62 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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2 h. ago Why Sabalenka and Kyrgios’ battle of the sexes is an insult to women’s sport

Nick Kyrgios says he will defeat the women’s world No.1 on Sunday without having to try hard. But for Aryna Sabalenka, the match is a lose-lose.

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2 h. ago The spinner tipped to replace Nathan Lyon for Boxing Day Test – and the other contenders

Nathan Lyon is almost certain to miss the Boxing Day Test, but a former Test spinner says national selectors have several strong options to pick from.

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2 h. ago Force and Brumbies table deals for Lomax as RA considers top

The Western Force and Brumbies remain the most likely destinations for Zac Lomax, with Rugby Australia yet to determine the size of any potential top-up deal.

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3 h. ago Pokies, handouts and membership records: Inside the finances of the AFL’s Victorian clubs

A detailed analysis of club books reveals that it is far from a level playing field in the state of Victoria. From pokies revenue to AFL distributions, this is the financial state of play of the 10 Victorian clubs.

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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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9 h. ago Stokes and McCullum are digging a hole to nowhere. England need to change

Bazball has run its race. If Ben Stokes can’t compromise on his approach to batting and be prepared to embrace new ideas then England need to find a new captain.

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9 h. ago Sex toys and shotguns: What happened when Andrew invited Epstein to Sandringham

Andrew claimed it was “just a straightforward shooting weekend”, but what staff found in the guest rooms of the Queen’s private estate left them shocked.

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12 h. ago McRae can free two Magpies with one move. It’s the switch he must make this off

Most teams can afford one defender who doesn’t play on anyone and has the job of distributing the ball, but not two. It’s time Collingwood unlocked the talent they recruited Dan Houston for.

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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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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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24 h. ago ‘It obviously sucks’: England finally admit tour mistakes as Stokes reveals Adelaide bowling anguish

Coach Brendon McCullum has conceded he got England’s preparation for the first two Tests wrong, while skipper Ben Stokes felt he “was going to snap in half” during the defeat in Adelaide.

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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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25 h. ago Wildcard appeal: Kyrgios’ tour return locked in for Brisbane

Brisbane will again be the launching pad for injury-marred tennis enigma Nick Kyrgios’ latest comeback – as well as his great mate Thanasi Kokkinakis.

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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 Grief and defiance as Melbourne women gather for Bondi vigil

Dressed in white, a group of Jewish and non-Jewish women gathered to remember the victims of the Bondi shooting one week on.

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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.

Events

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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