71 m. ago ‘No excuses’: England begin Ashes assault as Australian prepares to name 15 for Perth

England coach Brendon McCullum says his team has “no excuses” for failure as the Ashes challengers start arriving in Perth on a quest to regain the urn, while the make-up of Australia’s squad is becoming clearer.

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5 h. ago If I were picking Australia’s team for the first Ashes Test, this would be my XI

In the context of Perth’s challenging conditions, the choice of opener to partner Usman Khawaja is crucial. It shouldn’t be Konstas, Renshaw or Labuschagne.

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5 h. ago If I was picking Australia’s team for the first Ashes Test, this would be my XI

In the context of Perth’s challenging conditions, the choice of opener to partner Usman Khawaja is crucial. It shouldn’t be Konstas, Renshaw or Labuschagne.

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6 h. ago Arsenal extend lead as Manchester United salvages draw and Chelsea beat Spurs

Not since 2004 has Arsenal been crowned English champion - but it has quickly established itself as the team to beat this season.

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7 h. ago Arsenal wins again to extend lead; Manchester United salvages late draw

Not since 2004 has Arsenal been crowned English champion - but it has quickly established itself as the team to beat this season.

Sport

9 h. ago Ann Cleeves: My husband died eight years ago, but he left me a special gift

The bestselling author of the Vera Stanhope novels says she started writing after she fell pregnant, but it took 20 years for commercial success to come.

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9 h. ago Jobs boon tipped as greenfield sites to be rezoned for factories, warehouses

Vast tracts of land across outer Melbourne have been slated for industrial development under the state’s 10-year blueprint to attract billions in new investment.

Society

11 h. ago More than 100 donkeys to be shot after Kimberley station owner loses long

Chris and Jacqueline Henggeler have argued that the donkeys have been useful to restoring ecosystems on their 78,000 hectare cattle property and have spent years trying to protect them.

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25 h. ago NRL concedes Samoa enforcer should have been binned for hit that cost Tonga key star

Stefano Utoikmanau was unimpressed with a high shot by Francis Molo that ended his Tonga debut after 90 seconds and cost him the chance to face the Kiwis on Sunday.

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29 h. ago The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground to a standstill.

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33 h. ago An Andrew Tate insider is helping Australian Nazis recruit teens

Neo-Nazis are targeting the rich and the young to fill their ranks – and coffers. And one of Andrew Tate’s right-hand men is helping them draw boys in.

Politics

33 h. ago ‘So what if he fell off a pot plant?’ Barnaby Joyce’s voters face a choice

There are two articles of faith you will commonly hear advanced in and around Joyce’s electorate: one is fealty to the National Party, the other is affection for the MP.

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33 h. ago Code violation? Tennis Australia under fire from ousted officials

The Australian Open organiser faces multiple claims of retaliating against whistleblowers who raised concerns about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

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46 h. ago ‘Happy to roll the dice’: Teachers vote to reject ‘final’ pay offer

Teachers have shot down the government’s last pay offer, hoping that hashing it out before the Industrial Relations Commission will bring them a better outcome.

Society

50 h. ago Brisbane news live: Update on hospital services bungle, doctors from Brisbane recruited to help | Lightning strike kills woman | Two shot in drive

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51 h. ago England issue SOS to NRL duo as they look to save Ashes series

Gold Coast fullback AJ Brimson and Canberra forward Morgan Smithies have been called as England seek to keep the Ashes series alive.

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52 h. ago Brisbane news live: Lightning strike kills woman | Two shot in drive

For today’s news updates as they happen in Brisbane and beyond, follow us here.

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67 h. ago As Renshaw fell, Khawaja fired an Ashes shot. But did one over draw a blueprint?

On a day when two Ashes contenders fell cheaply, two balls threatened to unveil a blueprint for one star. But the man himself believes it will be his strength.

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68 h. ago Baker hopes change in luck gives Golden Eagle contender a sniff

Warwick Farm trainer Bjorn Baker was unlucky in last year’s Golden Eagle but he hopes a draw in gate one can give Perfumist a shot at an upset this time around.

Politics

2 d. ago Clubs told of more potential rule changes on AFL ‘watch list’ for 2027

Players who collapse at the knees to draw free kicks are in the spotlight, after a raft of rule changes were unveiled this week.

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