Crows grind out AFLW win against Eagles
AFLW cellar-dwellers West Coast fought hard against league powerhouse Adelaide, but the Crows prevailed by 33 points in sweltering conditions.
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Key factor in BBL big-gun teams unveiled
Roster consistency has emerged as a key factor to success in the Big Bash League, with the top three teams all having less movement than the teams below them.
Drinking water the priority in Tonga: govt
Tonga's government says drinking water is the priority, and a national emergency team has already distributed 60,000 litres to residents.
Glory ALW road trip perfect fit for Khamis
Perth Glory's COVID-19 enforced road trip has brought one benefit with ex-Matildas forward Leena Khamis joining the A-League Women side on a short-term deal.
AFLW wins the next step for Geelong
Geelong's improvement in the AFLW will mean very little if they don't start winning games, coach Daniel Lowther has stressed.
Child support birthday loophole to end
A loophole restricting the ability for child support to be recovered once a person turns 18 will be closed under a new government plan targeting 18,000 parents.
Property profits up despite lockdowns
The portion of profit-making property sales is expected to continue rising in the coming months but can't last forever, says a leading real estate specialist.
Learning aid bound for Tongan children
Save the Children are providing support and relief to the around 28,000 children affected by the natural disaster as recovery efforts in the country continue.
Testing requirements relaxed for arrivals
The requirement to receive a negative PCR test within three days of flying to Australia has been scrapped, with a rapid antigen test to be accepted from Sunday.
Kerr’s begins Indian adventure with record
Sam Kerr's quest to lead the Matildas to a Women's Asian Cup in the homeland of her grandparents has got off to a record-breaking start against Indonesia.
Kerr makes history in Matildas thrashing
Captain Sam Kerr has become Australia's greatest international goalscorer as the Matildas began their Asian Cup with a record-breaking 18-0 win over Indonesia.
Darling fails to meet AFL vax guidelines
West Coast star Jack Darling is in limbo, unable to train with his club because he has failed to meet the AFL's COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.
Kids anxious about climate change threat
Australian children and teens are dealing with rising anxiety about climate change but adults can ease the mental burden, a new paper suggests.
Arnie crossing fingers for Socceroos
Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is nervously waiting for his squad to assemble in Melbourne ahead of crucial World Cup qualifiers, fearing COVID-19 positives.
Perth fitness will take time: Sturridge
Perth forward Daniel Sturridge is expecting it will take time for the whole Glory squad to get back to full fitness.
Piastri sees benefit to F1 reserve role
He'd rather be racing, but Australian young gun Oscar Piastri knows his time as an F1 reserve driver can prepare him for a drive in the championship in 2023.
Search for girl lost in Qld flood cut back
The search for a 14-year-old girl swept away in floodwaters north of Brisbane will be scaled back after she went missing almost two weeks ago.
Murder charge over Qld teen stabbing death
Queensland police have charged a 17-year-old boy with murder over the stabbing death of another teenager outside a home on the Sunshine Coast.
Qld cuts COVID-19 booster waiting time
Another 13 people have died with COVID-19 in Queensland and the state has 16,031 new cases, as the waiting time for a third vaccine jab is cut to three months.
RSPCA calls for end to SA duck hunting
Animal welfare group the RSPCA has renewed calls for an end to duck hunting in South Australia after the government announced dates for the 2022 hunting season.
Inquest into death of refugee after fall
An inquest will be held into the death of a 27-year-old Sudanese refugee who was evacuated from Manus Island to a Brisbane hospital after falling down stairs.
Final rematch to begin T20 title defence
Champions Australia will face New Zealand, England and Afghanistan in the Super 12 stage of 2022 T20 World Cup.
World rushes aid to tsunami-hit Tonga
The first flights from Australia and New Zealand have landed in Tonga with much-needed supplies of water for sanitation and hygiene as well as shelter.
Qld doctors demand COVID-19 surge plans
Queensland doctors are demanding to see government plans for testing and managing workers during the COVID-19 surge.
Naval ship departs for Tonga relief effort
HMAS Adelaide has left for Tonga, where it will be used as part of tsunami recovery efforts in the Pacific nation.
Qld teen arrested over stabbing death
Queensland police are questioning a 17-year-old boy about the stabbing death of another teenager outside a home on the Sunshine Coast.
Taskforce to examine RAT price gouging
The AFP has launched a specialist taskforce to crack down on reports rapid antigen tests are being sold at heavily inflated prices.
States to announce specific school plans
States and territories have largely decided to go their own way on return to school plans, only agreeing to six broad principles through national cabinet.
Sharks face adapt, move or die scenario
Scientists say climate change is heating the shallow coastal nurseries baby sharks depend on for survival and evolution might be too slow to save them.
Drowning toll prompts warning to young men
Royal Life Saving Australia is urging men to 'Make the Right Call' and look out for their mates on the water, after a rise in drownings.
States go own way on safe school reopening
National cabinet did not agree to a unified approach to safely reopening schools, with individual announcements from each state and territory to follow.