3 h. ago The Ashes fifth Test day four recap: The cold facts behind Boland’s 282

Joe Root successfully put a target on Scott Boland four years ago. At the SCG, Boland finally had his revenge.

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10 h. ago Former High Court justice in frame to lead Bondi royal commission

The potential appointment of Virginia Bell, which has been flagged by senior Labor figures in recent days, drew swift private pushback from some Jewish leaders.

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12 h. ago As it happened: Transport chaos as West Gate Tunnel closed northbound, trains cancelled; Thologolong, Longwood fires spread as Victorians brace for ‘catastrophic’ Friday

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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12 h. ago ‘Grumpy, exhausted and really unwell’: How to cope with heatwave nights

As the first heatwave of the summer kicks in, prepare for sweaty, sleepless nights. After sweltering days, both Melbourne and Sydney will still have 23 degrees at midnight.

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13 h. ago Webster saves the day, but Australia reject spin at their peril

Australia are not only reluctant to pick a full-time spin bowler, they are also reluctant to use the spin options they do have until pace is exhausted.

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13 h. ago United Cup Highlights: Gauff & Harrison (USA) v Sakkari & Tsitsipas (GRE)

Watch the match highlights between Gauff & Harrison (USA) & Sakkari & Tsitsipas (GRE) on Day 6 of the 2026 United Cup.

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13 h. ago Sydney braces for ‘extreme’ fire conditions as heatwave intensifies

Temperatures are expected to exceed 40 degrees as a severe heatwave peaks in coming days, fuelling extreme fire danger and prompting major health warnings.

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13 h. ago SCG Test day four as it happened: Bethell’s maiden century stalls Australia win

The fifth Ashes Test remains there for the hosts’ taking but Australia will be forced to bat again on day five after England’s 22-year-old No.3 racked up an unbeaten 142 in Sydney.

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14 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Transport chaos as West Gate Tunnel closed northbound, trains cancelled; Thologolong, Longwood fires spread as Victorians brace for ‘catastrophic’ Friday

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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16 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Temperatures pass 40 in Melbourne, Victoria; Residents urged to leave as Thologolong, Longwood fires spread; Traffic delays as West Gate Tunnel closed citybound

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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17 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Temperatures reach 40s in parts of Victoria; Residents urged to leave as Thologolong fire spreads; Total fire bans Thursday, Extreme fire danger Friday

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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18 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Some regional Victorians urged to leave immediately; Temperatures reach 40s; Total fire bans for Central, Wimmera, South West

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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20 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Total fire bans for Central, Wimmera, South West; Temperatures start to hit 40s; People near Moyreisk fire urged to leave immediately

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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20 h. ago Instead of big resolutions, I keep track of life’s smaller moments

This will be the fifth year I’ve spent tracking my habits and behaviour in order to witness my actions every day.

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20 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Total fire bans for Central, Wimmera, South West; Temperatures to hit 40s; Watch and Act for western Victorian fire

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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20 h. ago Better than the crossword: the fun activity that can reduce your dementia risk by 76 per cent

Looking for new and fun ways to exercise your brain and body this year? You could do a lot worse than practising this age-old activity.

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21 h. ago Europe snow causes mass flight cancellations, Paris traffic jams reach record 1000km

One airline said it was the most extreme weather it had experienced in years, with the cold snap that has brought snow to London expected to worsen in coming days.

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21 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Severe weather warning as temperatures to exceed 40 degrees; Total fire bans for Melbourne, Wimmera, southwest

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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22 h. ago Melbourne heatwave LIVE: Severe weather warning as temperatures to exceed 40 degrees; CFA declares extreme bushfire risk

Keep up to date with the latest information as the city, and the state, experiences its worst heatwave since Black Summer.

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22 h. ago More than 1000 flights cancelled, record traffic jams, as snow buries Europe

One airline said it was the most extreme weather they had experienced in years, with the cold snap expected to worsen in coming days.

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