Canberra, Roar desperate for a win in ALW
They both sit on the bottom of the A-League Women ladder without a point but Canberra and Brisbane are full of fight and ready to scrap for a win.
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Isaako in reunion with Bennett at Dolphins
Brisbane back Jamayne Isaako will head across town to new NRL franchise the Dolphins under his former Broncos coach Wayne Bennett.
Burgess unlikely to return to South Sydney
Sam Burgess says he's happier staying away from the Rabbitohs as he eyes a role on England's World Cup coaching staff.
Under-fire England coach defends selection
England head coach Chris Silverwood insists he is the right man for the job but accepts that a faltering Ashes campaign brings question marks over his position.
Gallen bounces back to down Lussick
Paul Gallen came back from a first-round pasting to seal a TKO victory over former Manly prop Darcy Lussick in Sydney.
Next generation Outlander ups the stakes
Mitsubishi has taken its popular Outlander SUV upmarket in every way, including the price.
Duty of care to block mine, minister told
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has a duty of care to Australian children and must veto Glencore's proposed central Queensland coal mine, lawyers say.
Vic testing system jammed by ‘bureaucracy’
Victoria has identified 24 new Omicron cases as health authorities blame longer COVID-19 testing wait times on interstate bureaucracy.
SA eradicates multiple fruit fly outbreaks
South Australian authorities have eradicated multiple fruit fly outbreaks across the Adelaide metro area which threatened the state's horticulture sector.
Relieved Glory to get home for Christmas
Most Perth Glory players and staff will be able to spend Christmas quarantining at home, instead of a Brisbane hotel, after the APL secured a charter flight.
More mask rules as Qld records 186 cases
Mask restrictions will tighten in Queensland cinemas and hospitality venues as the state reports a record 186 new COVID-19 cases.
Sharks must aim for NRL top four: Gallen
Cronulla great Paul Gallen believes the Sharks should be aiming for top four minimum next year after recruiting strongly for the 2022 NRL season.
Moloney back on track for world title shot
A comfortable points decision win for Andrew Moloney against Filipino Froilan Saludar has put the Australian back on track for another world boxing title shot.
Government plays down COVID modelling
The Morrison government has played down modelling showing up to 200,000 COVID-19 cases a day is a possibility without tightened restrictions.
Gangland execution likely mistaken identity: Police
Police believe a man who was gunned down after attending a boxing match in Sydney's south was murdered by mistake.
National cabinet meets as virus cases rise
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will host state and territory leaders at a virtual national cabinet meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases.
National cabinet meets as COVID cases rise
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will host state and territory leaders at a virtual national cabinet meeting amid rising COVID-19 cases.
Frustrated Root delivers “home truths” to demoralised England Ashes squad
Captain Joe Root has delivered a few home truths in the dressing room after England's latest Ashes disappointment, coach Chris Silverwood says.
Two new COVID cases in WA linked to Qld flight
Western Australia's plan to lift travel restrictions from February 5 has been clouded by a dramatic rise in COVID-19 cases in NSW and Victoria.
AFL club Sydney hit by COVID outbreak
The Sydney Swans have confirmed some of their players have tested positive for COVID-19, as Australian and England cricketers face additional Ashes protocols.
Test queues balloon as NSW urges RAT use
NSW Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant has urged people without COVID-19 symptoms to reconsider whether they need a PCR test as clinics are overwhelmed.
Ashes players keep family Christmas wish
Ashes players have been given the green light to have Christmas with their families in Melbourne but they must adhere to additional COVID-19 protocols.
ASX rallies on steady RBA while CSL soars
Investors had their best day on the Australian share market in almost two weeks after stock in biotech giant CSL rose by almost five per cent.
Senior Qld cop charged with rape
A senior Queensland police officer has been charged over the alleged sexual assault of a woman while off-duty in 1999.
Quarantine rules ease, 86 new cases in Qld
Queensland has reported 86 new COVID-19 cases, while the quarantine period has been halved for fully vaccinated close contacts.
NT outbreak grows, Omicron reaches Uluru
The Northern Territory has detected 14 new COVID-19 infections as Omicron spreads from Brisbane to Yulara, 450km southwest of Alice Springs.
Be kind amid record cases: NSW premier
NSW has reached another unwelcome milestone with a record 3057 new cases of COVID-19, as people fear missing Christmas celebrations.
Records for Giddey in Thunder NBA win
A historic NBA triple-double has escaped Josh Giddey again, but the Australian still recorded career-highs in points and assists as the Thunder won again.
Skipper returns after false start in 2020
John Willoughby is back for another crack at the Sydney to Hobart race after a wasted trip from Adelaide in 2020.
Push to tighten COVID rules as cases surge
Speeding up booster shots, making full vaccination contingent on three COVID-19 jabs and mask mandates are being considered to help curb virus infections.
In-form Scorcher Patterson in injury scare
The Perth Scorchers are hoping in-form Kurtis Patterson will be fit for the clash with the Melbourne Renegades after an injury scare against Hobart.