Safety plea after spate of NSW drownings
Police and surf lifesavers are pleading for swimmers, fishers, and boaties to take extra care after a spate of recent drownings in NSW.
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Boosters critical as infections surge
With NSW and Victoria again recording a one-day high for daily COVID-19 infections, Australia has passed the grim pandemic milestone of 500,000 cases.
Labor to shut shipping abuse ‘loopholes’
An elected Labor government would move to develop an "independent, strategic" shipping fleet to better protect Australian imports and economic security.
Ex-cyclone Seth still threatens east coast
Popular beaches in Queensland have been closed as ex-tropical cyclone Seth churns off Australia's east coast.
‘Panic buying’ blamed for test shortage
As Australia recorded its highest daily total of new COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Scott has rebuffed calls for free rapid antigen tests.
Stosur predicting tears in Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
WA COVID cases up by two, Omicron warning
Western Australia has detected two new COVID-19 cases likely linked to an infected French backpacker as authorities warn Omicron could be in the community.
All but five City ALM players had COVID-19
Adelaide United coach Carl Veart and two players have tested positive to COVID-19, as have all but "maybe five" Melbourne City A-League Men's players.
COVID chaos bumps Heat from BBL schedule
Cricket Australia is trying to figure out the best way to complete the BBL season with the Brisbane Heat the latest club caught up in COVID-related drama.
‘Hundreds of thousands’ of cases for Qld
Queensland has recorded almost 5700 new virus cases with testing capacity stretched after at least 17 private providers were unexpectedly closed.
Aust shares start the year with a bang
The Australian share market vaulted nearly 2 per cent in its first trading session for the year, with every single sectoral index closing higher.
Ex-cyclone Seth causes wild surf in Qld
Wild conditions caused by former tropical cyclone Seth in Queensland's southeast are set to ease in the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology says.
Green ruled out of Aust WPGA Champs
Heightened border restrictions between Queensland and Hannah Green's native Western Australia have forced the star out of this month's Australian WPGA Champs.
Broken nose won’t stop Glory’s ALW captain
Perth Glory captain Natasha Rigby is likely to wear a protective mask when she lines up against Canberra United.
Demons keen to add AFLW glory to AFL flag
Melbourne skipper Daisy Pearce says her team is determined to lead the club to AFLW glory this year following the Demons' drought-breaking AFL flag.
Woman in Qld court over vaccination fraud
One of two women accused of being involved in vaccine fraud north of Brisbane has had her case mentioned in court.
Aust shares climb on strong Wall St cue
The Australian share market has jumped more than 1 per cent by midday in its first trading session for the year.
Millions more eligible for boosters
Around 7.5 million Australians are eligible for their booster shots as of Tuesday as states continue to record soaring infection numbers.
Sabalenka dreads Barty army at Aust Open
Women's world No.2 Aryna Sabalenka is enjoying a growing rivalry with Ash Barty that could peak at this month's Australian Open.
AFLW players bracing for COVID chaos
Brisbane Lions captain Breanna Koenen says her team are hungry to snare back-to-back AFLW flags after last year's stunning success.
Khachanov sets sights on ATP top-10 return
Former world No.8 Karen Khachanov insists he can climb back into the ATP's top-10 rankings as he prepares to start his season at the Adelaide International.
Saville qualifies at Adelaide WTA event
Daria Saville's comeback from a chronic foot injury is on track, the Australian winning through qualifying at the Adelaide International.
Stosur tipping tears in Aust Open farewell
Samantha Stosur plans to make the most of her unique position as she prepares for a singles farewell in her 20th Australian Open campaign.
Spain, Poland in early ATP Cup wins
Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta and Poland's Kamil Majchrzak both enjoyed comfortable singles wins to begin their ATP Cup ties against Poland and Georgia on Monday.
Designer 3D-prints spare parts for the sea
In a brick warehouse in suburban Melbourne, Alex Goad uses banks of 3D printers to make spare parts for degraded marine habitats that need a helping hand.
PM watches for symptoms amid COVID-19 wave
The prime minister is monitoring for symptoms after a COVID-19 case attended his press conference alongside the chief medical officer.
Rescuer drowns in Queensland waterfall
A man has drowned in a Queensland waterfall after diving in to rescue a child who had fallen in, disappearing while the child was pulled to safety.
Brisbane Roar in come-from-behind ALW win
The Brisbane Roar have rallied late to beat Melbourne Victory 4-2, posting post their first win of the A-League Women season.
New blow to England Ashes coaching staff
England's Ashes squad have suffered another setback with Adam Hollioake unable to join the coaching staff after becoming a COVID close contact in Queensland.
Eighty-five arrests at Sydney festival
Police have arrested and charged 85 people with drug-related offences at a New Year's Day music festival in Sydney.
Cyclone Seth to bring high tides, big surf
Tropical Cyclone Seth is expected to cause dangerous surf and abnormally high tides about the southeast Queensland and northeast NSW coastlines from Sunday.