5 d. ago Brett Lee fondly recalls 2005 Ashes despite Australia losing the urn to England

England hit back from losing the Lord’s curtain-raiser to claim a 2-1 win.

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9 d. ago Dozens of schools in Australia and New Zealand shut after play sand recalled over asbestos fear

Closures follow laboratory results confirming traces of tremolite and chrysotile asbestos in several sand products widely used in early-learning classrooms

Politics

9 d. ago Schools close in New Zealand after play sand recalled over asbestos fears

Six coloured sand products recalled in New Zealand after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar itemsMultiple schools have temporarily closed in New Zealand and hundreds of education facilities are seeking advice from officials after asbestos was detected in several brands of widely used coloured play sand.Last week, the ministry for business, innovation and employment confirmed a voluntary recall was under way for two brands of coloured sand sold in New Zealand, after testing in Australia found asbestos in similar products. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Australia recalls alfalfa sprouts linked to ‘unusual’ salmonella strain after dozens fall ill

Recall follows joint investigation between state and federal food regulators and health authorities after spike in infections

Politics

2 w. ago Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne for Ashes with three uncapped players in first Test squad

Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will replace the dropped Sam Konstas at the top of the order

Sport

3 w. ago Australia recall Marnus Labuschagne and include Jake Weatherald for Ashes opener

Tasmania’s Weatherald or Labuschagne will replace the dropped Sam Konstas at the top of the order.

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