20 h. ago ‘This is our grand final’: But SCG curator isn’t feeling the heat ahead of Ashes finale

The Boxing Day Test was over inside two days. SCG curator Adam Lewis has given an early indication of how the pitch will play in Sydney.

Politics

39 h. ago ‘We do want a third day’: McGrath Foundation counting on you, Albanese tells Australia’s cricketers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged Australia and England players to ensure the SCG Test lasts longer than the two-day affairs in Perth and Melbourne earlier in the Ashes series.

Politics

39 h. ago Todd Murphy relishes the prospect of a Bazball battering; Steve Waugh to present Ashes trophy

The spinner expects England to go after him if he’s given the nod at the SCG. He’s confident his revitalised action can bring the tourists unstuck.

Politics

42 h. ago Why Todd Murphy is relishing the prospect of a Bazball battering

The spinner expects England to go after him if he’s given the nod at the SCG. He’s confident his revitalised action can bring the tourists unstuck.

Politics

48 h. ago Why Australia has backed two spinners with one wicket between them for T20 World Cup

Australia have named their 15-man squad after missing the semi-finals of the past two tournaments.

Politics

49 h. ago It’s not just the pitch: Why Ashes batters are having a nightmare

For all the talk about the state of the pitches, the work of the bowlers has been just as telling.

Politics

54 h. ago Paradise lost: Why the SCG is now a spinner’s worst nightmare

Australia just hosted the first Test in its history that did not feature a single ball of spin. And life may not get much easier in Sydney, traditionally a haven for slow bowlers.

Politics

54 h. ago Thanks to a wrong turn, my family discovered its own slice of paradise

It may not be the quiet beach town it was in the ’80s, but I’m always drawn back to this Queensland holiday favourite.

Politics

69 h. ago The social media whipping boy, cult hero and unlikely captain in our Test team of 2025

Only three players – Travis Head, Joe Root and Ravindra Jadeja – retained their places from last year, while seven have been named in this team for the first time, including a spinner many will not have heard of.

Politics

2 d. ago Fireworks cancelled and money lost, but signs of hope for Bondi businesses

Sydneysiders and tourists have been asked to “open their wallets” in a show of solidarity for a community torn by terror, while nearly 100 businesses have applied for grants.

Economics

3 d. ago Even after suffering the worst, this beach is us at our best

Weeks ago, it was the scene of unimaginable terror. Rose Jackson, born and bred in the eastern suburbs, reflects on why Bondi will endure as the dynamic beating heart of our city.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘You decide your destiny’: Why Michael Vaughan is urging Khawaja to bow out in Sydney

Ashes-winning captain has weighed into the debate over Usman Khawaja’s future, and warned England they need to win well at the SCG to prove Bazball still has a pulse.

Politics

4 d. ago Rain to ring in new year with possible thunderstorms on the way

New Year’s Eve revellers may escape the worst of the weather, however.

Events

4 d. ago Ignore Melbourne – Brendon McCullum needs a win in Sydney to save his job

England sit seventh in the World Test Championship table heading into the SCG Test match.

Politics

4 d. ago Australia coach provides telling Khawaja update ahead of SCG Test

Will Usman Khawaja retire in Sydney? Or will he be given a tap on the shoulder in the coming months?

Politics

5 d. ago Why 10 millimetres of MCG grass made batting a nightmare in the Boxing Day Test

Why is everyone so worked up about the length of the grass, how does it make life difficult for batters, and what does it mean for the famous Melbourne stadium? 

Politics

5 d. ago ‘He would be nervous’: Pressure mounts on SCG curator after MCG debacle

Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg says the “spotlight” is on the SCG pitch ahead of the Ashes finale.

Politics

6 d. ago Dirty utensils, rat droppings: Sydney’s worst food safety breaches revealed

Burger restaurants, chicken shops and kebab outlets are among the latest businesses fined for violating food safety and hygiene standards in NSW.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Short Tests are bad for business’: MCG carnage could spark change on pitch preparation

Cricket Australia lost about $4 million in revenue from the two-day Test in Perth and, with 90,000 expected on Sunday, will likely be hit even harder if the Boxing Day Test does not see a third day.

Transport

6 d. ago Fishing nets, seasickness and lost life rafts: Sydney to Hobart hit by wave of retirements

Headlined by the withdrawals of supermaxi Wild Thing 100 and overall contender Moneypenny, 13 yachts had pulled out by 5pm on Saturday due to a wide variety of issues.

Events