Qld posts 24 local cases, braces for more
Workers and visitors to hospitals and other health facilities are among 24 new locally acquired COVID-19 cases detected in Queensland.
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Dogs star Smith takes leave from AFL
The Western Bulldogs are supportive of midfield star Bailey Smith's decision to take indefinite personal leave from the AFL club.
Slow-going England further in negative
England have had their over-rates penalty from Brisbane increased from five to eight World Test Championship points, leaving them in even more pain.
Annual leave levels reach record highs
The impact of COVID-19 and extended lockdowns has led to Australians accruing a record amount of annual leave, according to new figures.
Reds to chase striker signing in January
Adelaide United have struggled to convert their chances and, with young striker Kusini Yengi injured, will look to the transfer window to bolster their attack.
COVID cases to keep hitting ALM: Aloisi
Western United have been hit with three positive COVID-19 cases in one week and coach John Aloisi expects A-League Men clubs to continue to face the issue.
Aussie Anthony wins in World Cup moguls
Australian Winter Olympics hope Jakara Anthony is warming up impressively for her medal assault in Beijing after a World Cup moguls triumph at Alpe d'Huez.
Popular Neser gets reward for 26-game wait
Michael Neser waited 26 games for his first Baggy Green - but took just two balls to claim one of the most popular Test wickets for Australia.
State parochialism spreads in COVID-19 era
State parochialism has flared after state border closures and COVID-19 restrictions literally and metaphorically divided Australians, experts say.
MVP Cotton inspires Wildcats to victory
Bryce Cotton was back to his MVP best as Perth beat Brisbane Bullets 83-70 but the Wildcats were left with an injury concern over Todd Blanchfield.
Hawks outlast Breakers in NBL double OT
Illawarra Hawks have outlasted the New Zealand Breakers 97-96 in the NBL after a double-overtime thriller handed the Kiwis their fourth straight loss.
AFLW match called off due to COVID case
One of the seven AFLW practice matches scheduled before Christmas has been called off because of a COVID-19 case in the GWS Giants camp.
Qld mandates masks after 16 COVID cases
Queensland will mandate face masks in essential retailers and on public transport to stop the spread of COVID-19 ahead of Christmas.
Glory’s COVID drama a blow for Sturridge
Perth Glory chief executive Tony Pignata is hopeful players and staff can leave their hotel quarantine in Queensland early to complete their stint in Perth.
Mahmood poised to heat up BBL, Ashes ready
Sydney Thunder's Saqib Mahmood will make his BBL debut soon, putting thoughts of this summer's Ashes and the 2022 Twenty20 World Cup to the back of his mind.
Court backs Qld coal mine expansion
The Land Court of Queensland has recommended the expansion of a controversial coal mine west of Brisbane, but angry farmers have vowed to fight on.
Swim champ Perkins takes top sports role
Two-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Kieren Perkins has been named the Australian Sports Commission's new CEO.
ASX edges higher, new wave lenders drop
Afterpay and rivals Zip and Sezzle fell heavily on the Australian share market due to a possible US probe into consumer harms from their services.
Lake Eyre Basin oil exploration for Qld
The Queensland government has given approval to Origin Energy to look for oil in the Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre Basin, which could pave the way for fracking.
Study reveals new climate threat for fish
Two primary effects of global warming disrupt the ability of fish to form defensive schools, meaning they're more likely to be eaten.
Finals failure fuels Storm’s NRL rebound
Melbourne's Ryan Papenhuyzen says the club will use off-field distraction and their finals capitulation as motivation to return in 2022 stronger than before.
More students to receive relocation grant
The federal government will expand the Tertiary Access Payment to include inner regional areas, allowing more students to access relocation grants.
Genital mutilation care can improve: study
Better referral pathways can improve health outcomes for the more than 50,000 women who come to Australia having undergone genital mutilation, a report says.
Robo-fish is invasive species’ worst nightmare
Researchers hope a robotic fish can help rid Australian waterways of a destructive invasive species by mimicking its natural predator.
Victory defeat still burns Roar winger
Not much has gone wrong in Mariel Hecher's fledgling A-League Women's career, but last season's finals exit to Melbourne Victory still burns the Brazilian.
Socceroo Grant set for Sydney FC return
Socceroo Rhyan Grant is a chance to return for Sydney FC this weekend against Wellington after getting the COVID all-clear.
Unsigned Norman calls time on NRL career
Playmaker Corey Norman has retired from the NRL after 228 games with Brisbane, Parramatta and St George Illawarra.
Morrison sweats over western Sydney seat
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is trying to sandbag a key marginal Liberal seat in western Sydney ahead of the 2022 election.
Qld man jailed over soldier stabbing death
A 42-year-old Queensland man has been sentenced to jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter over the 2018 stabbing death of a former soldier.
Qld mandates masks with 16 COVID-19 cases
Queensland has recorded another 16 COVID-19 cases that were infectious in the community and will mandate face masks in essential retailers and public transport.
NT outbreak grows, Tennant Creek lockdown
The Northern Territory has detected eight new COVID-19 infections, as a community outbreak forces the lockdown of remote Tennant Creek.