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Fans scurry for cover at Australia-Sri Lanka World Cup match as dust storm rips banners off stadium roof

Match interrupted by chaotic scenes as spectators run for safety

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

England fans may have turned on Jordan Henderson — but he still has Gareth Southgate

The England manager has continued to show loyalty towards Henderson despite his controversial, and deeply unpopular, move to Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK · Oct 17, 2023

Best economy rate, most wickets: Indian bowlers on song after 14 matches in ICC World Cup 2023

NEW DELHI: India aren't just leading the points table with an unbeaten run so far in the ICC World Cup 2023, but the team is also asserting its dominance in the bowling department.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Afternoon Update: Biden to visit Israel; RBA’s rate rise warning; and rating Australian olive oils

The US president’s visit will come amid growing concerns the Israel-Hamas war could spiral into a regional conflict

The Guardian - AU · Oct 17, 2023

AOC boss urges Swimming Australia to accept change

Australia's Olympic boss Ian Chesterman has urged Swimming Australia members to accept changes asked of them by World Aquatics.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Adam Zampa hails 'game changer' Pat Cummins after World Cup 'axe' threat

NEW DELHI: Adam Zampa praised the "game-changing" performance of Pat Cummins, who was reportedly on the verge of being dropped as Australia's captain due to the team's disappointing start to the World Cup.

The Times of India · Oct 17, 2023

Lacrosse looms as new Olympic medal hope for Australia

Lacrosse is one of the new sports added to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles where Australia are likely to be one of the genuine medal contenders.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

'Low tolerance' for slower return to target: RBA

Australia could be galloping towards a Melbourne Cup interest rate rise if progress on inflation proves too slow and the labour market too resilient.

AAP · Oct 17, 2023

Indigenous Australians supported Voice referendum by large margins; Labor retains large Newspoll lead

With 79% of enrolled voters counted nationally, “no” has won the Voice referendum by a 60.7–39.3 margin. “No” has easily won in every state and territory except the ACT.

The Conversation · Oct 17, 2023