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Women’s game ‘ready for five days of cricket’, England’s Kate Cross claims

England play the only the four-day Test of the women’s Ashes against Australia this week

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Australia Day honours recognise those battling COVID-19, bushfires and climate change

Recipients of this year's Australia Day honours range from those who have worked on the front lines of bushfires, COVID-19 and climate change, to those advocating for Indigenous people and the elderly.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Furness, AO, will 'wear medals to dinner'

Actor Deborra-Lee Furness, cook Maggie Beer and singer Delta Goodrem have all been recognised for their philanthropic work with Australia Day honours.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Sims to maintain the rage after ACCC term

Australia's competition watchdog chairman doesn't mind being called an activist regulator, because he believes that's exactly what he should be doing.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Australia and Norway were once tied in global anti-corruption rankings. Now, we’re heading in opposite directions

In a worrying sign, Australia is heading in the opposite direction to Norway, plummeting in the latest global Corruption Perceptions Index.

The New Daily · Jan 25, 2022

Gina Rinehart and former News Ltd chief John Hartigan receive 2022 Australia Day honours

Mining magnate’s appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia likely to spark controversy

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Australia Day honours: Shane Fitzsimmons and Emma McKeon recognised with record number of women recipients

Dylan Alcott, Maggie Beer, Catherine Cox and Prof Leslie Burnett also among recipients, with women making up almost half of honours list

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Musician, mining magnate receive honours

The Australia Day Honours List has been released, with singer Delta Goodrem, mining boss Gina Rinehart and a string of scientists among the recipients.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

ANU academic honoured alongside highest ever portion of women

ANU's Professor Amanda Barnard has be recognised for services to computational science, health research and education in 2022 Australia Day honours.

The Canberra Times · Jan 25, 2022

Australian Open 2022 | Nadal conquers pain and Shapovalov

Keys dismantles Krejcikova; Barty rides roughshod over Pegula; Berrettini grabbed a slice of tennis history

The Hindu · Jan 25, 2022