No new COVID-19 cases on Tonga relief ship
The number of COVID-19 cases onboard the HMAS Adelaide has not increased, after 23 people contracted the virus on the relief ship bound for Tonga.
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Navy ships deliver ‘contactless’ to Tonga
British and Australian navy ships arrived in Tonga to deliver aid amid concerns about spreading COVID-19 in a nation which has never had an outbreak.
O’Connor relinquishes Reds captaincy
James O'Connor led the Queensland Reds to the Super Rugby AU title last season but won't captain in 2020, with Tate McDermott promoted alongside Liam Wright.
England were ‘sitting ducks’ for Ashes
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood says England were sitting ducks for Australia in the recent Ashes due to their pandemic-affected lead up.
Leaders to get COVID health capacity brief
Federal, state and territory leaders will get an update on the capacity of Australia's health system amid the ongoing Omicron wave.
Alleged Sydney underworld figure in court
Seven men have been charged over a kidnapping and stabbing including alleged underworld figure Ibrahem Hamze, who also faces public shooting charges.
Melb United win eighth straight in NBL
Melbourne United have staved off a late surge by the Bullets to win their eighth straight game in the NBL, running out 84-82 victors in Brisbane.
Better Indigenous COVID jab data demanded
Indigenous COVID-19 jab rates continue to lag significantly behind Australia's whole of population coverage as Labor demands more transparent data.
Jenkins fears for AFL Suns if King departs
The future of Gold Coast forward Ben King is set to be a huge talking point all year as a number of clubs attempt to poach the 21-year-old.
Porte prepares for final Adelaide summit
Richie Porte will climb Willunga Hill one last time as the Australian cycling great begins his final professional season in Adelaide.
Clubs send bold Australia Day messages
Almost every single AFL club have posted about the pain and suffering that January 26 signifies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Qld govt begin search for new CCC chair
The Queensland government says it will look into a structural review of the Crime and Corruption Commission following the resignation of its chairperson.
Gildart fulfilling dad’s dreams at Tigers
West Tigers recruit Oliver Gildart has come from the English Super League aiming to make his mark in the NRL, something his father dreamt of doing.
Indigenous protesters mark ‘Invasion Day’
As the Aboriginal tent embassy marks 50 years of advocacy for Indigenous rights, protesters are gearing up to commemorate Invasion Day.
Cannabis use on TikTok nothing to laugh at
Cannabis use on the social media platform TikTok is often shown as funny and entertaining to its typically younger audience, according to new research.
Vaccine trial offers hope for koalas
Results of a chlamydia vaccine trial have boosted researchers' hopes of combating a major threat to Australia's dwindling koala population.
Festivities, protests mark Australia Day
A national citizenship ceremony in Canberra and Invasion Day protest rallies are among the events marking Australia Day 2022.
Peaked or not, vaccination a must
While states are eager to declare they have reached their Omicron peak, the World Health Organisation says vaccination remains the number one priority.
Lions hopeful Smith not latest AFLW ACL
Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich is hopeful ruck Taylor Smith hasn't become the latest AFLW player to suffer an ACL injury.
Creeks powers Phoenix to NBL win
South East Melbourne Phoenix have recorded back-to-back NBL wins thanks to a dominant performance from Mitch Creek against the Cairns Taipans.
Kerr happy to break down barriers with OAM
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr believes her recognition in the Australia Day honours list is hopefully a catalyst to more female high achievers being acknowledged.
Lions beat Blues as AFLW debutante shines
An eye-catching debut by teenager Zimmorlei Farquharson has highlighted the Brisbane Lions' 35-point AFLW win over Carlton on the Gold Coast.
WA premier going to NSW for Palmer lawsuit
A legal stoush between Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan over defamation claims has been delayed, but both men have to attend court in NSW in person.
NSWRL serves breach notice on John Hopoate
The NSWRL has handed breach notices to John Hopoate and another man while two junior Manly players have been punished by the club after an altercation.
COVID-19 outbreaks no concern for Matildas
Host nation India's withdrawal from the Asian Cup due to a COVID-19 outbreak hasn't made Matilda Emily van Egmond fearful of a similar issue for Australia.
Giannou’s A-League Men debut put on ice
New Macarthur signing Apostolos Giannou is training well but will have to wait a bit longer before making his A-League Men debut.
Qld integrity commissioner’s laptop wiped
Outgoing Queensland Integrity Commissioner Nikola Stepanov says the contents of a laptop seized from her office were "deleted without my knowledge or consent".
Wallaby Kurtley Beale eyes Waratahs return
Kurtley Beale will likely return to the Waratahs from France, but not until 2023 as the Wallabies playmaker eyes a fourth World Cup campaign.
Roseman-Gannon claims Festival of Cycling
Ruby Roseman-Gannon has claimed the overall women's Festival of Cycling honours in style, sprinting to victory on the third and final stage in South Australia.
Park search over Sydney underworld murder
NSW police have been searching a southwest Sydney park in a bid to find clues about the execution-style murder of underworld figure Mejid Hamzy in 2020.
Vaccines crucial despite potential peak
The World Health Organisation says whether or not Australia's Omicron outbreak has peaked, vaccine rates must continue to rise to prevent further transmission.