WA has recorded a slight dip in COVID cases overnight as the States slow rollback of restrictions is blamed for stunting Perths liveability. There were 4749 new infections, down from 5351 on Thursda… [+1749 chars]
Under 19s women's full-time: Blues 22 (Andie Robinson 3, Jada Taylor 2 tries; Rueben Cherrington goal) def Maroons 6 (Jada Ferguson try; Chantay Kiria-Ratu goal) at Leicchardt Oval Under 19s men's s… [+237 chars]
Afghans have described "doomsday" scenes in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake that claimed 1,000 lives in the war-ravaged country. Key points: <ul><li>The magnitude-6.1 earthquake has devastated… [+7784 chars]
Hundreds of Australians are calling for The Project co-host Lisa Wilkinson to be sacked after her Logies speech debacle cause a rape trial to be delayed. Wilkinson has been under heavy fire, after h… [+1868 chars]
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Australia has suffered yet another injury blow less than a week out from the first Test in Galle with batsman Travis Head sidelined by a hamstring strain which has put him under a cloud for the clash… [+2867 chars]
Essendon has named three changes for its round 15 side to face West Coast at Optus Stadium on Friday night. Forwards Kyle Langford, Will Snelling and ruckman Nick Bryan enter the Bombers team, while… [+1185 chars]
Melbourne have rediscovered their mojo in a 64-point hammering of Brisbane that has re-established the reigning premiers as this year's AFL flag favourites. The Demons triumphed 16.21 (117) to 7.11 … [+2506 chars]
A self-published book has been shortlisted for the Miles Franklin for the first time in the awards 65-year history, with Michael Winklers cult hit Grimmish clearing the final hurdle before Australias… [+4411 chars]
Mangrove forests play a vital role in the health of our planet. The trees and shrubs absorb a substantial amount of greenhouse gas emissions, help protect communities from rising sea levels, and act … [+2769 chars]
The fourth and most recent attempt at a full launch rehearsal of NASAs Space Launch System went reasonably well, and despite some lingering issues and uncertainties, the agency is sending the rocket … [+4138 chars]
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will visit French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next week to formally "reset" diplomatic relations, which were flung into the freezer after the M… [+6258 chars]
