Insurers could walk away from flood towns
Property owners could be hit with higher insurance bills or find themselves uninsurable after the failure of flood mitigation infrastructure in Maryborough.
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Search launched for missing kayak off Qld
Emergency services have begun an air and sea search after a kayak or surf ski was seen floating off Bribie Island, north of Brisbane.
Pair charged with NYE drugging sex assault
Two people have been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman who says she was drugged and detained for hours in northwest NSW on New Year's Eve.
Omicron impacting workforce, spending: PM
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the highly-infectious Omicron variant is impacting both Australia's workforce and consumer spending.
Qld posts 9581 cases, surge on Gold Coast
A quarter of the 419 people in hospital in Queensland with COVID-19 are from the Gold Coast, as the state records 9581 new cases.
Man charged after Brisbane teen shot
Queensland Police have charged a man with a number of offences including attempted murder after an 18-year old man was shot in the legs in Brisbane's west.
Storm prop to fight Qld assault charge
Melbourne NRL prop Tui Kamikamica will plead not guilty to allegations he assaulted a woman outside a Brisbane hotel.
Halloran departs Reds, joins Korean club
Adelaide United have confirmed winger Ben Halloran's move to South Korean club FC Seoul after three seasons with the A-League Men's club.
Record daily COVID-19 deaths for NSW
NSW has reported a record number of COVID-19 deaths, including a young child, as the number of people hospitalised with the virus rises.
PM calls for co-ordinated school reopening
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says work is under way to ensure the reopening of schools for the new year is harmonised across the country.
Qld may extend school delay amid outbreak
The start of Queensland's school year could be delayed further as authorities vaccinate children over the age of five before the COVID-19 outbreak peaks.
Celtic emerge as favourites to sign McGree
The Australian connection at Celtic is poised to grow with multiple reports linking Socceroos midfielder Riley McGree with a move to the Scottish powerhouse.
Enough doses as kids’ program begins: Hunt
Health Minister Greg Hunt says there will be three million COVID-19 vaccines available over January for the children's program which begins on Monday.
Vic school start as normal, jab for kids
Victoria isn't planning on delaying the start of the school year as kids over five become eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.
Three AFLW stars await knee scan results
Isabel Huntington, Bri Davey and Kate Lutkins - three of the AFLW's best players - suffered knee injuries in round one.
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany nears FNQ coast
Tropical Cyclone Tiffany has strengthened to a category two storm and is still gathering pace as it prepares to make landfall in FNQ.
England hold on for Ashes draw at SCG
England have held on for a thrilling draw in the fourth Test at the SCG, surviving by one wicket and ensuring Australia cannot claim a 5-0 Ashes whitewash.
GWS star injured in AFLW win over Suns
GWS forward Cora Staunton has booted two second-half goals to help lift her side to a 15-point AFLW victory over Gold Coast.
Wetzell powers Breakers to first NBL win
New Zealand Breakers have scored their first win of the NBL season, with 27 points from centre Yannick Wetzell setting up a 88-83 away victory over Brisbane.
Three AFLW stars nursing knee injuries
AFLW star Isabel Huntington, who has already undergone two knee reconstructions, was injured again as the Western Bulldogs lost to Melbourne.
Tiley breaks silence before Novak hearing
Tennis Australia boss and Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley has spoken publicly for the first time since Novak Djokovic's visa was denied.
Floods surge through drains in Qld city
Queensland authorities are evacuating the southeast city of Maryborough's CBD after an underground stormwater valve broke amid a major flood.
Canada on brink of ATP Cup triumph
Canadian Denis Shapovalov has put his country one win away from the ATP Cup title, beating Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in Sydney.
Key injuries hit Lions’ AFLW campaign
Brisbane stars Kate Lutkins and Dakota Davison picked up concerning injuries in their AFLW season-opening loss to Adelaide.
Matildas trip wasn’t worth risk for Gorry
Brisbane midfielder Katrina Gorry is hopeful of future Matildas call-ups despite knocking back an offer to join the team for this month's Asian Cup in India.
Crows triumph in AFL grand final rematch
Adelaide proved too strong for defending champions Brisbane in an AFLW round-one clash between last season's grand finalists.
Wanderers beat Roar, claim first ALW win
Western Sydney have secured their first win of the A-League Women season, Bryleeh Henry's second-half penalty sealing a 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar.
Anisimova wins Melbourne Summer Set
Amanda Anisimova has found form ahead of the Australian Open, capping a dominant week on Rod Laver Arena to claim the Melbourne Summer Set title.
Popyrin’s rosy outlook after bumpy 2021
Alexei Popyrin wants more consistency after a 2021 campaign that began with a maiden ATP title, but finished with him far from impressed with his game.
Tomic making a racket at Open qualifying
Colourful and controversial Bernard Tomic is back at the Australian Open qualifying, and taking to social media to chart his journey.
Union say NSW isolation changes ‘reckless’
The TWU wants urgent talks with the prime minister to discuss their concerns over NSW Health's decision to wind back isolation requirements.