Townsend brings Cowboys a boost: Holmes
North Queensland Cowboys star Valentine Holmes says the acquisition of former premiership winning teammate Chad Townsend has sparked new confidence.
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Open crowds to be capped at 50 per cent
The Victorian Government has announced it will be capping crowds for the Australian Open at 50 per cent capacity amid the ongoing COVID outbreak in Melbourne.
Fitter Smith eyes Hawaii PGA title double
Cameron Smith says he feels right at home on the Waialae Country Club course as he attempts to win the second of the US PGA Tour's two tournaments in Hawaii.
Bitter memories drive ‘new’ Diamonds
A crucial Quad Series in London is the new-look Diamonds' last chance to fine-tune as they look to re-establish their dominance at the Commonwealth Games.
Queensland’s border wall to fall in days
As infection numbers grow, the barricades that played a central role in Queensland's COVID-19 elimination strategy will be removed in a matter of days.
Matildas more prepared than Tokyo: Kennedy
Matildas defender Alanna Kennedy believes Australia is in much better shape to perform under Tony Gustavsson at the Asian Cup than before last year's Olympics.
Supercars star left in dark over team sale
Supercars driver Fabian Coulthard has expressed concern over his future via social media after the sale of Team Sydney to new owners.
Qld Ambulance Service probes woman’s death
The Queensland Ambulance Service has launched a probe into the death of a woman while she was waiting for an ambulance in Townsville.
Teen girl missing for days in Qld floods
Victorian teenager Krystal Cain has been missing for five days in major floods, which have killed two men, in Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett region.
Expanding NRL squads ‘way to go’: Holbrook
Gold Coast coach Justin Holbrook believes expanded NRL squads are the "way to go" to avoid COVID-enforced disruptions to the 2022 season.
Quarantine exemption about ‘managing risk’
Leaders are set to discuss staff shortages and the safe return to school amid rising COVID-19 cases at a meeting of national cabinet.
Gene research decodes heart disease risk
Research has shed light on the role genetics plays in determining a person's risk of coronary heart disease, providing a "whole new avenue" of screening.
Ogilvy feels for golf-starved young pros
Ahead of the Australian PGA Championship return, Geoff Ogilvy has expressed sympathy for the emerging talents who've had their careers put on hold due to COVID.
National cabinet to discuss school return
Leaders are set to work out a plan for how schools can safely reopen amid rising COVID-19 cases at a meeting of national cabinet.
Khan claims six to rip through Heat in BBL
A six-wicket haul by Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan has propelled Adelaide to a 71-run BBL win over Brisbane at the Gabba.
Kamsoba fires Sydney FC into FFA Cup semis
Sydney FC forward Elvis Kamsoba's second-half strike has secured the Sky Blues a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar and a spot in the FFA Cup semi-finals.
Defence a matter of pride for Matilda
Happy and finding her best form in club football, Alanna Kennedy is confident the Matildas can find defensive resolve at the upcoming Women's Asian Cup.
Strikers choose to bat against Heat in BBL
Struggling Adelaide have won the toss and chosen to bat against Brisbane in Wednesday's BBL clash at the Gabba as the Heat welcome back several players.
Starc keen to see red ball remain king
Pink-ball wizard Mitchell Starc says it's important red-ball Tests remain the norm as he prepares to play a second day-night Test against England.
Drowning puts focus on lack of carers
A girl who drowned in a pool at her foster home about a week before her second birthday was one of six children in the care of a couple in their seventies.
Brook rejoins Adelaide ALM on loan
English-based youngster Lachlan Brook has joined Adelaide United on loan for the remainder of the 2021-22 A-League Men campaign.
Aust PGA shuns Asia Tour for Euro deal
A prize money boost for the next Australian PGA Championship will see it realign with Europe's DP World Tour and not the Greg Norman-backed Asian Tour.
Cyclone Tiffany weakens over Top End
A tropical cyclone has been downgraded after it slammed into Queensland before tracking west and crossing into the Northern Territory.
NSW residents face fines over RAT reports
NSW residents who test positive for COVID-19 on rapid antigen tests must now report their results as the state reaches a record for fatalities.
Qld records another 22,069 virus cases
Queensland has recorded 22,069 new COVID-19 cases, taking the state's outbreak to more than 130,000 cases, with hundreds in hospital with the virus.
Ogilvy’s home-spun Australian PGA build-up
US Open champion Geoff Ogilvy hasn't played much golf of late but he's swung enough clubs to heighten the prospect of a second Australian PGA Championship win.
School ‘safer than remaining in community’
NSW and Victoria have doubled down on reopening schools on their scheduled starting days despite calls to delay as COVID-19 infections surge.
NSW teen charged with stabbing murder
The teenager has been charged with murder after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed to death on the Central Coast.
Tas ex-MP fined over unregistered gun
Former Tasmanian politician Adam Brooks has been fined after pleading guilty to possessing a gun, Victorian driver's licences and credit cards in other names.
Air purifiers for Victoria schools delayed
Transport delays are being blamed for the slower-than-expected rollout of air purifiers to Victorian public and low-fee independent schools.
Qld pair in court over murder of girl, 8
Two people have fronted court charged over the death of an eight-year-old girl who was found dead at a home in Queensland on the weekend.