Australia has an ongoing GP shortage. Why can’t we just train more GPs? Australia is critically short of GPs – and the shortfall is growing, predicted to be 8,600 GPs by 2048. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024
How a Cold War satellite and Robert Menzies changed the way Australian schools are funded As students and teachers prepare to go on holidays, there’s a disagreement raging over a new school funding deal for 2025. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2024
How can India still qualify for 2025 WTC Final NEW DELHI: The Indian team still has a realistic chance of making it into the 2025 World Test Championship (WTC) Final despite the Gabba Test against Australia ending in a draw on Wednesday. The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024
Cummins, Starc give thumbs up to play all five Tests Pat Cummins expects he and Mitchell Starc will be fit to play through the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, while expecting more back-up overs from Mitch Marsh. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Unis split on visa go-slow to curb foreign students International student visas for tertiary education will be prioritised for a limited number of applicants before being hit with a go-slow to tame migration. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
More Aussies heading home after deadly Vanuatu quake Two more RAAF planes are set to bring home Australians stranded in Vanuatu following a 7.3 magnitude earthquake, as rescue and recovery efforts continue. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Konstas feels he's on the up as selectors mull squad Sam Konstas believes he has already improved as a batter through this summer, as calls grow for the 19-year-old to make a Test debut against India. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Australia denounces Russia ahead of Kyiv embassy return Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has updated his Australian counterpart on Russia's invasion and asked for more aid to ensure a decisive victory. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Productivity slump worsens Australia's deficit dilemma Australia needs to get productivity growth back on track to pay for structural spending increases and avoid endless deficits, economists warn. AAP · Dec 18, 2024
Mysterious Balls Keep Washing Up On Australian Beaches Authorities in Australia are warning people to stay away from them over fears they are toxic. International Business Times · Dec 18, 2024
A predicted deficit will get the headlines but remember that budgets are about choices Right now the government is choosing to deliver $50bn a year to the richest 10% of Australians for no discernible benefit to the nation The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024
Deadline changed as tech firms grapple with Australia’s age check and social media ban laws Tech companies will have two extra months to finalise plans to restrict children from accessing adult websites The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024
Fleeing Xi’s China: following the trail of migrants trying to reach Australia through Indonesia A new and high-stakes escape route has been revealed, through the Indonesian archipelago to a smuggler’s boat The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2024
Andrew Flintoff's 16-year-old son Rocky named in England Lions squad NEW DELHI: Rocky Flintoff, aged 16 and son of former England all-rounder Andrew, received selection for the England Lions squad on January 3 for their upcoming Australian tour. The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 'Nothing but respect for Ashwin': Contemporary Nathan Lyon on retired India spinner NEW DELHI: Australia's leading off-spinner Nathan Lyon offered a sincere tribute to contemporary Ravichandran Ashwin following the Indian bowler's retirement announcement.
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 Hazlewood ruled out of remainder of the series, confirms Cummins NEW DELHI: Australia's captain Pat Cummins has announced that Josh Hazlewood will not participate in the remaining matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series due to a calf injury.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 South Africa vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in South Africa 2024/2025 Follow all the action from World Sports Betting Newlands Cricket Ground
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024 Andrew Flintoff calls up 16-year-old son Rocky for England Lions tour Flintoff’s son, Rocky, joins the 16-man squad for the January tour of Australia
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 Women’s cricket team of the year: from Smriti Mandhana to Sophie Ecclestone The Spin’s annual selection marks a milestone in women’s cricket with England and Australia far less dominant
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 89/7, no problem! Pat Cummins overlooks India's parting shot in drawn Gabba Test Indian bowlers put a mini scare in the Aussie camp at rainy Gabba on day five when they sent half of the Australian batting unit back for the score of 33 before weather gods had the last laugh, ending the third Test in a draw. But captain Pat Cummins said…
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 Rocky Flintoff named in England Lions squad for Australia tour The 16-year-old son of England great Freddie is heading Down Under
The Guardian - UK · Dec 18, 2024 Flintoff calls up Flintoff as 16-year-old makes cut for England Lions tour Sixteen-year-old Rocky Flintoff has been called up to the England Lions for January’s tour of Australia, where he will be coached by his father
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 Rohit Sharma gives big update on Mohammed Shami’s availability for remaining two Australia Tests NEW DELHI: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma on Wednesday provided a key update on premium pacer Mohammed Shami’s availability for the remaining two Tests against Australia. With two crucial matches remaining in the series, Shami's inclusion will surely strengthen India’s chances of clinching the series against the formidable Aussies.
The Times of India · Dec 18, 2024 Rohit Sharma hits back: 'No harm celebrating' follow-on moment After India avoided the follow-on during the dramatic last hour on day four of the drawn third Test against Australia in Brisbane, the moment sparked celebrations in the Indian dressing room, which the Australian team and media found a bit surprising considering India were still almost 200 runs behind the…
AAP · Dec 18, 2024 Cummins defends Australia top-order despite failures Australia's top-three batters continued their lean run in the third Test against India, but Pat Cummins says stats don't tell the full story of their worth.