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Did government jump the gun with mass detainee release?

Australia's top legal minds have weighed in on whether the federal government was right to immediately release detainees following a High Court ruling.

AAP · Dec 16, 2023

‘The Mount Everest of leavened breads’: the makings of a panettone – and how to pick a good one

In Australia, households not in-the-know might give, receive or regift sub-par panettone at Christmas. But if we learn to choose a good panettone, can this festive fruit bread’s reputation be redeemed?

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023

Aussie mother demands action on 'crisis' killing kids

Australian children continue to die in road accidents which are "almost entirely preventable", prompting a bereaved mother to launch a renewed campaign.

AAP · Dec 16, 2023

Australia seize control in first Test against Pakistan as Lyon nears milestone

NEW DELHI: Australia extended their lead against Pakistan to 300 runs on day three of the first Test in Perth on Saturday.

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2023

California drug trafficking ring hid cocaine in car parts and instant noodles

Four men face a life sentence after packaging up to $160m worth of illegal substances to export to Australia and New Zealand

The Guardian - US · Dec 16, 2023

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test | Australia builds big lead over Pakistan as Lyon moves to 499 Test wickets

AUS vs PAK, 1st Test: Australia take 300-run lead in first Test vs Pakistan, as veteran spinner Nathan Lyon moves within one wicket of 500-mark. Usman Khawaja and Steve Smith dig in to extend lead.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Australia v Pakistan: first Test, day three – as it happened

Over-by-over: Despite the loss of David Warner for a duck, Australia are slowly extending their lead after Pakistan’s batters crumbled

The Guardian - AU · Dec 16, 2023

Ind Women vs Eng women Test | Amol Muzumdar filled in for my lack of Test captaincy experience: Harmanpreet

India women's cricket team captain Harmanpreet Kaur credits head coach Amol Muzumdar for record 347-run win over England. India's first-ever victory over England at home and sixth in 39 Tests. Muzumdar praised Deepti Sharma's 9 wickets and 50 runs.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Mitchell Marsh not keen to open in Tests after David Warner's retirement

Australia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh expressed his lack of interest in opening the innings in Test cricket following the retirement of David Warner after the ongoing series against Pakistan.

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2023

Watch: Mitchell Starc's peach of a delivery to dismiss Sarfaraz Ahmed at Perth

NEW DELHI: It is very rare that the Kookubura ball (with which Tests are played in Australia), swings as late as after 70 overs. But this is exactly where the class of a bowler comes in. And there is no iota of doubt that Mitchell Starc is a world class…

The Times of India · Dec 16, 2023