Dealing with literary yawns and other mischief from librarians.

Officers from the Critical Incident Response Team deployed non-lethal force to subdue a man, who was taken into custody and charged on Sunday.

Residents of Greater Sydney must by law wear masks on public transport and in certain indoor public settings. Victoria is working to contain new COVID-19 cases linked to Sydney clusters.

Nick Topia, 55, was riding his motorbike to visit his daughter when he was hit by a silver SUV. 

Melbourne City skipper Scott Jamieson's rash challenge earned him a red card and gave Adelaide the chance to open the scoring as the Reds ran out 2-0 winners.

Responding to criticism that Queensland's testing clinics weren't ready for an influx of patients, Jeannette Young said: "If one [clinic] is particularly busy, look where else you can go."

Peter Giles tried to sue QFES after he was traumatised by the "wailing and crying" of family and neighbours at the 2011 blaze, but a judge said he had "real doubts about his honesty".

Creating an mRNA vaccine without the need for super-cooling is one recipient of six new federal government COVID-19-linked grants worth $10.1 million.

Nova 106.9 was Brisbane's fourth most listened to station in 2019; a year later, it finished on top, largely thanks to its breakfast team wiping the floor with the competition.

One week Michael Baker was fighting fit; two weeks later he was on life support suffering from tetanus.

The noodle and BBQ meal enjoyed by five Indian players was not the tourists' only COVID-related transgression of a tour both sides will be happy to see the back of.

It was almost business as usual for India on Sunday despite the logistical inconvenience of having five of their players being required to socially distance.

Despite the expectation of further COVID-19 breakouts, when it came to action the government and authorities botched every aspect of it.

Nearly half of the state’s egg farms have failed inspections or audits after a crackdown by authorities.

More than 10,000 trees have been cut down for major transport projects under the Andrews government, and residents and environmental experts say many were needlessly chopped.

Melbourne Renegades have faced some misfortune this season but they again failed to show enough grit with the bat as their top order fell away in rapid time on Sunday.

The Central Coast Mariners have notched consecutive wins in the A-League for the first time in more than three years after a 2-0 upset over Macarthur FC.

Projects which would emit one billion tonnes of greenhouse gases have been approved in NSW following a landmark court case for the planning umpire to consider climate impacts.

Rado Vidosic's defending champions were outplayed in the first half but recovered strongly, only to be undone by a late goal from Canberra's Nickoletta Flannery.

US point guard Keifer Sykes has lived in some of the places hardest hit by COVID-19, so he has found his arrival in Australia "refreshing" despite active cases threatening to disrupt his NBL debut.

An eight-race card headlined by the $75,000 Moruya Showcase Cup kicks the week off on the NSW Far South Coast.

As the wet-trackers arrive from all directions for a wide open Moruya Cup on Monday, a five-year-old Canberra mare can make light of her unflattering record.

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

Poor communication from the Victorian Health Department has left several Melbourne venue owners frustrated and concerned after coronavirus cases were connected with their premises.

Indonesia starts its vaccine rollout this week, Russia has inoculated almost 1 million and the Vatican will jab everyone - including the Pope - this month.

The Australian and Indian teams must isolate while in Brisbane but Cricket Australia hopes a slightly more relaxed set-up will ease the tourists' concerns.

The connection between sleep and performance has been demonstrated across myriad sports. Without proper sleep, athletes become significantly worse at their jobs.

"Congratulations, I am pleased to tell you that you found the mothership of the Russian submarine fleet in the Indian Ocean and we are in your debt."

The Rainbow Cup against the South African teams is a coup for Europe's Pro14 and can be another stepping stone on the path to a global season.

MLC School in Burwood achieved six perfect scores and Trinity Grammar five in the International Baccalaureate.

David Warner and Matthew Wade appear Australia's most likely opening pairing heading into a game they must win to keep the series alive.

A rule making it mandatory to wear a mask in indoor areas came into force on Sunday with a $200 fine for any breach to be applied from Monday.

Senior Constable Kelly Foster, 39, has been identified as one of two women who died after being sucked underwater on Saturday afternoon in a canyon near Mount Wilson.

With dynamic batting and bowling figures, Nathan McAndrew is the Sydney franchise's best-kept secret, according to coach Shane Bond.

Zara Kay, an Australian born in Tanzania, was ordered to a police station in Dar es Salaam on December 28 before being detained for 32 hours.

The British and Irish Lions will discuss this month whether to visit South Africa as planned later in the year because of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic.

While there is a lot of uncertainty around the Warriors’ plans for the season all the players and staff know they will spend at least three months in Australia.

Tourism operators, local MPs and the federal opposition are calling for a national border agreement to stop the states’ go-it-alone approach.

The Melbourne Stars have dropped three consecutive games, but Marcus Stoinis thinks his side can still turn their campaign around, starting with Monday's return clash with the Hobart Hurricanes.

Neufbosc failed competing in cold, wet Victoria, but with the sun on his back in Western Australia he has thrived, as his latest win at the Perth Cup shows.

Chris Waller has joined the chorus of trainers looking to break with tradition and start trackwork later each morning.

The incumbent government is hoping for a more sympathetic upper house to fulfill its promise to kill-off the Perth Freight Link.

The hotline for Victorians stuck in NSW was overwhelmed on Sunday as the Andrews government said there were no plans to repatriate Victorians unless they had special circumstances.

The masks we wear today might feel like a barrier, but let's wear them like a sign that we're all on the same side.

More traders and investors are betting the cryptocurrency is on its way to becoming a mainstream payment method.

Local police chief Ida Melbo Oeystese said it may still be possible to find survivors four days later in air pockets inside the destroyed buildings.

A military prosecutor, a doctor, a journalist and a human rights activist: all murdered within weeks by unknown attackers as peace talks resume.

Victory coaches "did not see" the team's second half fade-out against Brisbane coming, and now have to be concerned about the availability of Marco Rojas.

After the release of VCE results last Wednesday, The Age checked in with some of the students we have spoken to throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 

Australian craft cider makers are stepping up efforts to educate drinkers about the difference between their products and ubiquitous mainstream cider brands.