Of all the people you would expect to leap to Novak Djokovic’s defence, Nick Kyrgios would be well down the list. The Australian tennis ace has long been a Djokovic critic, even calling him a “tool” last year after the Serbian superstar provided Australian Open organisers with a list of suggestions to improve quarantine conditions. But as Djokovic controversially remained “locked up” in a modest Melbourne hotel, …

Masks are now mandatory in almost every public setting in Queensland, in an attempt to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 — which has already taken hold in several vulnerable locations. From today, masks are needed in workplaces, waiting rooms, libraries, hairdressers, nail salons and in hospitality venues and indoor stadiums, except while seated. They were already required for public …

NSW records 6,288 and no deaths There were 6,288 new COVID-19 infections recorded in NSW in the 24 hours to 8pm on Friday. The state recorded no deaths, with 388 patients in hospital with the virus. There are 52 people currently in intensive care, one less than the previous day. NSW has also reported 95 per cent of residents aged 16 and …

The 2022 ATP Tour will bThe 2022 ATP Tour will begin in Sydney, with the ATP Cup to signal the start of a new season of men’s tennis.egin in Sydney, with the ATP Cup to signal the start of a new season of men’s tennis. Fans will be treated to over a week of group-stage, semi-final, and final action, as …

Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has declined the Prime Minister’s offer to run in next year’s federal election, announcing instead a transition to the private sector. Prime Minister Scott Morrison had made repeated public bids to parachute Ms Berejiklian into the northern Sydney seat of Warringah. Ms Berejiklian announced her decision to quit politics in October after it was revealed she …

More than five million NSW residents will head to the polling booths this Saturday for the state’s local government elections. The local council elections have been postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Pre-poll voting has already opened for residents as part of the government’s COVID-safe plans to carry out the election. Here is what you need to know about the upcoming election. What …

The Matildas have drawn 1-1 in their second and final friendly match against world champions USA in their last hit-out before January’s Asian Cup. Australian winger Kyah Simon clawed a goal back in the dying stages of the game in Newcastle, cancelling out an early goal from American striker Ashley Hatch in the fourth minute. Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson made a …

Six people including an infant have been rescued from floodwaters in southern Queensland, with a major flood warning current for the Logan and Albert rivers. The people were all rescued late on Friday and in the early hours of Saturday after entering floodwaters despite official warnings. The alerts were issued after the body of a man was found in a …

Federal Labor says it would welcome an election fight on the cost of living, saying the cost of petrol alone to the average family was gobbling up any real wages growth. Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers said Prime Minister Scott Morrison had been “lying” about the economy and that this has had “real consequences” for families. “If [Mr Morrison] wants to have …

31.10.2021 NSW: NSW COVID-19 update – Sunday 31 October 2021 In the 24-hour reporting period to 8pm last night: – 93.5% of people aged 16+ have had one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine – 87.5% of people aged 16+ have had two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine – 75,378 tests – 177 new locally acquired cases – 1 new overseas …