'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns. AAP · Jan 5
Jamie Smith accused of ‘brainless’ dismissal after England collapse Smith got himself out in extraordinary fashion on the stroke of the lunch interval The Independent UK · Jan 5
Head expects he'll keep opening after Ashes domination Travis Head has indicated he'll keep opening for Australia, after he and Steve Smith's centuries put their side in charge of the final Ashes Test. AAP · Jan 5
Venezuelans in Australia grapple with uncertain future Venezuelans in exile are pleading for understanding from Australians as they worry about what comes next following a dramatic US intervention. AAP · Jan 5
Joe Root eyes 2029 Ashes series in Australia – when he will turn 39 Root hit a terrific 160 against Australia in the fifth Test in Sydney, his second century of the series The Independent UK · Jan 5
Australian books to look forward to in 2026: from a 278-page sentence to a memoir about a ‘cursed vagina’ It promises to be a marvellous year ahead for OzLit, with new books from the likes of Kate Grenville, Siang Lu, Antoinette Lattouf, Shaun Micallef, Judith Lucy and more The Guardian - AU · Jan 5
Australia ignoring spin forgets that good bowlers are good bowlers Why is a middling back-up seamer suddenly better than a quality spinner, whatever the conditions? The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Digital Pastimes Down Under and How Technology is Shaping fun Digital entertainment is certainly evolving rapidly across Australia, shaping how people spend their leisure time inkl · Jan 5
Ashes: Joe Root's 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia England record their best total of the series, but it still may not be enough Evening Standard · Jan 5
How Jamie Smith’s ‘dumb’ dismissal epitomises England’s brutal Ashes failure While Joe Root’s century was all class, Smith’s inexplicable shot summed up another day where England were on the wrong side of the moments in this Ashes series, amid an impressive Australia fightback The Independent UK · Jan 5
How Smart Network Infrastructure Drives Growth in Australia Discover how modern network infrastructure powers Australian business growth through reliability, scalability, and competitive advantage. inkl · Jan 5
Root hits masterful century for England before Head leads Australia fightback Joe Root’s 160 helped England to 384 but Travis Head responded with his own masterclass to lift Australia to 166 for two at the end of the second day of the fifth Ashes test The Guardian - UK · Jan 5
Joe Root’s 160 puts England in charge before Travis Head hits back for Australia Root was a class above his team-mates as he converted his overnight 72 into an outstanding 160. The Independent UK · Jan 5
Dire warning over native species conservation funding Conservationists say hundreds of programs to control invasive species, and save native flora and fauna could be impacted without ongoing government funding. AAP · Jan 5
Pedestrian.tv · Jan 5 Does ‘People We Meet On Vacation’ Differ From The Book? Emily Henry Spills The Tea “We care deeply about the readers and want them to feel seen and loved.”
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5 Brain injuries linked to cognitive issues in domestic violence survivors, Australian study finds Study into intimate partner violence finds strangulation and head impacts increase risk of long-term memory loss and cognitive disabilities
AAP · Jan 5 World Cup weapon: Socceroos star's stunning double save As the jostling for spots in Australia's World Cup team and squad continues, Mat Ryan has provided fresh evidence as to why he is the nation's best goalkeeper.
AAP · Jan 5 Summer heat and heavy rain to impact drowning risks Australians have been warned to stay vigilant as the summer heat drives thousands of swimmers back into the nation's waterways.
AAP · Jan 5 Massive cattle deaths feared from Queensland flooding Australia's biggest listed cattle group is trying to assess livestock deaths at three pastoral stations in northwest Queensland that were hit by flooding.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 5 Most significant heatwave since black summer to blast Australia’s southern states as band of hot weather moves east Parts of Victoria and SA could expect highs of 46 or 47C, with winds bringing bushfire danger later in week
AAP · Jan 5 Aussie medal prospects mount ahead of Winter Olympics January 6 marks one month to go to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, with recent performances by Australians raising hopes of a record medal haul.
AAP · Jan 5 'Who knows?': Root unsure about return to Australia Joe Root may have reprised his shrugging celebration when raising his bat for a century at the SCG but his efforts this summer are not be taken lightly.
AAP · Jan 5 'Wasn't good enough': SCG's bad light frustrates CA Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg was frustrated that bad light curtailed the first day of the Ashes series finale at the SCG.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 4 Woman wearing ‘globalise the intifada’ jacket among three arrested at Sydney protest against US action in Venezuela About 300 people turned out in Sydney despite NSW police prohibition on public demonstrations, as protests across Australia condemn US actions
The Conversation · Jan 4 More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They’ve just run off the path to sniff in some long grass, maybe eat some kangaroo poo. Suddenly, there is a yelp and you see a snake slither away. With panic rising, you realise the clock is now ticking to get…