Researchers taking the wind out of cyclone devastation Australian researchers believe aerosols maybe the key to disrupting the formation of and ultimately taming killer tropical cyclones before they come ashore. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
In the dark: Australia ill-prepared for climate punch Australia is overdue for a full audit of climate change-fuelled risks as the latest science suggests warming is accelerating. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
‘It’s unfeasible to run this model much longer’: is this the end of the Australian regional tour? Musicians are reporting low ticket sales for gigs that end up costing them money to play – before 11th-hour turnarounds that bring out huge crowds. But is such a risky ecosystem something bands want to deal with? The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
‘A giant parenting group’: how online comedians are making a living by laughing about the chaos of kids Comedians like the UK’s George Lewis, Farideh Olsen from Canada and Sean Szeps in Australia have huge audiences because ‘if we can’t laugh … we’re going to sob uncontrollably’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
Aukus will cost Australia $368bn. What if there was a better, cheaper defence strategy? As questions swirl around the nuclear submarine deal, some strategists are pushing for an alternative, ‘echidna’ policy that focuses less on offensive capability The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
Labor has promised 1.2m new homes in its second term. Is it possible? Experts weigh in on what Australia needs to change to get more houses, more quickly – from fixing a 2,000-page code, to backing modular builds The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
As a trans Australian, I was kicked out of a UK toilet. This is not the open-hearted Britain I remember I used to be proud of my birthplace for its cosmopolitan tolerance. Visiting now, it feels like stepping back decades The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025
Ace swimmer comes up trumps after dealt bad hands The standout swimmer at Australia's selection trials for the world championships overcame a range of health issues, then COVID ruined her Olympic debut. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
'When do we stop picking him?': Aussies' Test dilemma Marnus Labuschagne is coming off a two-year period of averaging less than 28 in Tests, giving Australia's ageing top-order plenty of problems. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Pharmacists push for new bowel screening approach Pharmacists are advocating for a new strategy on bowel cancer screening due to Australia's failure to meet targets. AAP · Jun 14, 2025
Australia get too clever and pay the price for batting order jumble The failure of the top three meant the holders did not have enough runs when South Africa benefited from the Lord’s pitch flattening out The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
‘Chokers? This win squashes that’: Bavuma hopes WTC victory can unite South Africa Temba Bavuma has described South Africa’s World Test Championship win against Australia as ‘special for the country’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Photos capture South Africa's emotional WTC final victory over Australia at Lord's South Africa has upset Australia by five wickets to win the World Test Championship on the fourth day of the final at Lord's. The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025
Al Jazeera · Jun 14, 2025 South Africa beat Australia in WTC final to net first major title South Africa end their wait for one of the major ICC titles by beating Australia by five wickets in the WTC final.
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 Ireland vs West Indies LIVE: Cricket score and updates from West Indies in Ireland 2025 Follow all the action from Bready
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 Scotland vs Netherlands LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Twenty20 Tri-Series in Scotland 2025 Follow all the action from Titwood
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 Temba Bavuma and South Africa’s unlikely triumph shows why Test cricket is worth saving The first Black batter to make a century for South Africa has led them to World Test Championship glory – but wider issues within the format must be solved to save it
The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2025 Aiden Markram helps South Africa beat Australia in World Test Championship final Set 282 to win, 70 more than had been scored in any of the first three innings at Lord’s, Markram scored 136 runs.
Evening Standard · Jun 14, 2025 World Test Championship: South Africa end long trophy wait with tense Lord's victory over Australia Aiden Markram’s sensational century helped South Africa to chase down 282
AAP · Jun 14, 2025 South Africa unite nation with historic cricket triumph Australia's glorious run in world cricket finals is over, upset by an inspired South Africa in an enthralling Test Championship decider at Lord's.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025 Markram steers South Africa to historic World Test Championship final triumph South Africa kept jitters at bay to finish the job at Lord’s with a drought-ending five-wicket triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship final
AAP · Jun 14, 2025 Dolphins rookies urged to mine golden generation Lani Pallister has broken a long-standing Commonwealth record moments before Australia named a 40-strong team for the looming world championships.
AAP · Jun 14, 2025 Injury points finger of doubt at Smith's Windies tour Steve Smith has avoided surgery on a compound dislocation of his finger, but the star Australia batter remains in doubt for the tour of the West Indies.
AAP · Jun 14, 2025 'Outstanding' Chiefs continue Aussie Super hoodoo in NZ The Brumbies have fallen short in their quest to win their first Super Rugby title since 2004 with the ACT side again bowing out at the semi-final stage.