Hurricanes tight-lipped on Meredith injury
Injured Riley Meredith was put on ice during the Hurricanes' BBL loss to the Strikers, but Matthew Wade is confident their fast bowler won't miss any action.
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Warner welcomes Ashes rival Broad’s return
The SCG is hosting potentially the final Test in which David Warner takes on fellow Ashes veterans Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.
RATs on the way amid NSW testing pressure
The number of COVID-19 infections in NSW continues to climb as the state records 35,054 new cases, with rapid antigen tests still more than a week away.
Key role for Rapid tests as virus surges
Greater use of rapid antigen tests, including free tests to be provided to concessional card holders, will help relieve pressure on COVID-19 testing centres.
Looking beyond the grid to power Australia
An energy company is looking beyond the traditional electricity grid as it rolls out a hybrid future across a vast landscape.
Rapid antigen tests to be free for some
Rapid antigen tests will be provided free to more than six million Australians who are concessional card holders, after the national cabinet meeting.
Qld jail safety questioned before riot
Queensland Corrective Services has been accused of downplaying safety issues that contributed to a 16 hour riot at a jail near Rockhampton last October.
Heat-Sixers Big Bash clash postponed again
The Brisbane Heat's Big Bash League clash with the Sydney Sixers has been postponed after 12 players and a coach tested positive to COVID-19.
WA detects five new local COVID-19 cases
Western Australia has recorded five new local COVID-19 cases as a Hyatt Hotel quarantine worker tests positive for the virus.
Broad snags Warner scalp for a 13th time
The SCG is hosting potentially the final Test in which David Warner takes on fellow Ashes veterans Stuart Broad and Jimmy Anderson.
Tas cases ‘could be twice’ reported figure
One in 50 Tasmanians could be an active COVID-19 case in a week's time, health authorities have said just 21 days after the state reopened to hotspots.
El Nino comes too late to save England
El Nino was meant to help England at the start of the summer, but after ruining their preparations it has returned too late in Sydney to save their Ashes hopes.
Mild Qld virus cases told to stay home
Queensland has recorded another 6781 COVID-19 cases, as health authorities urge those with minor virus symptoms to stay home.
PM criticised for being behind in RAT race
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has resisted calls to make rapid antigen tests free, saying it's not a silver bullet to deal with the challenges posed by Omicron.
Maxwell latest BBL player to test positive
Melbourne Stars captain Glenn Maxwell is isolating after he joined the long list of Big Bash League players who have tested positive to COVID-19.
PM rules out free RATs despite pressure
Scott Morrison has said making rapid antigen tests free would not be a silver bullet to deal with the challenges of the Omicron variant.
Stay home if mild virus symptoms, Qld told
Queensland has recorded another 6781 COVID-19 cases, as health authorities urge those with minor virus symptoms to stay home.
COVID outbreaks play havoc with A-Leagues
Three A-League Men's clubs - Western United, Macarthur FC and Central Coast - are enduring COVID-19 outbreaks and cannot complete their immediate fixtures.
More to red-hot Scorchers than Mitch Marsh
Mitch Marsh's departure for Australia's Test squad hasn't dampened the high-flying ways of the Perth Scorchers, whose depth is the envy of their BBL rivals.
Qld virus testing centres overrun again
Queenslanders are lining up for COVID-19 tests with a number of private clinics closed again and tens of thousands of cases infectious in the community.
PM to take RAT plan to national cabinet
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet, as COVID-19 cases rise across the country.
Djokovic exemption divides opinion
The decision to grant world No.1 Novak Djokovic a medical exemption to compete in the Australian Open has prompted strong reactions, scepticism and coyness.
National cabinet to focus on rapid tests
National cabinet is expected to discuss the supply and distribution of rapid antigen tests when leaders meet as COVID-19 cases across the country surge.
Russia depth on show in ATP Cup defence
The unheralded Roman Safiullin and world No.2 Daniil Medvedev have shot Russia to the brink of a semi-final berth in their ATP Cup defence.
Murray loses in Australian Open setback
Andy Murray's Australian Open preparation has taken a hit, with the three-time grand slam winner beaten in the first round of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Scorchers win to extend lead on top of BBL
Dan Christian threatened to conjure another last-minute miracle for the Sixers, but the top-ranked Scorchers held their nerve and wouldn't be denied.
Kokkinakis in powerful defeat of Millman
Thanasi Kokkinakis has breezed by fellow Australian John Millman to begin his 2022 campaign on a winning note at the Adelaide International.
Scorchers set Sixers 144 for BBL victory
The Sydney Sixers are chasing 144 for victory after the Perth Scorchers made 8-143 in their BBL clash, thanks to a handy 45 from Aaron Hardie.
Scorchers to bat first against Sixers
The Perth Scorchers have won the toss and decided to bat first against the Sydney Sixers in their rescheduled BBL match on the Gold Coast.
WA records 14 COVID cases among travellers
Western Australia has recorded 14 new COVID-19 cases as the state's hard border leaks infected travellers, but all are quarantined.
NRL stars bugged by harsh COVID measures
COVID-19 cases have hit the NRL as some of the code's biggest names reacted to the restrictions they face to limit the virus's spread.