Lyon roars to second on Aussie Test wicket-takers list Offspinner Nathan Lyon has moved into second spot on the list of Australian Test wicket-takers. AAP · Dec 18, 2025
England’s top-order toppled again to leave Ashes hopes on lifeline England crumbled to 59 for three at lunch. The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Will the Australian dollar keep rising in 2026? 3 factors to watch in the new year After several years of steadily declining, the Australian dollar staged a meaningful recovery in 2025, culminating in a two-cent rally over the past month. The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025
Remember us: Lyon and Cummins return to taunt England England have slumped to 8-213 in reply to Australia's 371 after day two of the third Ashes Test, putting the hosts in the box seat to wrap up the series. AAP · Dec 18, 2025
Fears Australian man killed while fighting in Ukraine Authorities are seeking urgent clarification of reports that an Australian man was killed fighting Russian forces in Ukraine's far east. AAP · Dec 17, 2025
Embattled BP replaces CEO, naming Woodside Energy chief as first-ever woman leader of a Big Oil giant BP’s new American CEO is a global traveler who just helped an Australian energy player grow worldwide. Fortune · Dec 17, 2025
England trail Australia by 158 runs: Ashes third Test, day two – as it happened England crawl to 213-8 in response to Australia’s 371 to leave the tourists’ hopes of staying in the series hanging by a thread at Adelaide Oval The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
Australian Govt Promises Stricter Migration Checks To Block Antisemitic Visitors “We’ll certainly look at the migration settings to make sure that no one who has antisemitic views comes to Australia, and migrates to Australia. The challenge is: how you identify that?” Pedestrian.tv · Dec 17, 2025
'I have a renewed sense of wanting to race' – Brodie Chapman carves out path forward after long-held goal of Kigali World Championships 'In an ideal world, if I'm still loving it, I'd like to race until 2028' says Australian time trial champion Cycling News · Dec 17, 2025
Australian singer performs emotional tribute for Bondi victims at third Ashes test Australian singer John Williamson gave an emotional performance at the Ashes to honour those affected by the Bondi Beach attack on Sunday, which left 15 people dead and 42 injured. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Ashes 2025 live score: Ben Stokes was not let down by England teammates, insists Marcus Trescothick England lost eight wickets for 213 runs in reply to Australia’s 371 The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025
Morning Mail: what alleged Bondi gunmen did in the Philippines, praise for young survivor, Aukus lobbying questions Staff and police say the Akrams rarely left their room in Davao and had no visitors The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
Notes of support posted on Jewish bakery that announced its closure in wake of shooting – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025
'We Fled for Safety': Ukrainian Mother's Australia Dream Shattered by Bondi Massacre A Ukrainian refugee mother who fled war for safety in Sydney is left grieving after her 10-year-old daughter was killed in the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting, shattering faith in sanctuary. International Business Times UK · Dec 17, 2025
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025 Can Urgent Care Clinics actually take pressure off hospitals? Yes, but they’re not the only way When we’re acutely ill or injured, we want to be able to quickly access care in Australia’s hospital emergency departments (EDs). But more of us are seeking care in EDs. This went from 7.4 million in 2014–15 to 9.1 million in 2024–25. And the system is struggling to cope.
The Conversation · Dec 17, 2025 The special envoy’s report doesn’t hold all the answers for defeating antisemitism In the wake of the Bondi terror attack, the government is under pressure to do more to address antisemitism in Australia.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025 The Guardian view on Australia’s social media ban: dragging tech companies into action Editorial: Children under the age of 16 needed protecting and the moral argument wasn’t winning. Government regulation can change the terms of debate
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 'Evil' anti-Semitism targeted with tougher hate laws People spouting racial hatred could have visas cancelled after the Bondi massacre, but the government is being pushed to go further still to stop anti-Semitism.
Euronews · Dec 17, 2025 Von der Leyen slams rise of antisemitism as 'old evil' at Brussels Hanukkah event The European Commission president's comments come days after 15 people were killed at a Hannukah event on Sydney's Bondi Beach, one of Australia's worst mass shootings in years.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Veteran Khawaja gives selectors another headache Usman Khawaja has now been dropped eight times in Test cricket, but his 82 in Adelaide has again proven he is not ready to quit the arena just yet.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 'Hate preachers' on notice as Bondi victims mourned The youngest and oldest victims of the Bondi Beach terror attacks have been laid to rest as the government moves ahead with cracking down on extremist clerics.
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 F1 2026 launch dates: When do McLaren and Mercedes reveal new car liveries? The 2026 season starts on 8 March in Australia and all 11 teams will launch their cars in the weeks before
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025 The stats don’t lie. Australia’s tax system is designed to benefit the wealthiest and the rest of us pay for it Many progressives protest that they are not rich, despite being on a very good wicket. They always reel off their CV of working-class roots
The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 2025 Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients Exclusive: Greens condemn sponsorship of group’s launch by Precision Public Affairs, which represents clients with lucrative contracts with the Australian government
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Jewish bakery in Sydney closes over safety fears after Bondi Beach terror attack: ‘It breaks our hearts’ Australian authorities are trying to push through gun reforms after gunmen killed 15 people