Argentina ease through in ATP Cup opener
Argentina's Federico Delbonis and Diego Schwartzman both won their matches 6-1 6-2 to secure an easy first-leg win over Georgia at the ATP Cup in Sydney.
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Cyclone off Queensland coast set to weaken
Severe weather warnings are still in place for Queensland's southeast, despite Tropical Cyclone Seth being expected to weaken over the coming days.
Jack’s back after ‘brutal’ swimming ban
Shayna Jack's coach Dean Boxall has detailed the depths his banned star, who returned to competition last month, endured during a 901-day absence from the pool.
Wildcats thank Cotton after narrow NBL win
The ladder-leading Perth Wildcats had to overcome an early 18-point deficit to beat the under-manned Cairns Taipans 84-78 in their New Year's eve NBL clash.
Qld eases border test restrictions
Queensland no longer demands pre-travel PCR results from interstate travellers from January 1 easing the strain on COVID-19 testing centres.
New year but COVID pandemic continues
Australia has entered the new year with the highest COVID-19 case numbers of the pandemic and a fresh approach for dealing with outbreaks and contacts.
New Year changes put dollars in the bank
New Year's Day brings not only the promise of a clean slate but also extra dollars in the bank for some.
Ashes a ‘wake-up call’ for England batters
England's batting coach Graham Thorpe says some of his team's batters still need educating in how to play Test cricket.
Tropical Cyclone Seth forms off Qld coast
A tropical cyclone has formed off north Queensland, promising strong winds and large waves for the state's southeast early in the new year.
WA hard border forces AFLW fixture change
Adelaide will get an early chance to exact revenge on Brisbane after the grand final rematch was brought forward to round one of the AFLW season.
NYE fireworks return to COVID-hit Brisbane
Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.
Holmes back, but will De Vanna play?
Perth Glory's A-League Women team will be aiming to make it three wins on the trot when they take on Adelaide at Coopers Stadium on Saturday.
Zverev well-placed for Aust Open charge
Australian Open hope Alexander Zverev thinks he's better positioned to build on his ATP Finals victory next year compared to when he last won the title in 2018.
Demon eager for tough ATP Cup task
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will have his hands full in the ATP Cup from Sunday, while James Duckworth hopes to cement his newly-franked top-50 status.
Heat sign ODI star Fakhar Zaman in BBL
The Brisbane Heat have signed Fakhar Zaman, but the star Pakistan batsman will miss a host of games due to Queensland's border rules.
Reynolds’ bold call ahead of Broncos move
High-profile Brisbane signing Adam Reynolds says he's prepared to carry the weight of expectation at his new NRL club, who he thinks will play finals in 2022.
Man set alight in north Queensland
A man will face court in north Queensland after allegedly splashing another man with a flammable substance and setting him alight.
COVID quarantine, testing changes come in
A new definition of a close contact comes into effect across five states and territories as leaders pivot their response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Rahul revels in India’s landmark year
Victory in South Africa means India have won Test matches in four continents in 2021, a year which will go down as one of the team's best said KL Rahul.
Victory overcome Gold Coast scare in Cup
Melbourne Victory have come from behind against Gold Coast Knights to win their FFA Cup round of 16 match 2-1, with William Wilson the hero in extra time.
Qld government slammed over deforestation
Conservation groups have taken aim at the Queensland government after almost 690,000 hectares of land was cleared in the state in 2018-19.
Jazz down Portland, add to NBA road spree
Joe Ingles started in place of the injured Donovan Mitchell as the Utah Jazz continued their exemplary NBA form on the road, defeating Portland 120-105.
NT records 37 new COVID-19 infections
The Northern Territory's daily COVID-19 case tally has almost doubled with 37 new infections detected following a significant increase in virus testing.
Ruud awakening for ATP Cup underdog Norway
Casper Ruud announced himself in Norway's ATP Cup debut in 2020 and will return two years later with a target on his back as a top-10 talent.
Woman accused of accessory to Qld murder
A woman has been charged with being an accessory in relation to the death of a 53-year-old man in North Toowoomba.
Aussies ditch gifts online on Boxing Day
Research has found more than 100 unwanted gifts were listed every minute on eBay in Australia on Boxing Day, with Victorians most likely to resell presents.
WA toughens border rules for Qld and SA
The Western Australia government has escalated its COVID-19 pandemic response and toughened its border rules, banning Queenslanders and South Australians.
Banks, miners keep ASX in the green
Financials and mining stocks have kept the Australian share market higher at midday.
Phoenix set to play despite COVID-19 cases
Wellington expect to play Adelaide United in the A-League Men on Saturday despite a member of staff and two players testing positive to COVID-19.
Sixer Abbott showcases all-round mettle
Sydney Sixers star Sean Abbott, who has produced two match-winning knocks this BBL season, is relishing a chance to bat at No.7 for his club.
COVID testing, close contact changes due
National cabinet will discuss a consistent definition of a close contact and what role rapid antigen tests will play as COVID-19 cases spike across the country.