Vigil for murdered girl found in barrel
Mourners gathered for a candlelight vigil celebrating the life of nine-year-old Charlise Mutten after her body was found in a barrel near a NSW river.
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Geelong to host Phoenix-Victory Cup semi
Wellington Phoenix will face Melbourne Victory at Geelong's GMHBA Stadium in an FFA Cup semi-final.
Tonga relief flights set for take-off
The cleanup of ash covering Tonga's airport runway will allow Australian air force planes to deliver emergency aid for victims of the eruption and tsunami.
Boyce makes history with double hat-trick
Cameron Boyce has taken the first double hat-trick in BBL history as part of a five-wicket haul against the Sydney Thunder.
LNP calls for action at SEQ hospital
Queensland's Opposition leader says he has received "deeply concerning" feedback about a hospital in the state's southeast and has called for action.
Australia-NZ white-ball series postponed
New Zealand's white-ball tour of Australia has been postponed after the Black Caps were unable to avoid a 10-day hard isolation period on return home.
NSW opens booster door to 1.8m more adults
Millions of residents in NSW became eligible for boosters of the COVID-19 vaccine after the government slashed the time between doses.
Time for families to reunite: Qld Premier
The Queensland premier says it is time for families to reunite, with restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers to be lifted this weekend.
Three dead as Tonga island homes destroyed
Tonga officials say waves reaching up to 15 metres hit some of the country's islands, with at least three people killed after a volcanic eruption and tsunami.
MP’s anti-vax views ‘dangerous’: Morrison
Scott Morrison has told people to ignore comments made by backbencher George Christensen that urged parents not to get their children vaccinated.
Palmer and McGowan stoush set for court
Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan are set to meet in the Federal Court in Sydney later this month with each party suing the other over defamation claims.
Queensland, NSW can February Origin camps
Queensland and NSW have cancelled pre-Origin camps scheduled for next month due to the "current COVID volatile environment".
Sixers 6-178, hunting second spot in BBL
Daniel Hughes top-scored with 59 as the Sydney Sixers managed 6-178 against Brisbane and look to lock up second spot on the BBL ladder.
No need for daily workplace rapid test: PM
Scott Morrison has urged businesses not to enforce rules requiring employees to return daily negative rapid tests, saying it would further hit supplies.
Qld to open final border amid outbreak
Twice-vaccinated international travellers can fly into Queensland without quarantine from Saturday as the state records 11 COVID-19 deaths and 19,932 new cases.
Storm ‘hopeful’ of Asofa-Solomona return
Melbourne remain optimistic prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona will return to the NRL club despite his personal stance against COVID-19 vaccination.
Melbourne hub for BBL finals openers
The first week of the BBL finals series will be based exclusively in Melbourne, with nomadic minor premiers Perth Scorchers set to play at Marvel Stadium.
NSW school return sparks COVID surge fears
The return to school could trigger a further rise in virus cases in NSW, as children recommence face-to-face learning amid the state's virus peak.
Palmer to lead UAP Senate election bid
Clive Palmer will lead his party's push for electoral success in the Senate, announcing a bid to return to federal politics ahead of this year's election.
School testing a matter for the states: PM
The school year starts in less than two weeks and the federal government is still preparing a COVID safety plan which will ultimately be decided by the states.
Incentives for more students, backpackers
Visa application fees for backpackers and international students will be covered by the federal government in an attempt to address the workforce crisis.
NSW take no COVID risk, cancel Origin camp
NSW have cancelled a pre-Origin camp scheduled for next month due to the COVID-19 situation in the state.
BBL pace ace reported for suspect action
Sydney Thunder's Mohammad Hasnain, who electrified up the BBL before returning home to Pakistan, has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action.
Leaders set to discuss relief for Tonga
HMAS Adelaide is being deployed to Tonga, loaded with vital supplies to assist the tsunami-ravaged nation, as the Australian and Tongan leaders plan to talk.
Scrap international testing: Vic airport
Melbourne Airport has urged the Australian government to consider dumping pre-flight testing for some international travellers, in line with domestic settings.
Omicron-related deaths ‘are yet to peak’
While COVID-19 cases may have started to flatline, the chief medical officer has warned deaths from the Omicron variant have yet to reach their high point.
Australian relief ship departs for Tonga
HMAS Adelaide is being deployed to Tonga, loaded with vital supplies to assist the tsunami-ravaged nation.
Winter wave warning for COVID-19
Australia's chief medical officer has warned of another spike in COVID-19 cases over winter as the country hovers near the peak of the current wave.
Aussie team has solid plan for carbon woes
Australian scientists are turning carbon dioxide into solid carbon in what could be a game changer for emissions-heavy industries fuelling climate change.
Tonga damage slowly comes to light
As more insight arrives into Tonga's devastation from a volcanic eruption, Telstra says it is hopeful a solution can be found to restoring vital communications.
Broncos awaiting news on Tongan relatives
With communications down, Brisbane NRL trio Kotoni Staggs, Tesi Niu and Delouise Hoeter are anxiously awaiting news on Tongan relatives.