Popyrin’s rosy outlook after bumpy 2021
Alexei Popyrin wants more consistency after a 2021 campaign that began with a maiden ATP title, but finished with him far from impressed with his game.
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Tomic making a racket at Open qualifying
Colourful and controversial Bernard Tomic is back at the Australian Open qualifying, and taking to social media to chart his journey.
Union say NSW isolation changes ‘reckless’
The TWU wants urgent talks with the prime minister to discuss their concerns over NSW Health's decision to wind back isolation requirements.
Djokovic set for grilling over Open fate
Novak Djokovic could be asked to explain the timeline of events that have led to his possible deportation when his case is heard in Federal Court on Monday.
CA took piss with BBL derby: Zampa
Adam Zampa has warned Cricket Australia needs to be careful to keep the integrity of the BBL through COVID outbreaks, as he prepares to return from the virus.
Virus deaths spike, children jabs begin
The daily death toll from COVID-19 has spiked to 20, with NSW reporting 16, its highest number since the pandemic began.
Teenager makes Australian baseball history
Teenager Genevieve Beacom has made history, debuting for the Melbourne Aces to become the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team.
Crawley is England’s future: Vaughan
The 23-year-old opener Zak Crawley will be one of few English cricketers to leave Australia with their reputation enhanced after this summer.
Teen missing in Qld floods, north on alert
A search has resumed for a teenage girl who disappeared in floodwaters in Queensland as forecasters warn another cyclone could form off the state's coast.
Aussie birds disappearing due to warming
Lowland bird populations in the Australian Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are moving uphill as temperatures rise, displacing other species, researchers say.
Aussie ballet boy turns opera buff
When Shane Placentino's 16-year dance career ended, he segued his movement-based skills into assistant directing and creating choreography for operas.
McDermott stakes T20 WC claim: Hussey
After Ben McDermott's latest Big Bash League heroics, Mike Hussey says the Hobart Hurricanes opener should be picked in Australia's 2022 T20 World Cup squad.
Heat’s Pfeffer makes most of BBL chance
Pint-sized schoolteacher Lachlan Pfeffer isn't ready to return to the classroom just yet after making a big impression for Brisbane Heat in the BBL.
Green a long-term investment: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja wants selectors to adopt a long-term mindset with young gun Cameron Green, saying players like him don't come along often.
Omicron peak still ‘weeks away’, AMA warns
The Australian Medical Association says the nation's healthcare system needs extra support as COVID-19 cases surge towards a peak that is still weeks away.
Barty aims for double glory in Adelaide
Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty could win both the singles and doubles titles at the Adelaide International on Sunday.
Freo, Eagles brace for long AFLW road trip
The AFLW squads of West Coast and Fremantle are preparing for an extended stint on the road due to Western Australia's hard border.
Rusty Nadal into Melbourne ATP final
Rafael Nadal admits he's far from the polished product, but the 20-time major champion has still done enough to reach the Melbourne Summer Set final.
McDermott fires Hobart’s BBL win over Heat
Ben McDermott has thrashed 93 to help Hobart Hurricanes cruise to an eight-wicket Big Bash League win over a depleted Brisbane Heat at the Gabba.
Monfils ends Kokkinakis’ Adelaide ATP run
Rejuvenated Australian hope Thanasi Kokkinakis missed his moment as top seed Gael Monfils raced away 7-5 6-0 to book a spot in the Adelaide International final.
Heat bat first in BBL clash v Hobart
A COVID-hit Brisbane Heat will take on a Hobart Hurricanes outfit without skipper Matthew Wade in their Big Bash League clash at the Gabba on Saturday night.
Aussies declare at SCG after Khawaja ton
Usman Khawaja has celebrated twin tons at the SCG to help Australia declare at 6-265 late on day four of the fourth Ashes Test, setting England a target of 388.
Govt eases rules on COVID-19 leave support
Workers who return a positive COVID-19 rapid antigen test will soon be able to access pandemic leave disaster payments .
Qld surgery bans amid 11,174 COVID cases
Queensland has reported 11,174 new COVID-19 cases and two deaths, as the state suspends non-urgent elective surgeries for eight weeks.
Tathem hopes to spark Roar’s ALW form
Defender Natalie Tathem is back in A-League Women and hopes to help Brisbane climb up the ladder.
Big Bash teams on the move to Melbourne
Big Bash League teams will move to Melbourne with several games also transferring to Victoria in a bid to keep the season alive through COVID-19 outbreaks.
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PM urges workers: keep pushing through
More of the economy is coming under strain as Omicron ravages supply chains and uncertainty affecting everything from recruitment to farmers, food and shops.
Czech player joins Novak in exemption mess
Czech doubles player Renata Voracova has joined Novak Djokovic in a quarantine hotel after having her visa cancelled, despite arriving in Australia last month.
Drowning deaths increase in Australia
A quarter of Australians are weak swimmers or can't swim at all, research has revealed, amid an increase in drowning deaths.
Qld mulls over suspending elective surgery
The Queensland government is poised to decide in the coming days whether to suspend all elective surgery when the state's COVID-19 outbreak peaks.
Price hikes on rapid tests now illegal
Changes to biosecurity laws have come into place, making it illegal for retailers to mark up prices on rapid antigen tests by more than 20 per cent.