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- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Leifer to face Vic court after arrival
Malka Leifer is set to touch down in Melbourne and will face a Victorian court on child sexual abuse charges for the first time on Thursday.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Marshall to extend NRL career at Souths
Benji Marshall is set to extend his NRL career for another season after South Sydney offered the Wests Tigers legend a lifeline for 2021.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Vic minister backs border police presence
The Victorian Police Association says it's time to bring home the 850 officers deployed to the NSW border operation, but the minister disagrees.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Thumb surgery for Knights halfback Pearce
Mitchell Pearce is set to undergo surgery on a broken thumb, the latest complication in a dramatic NRL pre-season for the Newcastle halfback.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
No virus queue-jumping: Stewart McSweyn
Leading Australian runners Stewart McSweyn and Brett Robinson say sportspeople should wait their turn for any coronavirus vaccine.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
IOC to mull Tokyo, but not cancellation
The International Olympic Committee board will meet on Wednesday to discuss the Tokyo Olympics, but scrapping the event seems highly unlikely.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Wife, stars remember Bryant, daughter
Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa and others have shared tributes to the NBA star and his daughter on the one-year anniversary of their deaths.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
CAS to hear Yastremska's urgent appeal
Provisionally suspended tennis star Dayana Yastremska has made an urgent appeal, which the Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear before the Australian Open.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Swiatek finding peace on court before Open
Poland's Iga Swiatek, 19, feels great expectation after winning the French Open in October but she's sharpening the mental side of her game to deal with it.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Inter coach cops ban for abusing referee
Inter Milan coach Antonio Conte has been suspended for two Serie A games after he was red-carded for abusing a referee.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Barcelona report shows crippling debts
Financial reports show Barcelona have crippling short-term debts of 730 million euros ($A1.1 billion) as the pandemic hits hard, a Spanish newspaper reports.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Decree saves Italy from Olympic suspension
Italy are no longer in danger of being excluded from the Tokyo Games after the government pushed through a decree giving their Olympic committee more autonomy.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Warning for non-vaccinating Games athletes
Athletes participating at the Tokyo Olympics without vaccinating face difficult conditions, says the head of France's Olympic Committee.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Giants plan season-long tribute to Barclay
The Giants' AFLW side was left shocked when Jacinda Barclay died last October and they have planned a season-long tribute for her.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Djokovic is tennis' Lebron James: Kyrgios
Nick Kyrgios is determined to keep calling out poor behaviour from Novak Djokovic, saying no other tennis players have been holding the world No.1 to account.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Abbott rails against damage of virus rules
Tony Abbott is concerned coronavirus restrictions could cause long-term damage to Australian values and way of life.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Late flurry earns Spurs Cup win at Wycombe
Tanguy Ndombele scored twice as Tottenham needed three goals in the final five minutes to see off a spirited Wycombe Wanderers 4-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Sheikh tried to influence FIFA vote: CAS
Olympic powerbroker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah tried to influence an election for the FIFA Council, sport's highest court has ruled.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Australia Day honours mired in controversy
Tennis legend Margaret Court's Australia Day honour has sparked controversy, while a lack of diversity among recipients is also under fire.
- CelebrityAustralian Associated Press
Champ wants to smash lawn bowls stereotype
Commonwealth Games gold medallist Karen Murphy has been appointed an AM for services to lawn bowls, and wants to clear up a stereotype about the sport.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Socceroos great Tim Cahill's Aust Day gong
He's the Socceroos most prolific scorer but Tim Cahill says receiving an Australia Day Honours List award is "truly humbling".
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Chappell's AO more than a cricket honour
Greg Chappell has been one of the country's finest batsmen but hopes his inclusion on the Australia Day honours list shines a light on youth homelessness.
- SportAustralian Associated Press
Family support a key to Waterhouse success
Gai Waterhouse has been honoured for her achievements in thoroughbred racing after setting a standard that is an inspiration to many women in the industry.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
Tennis great Court unmoved by backlash
Tennis great Margaret Court has controversially joined the ranks of Australia's most honoured citizens in recognition of her sporting achievements.
- NewsAustralian Associated Press
No appeal on Russia Oly team restrictions
Russia says it is fully committed to the fight against doping as it rules out appealing restrictions on its team at the Olympic Games.
