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.
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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.
NSW COVID-19 patients rise, 24 more dead
NSW has reported its lowest daily COVID-19 tally this year, but hospitalisations have risen by more than 100 and are nearly as high as last week's peak.
Victoria has 11,695 virus cases, 17 deaths
Victoria has posted 11,695 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths after the state government unveiled a plan to keep students in classrooms amid the Omicron wave.
Adelaide Strikers snatch Big Bash thriller
The Adelaide Strikers are one win away from a BBL Final berth after a six-run win over the Sydney Thunder at the MCG.
Roos coach Arnold tests positive for COVID
Socceroos boss Graham Arnold is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19 and will miss the World Cup qualifier against Vietnam.
Two RATs per week for Vic pupils, teachers
Rapid antigen tests will be handed out to students and teachers across Victoria to keep schools open when face-to-face classes resume.
Qld has 10 COVID-19 deaths, 11,947 cases
Queensland has recorded another 10 COVID-19 deaths and 11,947 cases as the state prepares to ramp up its booster rollout after cutting waiting times.
RATs for pupils in NSW back-to-school plan
Two rapid antigen tests per week will be supplied to students and teachers across NSW schools as part of COVID-19 measures for the start of the school year.
Victoria has 13,091 virus cases, 14 deaths
Victoria has posted 13,091 new COVID-19 cases and 14 deaths ahead of the unveiling of the state's plan to protect students and staff when classes resume.
Samoa locks down after Qld plane cases
The prime minister of Samoa has placed the country into a 48-hour lockdown after 15 passengers on a flight from Australia tested positive for COVID-19.
Marsh injured but Perth into BBL decider
The Perth Scorchers are the first team into the 2021-22 BBL final after scoring a 49-run win over the Sydney Sixers at Marvel Stadium.
De Minaur ruthless in reaching final 16
Alex de Minaur didn't let up in a straight-sets defeat of Spanish veteran Pablo Andujar to reach the Australian Open fourth round for the first time.
The Wiggles top Triple J’s Hottest 100
Triple J's annual Hottest 100 countdown has finished with the No.1 song Elephant (Triple J Like a Version) by The Wiggles.
Perth Scorchers bat first in BBL vs Sixers
Daniel Hughes has hurt his ankle and is a late omission from the Sydney Sixers team taking on the Perth Scorchers in their BBL Qualifier at Marvel Stadium.
Rain delays start of Ashes Twenty20
The start of the second Twenty20 Ashes clash between Australia and England in Adelaide has been delayed by rain.
Qld records 10 deaths, 15,050 virus cases
Queensland has recorded another 10 COVID-19 deaths and 15,050 cases as the first international flight arrives after quarantine requirements were relaxed..
Champion Osaka crashes out of Open
Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has crashed out, shocked by American world No.60 Amanda Anisimova.
International arrivals to use RATs
Travellers entering Australia from overseas will be able to show a negative rapid antigen test within 24 hours of the departure time to gain entry.
Firefighter dead, one injured in SA blaze
A firefighter has died and another is seriously injured after a tree fell on their fire truck while they battled a bushfire in South Australia's southeast.
Australia-PNG sign $580m port upgrade deal
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed a $580 million port upgrade deal with Papua New Guinea's leader James Marape.
Two COVID deaths in ACT, 826 new cases
The death toll from the pandemic in the ACT has risen to 22, with two new COVID-19 fatalities reported in the latest period, as new infections remain stable.
First virus death in Tas since reopening
Tasmania has recorded its first coronavirus-related death, a 90 year old unvaccinated woman, since reopening its border, as it posted 866 new virus infections.
Victoria has 18,167 virus cases, 20 deaths
Victoria has posted 18,167 new COVID-19 cases and 20 deaths, as eight state-run vaccine hubs embark on a four-day booster blitz.
NSW deadliest day as toll hits 1000 deaths
NSW has recorded 25,168 new COVID-19 cases and 46 deaths as a leading epidemiologist warns the number dying each day won't begin to fall for some time.
WA premier flags major COVID announcement
Western Australia's premier has flagged an important announcement as COVID-19 continues to spread through the state ahead of the February 5 border reopening.
Two AFLW games called off due to COVID-19
The AFLW has been hit with more fixture changes, with the Western Bulldogs impacted by COVID-19 infections for the second consecutive week.
Australia T20 matches with Sri Lanka moved
Adelaide, Brisbane and the Gold Coast will not host T20 matches between Australia and Sri Lanka with the series instead to be played at three venues.
Aid flights touch down in devastated Tonga
Australian and NZ aircraft carrying humanitarian aid have landed in Tonga to help the Pacific nation recover from the devastating volcanic eruption and tsunami.
Retiring Stosur bows out of the Open
Australian tennis great Samantha Stosur has ended her singles career with a second-round exit in her record 20th Australian Open appearance at Melbourne Park.
Unemployment rate drops to 4.2 pct
The Australian Bureau of Statistics said the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 per cent in December as a further 64,800 people joined the workforce.