EPL refuse Foxes postponement over COVID
Leicester's request to postpone their match with Spurs has been rejected as English sport continues to face problems over the spread of COVID-19.
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Bravery awards to NZ’s terrorism heroes
New Zealand has awarded two men with the country's top bravery award for lifesaving acts during the Christchurch Mosques terror attacks.
Tuchel sorry for former charge Aubameyang
Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel says he'll reach out to his old Dortmund charge Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following his troubles at Arsenal.
Victorian power station charged over death
WorkSafe has charged Energy Australia over the 2018 death of an employee at its Yallourn Power Station in Victoria.
Hockey Australia welcomes in new Legend
Australian hockey great Julian Pearce has been elevated to Legend status following his distinguished career and impeccable character.
England great Anderson studies Hazlewood
England paceman Jimmy Anderson says he's studied Adelaide's day-night Test matches in a bid to unlock the secret of pink ball bowling.
NSW ‘could see 25,000 cases a day by Jan’
Authorities are warning NSW could record as many as 25,000 COVID-19 infections a day by the end of January as the highly infectious Omicron variant takes off.
Warner to play through pain in Adelaide
David Warner will play in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval despite battling rib pain, while Jhye Richardson will replace the injured Josh Hazlewood.
Travel ban ends as COVID-19 rules ease
A travel ban with eight southern African nations has been scrapped, while states move to ease their COVID-19 restrictions amid rising case numbers.
Aussie golf out to recreate WBBL effect
Golf Australia boss James Sutherland says his sport needs to do more to create an inviting and accepting environment for new players, including women and girls.
Qld police seize meth hidden in pot plant
Queensland police have seized 10 kilos of methamphetamine worth $7 million that was hidden inside a pot plant stowed in the back of a truck.
Pace veterans poised as England drop Wood
England have named both Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad in their 12-man squad for Adelaide, controversially resting Mark Wood for the second Ashes Test.
Peatling cops one-game ban for NBL brawl
Melbourne United's Mason Peatling will miss one game while nine others have been fined after two separate incidences in the NBL last weekend.
Jets’ ALM and ALW squads hit by COVID-19
The Newcastle Jets have been hit with two further cases of COVID-19, raising concerns over this weekend's A-League Men's and Women's games going ahead.
Trump’s son urged end to Capitol riot
A US congressional committee has revealed Donald Trump's eldest son urged the White House chief of staff to tell his father to end the riot at the US Capitol.
NSW COVID surge bad news for BBL Scorchers
The Perth Scorchers look set to spend the rest of the BBL season on the road following a huge surge in COVID-19 cases in NSW.
One Nation treasurer charged with fraud
Queensland Police have charged a man who is reportedly a senior member of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party with four counts of fraud.
Fire at Hong Kong’s World Trade Centre
A fire that broke out in Hong Kong's World Trade Centre building, trapping about 150 people on the roof, has been put out.
WA reclassifies NSW amid COVID-19 scare
Western Australia has reclassified NSW as "extreme risk" as authorities trace the movements of COVID-19 infected truck drivers who recently travelled west.
Investors batten down for Fed meeting
Investors are waiting to see what the Federal Reserve will do to dampen inflation.
Bombers aim for AFL flag in five years
Essendon are the latest club to unveil their long-term plan, declaring they aim to win their 17th premiership in the next five seasons.
Australia, England to meet early in Cup
Australia and England will clash in their opening match of the 2022 women's cricket World Cup to be held in New Zealand in March.
Stars’ Maxwell unleashes BBL Big Show
Captain Glenn Maxwell has belted his first Big Bash League century to turn a woeful Melbourne Stars start into a competitive total against the Sydney Sixers.
‘Dirty lending’, banker bonuses on agenda
Banks are walking a tightrope at this week's shareholder meetings as some investors denounce fossil fuel financing and others count the costs of past scandals.
After 176 years, NYPD gets female leader
Keechant Sewell, a 23-year policing veteran and "proven crime fighter", is to become the first female head of the New York Police Department.
Pensioners offered early budget Xmas gift
The federal government is cutting the interest rate pensioners pay should they tap the equity in their home to boost their retirement income.
MP Steggall stares down Liberal attacks
Independent MP Zali Steggall has hit back at criticism from moderate Liberal members over her campaign, labelling her accusers misleading and ineffective.
Age no barrier in Cats firing: Hawkins
Tom Hawkins is confident age won't be a factor as Geelong attempt to make their mark on 2022, while he has high hopes for his partnership with Jeremy Cameron.
New rules as S.Korea hits COVID-19 peaks
A record-breaking surge of COVID-19 infections has led to a spike in hospitalisations and deaths and caused South Korea to toughen up social restrictions.
COVID rules ease as infection tallies rise
COVID-19 restrictions are easing across swathes of the country as infection numbers rise in the lead-up to Christmas.
NZ 90 per cent vaxxed as parliament wraps
On the last day of the parliamentary year, Jacinda Ardern has announced 89.82 per cent of eligible New Zealanders are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.