enter the space race
A new way to terminate rocket missions is being investigated as a Queensland aerospace company looks to enable "more launches from more places".
Morrison sorry for assault, harassment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has apologised for sexual harassment, assault and bullying found to be rife in federal parliament.
Canberra anti-vaccine protests set to grow
As protesters surround the official residence of the governor-general, police have warned anti-vaccination protests in Canberra will grow in coming days.
Anthony wins gold in women’s moguls
Australian Jakara Anthony has won the gold medal in the women's moguls at the Beijing Olympics.
Short-term offer prompted Langer to walk
Justin Langer was told he would not be allowed to coach into the Australian Test summer before he ended his tenure in charge of the national cricket team.
One Nation official in Qld court for fraud
An administrator from Pauline Hanson's One Nation party who is charged with fraud has had his case mentioned in a Brisbane court.
Meth by the pallet: Brisbane man charged with 83kg drug haul
Hamish Reza Khobdel has appeared in court and is on bail after being charged with importing 83kg of methamphetamine hidden inside timber pallets.
Qld govt rejects third integrity complaint
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has dismissed claims a former top public servant's integrity concerns about a recruitment process were ignored.
Langer saga to drag on after CA meeting
Speculation over Justin Langer's future will drag on after Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley confirmed the governing body will speak further with the coach.
Peel, Kerry to lead Australian Games team
Aerial skier Laura Peel and figure skater Brendan Kerry will be Australia's flag bearers at the Beijing Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday night.
Palaszczuk insists she did not seek to have integrity watchdog head sacked
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has denied claims her office tried to sack the integrity commissioner or interfered with the state archivist's role.
Cook’s ship Endeavour identified in US
Maritime archaeologists believe the shipwreck of Endeavour, which James Cook sailed to Australia in 1770, is lying at the bottom of a harbour in the US.
Gold Coast name Fa’asuamaleaui as captain
Gold Coast forward Tino Fa'asuamaleaui has been named as the Titans' captain for the 2022 NRL season.
Penrith League legend Royce Simmons has Alzheimer’s
Penrith NRL legend Royce Simmons has revealed he has Alzheimer's disease, planning a 300km walk to raise money and awareness of the condition.
Qld storms trigger hospital evacuation
A Queensland private hospital has had to transfer more than 30 patients to other facilities after an intense storm damaged the roof.
Roberts-Smith ordered execution: witness
A serving soldier has testified he saw Ben Roberts-Smith execute an Afghan man and order another's death during a 2009 special forces tour of Afghanistan.
Woman’s body found at home near Toowoomba
Queensland Police have declared a crime scene at a residence near Toowoomba after a woman's body was found on Monday.
Bursting the bubble – NRL players pushing for relaxed COVID protocols
The Rugby League Players' Association will meet with NRL bosses to discuss relaxing COVID-19 protocols.
Nikita Tszyu joins family boxing business
Nikita Tszyu, younger brother of world title hope Tim and son of boxing great Kostya, is preparing to make his professional debut.
Scientists tally 70,000-plus tree species in the world
An Australian scientist has been part of a long and determined global effort to put a number on how many tree species the planet has.
Morrison has “no issue” with Grace Tame snub at The Lodge
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has "not raised any issue" about his awkward encounter with former Australian of the Year Grace Tame at The Lodge earlier this week.
Musician, mining magnate receive honours
The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.
Leader Kerr hailed by Matildas coach
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr's leadership and inspiration have been hailed by Tony Gustavsson after Australia's 4-0 Asian Cup win over the Philippines.
Man admits abducting Cleo Smith
A man has pleaded guilty to abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family's WA campsite in the latest chapter of the high-profile case.
Virus precautions keeping more Queenslanders out of hospital
Another 13 people have died in Queensland's COVID-19 wave as the state records 10,212 new cases and 879 people with the virus are being treated in hospital.
Novavax shot available from late February
Australia's newest COVID-19 vaccine Novavax will be distributed from February 21 after being ticked off by ATAGI.
Singer Meat Loaf has died aged 74
US singer Meat Loaf, whose hits included Bat Out of Hell, has died aged 74.
Qld reports 9 virus deaths, 16,812 cases
Queensland has recorded another nine COVID-19 deaths, including that of an 18-year-old with "significant" underlying health issues.
Unvaccinated NRL players in single figures
RLPA CEO Clint Newton says fewer than 10 NRL players are still unvaccinated and he's hopeful no more will walk away from the game.
Aid on way to Tonga as airport reopens
Aircraft loaded with humanitarian supplies have departed Australia and New Zealand for the tsunami-hit Pacific island nation of Tonga.