India fought back with four late wickets to leave Australia on 6-311 on day one of the fourth Test after teen debutant Sam Konstas had lit up the Melbourne Cricket Ground with a thrilling knock in the morning.

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Rain or shine, Maianbar resident Julie Keating is on the Port Hacking foreshore protecting migratory and resident seabirds almost every day from July to March.

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Australia laid the foundations for a strong Boxing Day Test in their attempt to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Sam Konstas thumped a 60 as the hosts put 100 runs on the board before lunch. And Australia’s top four including Steve Smith all reached half centuries.

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He used the air. He used the outfield. He used the full width of the crease and every part of the bat. And he used the excitement he was stirring up in the crowd.

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Not all of the 19-year-old’s innings will be as exciting, or productive, as on day one of the MCG Test, but selectors need to give him time to flourish.

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The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race will see 104 yachts make the 628 nautical mile journey south, as they contend for Australian sailing’s highest honour.

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Australia has laid the foundations for a strong Boxing Day Test in their attempt to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Debutant Sam Konstas thumped a 60 as the hosts put 100 runs on the board before lunch.

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Australia has laid the foundations for a strong Boxing Day Test in their attempt to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Debutant Sam Konstas thumped a 60 as the hosts put 100 runs on the board before lunch.

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Australia has laid the foundations for a strong Boxing Day Test in their attempt to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Debutant Sam Konstas thumped a 60 as the hosts put 100 runs on the board before lunch.

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The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race will see 104 yachts make the 628 nautical mile journey south, as they contend for Australian sailing’s highest honour.

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Hello and welcome to a special day on the cricket and sporting calendar. The Australia v India Test series heads to the MCG. The battle for the Border Gavaskar Trophy is reaching fever pitch.

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Residents of a town south of the Grampians have been ordered to take shelter as firefighters battle an out-of-control bushfire threatening their properties.

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Dread the thought of eating ham for weeks? Rosheen Kaul’s recipes bring extra flavour, salt and crunch to leftovers from your festive feast.

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Chief Herald photographer Nick Moir flew into Banda Aceh the day after the Boxing Day tsunami. He found a city turned upside down, bodies lying in the streets – and a sense of vigilance that remains with him still.

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The King broke with recent practice by recording his broadcast away from royal residences and choosing instead a location where generations had prayed for relief from sickness.

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A red-letter day on the Australian sporting calendar has proven a fitting stage for some memorable cricket moments.

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There are fears new fires will start and a large blaze in the state’s west will spread further amid 100km/h winds and near 40-degree temperatures predicted for Thursday.

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There are fears new fires will start and a large blaze in the state’s west will spread amid 100km/h winds and near 40-degree temperatures predicted for Thursday.

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