New Japanese comp keen on more Wallabies
The inaugural Japan Rugby League One competition kicks off on January 7, with the big money on offer attracting stars from around the world.
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Smaller budget deficits in perkier economy
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will reveal smaller budget deficits as a result of a rebounding economy when he hands down the midyear review.
Berrettini backs Aus Open vax mandate
Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini, the world No.7, has said he supports the demand for competitors at the Australian Open to be fully vaccinated.
Corruption bans for six Moroccan players
A Moroccan tennis player has been given a life ban, and five compatriots lengthy suspensions, after being found guilty of offences related to match-fixing.
Borders leave Perth’s Mills in BBL limbo
Perth Scorchers' import Tymal Mills picked up 3-23 in his side's big win over the Hobart Hurricanes but won't be travelling to WA for their next home game.
WTO backs Australia, others on India sugar
A WTO panel says India provided domestic support to its sugarcane producers in excess of the maximum level of 10 per cent permitted by a world agriculture deal.
Brain trauma in ex-NFL player who shot six
A former NFL player accused of killing six people, then himself, has been found to have suffered severe brain damage through an autopsy.
UK takes all countries off travel red list
Hotel quarantine for some travellers arriving in England will be scrapped as Omicron is now prevalent in the UK, Health Secretary Sajid Javid says.
Pakistan edge Windies to take T20 series
Pakistan have gained a record 19th T20 victory in 2021 with a nine-run defeat of a spirited West Indies team that secured a series victory
Root: I expected too much of Stokes
England captain Joe Root has admitted he expected too much of Ben Stokes in the first Test as he regards him as a 'superhero', but believes he will come good.
Pfizer says pill prevents hospitalisations
Pfizer's antiviral COVID-19 pill shows almost 90 per cent efficacy in preventing hospitalisations and deaths in high-risk patients, the US drug maker says.
Small decline in virus jab efficacy: WHO
The World Health Organisation says 77 countries have reported cases of the coronavirus variant Omicron.
Daily tests for EPL as virus threatens
COVID-19 protocols are being tightened across sport as the virus surges with England's Premier League taking strict precautions to keep the show rolling.
Pirates take hostages off Gulf of Guinea
The Danish military says pirates have taken six hostages during an attack on a Greek-operated container ship in the Gulf of Guinea.
Petrol truck explosion in Haiti kills 50
Officials in Haiti say a truck carrying petrol has exploded and killed at least 50 people.
OJ Simpson a ‘free man’ as parole ends
A lawyer says OJ Simpson has been granted good behaviour credits and discharged from parole.
Assange’s mother describes ‘unending pain’
Julian Assange's mother fears the WikiLeaks founder could be imprisoned "for the rest of his life".
UK Conservative MPs rebel on virus passes
A group of libertarian MPs in UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson's Conservative party have voted against the introduction of vaccination certification.
Bayern secure ‘winter title’ with 5-0 win
Serge Gnabry scores three and creates two, for Robert Lewandowski, as Bayern Munich romp to a 5-0 win at VfB Stuttgart to claim the Bundesliga 'winter title'.
Wall St down on inflation, virus concerns
With expectations solidifying that the US Federal Reserve will this week announce a faster wind-down of asset purchases, Wall Street has ended lower.
Man United’s Lindelof undergoing tests
Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is underdoing investigations into the cause of the breathing difficulties he suffered on Saturday.
UN details Taliban human rights breaches
The UN rights body has heard that the Taliban is killing former Afghan national security force members, recruiting boy soldiers and quashing women's rights.
Murdoch emails loom large in Fox lawsuit
Two US voting technology companies have filed defamation lawsuits against Fox over claims they manipulated vote counts in favour of Democrat Joe Biden.
Belarus jails opposition leader’s husband
The husband of Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has been jailed for 18 years for organising mass unrest and inciting social hatred.
Phoenix reach FFA Cup quarter-finals
The Wellington Phoenix are through to the quarter-finals of the FFA Cup after beating Avondale FC 4-1.
Public transport prices due for rethink
A report on public transport pricing has found the system needs a rethink but governments should not use free travel and fare reductions to incentivise use.
Marsh century leads Perth to big BBL win
Mitch Marsh has hit an unbeaten 100 from 60 deliveries - his highest Twenty20 score - as the Perth Scorchers scored a 53-run win over the Hobart Hurricanes.
Polish teen positive for Omicron in China
Poland's Health ministry says a Polish teenager who flew from Warsaw to China last week is mainland China's first person to test positive for Omicron.
Vietnam dissident gets nine years jail
Vietnamese writer Pham Doan Trang has been convicted of "conducting propaganda against the state" and jailed for nine years.
UK PM faces MP rebellion over virus curbs
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces a rebellion from libertarian MPs among his Conservative party on the introduction of vaccination certification.
Newcastle can now deal with Saudi sponsors
The English Premier League has lifted a ban on related-party sponsorships allowing Newcastle's Saudi ownership to make deals with the kingdom's companies.