9 h. ago The next Ashes series is only 18 months away. Here’s what Australia must do to win again

As this current team celebrates, the next generation of contenders is impressing in the Sheffield Shield ahead of the 2027 Ashes.

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14 h. ago Kokkinakis was losing hope, but a tendon from a dead person might have saved his career

Seven years on from receiving “bad doctor’s advice”, and many setbacks later, Thanasi Kokkinakis is on the comeback trail again – after revolutionary surgery he hopes saves his career.

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23 h. ago Residents 'shattered' after losing family relics in bushfire

After an out-of-control bushfire tore through a small township in Victoria, residents returned to find relics of their family history completely lost.

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24 h. ago LIVE Melbourne derby Big Bash: Sam Harper smashes six into top level of Marvel as Stars chase 167

Follow along live as the Melbourne Renegades host their cross-town rivals, the Stars, from Marvel Stadium.

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24 h. ago Devastation as 130 buildings lost, crops razed and livestock lost

Fierce winds and hot weather have sparked more than 200 fires in every corner of the state, leaving a trail of destruction and dozens on towns on high alert.

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24 h. ago Devastation as 130 buildings destroyed, crops razed and livestock lost

Fierce winds and hot weather have sparked more than 200 fires in every corner of the state, leaving a trail of destruction and dozens on towns on high alert.

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24 h. ago Volunteer firefighter saves homes but loses his own in Victorian fires

The Longwood fire flattened homes in Alexandra, including that of frontline firefighters and volunteers.

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25 h. ago Bittersweet victory for fireys who saved Alexandra’s town centre but lost their homes

After 30 straight hours of constant firefighting, dozens of crews were forced to pull back to make a desperate last stand.

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26 h. ago While this third generation resident was saving the town, his own house was being razed

Ask Tyrone Rice about the devastation of the little town of Harcourt and you get a stiff upper lip in response.

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27 h. ago In pictures: Heartbreak and bravery on the front lines of Victoria’s bushfires

Victorians in fire-ravaged towns across the state are grappling with immense loss, as major bushfires continue to pose a threat.

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27 h. ago ‘Abhorrent’: PM slams Elon Musk’s X over sexually explicit images

As the wave of AI generated sexual material grows, international leaders are demanding action by tech companies to stop images generated without consent.

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29 h. ago Wind, smoke, ash: What this weekend’s weather will bring to Melbourne

The smell of smoke is drifting down to Melbourne, as residents report ash falling into their homes. But weather experts warn the air quality will only deteriorate as smoke settles in across the state on Sunday.

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29 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: Dozens of fires rage as State of Disaster declared; missing family found and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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33 h. ago Victoria Bushfires LIVE: 36 fires rage as State of Disaster declared; Family missing and homes razed

A late wind change was expected overnight creating perilous conditions for fires still burning out of control across the state.

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38 h. ago Three strategies to put $500 back in your pocket every month

A ditch and switch of the average credit card, personal loan and mortgage today would save the typical Aussie nearly $500 a month. Here’s how.

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48 h. ago ‘The animals are their family’: Horses and pets take refuge with residents

At the Mansfield Showgrounds, animals outnumber people, brought by fire-hit residents from far and wide seeking shelter for them.

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48 h. ago ‘It’s going to be a long night’: As fire roars towards Yea, some dig in for battle

Thick, grey smoke is blanketing the town of Yea, and most residents have left. But some are staying to protect their homes and animals.

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49 h. ago Three missing, including child, as blaze rips through heart of state

Firefighters are urgently searching for three people, including a child, who are missing after the Longwood bushfire destroyed homes and buildings as extreme weather conditions grip the state.

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49 h. ago Three missing including child, dozens of homes lost as fires continue to rage

Firefighters are urgently searching for three people, including a child, who are missing after the Longwood bushfire destroyed homes and buildings as extreme weather conditions grip the state.

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49 h. ago eSafety Commissioner demands crackdown on Musk’s AI ‘nudify’ images on X

World leaders including the UK’s Keir Starmer are vowing to crack down on Elon Musk’s platform over the surge in sexually explicit images generated by Grok.

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