Ex-England star offers advice to Ben Stokes and Joe Root on handling Ashes hostility England can expect a hostile atmosphere from the Australian crowd when the first Ashes Test gets underway on Friday The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
'Compelling' season earns F1 flyer landmark honour While Oscar Piastri's F1 season has stalled, his barnstorming start to 2025 has earned him the annual Don Award from the Sport Australia Hall Of Fame. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
Percy Pig and Colin the Caterpillar head Down Under as M&S strikes Australia deal The deal after the retailer’s successful food wholesale collaboration with the Target chain in the US The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Marks & Spencer to sell food in Australia amid international growth The British brand said it has struck a partnership to sell products in Coles supermarket stores. Evening Standard · Nov 17, 2025
Australia target Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ on eve of Ashes Scott Boland has flagged Joe Root as the England batter to ‘take down’ this Ashes series as Pat Cummins stepped up his return from a back injury The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
'We are heartbroken' – Mourning and sense of 'overwhelming loss' after death of Australian Paralympian Paige Greco 'While we are devastated by her loss, we are incredibly proud of the person she was and the way she represented Australia,' says athlete's mother in statement Cycling News · Nov 17, 2025
Cummins bowls in Perth heat to press for Ashes return Australia captain Pat Cummins is making a compelling case to return for the second Ashes Test after completing an extended bowling session in the Perth heat. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
TMS stats man says which Ashes team of the past England should look to for hope England go in search of their first win Down Under since the 2010-11 series. The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Boland's point to prove ahead of another Bazball battle Dismissed by England after a disappointing 2023 Ashes, Australia quick Scott Boland admits he has a point to prove this time around. AAP · Nov 17, 2025
‘Damned if we do but completely stuffed if we don’t’: heatwaves will worsen longer net zero is delayed A new study suggests heatwaves will not revert back towards preindustrial conditions for at least 1,000 years after emissions target reached The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025
Ashes 2025-26: player-by-player guide to England and Australia squads Visitors have their strongest Ashes squad in years but face an Australian team brimming with experience The Guardian - UK · Nov 17, 2025
Scott Boland names Australia’s most prized England scalp before Ashes Boland says Joe Root remains England’s most prized wicket despite having yet to reach three figures in 14 matches in Australia The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Dozens of schools in Australia and New Zealand shut after play sand recalled over asbestos fear Closures follow laboratory results confirming traces of tremolite and chrysotile asbestos in several sand products widely used in early-learning classrooms The Independent UK · Nov 17, 2025
Amyl and the Sniffers’ generosity shows what’s missing for Australia’s live music venues When the Amyl and the Sniffers’ free show at Federation Square was cancelled on Friday night due to safety concerns, the band worked quickly to turn this disappointment around. The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 Fast bowler's 'second life' towards dream Ashes debut The revelation he could be making his Test debut in the Ashes opener has come during an already tense time for South Australia quick Brendan Doggett.
The Conversation · Nov 17, 2025 A cancer specialist explains why parents should not be too worried about coloured sand recalls Schools have been shut in the Australian Capital Territory after children’s play sand was recalled due to asbestos fears.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025 Afternoon Update: why police whistleblower broke ranks; Trump backs Epstein files release; and our annual summer gift guide Guardian Australia has launched a major investigation into police and coronial handling of domestic homicides
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025 England, please be competitive. The Ashes’ claim to the greatest rivalry depends on it In Tests played in Australia, the much-hyped series has been less flat out than just flat for more than a decade. Does a better cricket rivalry lie elsewhere?
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 17, 2025 ‘Charli xcx Made It Cool Again’: Are We Seeing A Smoking Resurgence? Smoking seems to have increased in pop-culture and now we're see a rise at home. Are they connected and how do we get our numbers back down?
Pedestrian.tv · Nov 17, 2025 Big Brother Australia’s Michael Knew He Would Be Evicted First: ‘I Am The Villain’ Michael also spilled on his controversial casting, saying “nothing was hidden” from Big Brother producers.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 Mining giant reveals deal to turn iron and steel green One of Australia's largest mining companies will pause its plans to produce greener iron and invest $35 million in emerging local technology.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 Brook can do a Pietersen on the Aussies: Katich Former Australia Test opener Simon Katich reckons Harry Brook will be England's leading run-scorer during the Ashes, and he doubts Joe Root will score a ton.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 Aussie shares finish flat, avoid five-day losing streak The ASX200 has gained steadily in the last 75 minutes of trading to finish narrowly in the green, up 1.9 points on the highs of the day.
AAP · Nov 17, 2025 De Minaur's path to Aus Open clear in United Cup draw Australia have been grouped with Czech Republic and Norway in the United Cup, with Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint to be based in Sydney.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 17, 2025 Paige Greco, Australian Paralympic gold medallist, dies aged 28 Cyclist passes away in Adelaide home after ‘sudden medical episode’ and won women’s C1-3 3,000m individual pursuit at Tokyo Games