Ben Stokes: There is no room for weak men in Australia or my dressing room Stokes’ side are 2-0 down with three to play after another deeply flawed performance in Brisbane. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025
Roar striker's last-gasp ALM match-winner sinks Reds Brisbane Roar are second on the A-League Men's ladder after Chris Long scored a spectacular last-gasp goal against Adelaide United. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
He’ll always have Brisbane: Michael Neser revels in sweet day of Ashes glory Stand-in bowler makes the most of rare chance on what could yet prove his final moments in Test cricket The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2025
Ben Stokes pinpoints England’s ‘obvious’ problem in damning assessment of second Test defeat England slipped 2-0 down in the Ashes series after crumbling to another heavy defeat in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2025
Melbourne City, Brisbane Roar climb up ALW ladder Melbourne City and Brisbane Roar have recorded Sunday victories in the A League Women's competition while Sydney FC and Western Sydney drew. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
England young gun stakes claim for Ashes call Young allrounder Jacob Bethell has enhanced his prospects of an Ashes call up, scoring 71 in the England Lions' clash with Australia A in Brisbane. AAP · Dec 7, 2025
Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day four – as it happened Australia take a 2-0 lead in the Ashes with 8 wicket win at Brisbane’s Gabba The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025
Ashes 2025 result: Reaction after Australia take 2-0 lead with dominant victory in Brisbane Australia wrapped up an eight-wicket victory in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
Woeful England slide towards second Test defeat as Mitchell Starc and Australia dominate England 134/6 (trail Australia by 43 runs): The tourists are facing a 2-0 series deficit after Starc starred in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2025
Sun setting on England’s Ashes dream as Australia close on second Test triumph England wilted in the Brisbane heat, their top order collapsing under the lights to leave them trailing by 43 with four second-innings wickets standing The Guardian - UK · Dec 6, 2025
Joe Root backs England to bounce back after costly ‘mistakes’ hand Ashes advantage to Australia England dropped five catches on day two of the second Test in Brisbane The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
England toil despite Will Jacks’ moment of magic in second Ashes Test Jacks took a stunning catch to dismiss Steve Smith but England dropped a host of other chances as Australia pulled ahead in Brisbane. The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2025
Red-hot Sixers blast Bullets for fifth straight NBL win Bryce Cotton and Zylan Cheatham scored 20 points each as the in-form Adelaide 36ers demolished the Brisbane Bullets by 25 points for their fifth straight win. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
Star Lions recruits on track to start AFL flag defence Star recruits Oscar Allen and Sam Draper are on track to be fit for the start of the Brisbane Lions' AFL premiership defence, coach Chris Fagan says. AAP · Dec 5, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Joe Root silences his last remaining critics with England century for the Ashes history books Root’s 135 not out in Brisbane finally ended his long wait for a ton on Australian soil and gave England a platform to revive their Ashes hopes in the second Test
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Mitchell Starc continues his mission to wreck England’s Ashes hopes in Brisbane Root, still chasing an elusive first century on Australian soil, is crucial to English hopes as the game moves towards its night-time phase.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2025 Zak Crawley and Joe Root mount England fightback after two early wickets England reached 98 for two at tea in the Brisbane day-night second Ashes Test after losing Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope for ducks.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025 Believe, belong, become, boring, bizarre: Brisbane Olympics motto panned as ‘lazy and weirdly evangelical’ Advertising expert questions origins of slogan selected by Games organisers who hail its ‘significant symbolism’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2025 Australia v England: Ashes second Test, day one – as it happened Advantage England as Joe Root hits his first hundred on Australian soil in the second Test at Brisbane.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Ashes 2025 live score: Root and Archer boost England with late blitz after Starc’s pink-ball masterclass Ben Stokes’ side eye redemption at the iconic Brisbane stadium after a humiliating first Test loss to Australia inside two days
AAP · Dec 3, 2025 B-words revealed as Olympic vision splendid Olympic organisers have unveiled a slogan they promise will define the legacy of its host city long after the 2032 Games are over.
The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025 Australia captain Pat Cummins leaves door ajar for dramatic comeback in Brisbane Cummins missed his side’s victory in Perth with a back injury and was subsequently omitted from the squad for this week’s day/nigher at the Gabba
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025 Pat Cummins poised to return for Australia in second Ashes Test at Gabba Steve Smith hints fast bowler may be late call-up in Brisbane, while Josh Inglis is favoured to replace injured Usman Khawaja
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 Michael Vaughan reveals ‘worry’ for England ahead of second Ashes Test Michael Vaughan is concerned for England as they head into the second Ashes Test in Brisbane
The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025 England make bold call with Mark Wood replacement for second Ashes Test Off-spinning all-rounder Will Jacks was a surprise selection for the Ashes and is now thrust into the lineup for the day/night Test in Brisbane ahead of Shoaib Bashir