Arac attacks and a new tactical low.

US Open champion Daniil Medvedev looked exhausted in the third set of his ATP Cup defeat to the rising French star, while late call-up Max Purcell was blown away by Jannik Sinner.

Nathan Lyon wants a 5-0 whitewash of England as the first step to claiming the World Test Championship.

A strong contingent of Canberra horses will head to NSW’s South Coast with high hopes for Moruya Cup day.

All the tips and selections for Monday’s eight-race meeting at Moruya.

Tennis Australia are clinging to hope the world No.1 will arrive in Melbourne in the next seven days, following the lead of other unvaccinated stars.

The potential for space flight to hasten the ageing process jeopardises scientists’ plans for a mission to the Red Planet.

Comfortable fashion and kitting out the home office led Uniqlo and IKEA to post bumper profits in 2021 despite rolling lockdowns crimping in-store purchases.

Many are taking their COVID-19 safety into their own hands. Others are striving to find a way to proceed with a life as close to normal as it can be.

The BBL has weathered flak about dipping deeply into grade ranks – on Sunday that’s more or less exactly what COVID demanded.

NSW is keeping QR codes in place for the time being, despite some experts doubting the usefulness of checking in given the high rate of COVID-19 in the community.

Several doctors and nurses at the QEII hospital have tested positive to COVID-19, forcing the cancellation of surgeries ahead of an expected surge in hospital admissions across Queensland.

The border crossing, which is illegal in South Korea, came as North Korea carries out strict anti-coronavirus measures.

The man was believed to have been trying to rescue someone at the falls near Yandina when he failed to resurface on Sunday afternoon. 

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The fallout from Sophie Foster’s big day underlines just how difficult it has become for restaurants to keep their doors open. Says one restaurateur: ‘You can’t just stand up and say don’t worry about case numbers’. Now they want help.

After losing several major cases and being hammered by an inquiry, the Crime and Corruption Commission’s future hinges on two more high-profile cases this year.

The early indications from two years of the economic dislocation of the coronavirus pandemic are in. More of the same – just more extreme.

This decade shows no sign of calming down yet. From vaccination to elections to the Olympics, our correspondents highlight the big news issues of the year.

Police found the deceased people in a white hatchback on Sunday after emergency services were called to the scene.

England’s beleaguered batsmen were left without net bowlers yesterday as COVID-19 chaos continues to threaten the Ashes.

During a frenetic first day in office the new mayor visited a police officer hit by gunfire and dialled 911 after witnessing a fight from the subway.

The number of Victorians seeking relationship separation advice has surged and lawyers expect an influx of work in the new year as people deal with the emotional fallout of pandemic lockdowns.

While Randwick’s Saturday meeting was a yawn, the same could not be said about the events at Hanging Rock.

Regardless of whether Maxwell has been wrongly or rightly convicted, justice should not only be done - it should be seen to be done.

Authorities are investigating how the man contracted the virus and what variant it is.

It is one of the privileges and benefits of a free society to value an open academic debate. But the rapidly shifting COVID rules and health advice has consequences for mental health and public morale.

The seven-year-old boy went missing on Saturday while swimming with others in the Snowy River, in one of four fatal drownings in Victoria across the last 72 hours.

Paula Badosa says it took months to get back in shape after undergoing hard quarantine in Melbourne last year, but she more than made up for her subdued start.

The couple is seeking to challenge a media system that they say “rewards chaos above truth”.

A coffee table photographic book, Sydney Lives, captures all the drama and daily life events from the Herald archives.

The Phoenix have endured a three-week spell due to COVID-19 protocols, while United coach Dean Vickerman says Jack White is pressing for a return to the starting line-up.

Geelong beekeeper John Edmonds used to take his bee hives up to the Sunraysia region on the Murray river every winter to help pollinate the almond farms.

Students at 200 public schools will have access to an on-site mental health and wellbeing nurse after a successful pilot program across NSW.

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

Efforts to alleviate pressure on the nation’s testing centres have failed to substantially reduce wait times. Here are some tips for passing the time.

Steve Smith is going through a lean spell by his lofty standards - but we’d be unwise to bet against it ending in the near future.

The Australian Federal Police are investigating a historic sexual abuse complaint from the 1985 Australian under-19 cricket tour to India and Sri Lanka.

Esdale Davis and the men watch in silence. Seconds between life and death, beginning and ending. Today, the oldest known living member of Brisbane’s RAAF No. 23 Squadron looks back.

Almost all federal politicians have been trained in maintaining a respectful workplace, although a public register set up to give voters confidence does not reflect this.

Prime Media Group’s chief executive leaves as the newly combined group looks forward to a brighter new future.

International students interviewed during a study on food insecurity at Victorian universities said they had as little as $30 a week to spend on food.

Runaway petrol prices and improving economic conditions in Asia is expected to lead OPEC and its allies to revive oil supplies when they meet on Tuesday.

After the nation’s slow gains in women’s rights, a backlash has seen young men become increasingly vocal about their anger towards feminists.

The system, which has already brought hazardous surf and high tides, is expected to bring increasing rainfall for much of the south-east.

The Melbourne Stars have named their replacement players for Sunday’s clash against Perth after almost 20 players and coaches tested positive for COVID-19.

The outbreak took hold despite all staff passing multiple PCR tests, quarantining and living in one of the most remote places in the world.

Two people were on board the 99-year old MV Baragoola when the vessel started sinking at its mooring in Waverton on Saturday night.

Queensland’s Chief Health Officer says while the number of cases is “a little bit smaller”, a significant increase will not be surprising as more people get tested.

A motorcycle rider and his four-year-old passenger were in a critical condition after a collision in Margate overnight.