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Smith takes down England spinner's quiz show disaster

Australia star Steve Smith has referenced Monty Panesar's infamous quiz show performance when asked about provocative comments from the former England spinner.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific?

After a long and deadlocked bidding process for Australia and Pacific Island nations to co-host the UN climate summit (COP31), the event will now be hosted by Turkey. Australia’s Climate Minister, Chris Bowen, will reportedly take a key role as “COP President for negotiations”. More details are yet to emerge.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

New data shows the ACT and Queensland economies are beating the rest of the nation

The Australian Capital Territory and Queensland have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies in Australia in 2024-25.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025

Fear of an AI bubble, falls in ASX share prices and rates jitters – what’s going on with the Australian market?

The benchmark index hit a record in October but then quickly shed about 7%. And despite a Nvidia-fuelled tech rally, Australia isn’t out of the woods yet

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Bree out to blitz bobsleigh in Olympic track test event

Bree Walker, one of Australia's top medal chances at next year's Winter Olympics, is to compete on the Milan-Cortina bobsleigh course for the first time.

AAP · Nov 20, 2025

Is Bonnie Blue Returning To Australia For 2025 Schoolies? Unpacking The Controversy

Bonnie was barred from entering Australia after last year’s Schoolies. So how has she pulled this off?

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 20, 2025

The Ashes: what you need to know about the 2025-26 series in Australia

The 74th Ashes series begins this week. How can cricket lovers follow all the action? Will England be competitive this time? Your questions answered

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Papua New Guinea ‘not happy’ as Australia walks away from bid to host Cop31

Australia had been pushing to host climate conference next year with south Pacific nations, which are increasingly threatened by rising seas and climate-fuelled disasters

The Guardian - AU · Nov 20, 2025

Turkey to host next UN climate talks after Australia backs out

The agreement ends a two-year stand-off between Australia and Turkey, both of which had bid to host Cop31

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

Australia cedes COP31 but negotiates role for Chris Bowen and Pacific countries

Australia has ceded next year’s United Nations climate conference – COP 31 – to Turkey, but has negotiated a fall back that gives Climate Minister Chris Bowen a prominent role.

The Conversation · Nov 20, 2025