Europe weighs up Australia travel freedoms
There is the potential for Australia to be restored to a European safe travel list as infection rates in the country continue to fall.
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Matildas blow: Yallop positive COVID test
The Matildas' Asian Cup campaign has taken a hit with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop testing positive to COVID-19.
Medvedev survives epic Open quarter-final
World No.2 Daniil Medvedev is through to the Australian Open semi-finals after becoming the first player at this year's tournament to win from two sets down.
Tsitsipas cruises through to Open semis
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas is through to his third Australian Open semi-final in four years after smashing Italian young gun Jannik Sinner in straight sets.
Wellington gets ODI World Cup recall
Amanda-Jade Wellington and Grace Harris are the new faces in Australia's one-day World Cup side with Sophie Molineux ruled out through injury.
Vic records 13,507 COVID cases, 35 deaths
Victoria has posted 13,507 new COVID-19 cases and 35 deaths - the highest toll since 2020's second wave.
Australia Ukraine plan regrettable: envoy
Russia's ambassador to Australia has expressed regret at Australia's decision to issue a Do Not Travel warning to Ukraine, talking down invasion fears.
Barty powers into Australian Open semis
World No.1 Ash Barty has breezed past American Jessica Pegula to advance to the Australian Open semi-finals at Melbourne Park.
Glory’s Sturridge tests positive for COVID
Perth Glory recruit Daniel Sturridge has vowed to rebuild his fitness once he has recovered from COVID-19, after being the latest athlete to be struck down.
Nadal survives Open scare from Shapovalov
Rafael Nadal has battled through stomach issues to outlast Canadian Denis Shapovalov in five sets to secure his spot in a seventh Australian Open semi-final.
Qld taxi driver charged with rape
Police have arrested a man on a string of offences including rape, alleging he used his job as a taxi driver to exploit women in Queensland's northwest.
Kyrgios-Kokkinakis show rolls on at Open
Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have again ridden a wave of support from the Australian Open crowd to book an unlikely spot in the doubles semi-finals.
Stadium Australia to host Roos’ Japan WCQ
Stadium Australia will host yet another defining Socceroos World Cup qualifier, with the Sydney venue selected for the March 24 crunch clash with Japan.
Head of Qld corruption watchdog resigns
Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission chief executive Alan MacSporran has quit almost two months after a scathing report into the watchdog.
Disability staff with COVID still working
Two COVID-positive disability support staff in regional Victoria have been granted an exemption to continue working.
Keys into Australian Open semi-finals
Maddison Keys has made short work of Barbora Krejcikova in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
Warner, Marsh and Langer to miss T20s
Australia will be minus key players David Warner and Mitch Marsh plus head coach Justin Langer during a Twenty20 series against Sri Lanka.
‘Criminal actions’ led to stuntman’s death
Stuntman Johann Ofner's shooting death while filming a hip-hop music video in Brisbane was avoidable and the result of criminal actions, a coroner has found.
NSW girl Charlise Mutten was shot dead
Police have revealed nine-year-old Charlise Mutten died from a gunshot wound before her body was found in a barrel in a river, northwest of Sydney last week.
Qld has 11 virus deaths, 9,546 new cases
Qld's virus death toll has increased by 11 as the state records another 9,546 COVID-19 cases and a double dose vaccination rate of just under 90 per cent.
Inflation pressures accelerate further
The consumer price index rose by a larger than expected 1.3 per cent in the December quarter, lifting the annual rate to 3.5 per cent.
Surf No.1 Medina takes indefinite break
Two-time world surfing champion Gabriel Medina has announced he will miss the start of the WSL to focus on his well-being.
Jobless drop helps to steady confidence
.A sharp drop in the unemployment rate has helped lift confidence, but consumers are still concerned about the inflation outlook.
Masks to stay as NSW COVID-19 cases rise
Mask rules and hospitality density limits will continue in NSW as the state records 18,512 new cases and 29 deaths.
Vic records 14,836 COVID cases, 29 deaths
Victoria has posted 14,836 new COVID-19 cases and 29 deaths, as the state's hospitalisation numbers jumped after falling marginally in recent days.
US prepares 8500 troops for Ukraine
Pentagon putting 8500 troops on heightened alert for possible deployment to bolster NATO forces amid Ukraine tensions.
UK PM held ‘birthday party’ in lockdown
Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing backlash after it was alleged he held a birthday party at his offices during the first UK lockdown.
Military junta now controls Burkina Faso
Burkino Faso's army says it has staged a successful coup d'etat, ousting President Roch Kabore and dissolving the government.
Assange extradition can go to top UK court
Julian Assange will be able to go to Britain's Supreme Court to challenge a decision allowing the WikiLeaks founder to be extradited to the US.
Cornet, Collins into Open quarter-finals
Alize Cornet will face American Danielle Collins in the Australian Open quarter-finals after making the last eight of a grand slam for the first time.
ACT records two deaths, 756 cases
A man in his 40s and a man in his 90s have become the latest deaths linked to the ACT's COVID-19 outbreak.