Search for woman who fell into Qld creek
A search is under way in far north Queensland for a woman who slipped and fell into the water at the Babinda Boulders scenic reserve near Cairns.
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Gallen taunts ‘scared’ Lussick pre-fight
Paul Gallen believes Wednesday's opponent in the ring Darcy Lussick is scared of him, adamant he'll easily win the battle of the ex-NRL forwards.
New dad Abbott resets for Sixers’ BBL tilt
Michael Neser's Test call-up has made Sean Abbott hungrier for a baggy green, but the paceman and new dad has no regrets about putting family first this month.
Finch back in BBL boost for Renegades
Former Melbourne Renegades captain Aaron Finch has overcome a nagging knee issue and will make his BBL return against the Perth Scorchers on Wednesday.
Will 2022 be better? Aussie outlook mixed
Surveys charting Australia's optimism, or lack thereof, ahead of 2022 have returned mixed results as the Omicron strain of COVID-19 takes hold.
Pakistan express paceman joins Thunder
Sydney Thunder have recruited Pakistan young gun Muhammad Hasnain, further bolstering their pace stocks for the BBL season.
Mapping system to aid bushfire control
A new real-time fire mapping system which uses an aircraft-mounted thermal imaging sensor is being trialled in South Australia this summer.
Boxall’s warning as Titmus builds legacy
The coach of Ariarne Titmus has warned his Olympic gold medallist other swimmers will "go way past her, very quickly" if she can't refocus after a dream 2021.
Alleged car thief runs over Qld cop’s leg
A man who allegedly ran over a police officer's leg during a wild chase in a stolen car has been charged.
AFL releases 2022 pre-season schedule
The AFL has locked in its 2022 pre-season schedule, with each club to get two hit-outs against league opponents before the home-and-away season begins.
Warning sounded on Omicron assumptions
Experts have warned Australian authorities against relying too much on the possibility of the Omicron COVID-19 strain causing milder illness.
Law clear for Wildcats’ NBL road trip
Perth Wildcats import Vic Law has accepted a $1000 fine from the NBL for headbutting Brisbane's Deng Deng.
Glencore stands by climate goal, mine plan
Mining giant Glencore is planning a new metallurgical and thermal coalmine in Queensland that it says can be accommodated within its climate strategy.
Lyon the day-five danger man in Adelaide
Travis Head has identified Nathan Lyon as Australia's danger man on day five in Adelaide, as England fight to avoid going 2-0 down in the Ashes.
England camp admit Adelaide Ashes mistakes
England's cricket camp now accept that they picked the wrong team and misjudged conditions as they faced a second Test drubbing against Australia in Adelaide.
Athletics Australia sticks with Bromley
Athletics Australia has confirmed interim boss Peter Bromley as its new permanent chief executive officer.
WNBL double delight for Melbourne Boomers
Tiffany Mitchell has starred in the Melbourne Boomers' comfortable win over the Bendigo Spirit as her side recorded two wins in as many days in the WNBL.
Four killed in plane crash near Brisbane
Queensland Police have confirmed two adults and two children have been killed in a light plane crash in waters off Redcliffe, northeast of Brisbane.
Resource exports tipped to hit record high
The country's energy and resource export sector is expected to hit a record $379 billion during 2021/22.
Mahmood blitz sets up Thunder BBL win
The Brisbane Heat slid to 5-15 inside three overs before recovering, eventually falling 53 short of the Thunder's 7-196 at the Gabba.
Ky can’t match his dad Ray at world darts
Aussie Ky Smith couldn't match his dad Ray's feat and got knocked out of the first round of the world darts championship along with Brisbane's Gordon Mathers.
Queensland records 42 new COVID-19 cases
Chief Health Officer John Gerrard says most Queenslanders may be exposed to COVID-19 within weeks after the number of daily infections doubled in 48 hours.
Return to COVID lockdowns unlikely: Hunt
Australians have been urged to don face masks and stick to outdoor gatherings as COVID-19 infections surge in the lead-up to Christmas.
Wildcat Law offered fine over NBL headbutt
Perth Wildcats import Vic Law has three days to decide whether to appeal his $1000 fine from the NBL for headbutting Brisbane's Deng Deng.
Steketee, Mahmood in as Heat host Thunder
The Brisbane Heat will bowl first against the Sydney Thunder at the Gabba, with Mark Steketee back from Australian duties in a boost for the hosts.
Bullets down Hawks behind Sobey heroics
The Brisbane Bullets have kicked off a four-game NBL home stand with a win over Illawarra after Nathan Sobey set the game alight in the final quarter.
Perth beat JackJumpers, now for road trip
The Perth Wildcats have warmed up for life on the road in the NBL with a 101-83 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers in front of 13,615 home fans.
Seafood protection plan ahead of bushfires
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has launched a partnership she believes will protect seafood and marine environments from the impacts of bushfires.
Supercars headed back to Tailem Bend
Supercars will be back in South Australia next year after the The Bend SuperSprint was confirmed for the final weekend in July.
Christmas Day forecast a gift for QLD
The Bureau of Meteorology says most of the country is set for a warm and dry Christmas Day, but the north faces the chance of rain and storms.
More to come from Victory: Popovic
Melbourne Victory earned a hard-fought draw with Melbourne City and coach Tony Popovic believes there is still plenty to come from last year's wooden spooners.