55 m. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

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65 m. ago Australian sharemarket rallies as mining, energy stocks shine

The Australian sharemarket has made a strong start to the week, with mining and energy stocks pushing the bourse higher.

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4 h. ago Tributes flow after Australian sports presenter dies in LA aged 41

The journalist began his career in Australia then relocated to the US, where he most recently covered the US Open.

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4 h. ago NSW Premier Chris Minns to introduce 'toughest firearm reforms' in Australia

Premier Chris Minns has confirmed the NSW government will introduce the "toughest firearm reforms" in Australia to parliament this week in the wake of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

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5 h. ago Weather warnings for Christmas revellers planning to heading outside

Both rain and shine are forecast for the festive week – and they are expected in their extremes.

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5 h. ago Weather warnings for Christmas revellers planning to head outside

Both rain and shine are forecast for the festive week – and they are expected in their extremes.

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6 h. ago Starc fires Ashes warning as Broad doubles down on ‘worst Australian team since 2010

Travis Head has had a subtle dig at former England fast bowler Stuart Broad for his pre-series remarks about the Australian line-up.

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12 h. ago A Bazballing tragedy: The tactical forensics of an Ashes capitulation

Three of England’s finest exports - Shakespeare, public broadcasting and cricketing calamities - collide in the wash-up of another abominable Ashes tour.

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13 h. ago Most of Australia’s Christmas dishes are adopted, but this one’s our own

Australian Christmas dishes? This is where we’re a little lacking – with one exception, and it comes in the form of a sweet, toothsome treat.

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22 h. ago True Blue, gin cocktails and ‘Ronball’ shirts: Inside Australia’s Ashes celebrations

As social convenor Travis Head handed out drinks and white ‘Ronball’ T-shirts, former greats including Ricky Ponting joined Pat Cummins’ men for an Adelaide Oval shindig.

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24 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia bite back at dire Ashes predictions after retaining urn

Australia’s captain Pat Cummins admitted satisfaction after bundling Bazball out of the Ashes series in what he called “straight sets”, with a hat-trick of Test match victories in 11 days.

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25 h. ago Adelaide finale as it happened: Australia retain Ashes with 82

Australia swept to an 82-run win in the third Ashes Test in Adelaide to retain the urn with two matches to spare and leave England facing recriminations over another failed campaign.

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26 h. ago They were called Australia’s worst Ashes team in 15 years. Eleven days of cricket later, the urn is theirs

Pat Cummins’ back, Josh Hazlewood’s hamstring, Usman Khawaja’s spasms, Steve Smith’s vertigo, Nathan’s Lyon’s hamstring: Australia have overcome plenty to get here.

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27 h. ago ‘It doesn’t bode well’: Lyon, Cummins could sit out the rest of the Ashes

Nathan Lyon was on crutches after suffering an apparent hamstring injury, while Pat Cummins is no guarantee to play another Test this summer with the urn safely retained.

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27 h. ago ‘Bazball is officially dead’: Australia retain the Ashes after England fightback falls short

Australia have taken an unassailable 3-0 series lead after a dramatic day in Adelaide Oval, ensuring the urn will remain in their possession.

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28 h. ago Corporate deals, a family feud, court battles: The year in media

A wave of corporate deals shook up the Australian media landscape in 2025, while the Murdoch family feud over succession reached its culmination.

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28 h. ago Fixers, ‘sensible Greens’ and falling stars: 2025’s best, worst and most embarrassing

Who croaked out a rendition of “It’s Time” with all the gusto of a nursing home singalong? We reveal all.

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32 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE | Four wickets to glory. Australia on brink of Ashes win

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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32 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE | Play restarts. England’s target under 200 runs, Australia need four wickets

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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32 h. ago Ashes cricket LIVE UPDATES | Australia gets breakthrough as Jamie Smith throws wicket away

Follow all the action as the third Test concludes at Adelaide Oval.

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