73 m. ago ‘It takes two hits to get sorted’: Smith back from New York in Ashes state of mind

After six weeks without a bat in hand, Steve Smith says he’s mentally recharged and unfazed about where he bats in Australia’s Test side for the Ashes.

Events

2 h. ago Former Australian team physio sues Cricket Australia for unfair dismissal

Alex Kountouris worked closely with players from Shane Warne to Pat Cummins before being let go during cutbacks by the sport’s governing body this year.

Events

17 h. ago Foster carers for high needs children have support slashed by $100 a day

Carers have reported that their state government cost allowances have been cut by three-quarters without explanation.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘I saw Nick getting CPR’: WA bikie’s murder trial hears from second man hit during fatal shooting

Ricky Chapman was behind Nick Martin at Kwinana Motorplex in December 2020 when the bikie boss was shot by a sniper from 365 metres away.

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17 h. ago Xi and Trump are growing more alike. But only one can win this global power struggle

A pivotal moment in geopolitics occurred last week. It was a day when America quaked and China prevailed. But like Trump, Xi’s going after the enemies within.

Politics

21 h. ago Israel says ceasefire and aid to resume after Gaza airstrikes

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

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22 h. ago ‘Confident of getting through all five’: Hazlewood insists he can carry Ashes load

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘England watch out’: Hazlewood’s lively start to summer spells Ashes danger for tourists

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

22 h. ago Josh Hazlewood says he can play all five Ashes Tests. History says that’s optimistic

After helping flatten India’s top order in the first ODI match, Josh Hazlewood is hoping Perth will provide a similar pitch for the first Ashes Test so he and Mitchell Starc can do the same to England’s Bazballers.

Politics

27 h. ago Protest permits needed to protect police from violence and injury, says union

Violence will continue at protests if no permit system to regulate rallies is introduced, union boss Wayne Gatt said.

Events

30 h. ago Israel launches Gaza airstrikes and halts aid , blaming Hamas for ceasefire ‘violations’

The Israeli military said it was responding to being fired upon, in what is the most serious test yet of this month’s US-brokered truce.

Events

32 h. ago The number of almonds you should eat every day to boost your gut health

Versatile and delicious, this nutritional powerhouse nut is high in protein, fibre and magnesium and boasts impressive health benefits

Politics

38 h. ago Marsh powers Australia to victory in opening ODI against India on lively Perth pitch

Australia have taken a 1-0 series lead thanks to an important 46 from Mitch Marsh in a rain-affected match.

Politics

39 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Philippe falls for 37 as Marsh pushes Australia towards victory

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Events

40 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: Head falls early as Australia set 131 to win from 26 overs

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Politics

41 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: India look for quick runs as match reduced to 26 overs per side

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Politics

41 h. ago ‘Cookie Monster union’: How a backroom deal for Victoria’s upper house got pushed out to 2026

Labor’s factional bosses have gone from faceless to red-faced after a collapse in backroom negotiations left the party unable to decide on its upper house candidates for next year’s Victorian election.

Society

42 h. ago Australia v India LIVE: India in trouble as game reduced to 32 overs per side

Follow the action from Perth as Australia and India begin their white-ball series with a one-dayer.

Politics

42 h. ago Green at No.5 and Head to No.6? Gilchrist floats surprise batting order switch

Adam Gilchrist doesn’t believe Australia get their best value with Cameron Green at No.3. He has a left-field idea given Travis Head’s proven record as a destructive middle-order player.

Politics

44 h. ago These luxury homes ripped up their tennis courts to make way for ripper gardens

Home owners in some prestigious pockets are ripping out their tennis courts in a move that values preservation over expansion.

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