Police investigate COVID-19 test fraud
The Therapeutic Goods Administration says police are looking into companies making false claims about COVID-19 testing kit approvals.
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Approval given to Novavax COVID vaccine
Australia's medicines regulator has approved the use of the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine.
Infant’s body found in NSW, woman arrested
A NSW woman is in custody after the body of an infant was found at a home in the Murray River region town of Corowa.
NSW reports 25 deaths, fewer in hospital
NSW has reported a small drop in COVID-19 hospitalisations, 25 deaths and 30,825 cases as the state increases its order of RATs to 150 million.
First COVID-19 oral treatments approved
The medical regulator has approved the first two oral anti-viral treatments for COVID-19 for use in Australia.
Diamonds surge to Quad netball title
A dominant 18-5 final quarter has helped the Diamonds to a 58-46 win over England in the Quad Series final in London.
Maxwell smashes BBL records against Hobart
Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 154 for the highest score in a BBL match as the Melbourne Stars also rewrote the record books with their 2-273 against Hobart.
Barty blitzes her way into Open’s last 32
World No.1 Ash Barty is through to the Australian Open third round without dropping a set courtesy of a 6-1 6-1 demolition of Italian qualifier Lucia Bronzetti.
Canberra records 1467 new COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 patients in ACT hospitals has started to decrease slightly, as the territory records another 1467 new cases.
Lyon in as Sixers chase 2nd spot in BBL
Nathan Lyon will play for the Sydney Sixers against the Brisbane Heat at the Gabba as the visitors aim to lock in second spot on the BBL ladder.
Badosa credits Barty for fuelling belief
In-form Spaniard Paula Badosa is into the Australian Open third round for the first time, saying a win over Ash Barty last year fuelled her self belief.
Qld to reopen international border on Sat
Twice-vaccinated international travellers who test negative for COVID-19 will be able to fly into Queensland without any restrictions from 1am on Saturday.
Vic reduces vaccine booster dose interval
Victoria has reduced the wait between second COVID-19 vaccine and booster to three months.
Plea deal likely for AFL star De Goey
A plea deal is likely to be offered to AFL star Jordan De Goey, which downgrades the charges he faces in a US court for an alleged assault at a New York bar.
Child’s body found in barrel, man charged
A Sydney man has been charged with the murder of a nine-year-old girl who disappeared from the Blue Mountains six days ago, after a body was found in a barrel.
NSW reports 32 deaths, 32,000 virus cases
NSW has reported 32 deaths and 32,297 new COVID-19 cases, as the government says it's confident enough RATs will be supplied to the state's 3000 schools.
NZ considering new COVID border strategy
COVID-19 Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand will make a fresh call on border settings "within the next couple of weeks".
Diamonds, England draw in Quad clash
Australia have given up a six-goal lead at the final break to draw 48-48 with England in their Quad Series clash in London.
Man charged with murder of 9yo girl in NSW
Police have charged a man with the murder of a nine-year-old girl who disappeared from the NSW Blue Mountains.
Private hospital COVID-19 plan triggered
Health Minister Greg Hunt says Australia has activated an agreement to make more than 100,000 private hospital staff available to help COVID-affected areas.
NZ sending ships to Tonga, reports deaths
New Zealand's top diplomat in Tonga says the main island of Tongatapu has been "spared great loss of life" but needs water and a massive cleanup operation.
Qld reports 16 virus deaths, 15,962 cases
Another 16 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland as the state records 15,962 new cases, with authorities urging people to get booster vaccinations.
Mooney out of Ashes with jaw fracture
Australia's best T20 batter Beth Mooney is expected to miss the women's Ashes and is in doubt for the ODI World Cup after suffering a fractured jaw at training.
NSW reports 36 deaths, nearly 30,000 cases
Premier Dominic Perrottet says people have to get on with life as the NSW records its deadliest day of the pandemic, with 36 deaths reported and 29,830 cases.
Barty charges into Open second round
World No.1 Ash Barty has stormed into the Australian Open second round, ruthlessly beating Lesia Tsurenko 6-0 6-1 to make an early statement.
SA’s 3829 new cases as outbreak stabilises
South Australia has reported 3829 new COVID-19 infections as signs continue that the state's Omicron outbreak is stabilising.
Supercars promotes from within for new CEO
Long-serving Supercars chief operating officer Shane Howard has been promoted to the role of CEO, replacing the departing Sean Seamer.
Victoria reports 22,429 cases, six deaths
Victoria has recorded 22,429 new COVID-19 infections and six deaths, as authorities begin distributing free rapid antigen tests to essential workers and others.
NSW records 17 deaths, 29,504 COVID cases
Hospital numbers continue to increase in NSW, including in ICUs, as the state recorded 29,504 new COVID-19 cases and 17 deaths.
Djokovic jets off after court visa loss
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has reportedly boarded a flight after losing a court challenge to his visa cancellation on the eve of the Australian Open.
Lucky loser replaces Djokovic in Open draw
Novak Djokovic's place in the Australian Open will be taken by a lucky loser after the world No.1 lost a Federal Court decision.