Perth to mix it up for Sydney ALW clash
Perth will be forced into rotations as they face Sydney FC on Saturday in their third game in the space of a week.
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Qld records almost 11,000 new COVID cases
Queensland has recorded 10,953 new COVID-19 cases as the state considers delaying the return of primary school students to class.
Spending plummets to lockdown lows
Spending across Australia was at its lowest point this week since the Delta lockdowns, according to an ANZ report.
England’s Hameed at risk of record low
Haseeb Hameed could soon replace David Warner as the owner of an unwanted record - fewest runs by an opener in a five-Test series.
A-League COVID woes hit Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix are down to 11 fit players and say they can't play their next fortnight of football: two A-League Men's games and their FFA Cup semi-final.
Another Qld cyclone may be on its way: BOM
Heavy showers have been forecast across Queensland with the chance of a tropical cyclone forming in the state's far north as Seth peters out in the southeast.
Sykes urges Canberra players to keep faith
Canberra United forward Ash Sykes insists her team's A-League Women's season isn't over as they search for their first win against Adelaide on Saturday evening.
Phoenix-Newcastle Jets ALM game in doubt
Wellington's game with the Newcastle Jets is expected to be postponed due to rising COVID-19 cases in the Phoenix camp.
RLPA to meet NRL over COVID protocols
RLPA boss Clint Newton wants to discuss revised COVID-19 protocols for players now that vaccination rates are above 90 per cent.
Aussie Price has Dakar win taken away
Australian motorcyclist Toby Price won the fifth stage of the Dakar Rally only to have the victory taken away from him hours later over a speeding violation.
More than 400 virus outbreaks in aged care
There are more than 400 active outbreaks of COVID-19 in aged care facilities across Australia as concerns are raised about how the workforce will cope.
PM ushers Australians to support payment
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has encouraged people to access pandemic support payments if they are forced to isolate due to local health orders.
Renegades’ Marsh relishing BBL return
In his second game back from a calf injury, Shaun Marsh top-scored for the Melbourne Renegades in their BBL win over the depleted Brisbane Heat.
Sandhu hat-trick sees Thunder sink Perth
Sydney Thunder pace star Gurinder Sandhu didn't realise at first that he snared a hat-trick in his team's BBL win over the Perth Scorchers.
Renegades beat COVID-hit Heat in BBL
The Melbourne Renegades have scored a five-wicket win over a depleted Brisbane Heat outfit in Geelong to post their second successive Big Bash League victory.
Nadal cruises in quiet Australian return
Rafael Nadal has enjoyed a low-key win in his return to Australia after injury and illness to book a spot in the final eight of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Scorchers bat first against Thunder in BBL
The Perth Scorchers will be aiming to continue their hot form when they take on the Sydney Thunder at Metricon Stadium.
Naomi Osaka hits straps in Melbourne win
Defending Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has scored a 6-1 6-1 win over Maryna Zanevska to reach the final eight of the Melbourne Summer Set.
Duckworth beaten in ATP Cup clash v France
A frustrated James Duckworth has completed a winless ATP Cup debut in Sydney, losing to impressive French player Arthur Rinderknech.
Australia seize control after Khawaja ton
England have reached 0-13 at stumps on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Australia declared at 8-416 after Usman Khawaja posted a century.
Aussies declare at 8-416 after Khawaja ton
Australia have declared at 8-416 late on day two of the fourth Ashes Test at the SCG, where Usman Khawaja posted a century.
Broad’s five highlights England’s errors
Stuart Broad's 5-101 in the fourth Test has only emphasised England's mistakes on the way to losing the Ashes.
PM points to state responsibility for RATs
Scott Morrison has defended the government's supply of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests amid criticisms of under-preparation as the tests become harder to secure.
BBL teams move to Victoria, more changes
Big Bash League teams will be moved to Melbourne while flying out to play games interstate as another match has been postponed due to COVID-19 cases.
ASX’s biggest one-day rout since Sept 2020
Shares have had their biggest one-day rout on the ASX since September 2020 following fears interest rate hikes will be brought forward.
Ex-cyclone Seth to cross Qld coast
Ex-tropical cyclone Seth is expected to cross the Queensland coast, ensuring heavy rain for the state's southeast in the coming days.
Infected WA security guard spreads virus
Western Australia has detected one new local COVID-19 case as an infected quarantine worker at Perth's Hyatt Hotel spreads the virus.
Khawaja ton puts pressure on selectors
Usman Khawaja has scored a century on his return to Australia's Test team at the SCG, putting pressure on selectors to keep him in the side.
Rare air, no ton for Steve Smith at SCG
Steve Smith has fallen short of a century but moved into seventh spot on the list of Australia's most prolific Test batters, climbing above Justin Langer.
Fortescue ‘green team’ goes loco for ore
Fortescue Metals Group says it is on track to cut emissions from transporting iron ore to port with the purchase of two new battery powered locomotives.
2021 a cool year for Australia: BOM report
The Bureau of Meteorology has revealed 2021 was Australia's coolest year in nearly a decade after record November rainfall levels.