Enough doses as kids’ program begins: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt says there will be three million COVID-19 vaccines available over January for the children's program which begins on Monday.
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Vic school start as normal, jab for kids
Victoria isn't planning on delaying the start of the school year as kids over five become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Three AFLW stars await knee scan results
Isabel Huntington, Bri Davey and Kate Lutkins - three of the AFLW's best players - suffered knee injuries in round one.
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany nears FNQ coast
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has strengthened to a category two storm and is still gathering pace as it prepares to make landfall in FNQ.
England hold on for Ashes draw at SCG
England have held on for a thrilling draw in the fourth Test at the SCG, surviving by one wicket and ensuring Australia cannot claim a 5-0 Ashes whitewash.
GWS star injured in AFLW win over Suns
GWS forward Cora Staunton has booted two second-half goals to help lift her side to a 15-point AFLW victory over Gold Coast.
Wetzell powers Breakers to first NBL win
New Zealand Breakers have scored their first win of the NBL season, with 27 points from centre Yannick Wetzell setting up a 88-83 away victory over Brisbane.
Three AFLW stars nursing knee injuries
AFLW star Isabel Huntington, who has already undergone two knee reconstructions, was injured again as the Western Bulldogs lost to Melbourne.
Tiley breaks silence before Novak hearing
Tennis Australia boss and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has spoken publicly for the first time since Novak Djokovic's visa was denied.
Floods surge through drains in Qld city
Queensland authorities are evacuating the southeast city of Maryborough's CBD after an underground stormwater valve broke amid a major flood.
Canada on brink of ATP Cup triumph
Canadian Denis Shapovalov has put his country one win away from the ATP Cup title, beating Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in Sydney.
Key injuries hit Lions’ AFLW campaign
Brisbane stars Kate Lutkins and Dakota Davison picked up concerning injuries in their AFLW season-opening loss to Adelaide.
Matildas trip wasn’t worth risk for Gorry
Brisbane midfielder Katrina Gorry is hopeful of future Matildas call-ups despite knocking back an offer to join the team for this month's Asian Cup in India.
Crows triumph in AFL grand final rematch
Adelaide proved too strong for defending champions Brisbane in an AFLW round-one clash between last season's grand finalists.
Wanderers beat Roar, claim first ALW win
Western Sydney have secured their first win of the A-League Women season, Bryleeh Henry's second-half penalty sealing a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar.
Anisimova wins Melbourne Summer Set
Amanda Anisimova has found form ahead of the Australian Open, capping a dominant week on Rod Laver Arena to claim the Melbourne Summer Set title.
Popyrin’s rosy outlook after bumpy 2021
Alexei Popyrin wants more consistency after a 2021 campaign that began with a maiden ATP title, but finished with him far from impressed with his game.
Tomic making a racket at Open qualifying
Colourful and controversial Bernard Tomic is back at the Australian Open qualifying, and taking to social media to chart his journey.
Union say NSW isolation changes ‘reckless’
The TWU wants urgent talks with the prime minister to discuss their concerns over NSW Health's decision to wind back isolation requirements.
Djokovic set for grilling over Open fate
Novak Djokovic could be asked to explain the timeline of events that have led to his possible deportation when his case is heard in Federal Court on Monday.
CA took piss with BBL derby: Zampa
Adam Zampa has warned Cricket Australia needs to be careful to keep the integrity of the BBL through COVID outbreaks, as he prepares to return from the virus.
Virus deaths spike, children jabs begin
The daily death toll from COVID-19 has spiked to 20, with NSW reporting 16, its highest number since the pandemic began.
Teenager makes Australian baseball history
Teenager Genevieve Beacom has made history, debuting for the Melbourne Aces to become the first female pitcher for an Australian professional baseball team.
Crawley is England’s future: Vaughan
The 23-year-old opener Zak Crawley will be one of few English cricketers to leave Australia with their reputation enhanced after this summer.
Teen missing in Qld floods, north on alert
A search has resumed for a teenage girl who disappeared in floodwaters in Queensland as forecasters warn another cyclone could form off the state's coast.
Aussie birds disappearing due to warming
Lowland bird populations in the Australian Wet Tropics World Heritage Area are moving uphill as temperatures rise, displacing other species, researchers say.
Aussie ballet boy turns opera buff
When Shane Placentino's 16-year dance career ended, he segued his movement-based skills into assistant directing and creating choreography for operas.
McDermott stakes T20 WC claim: Hussey
After Ben McDermott's latest Big Bash League heroics, Mike Hussey says the Hobart Hurricanes opener should be picked in Australia's 2022 T20 World Cup squad.
Heat’s Pfeffer makes most of BBL chance
Pint-sized schoolteacher Lachlan Pfeffer isn't ready to return to the classroom just yet after making a big impression for Brisbane Heat in the BBL.
Green a long-term investment: Khawaja
Usman Khawaja wants selectors to adopt a long-term mindset with young gun Cameron Green, saying players like him don't come along often.
Omicron peak still ‘weeks away’, AMA warns
The Australian Medical Association says the nation's healthcare system needs extra support as COVID-19 cases surge towards a peak that is still weeks away.