Aussie Olyroos rocked by late ‘heartbreak’
Australia’s Olyroos defied the odds to keep powerhouse team Spain scoreless for 80 minutes, but sadly it just wasn’t enough.
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‘Surreal’ Aussie smashes record
It took just two events for the records to start falling and our male and female Olympics swimming stars to put the world on notice.
World reacts to Osaka’s ‘Freeman moment’
It was one of the worst kept secrets of the Games but the Olympic flame has finally been lit at the Opening Ceremony.
Wildest detail in opening ceremony
A special touch 57 years in the making was perhaps the coolest part of the opening ceremony in Tokyo.
‘Too little, too late’: Gladys slammed
As more than half a million more Sydneysiders are plunged into even a harsher lockdown, a local mayor has slammed the Premier.
Aussies ‘shock the world’ in huge upset
In their first match of the Olympics, the Olyroos caused a stunning upset against football heavyweights Argentina.
Reality check in Matildas’ Olympic scare
The Matildas have kicked off their Olympic campaign with a grandstand finish as Sam Kerr reminded us all of how good she is.
Cryptic response to key vaccine question
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has dropped a major hint about a possible “no jab, no play” approach while being grilled on the vaccine rollout.
Aussies tipped for huge medal haul
Australia is set to rebound from sub-par performances at the past two Olympics, with a medal predictor tipping a huge haul.
‘Not improving’: Fears about Sydney cases
Daily cases in NSW have dropped but a crucial Covid figure is not following, leading authorities to issue a strong warning.
‘Could be a disaster’: Dire SA Covid warning
South Australia will put in place harsh new restrictions, including closing retail, after another covid case emerged.
When cases will finally drop in NSW
The NSW Premier has revealed when she expects cases will finally start to drop, but only if transmissions are reduced in two key areas.
Fierce response to Palaszczuk Tokyo trip
Australians are furious at the Queensland Premier over her Sunday trip to Tokyo because of her “brutal” stance on stranded Australians.
Victoria plunged into fifth lockdown
Daniel Andrews has confirmed Victoria will go into a snap lockdown from midnight tonight as authorities grapple with a spike in covid cases.
Anger rising as Vic lockdown fears grow
Victorians are furious at the way Covid was spread from Sydney to Melbourne and are anxious about the prospect of a fresh lockdown as new cases emerge tonight.
‘Disturbing’ Woolies mask confrontation
Shoppers at a busy Sydney Woolies were left shaken after a man allegedly “exploded” at fellow customers who “politely” asked him to wear a mask.
‘Extraordinary’ threat blasted by experts
An “enormous threat” issued by NSW’s health minister today has been lashed by experts, who say the state has every right to question its situation.
Anti-maskers raise thousands to fight cops
A popular organic store, which has repeatedly had run-ins with police, has raised thousands to help other anti-mask businesses fight.
The number needed to end lockdowns
A leading epidemiologist has revealed what percentage of Australians would need to be vaccinated in order for lockdowns to end.
Police swarm anti-lockdown beauty salon
The NSW Premier issued a stark warning to people after a rise in cases, and pictures taken in Sydney today show she has a fair point.
‘Open warfare’ as states lash out
Premiers came out swinging against the PM, and the federal government retaliated in style – sparking what is being described as “open warfare”.
Peak body rejects PM’s vaccine news
Scott Morrison’s announcement that anyone under 40 can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine has been met with opposition from one of Australia’s top medical bodies.
PM fires up in message to angry Aussies
Scott Morrison fired up in a late-night message to “tired, frustrated and anxious” Australians amid growing restlessness over Covid.
‘What the hell?’: Biden’s temper erupts
Joe Biden was walking off the stage at his press conference when one last, tough question got shouted at him. He turned around, and snapped.
Covid case’s worrying three-state journey
Three states are on edge this afternoon after it was confirmed a woman who later tested positive to Covid-19 travelled from Melbourne to the Sunshine Coast.
Four cases of new variant travelled to NSW
The “concerning” new variant on the loose in Victoria travelled to NSW, with the CHO warning “it is not unexpected” it originated there.
Premier’s sheepish on-air blunder
After spending hours pleading for more vaccinations this week, this golden slip-up couldn’t have been better timed.
‘Five-day blitz’ as lockdown call looms
Authorities have announced a new plan to combat the latest coronavirus cluster as health officials answer to the recent aged care bungle.
Major alert for four high-risk locations
Contact tracing chief Jeroen Weimar has issued a plea to Victorians as the state’s list of exposure sites grows. View the list of new venues here.
Melbourne vaccine hub exposed to virus
Anyone at a Melbourne vaccine centre last Saturday has been urged to get tested and isolate immediately, after being exposed to a positive case.
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