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Aussie VAR Gillett at heart of EPL uproar
Australian VAR official Jarred Gillett has been at the centre of controversy in the Premier League's New Year's Day show-stopper as Man City won 2-1 at Arsenal.
Omicron variant casts pall across nation
Queenslanders must wear masks indoors after the state reported 2266 new COVID-19 cases on New Year's Day, as infections surge across Australia.
Labor to prioritise Sydney-Newcastle rail
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese is to announce a fast-rail link between Sydney and Newcastle will be a Labor priority should it win the federal election.
Teenager accused of Qld stabbing murder
A 14-year-old boy will face a court in Cairns accused of murdering an older youth after a fight early on New Year's day.
One city BBL plan gathers support
The possibility of having all eight BBL teams playing out of one city has gained plenty of support as the competition tries to keep going amidst a COVID surge.
Gauff likely first 2022 match for Barty
Australia's world No.1 Ash Barty will likely face American teenager Coco Gauff in her first match of 2022, at the WTA 500 event in Adelaide next week.
Qld man allegedly stabbed by home intruder
A Brisbane man has been left with stab wounds following a struggle with an alleged home intruder on New Year's Eve.
Hobart opt to bowl first v Heat in BBL
The Hobart Hurricanes will bowl first after winning the toss in their Big Bash League match against the Brisbane Heat at Bellerive Oval.
Less is more as Victory eye ALW rebound
Head coach Jeff Hopkins hopes a change-up at training will see Melbourne Victory bounce back from a big Boxing Day loss to Melbourne City.
Queensland teenager dies of stab wounds
Queensland police are investigating the death of a teenager who suffered stab wounds after a New Year's Eve party disturbance in the state's far north.
Ex-NRL forward Frank Pritchard ‘stable’
Former New Zealand international Frank Pritchard is in a stable condition after suffering complications from COVID-19.
Argentina ease through in ATP Cup opener
Argentina's Federico Delbonis and Diego Schwartzman both won their matches 6-1 6-2 to secure an easy first-leg win over Georgia at the ATP Cup in Sydney.
Cyclone off Queensland coast set to weaken
Severe weather warnings are still in place for Queensland's southeast, despite Tropical Cyclone Seth being expected to weaken over the coming days.
Jack’s back after ‘brutal’ swimming ban
Shayna Jack's coach Dean Boxall has detailed the depths his banned star, who returned to competition last month, endured during a 901-day absence from the pool.
Wildcats thank Cotton after narrow NBL win
The ladder-leading Perth Wildcats had to overcome an early 18-point deficit to beat the under-manned Cairns Taipans 84-78 in their New Year's eve NBL clash.
Qld eases border test restrictions
Queensland no longer demands pre-travel PCR results from interstate travellers from January 1 easing the strain on COVID-19 testing centres.
New year but COVID pandemic continues
Australia has entered the new year with the highest COVID-19 case numbers of the pandemic and a fresh approach for dealing with outbreaks and contacts.
New Year changes put dollars in the bank
New Year's Day brings not only the promise of a clean slate but also extra dollars in the bank for some.
Ashes a ‘wake-up call’ for England batters
England's batting coach Graham Thorpe says some of his team's batters still need educating in how to play Test cricket.
Tropical Cyclone Seth forms off Qld coast
A tropical cyclone has formed off north Queensland, promising strong winds and large waves for the state's southeast early in the new year.
WA hard border forces AFLW fixture change
Adelaide will get an early chance to exact revenge on Brisbane after the grand final rematch was brought forward to round one of the AFLW season.
NYE fireworks return to COVID-hit Brisbane
Fireworks will return to Brisbane with New Year's Eve celebrations set to ignite in Queensland despite record COVID-19 cases in the state.
Holmes back, but will De Vanna play?
Perth Glory's A-League Women team will be aiming to make it three wins on the trot when they take on Adelaide at Coopers Stadium on Saturday.
Zverev well-placed for Aust Open charge
Australian Open hope Alexander Zverev thinks he's better positioned to build on his ATP Finals victory next year compared to when he last won the title in 2018.
Demon eager for tough ATP Cup task
Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur will have his hands full in the ATP Cup from Sunday, while James Duckworth hopes to cement his newly-franked top-50 status.
Heat sign ODI star Fakhar Zaman in BBL
The Brisbane Heat have signed Fakhar Zaman, but the star Pakistan batsman will miss a host of games due to Queensland's border rules.
Reynolds’ bold call ahead of Broncos move
High-profile Brisbane signing Adam Reynolds says he's prepared to carry the weight of expectation at his new NRL club, who he thinks will play finals in 2022.
Man set alight in north Queensland
A man will face court in north Queensland after allegedly splashing another man with a flammable substance and setting him alight.
COVID quarantine, testing changes come in
A new definition of a close contact comes into effect across five states and territories as leaders pivot their response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Rahul revels in India’s landmark year
Victory in South Africa means India have won Test matches in four continents in 2021, a year which will go down as one of the team's best said KL Rahul.