Tonga aid sailors test positive to COVID
HMAS Adelaide will continue on to Tonga to provide support, despite some 23 COVID-19 cases recorded on board the ship.
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Giteau, 39, to play on in US with Giltinis
Former Wallabies playmaker Matt Giteau will continue as a 39-year-old for Major League Rugby's LA Gilitinis for their title defence in 2022.
Herbert moves on from NRL finals blunder
Gold Coast centre Patrick Herbert "copped it" after a costly error in a finals match against the Sydney Roosters but is determined to bounce back.
Lifesavers warn swimmers after drownings
Surf Lifesavers are urging beach lovers to be more careful this summer after a near record number of coastal drownings in Australia.
Orchestra tunes up for milestone program
Those who like their musical experiences full throttle will enjoy the anniversary season of one of Australia's premier symphony orchestras.
Australia reaches two-year pandemic mark
Australia has marked two years since its first confirmed case of COVID-19 amid optimism Omicron outbreaks have peaked across several states.
Pandemic draws out elective surgery wait
Australians waited longer for elective surgeries last year as hospitals worked to clear a backlog from suspensions of those procedures during the pandemic.
Vital diesel exhaust fuel supplies boosted
Supplies of a diesel exhaust fuel vital to keeping the country's freight and logistics sectors on track have been significantly boosted in Australia.
Australian of the Year finalists honoured
While some of the finalists have been unable to attend celebrations, Australian of the Year nominees have been honoured at events across Canberra on Monday.
Ship master to face trial over cargo spill
The master of a cargo ship that lost 50 containers overboard off NSW will face trial charged with taking a vessel to sea while unseaworthy.
Qld integrity commissioner resigns
Queensland's integrity commissioner has quit as the corruption watchdog probes allegations of interference in her office's investigations.
Vitamin D won’t increase life expectancy
A new study shows that for most Australians over the age of 60 taking a monthly dose of vitamin D won't increase their chances of living longer.
QLD researchers find new listeria treatment
Listeria infections could pose less of a health risk to pregnant women and people with immune deficiency after a discovery by researchers in Queensland.
Government MPs back WeChat boycott
Chinese-Australian MP Gladys Liu will boycott WeChat as a communication platform with Chinese constituents after it hijacked the prime minister's account.
Omicron has peaked in some states: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt has indicated the Omicron wave may have reached its peak in four jurisdictions, as the final green light was given for a new vaccine.
Qld hospitals ‘bearing’ flatter virus wave
Queensland has another 13 COVID-19 deaths and 10,212 new cases, but hospitals are coping as the number of virus patients is lower than the thousands expected.
Tamil family visa process ‘unfair’: court
A federal court has ruled that the immigration minister's decision to prevent a Tamil family from applying for further bridging visas was procedurally unfair.
Mam’s freedom in fight for Brisbane No.6
Teenager Ezra Mam's mesmeric debut season in the Queensland Cup has shot him into contention to partner Adam Reynolds in Brisbane's halves in 2022.
Treasurer calls for equal WeChat access
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Chinese social media platform WeChat should be available to all politicians to communicate with Australia's Chinese community.
Outback ‘full of life’ after rain
An ecologist and bird-enthusiast has captured the rare sight of endangered flock bronzewing pigeons in big numbers in the outback.
Shortages plague concessional RAT rollout
The federal government's concessional access to COVID-19 rapid antigen tests has begun, but pharmacists say supply shortages could delay the rollout.
Tasmania again tops rankings: CommSec
Commonwealth Securities quarterly State of States report has found Tasmania topping the ladder for the eighth consecutive quarter.
Hanson calls for pandemic royal commission
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for a royal commission into the COVID-19 pandemic, after this year's federal election.
Stajcic up for ‘interesting’ Matildas game
Three years on from his sacking as Matildas coach, Alen Stajcic is preparing himself to lead the Philippines into Monday's Asian Cup clash with Australia.
Phoenix dominate JackJumpers in NBL
A dominant third quarter display has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix record their fourth NBL win of the season, beating Tasmania 76-63 in Hobart.
Kings defeat Bullets, snap NBL losing run
The Sydney King are back in the NBL winner's circle following a dominant 97-73 home victory over the Brisbane Bullets at Qudos Bank Arena.
More deaths, school COVID plans revealed
A further 58 virus-related deaths were recorded across the country on Sunday as its two biggest states announced their return-to-school plans.
Eczema treatment subsidy to help thousands
Australians suffering from a severe form of eczema will save tens of thousands of dollars after a new listing on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Two dead after SE Queensland house fire
The bodies of two people have been found at a home near Ipswich in southeast Queensland following a fire.
WA needs new transition plan: Nationals
WA Opposition Leader Mia Davies is calling on Premier Mark McGowan to provide a new transition plan as the state records 11 new COVID-19 cases.
Sky Blues battling to bolster their squad
Hit by injuries, international demands and a packed schedule, struggling Sydney FC are looking to bolster their squad in the A-League men's transfer window.