Two of the greatest bowlers on Asian pitches, Dale Steyn and Malcolm Marshall, each shared similarities to Jhye Richardson

The announcement on quarantine came a day after Thailand reported the first case of local transmission of the Omicron variant.

Lockdowns have been ruled out and the Boxing Day Test will go ahead as planned, but Victorian officials may bring in density caps on events such as the Australian Open.

Two more people test positive to COVID after flying in to WA from Brisbane.

Sydney are dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak among their playing group and football department, disrupting Christmas plans during the official off-season period for players.

With COVID-19 cases booming in Sydney, crews of the famous race are going to extra lengths to ensure they are able to compete.

“It’s like the most vulnerable people that need the most support are the ones that tend to miss out.”

Monique Ryan, who is attempting to oust Treasurer Josh Frydenberg from his federal seat, says she joined Labor before the 2007 federal election but quit over a lack of action on climate change.

The Australian PPE giant is being taken to task over its response to forced-labour claims at a company whose products have now been banned by the US.

A former vet was diagnosed with postpartum depression and possible psychosis the day after her three-month-old child’s death, court documents show.

Favourite toys decade by decade since the 1930s.

Craig Whitall had racked up enough demerit points to lose his licence, but an inquest has found that might not have stopped him.

Joseph Kaipuke was charged with kidnapping and robbing a woman while armed with a metal rod as part of what a magistrate described as a “horrific, well-planned” attack.

The NSW government is urging Queensland to reconsider travel testing rules as coronavirus swab turnaround times blow out, clinics are “stretched beyond belief” and infections hit record highs.

“It doesn’t happen by magic.” Peering through a microscope in her laboratory at the Doherty Institute, Professor Deborah Williamson saw the glowing orb for the first time.

A journalist turned publisher is shining a light on rural Victoria through coffee table books.

The coach of the Canberra Capitals and a leading WNBL referee have been suspended, but the Sydney Flames want a result from earlier this month overturned.

The Not A Single Doubt colt was a $1.8 million purchase at the Magic Millions sales this year, and will make his race debut at his home track.

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on a seven-race card.

Two class action law firms are running the ruler over Magellan’s disclosures after a horror fortnight sent its stock price plummeting and left investors bewildered.

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation will consider whether three doses of a coronavirus vaccine are required to be fully vaccinated, as the Chief Medical Officer and his state and territory counterparts push for masks in all indoor...

Kiersten Fishburn’s shock departure on Tuesday as secretary of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment means the agency will have had three bosses in three months.

At Bondi Junction, where Sydney’s outbreak emerged earlier this year, most people wore masks as they did their Christmas shopping but were split over a potential mandate. 

The President shared a video of his new German Shepherd puppy Commander, but rescue dog Major will now live elsewhere after a few biting incidents.

Surging Omicron infections will overwhelm the health system unless some restrictions return, according to modelling prepared for national cabinet.

The federal government’s latest batch of arts grants has favoured stage adaptations, music festivals and regional tours.

The 52-year-old male officer has been charged and suspended from duty over the alleged rape in 1999.

This year’s race will see 18 pairs compete in the inaugural two-handed division – but the boats have been ruled ineligible to win the race’s biggest prize.

The health department recorded more than 500 exposure sites listed across the state on Tuesday, with businesses impacted from the south-east to as far north as Cairns and Mt Isa.

Victims said Richard Daschbach taped a roster of their names to the door of his room at the orphanage, outlining which one he would abuse each night.

A judge has found in favour of the former NRL star’s ex-wife in a civil dispute where she accused him of verbally and sexually abusing her.

An outright Labor majority has been thrown into question following requests for a recount in two wards, while Parramatta looks set to govern with a Labor-Greens coalition.

Judge John Cain has asked all parties, including the AFL, to provide submissions on whether he should step down from the case because of his past dealings with football clubs.

The images of devastated emergency personnel at the scene of the fatal accident at a primary school has highlighted the gruelling work faced by first responders.

Photographer Warren Kirk documents a fading era, this time turning his hand to Christmas in the suburbs.

After 46 years at Addison Road Community Centre in Marrickville, Reverse Garbage is moving to a new home.

The Ardern government had planned to allow fully vaccinated citizens and residents to arrive from Australia from January 16 without going through quarantine.

Two Christian education groups say the ability to discipline a teacher who gets divorced is an example of a school’s right to hire staff according to its values.

The supermarket giant’s chief executive Brad Banducci has sought to allay concerns from pharmacy owners over the company’s bid to acquire Priceline operator API.

Josh Hazlewood is keen to prove his fitness when he rejoins the Australian squad on Thursday but selectors will take a cautious approach.

Australian Medical Association president Omar Khorshid said he believed the state government would be closely watching rapidly rising COVID cases in Sydney to determine if WA can safely reopen with minimal restrictions as planned on February 5.

Ashes success doesn’t last forever. Rather than focus on the opposition, Australian fans should enjoy it while they can.

Don Harwin was much admired by the arts community in NSW. His departure as state arts minister leaves big shoes to fill.

The Reserve Bank has made clear it believes wages have to be growing at more than 3 per cent to drive up inflation. Its latest board minutes show that’s a long way off.

A man who stabbed to death his partner and one-time childhood sweetheart after she told him she wanted out of their relationship has been jailed for murder.

Today on Please Explain, retail reporter Dominic Powell joins Jess Irvine to discuss the outlook for shopping in 2022.

Some of our best photos of the year and top stories by The Age photographers 2021, the year in pictures.

The government has intervened so that body-worn camera footage can be accessed in civil claims against authorities such as police and prison guards.

Activist superannuation fund Future Super has announced a deal with global insurer Aon’s superannuation business as CEO Simon Sheikh flags more deals on its radar.

Administrative Appeals Tribunal registrar Sian Leathem will finish up in mid-January, three months before her term ends.