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The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2025

Beach shacks are an iconic part of Australian summer. Yet, they also have a hidden, more complex history

From the Torres Strait to Tasmania, and from the east coast to the west, beach shacks are an iconic part of Australian coastal history.

The Conversation · Jan 7, 2025

Cockney influences found in Scotland, Australia and New Zealand, says expert

Linguistics professor says London dialect is most likely to be spoken in Essex, but aspects have traversed the globe

The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2025

Fran Jones and Billy Harris reach second round of Australian Open qualifying

Jones began her bid to reach the main draw for the second time with a 7-5 6-4 victory over Czech Linda Fruhvirtova.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Smriti Mandhana, Annabel Sutherland, Nonkululeko Mlaba nominated for Women's Player of the month award

NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has put forward three nominees for the Women's Player of the Month award for December: India's Smriti Mandhana, Australia's Annabel Sutherland, and South Africa's Nonkululeko Mlaba.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Pilots praised after Etihad plane’s tyres deflated following aborted take-off at high-speed

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau said the cause of the aborted take-off was ‘a high exhaust gas temperature indication from the aircraft’s right engine’

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025

Ice Spice apologises after Australian festival set ends five minutes in

Ice Spice has asked for her fans forgiveness after she was around 30 minutes late to the stage at Wildlands Festival in Brisbane.

BANG Premier · Jan 7, 2025

Stress fractures to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Stress fracture to surgery! How injuries hurt Jasprit Bumrah’s career since 2018

India's premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has encountered several significant injuries that have substantially affected his professional cricket career since 2018. His ability to bounce back from potentially career-ending injuries demonstrates his remarkable strength of character and unwavering commitment to the sport.

The Times of India · Jan 7, 2025

Tammy Beaumont says ‘no tougher challenge’ than trying to win Ashes in Australia

England face their old rivals in the opening ODI this weekend.

The Independent UK · Jan 7, 2025