Stosur to end singles career at Aust Open
Australia's US Open winner and former world No.4 Samantha Stosur will retire from singles competition after next month's Australian Open.
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Heat bat first in BBL clash with Sixers
Brisbane Heat have won the bat flip and opted to set a total in their BBL clash with Sydney Sixers at the SCG.
Kyrgios’ path to Aust Open confirmed
Nick Kyrgios has accepted a Sydney Tennis Classic wildcard, his final stop ahead of an Australian Open that could be without a host of top talents.
Synthetic pitches could help Poms: Warner
England's batsmen are on track to hit a 131-year low in Australia, and David Warner believes synthetic wickets could help them for their next tour.
Poole’s Ironman wish in perfect Day chase
After Ali Day's perfect 2021 campaign, rival Matt Poole's wishing for bigger swells to level the Ironman Series playing field next month.
Thousands of blood donors needed by Monday
The holiday season is always a challenge for blood donation, but new donors are being urged to give, as the number of missed appointments reaches record highs.
NSW man dies after Gold Coast assault
A man who hit his head on the pavement after an assault in Surfers Paradise has died in hospital.
Farmers cash in on agritourism
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NSW pressures Qld to drop PCR requirement
The NSW premier is pressuring his Queensland counterpart to change the state's border rules, which he claims are overwhelming testing clinics in NSW.
Pivot on COVID test rules as demand swells
State health authorities are changing their requirements for COVID-19 testing as systems struggle to meet demand with would-be travellers adding to long queues.
NT records another 16 COVID-19 cases
Northern Territory authorities have detected another 16 cases of COVID-19, with a number active in the community while infectious.
Ten-hour police standoff ends peacefully
A ten-hour stand-off with a man who barricaded himself inside a Queensland home has ended without incident.
Radioactive: the debate over nuclear waste
Australia's plan to deal with its radioactive waste is either the best or worst idea ever, depending on the perspective.
Discussions ramp up over rapid test role
Pressure is mounting for rapid antigen tests to play a bigger role around the country as lines and waiting times blow out at testing facilities Australia-wide.
Newspoll analysis signals strong Labor win
The latest Newspoll analysis shows Labor would win 12 seats from the Liberals and secure a majority with more than 80 MPs in the House of Representatives.
Lynn finds form as Heat rue missed chance
Chris Lynn found some touch as the Brisbane Heat threatened to chase down the Melbourne Stars' 207-run total on Monday night at the Gabba.
Two charged with murder at Toowoomba
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of a 53-year-old man in North Toowoomba.
Heat to bowl as Stars chase Gabba BBL win
The Brisbane Heat won the toss and will bowl first in their Big Bash League clash with Melbourne Stars at the Gabba.
Qld police surround house in Ipswich
Queensland police have declared an exclusion zone in Ipswich as they negotiate with a man holed up in a house alone.
England show fight before batting collapse
England showed admirable fight in the field after their COVID-19 scare, but their batters were found wanting badly again late on day three at the MCG
Pope keen to study T20 spin wizard Shadab
Lloyd Pope is keen to pick the brain of fellow legspinner and new BBL teammate Shadab Khan, the Twenty20 wizard who has linked with the Sydney Sixers.
Quick Boland’s journey to career-best form
After five years in the international wilderness, newly minted Australian Test quick Scott Boland has finally discovered how to get the best out of himself.
Australia braces for post-Xmas COVID rise
An increase in daily infections across the country is anticipated after falls in testing rates and hundreds of people being given falsely negative results.
United uncertain if WSW clash will proceed
Western United and Western Sydney are both dealing with COVID-19 cases and United coach John Aloisi is uncertain whether their January 1 clash will proceed.
Sydney Thunder bowling first in BBL derby
Todd Murphy is debuting for the Sydney Sixers in the BBL derby, while the club is also keen to unleash Pakistan legspinner Shadab Khan as a super substitute.
Josh Hazlewood unsure when he will return
Josh Hazlewood says he will try to bowl again on Tuesday as he recovers from the side strain that has sidelined him for a second Ashes Test.
WA detects new case linked to backpacker
Western Australia has found a new COVID-19 case linked to an infected French backpacker who travelled from Queensland.
England face more questions at the top
England's woes at the top of the order have deepened with their average opening stand dropping to just 7.6 in the Ashes series after flopping again at the MCG.
Qld records 714 new COVID-19 infections
Queensland has recorded 714 COVID-19 cases with Chief Health Officer John Gerrard attributing the fall from 765 a day earlier to a Christmas Day testing lull.
Detection dogs train as wildlife warriors
Conservation dogs are being used to help to sniff out the droppings of endangered native animals as well as their foes to help with preservation efforts.
NT cyclone warning downgraded
A tropical low off northern Australia is no longer expected to reach cyclone intensity, although authorities continue to warn of strong winds and heavy rain.