PM criticised for being behind in RAT race
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has resisted calls to make rapid antigen tests free, saying it's not a silver bullet to deal with the challenges posed by Omicron.
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PM rules out free RATs despite pressure
Scott Morrison has said making rapid antigen tests free would not be a silver bullet to deal with the challenges of the Omicron variant.
Stay home if mild virus symptoms, Qld told
Queensland has recorded another 6781 COVID-19 cases, as health authorities urge those with minor virus symptoms to stay home.
COVID outbreaks play havoc with A-Leagues
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More to red-hot Scorchers than Mitch Marsh
Mitch Marsh's departure for Australia's Test squad hasn't dampened the high-flying ways of the Perth Scorchers, whose depth is the envy of their BBL rivals.
Qld virus testing centres overrun again
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PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet, as COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
Djokovic exemption divides opinion
The decision to grant world No.1 Novak Djokovic a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open has prompted strong reactions, scepticism and coyness.
National cabinet to focus on rapid tests
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet as COVID-19 cases across the country surge.
Russia depth on show in ATP Cup defence
The unheralded Roman Safiullin and world No.2 Daniil Medvedev have shot Russia to the brink of a semi-final berth in their ATP Cup defence.
Murray loses in Australian Open setback
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Scorchers win to extend lead on top of BBL
Dan Christian threatened to conjure another last-minute miracle for the Sixers, but the top-ranked Scorchers held their nerve and wouldn't be denied.
Kokkinakis in powerful defeat of Millman
Thanasi Kokkinakis has breezed by fellow Australian John Millman to begin his 2022 campaign on a winning note at the Adelaide International.
Scorchers set Sixers 144 for BBL victory
The Sydney Sixers are chasing 144 for victory after the Perth Scorchers made 8-143 in their BBL clash, thanks to a handy 45 from Aaron Hardie.
Scorchers to bat first against Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and decided to bat first against the Sydney Sixers in their rescheduled BBL match on the Gold Coast.
WA records 14 COVID cases among travellers
Western Australia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases as the state's hard border leaks infected travellers, but all are quarantined.
NRL stars bugged by harsh COVID measures
COVID-19 cases have hit the NRL as some of the code's biggest names reacted to the restrictions they face to limit the virus's spread.
Ferguson’s arrest tarnishes Japanese club
The Japanese rugby club that sacked Blake Ferguson following his drug-related arrest is in damage control ahead of the new season.
Safety plea after spate of NSW drownings
Police and surf lifesavers are pleading for swimmers, fishers, and boaties to take extra care after a spate of recent drownings in NSW.
Boosters critical as infections surge
With NSW and Victoria again recording a one-day high for daily COVID-19 infections, Australia has passed the grim pandemic milestone of 500,000 cases.
Labor to shut shipping abuse ‘loopholes’
An elected Labor government would move to develop an "independent, strategic" shipping fleet to better protect Australian imports and economic security.
Ex-cyclone Seth still threatens east coast
Popular beaches in Queensland have been closed as ex-tropical cyclone Seth churns off Australia's east coast.
‘Panic buying’ blamed for test shortage
As Australia recorded its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Scott has rebuffed calls for free rapid antigen tests.
Stosur predicting tears in Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
WA COVID cases up by two, Omicron warning
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases likely linked to an infected French backpacker as authorities warn Omicron could be in the community.
All but five City ALM players had COVID-19
Adelaide United coach Carl Veart and two players have tested positive to COVID-19, as have all but "maybe five" Melbourne City A-League Men's players.
COVID chaos bumps Heat from BBL schedule
Cricket Australia is trying to figure out the best way to complete the BBL season with the Brisbane Heat the latest club caught up in COVID-related drama.
‘Hundreds of thousands’ of cases for Qld
Queensland has recorded almost 5700 new virus cases with testing capacity stretched after at least 17 private providers were unexpectedly closed.
Aust shares start the year with a bang
The Australian share market vaulted nearly 2 per cent in its first trading session for the year, with every single sectoral index closing higher.
Ex-cyclone Seth causes wild surf in Qld
Wild conditions caused by former tropical cyclone Seth in Queensland's southeast are set to ease in the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.