Roar coach welcomes A-League home comforts
Brisbane coach Warren Moon is hopeful back-to-back home games will be the catalyst for his team's stuttering A-League Men's campaign to finally gain momentum.
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Qld health minister blasts PM over RAT ad
The Queensland health minister says it is "absolutely appalling" that federal government ads are spruiking free rapid antigen tests at state clinics.
Storm, Warriors to dedicate trial to Tonga
Melbourne and the Warriors will play in the Unite for Tonga trial match next month to raise funds for those affected by the volcanic eruption.
Tas drops rules for vaccinated travellers
Fully vaccinated people entering Tasmania will no longer need to have a rapid antigen test before arriving, or register their travel.
Concerns raised over Qld flood response
Deputy Premier Steven Miles has been told the Queensland flood response could have been "better and faster" as he tours affected regions north of Brisbane.
Aged care COVID-19 outbreaks growing
More than half of Australia's aged care facilities will be hit with a COVID-19 outbreak, according to providers within the sector.
Pritchard out of hospital after Covid fear
'Frank the Tank' Pritchard has been released from hospital more than a fortnight after being put into a coma due to complications from COVID-19.
Marsh looms as BBL finals Marvel superhero
BBL minor premiers Perth Scorchers, particularly star allrounder Mitch Marsh, have shown a liking for their chosen BBL finals home venue of Marvel Stadium
More to Strikers than Rashid
The Strikers have booked their place in the BBL finals and are riding a four-game winning streak, proving to everybody they are not a one-man show
Anger at COVID support cuts as peak nears
The Australian Council of Social Service has expressed dismay at the federal government's decision to taper support payments as COVID cases continue to rage.
Lyon to boost Sixers for BBL finals
Nathan Lyon is set to return to BBL action, while Moises Henriques is begging Steve O'Keefe to reconsider his retirement call.
Returning Marsh stars in Scorchers success
A swift half-century for the returning Mitch Marsh has powered BBL minor premiers to a six-wicket win over lowly Brisbane Heat in Melbourne
Heat set Scorchers 156 for victory in BBL
BBL minor premiers Perth Scorchers have been set 156 to beat Brisbane after Heat batter Max Bryant scored a career-best 81 in their score of 7-155.
Aus, NZ flights to assess Tonga damage
Power is being restored in Tonga, two days after the mammoth Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcanic eruption which caused a tsunami across the Pacific.
Blast could imperil Tonga’s food supplies
Tonga could face food and water shortages after this weekend's underwater volcano blast, Australian scientists say.
City discover ACL group stage opponents
A-League Men's champions Melbourne City will face opposition from South Korea, Thailand and the Philippines in their first Asian Champions League campaign.
Lone Qld region remains free of COVID-19
The outback region of Boulia is now Queensland's only local government area yet to record a COVID-19 case after Pormpuraaw in Cape York reported its first.
Tonga awaits further volcanic eruption
An estimated 80,000 people have been impacted by a volcanic eruption in Tonga, as aid providers await advice on COVID-19 and other hurdles.
SA abattoir defends handling of virus
The operators of an abattoir in SA's southeast have defended their handling of a coronavirus outbreak that spread from the local community to the facility.
Nix coach would share COVID recovery data
Wellington Phoenix coach Ufuk Talay says he'd have no issue sharing data on his player's fitness and recovery post-COVID infection with other ALM clubs.
Debate rages over Omicron peak evidence
Health authorities in several states say the peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19 is nearing, as numbers plateau across the country.
Sami extends Titans NRL deal until 2024
Two-time Queensland State of Origin winger Phillip Sami has taken himself off the NRL's open market, signing a new two-year deal at Gold Coast.
Flood-hit Qld may take years to recover
Gympie mayor Glen Hartwig says it will take years for his flood hit southeast Queensland region to recover from a "once in a lifetime" disaster.
Qld youth jail plan ditched after backlash
The Queensland government has decided against a plan to turn a Sunshine Coast police watch house into a remand facility for youth offenders.
Sturridge to feature in Glory’s ALM return
Perth coach Richard Garcia says star import Daniel Sturridge will feature when the Glory end a 42-day wait between ALM fixtures against Brisbane.
High Asian Cup hopes for Matildas’ Raso
As she heads into her third Asian Women's Cup, in-form Matildas winger Hayley Raso is ready to take on a senior role in Australia's quest to win the tournament.
Knights spine a picture of inexperience
Jayden Brailey's achilles injury has left Newcastle with the second least experienced spine of any team to start the 2022 NRL season.
Head hails Carey’s selfless Ashes series
Alex Carey's place in the XI was questioned this summer but Travis Head believes Australia should take confidence from the keeper's 'exceptional' Ashes series.
Reasons for economic optimism: treasurer
Deloitte Access Economics analyst Chris Richardson is upbeat on Australia's outlook despite the challenges posted by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Unvaccinated Qld cops, teachers face sack
Police staff and teachers in Queensland face losing their job for failing to get a COVID-19 jab as the state government defends its vaccine mandates.
Officials optimistic as Omicron peak nears
Health authorities in several states say the peak of the Omicron wave of COVID-19 is nearing, as numbers plateau across the country.