Australia keep mind games alive before XI unveiled The Pat Cummins mystery was finally put to bed before the surprise swap of Nathan Lyon and Michael Neser kept Australia's team under wraps until the Gabba toss. AAP · Dec 4, 2025
Starc, Root star on seesawing first day of Gabba Test The second Ashes Test has begun with Mitchell Starc and Joe Root standing up for their respective sides. AAP · Dec 4, 2025
England have Gabba hope amidst historical horror England's last three Ashes series triumphs in Australia followed iconic displays at the Gabba but overall their Test record in Brisbane is poor. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Opetaia rival's 'bad intentions' will bring out best A former world champion on Jai Opetaia's undercard isn't sure if Huseyin Cinkara is crazy for "poking the bear," but hopes the challenger lives up to his words. AAP · Dec 3, 2025
Why Labuschagne won't give Khawaja advice amid scrutiny As the previous Australian batter to find his place in the Test side under scrutiny, Marnus Labuschagne knows how Usman Khawaja is feeling. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
Rival's ironic approach that's earned Opetaia's respect While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie. AAP · Dec 1, 2025
Pink-ball batting master still prefers red-ball cricket Australia's No.3 Marnus Labuschagne has weighed into debate as to whether the Ashes should feature a day-night Test match. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Results in on childcare pay bump as last phase kicks in Childcare providers are finding it easier to attract and retain workers a year after a government-funded 15 per cent pay rise started to roll out. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Head says he can work in any role in Australian order Travis Head has arrived in Brisbane unsure if he will open or bat No.5 for Australia in the second Ashes Test, but is happy to be fluid between the roles. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
Cowboys lose two for start of NRL season North Queensland will be without two important forward to begin the NRL season following injuries in the Pacific Championships. AAP · Nov 30, 2025
'Protect their own': defence culture of silence, abuse Members of the Australian Defence Force sign up to serve their nation, but for many, their greatest threat isn't the enemy - it's their colleagues. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
England blow with paceman set to miss second Ashes Test Mark Wood is expected to miss the second Ashes Test, after suffering soreness in the same knee that ruled him out of England's entire home summer. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
Head's role as No.5 saviour offers food for thought Travis Head's Perth heroics showed he could be an option to open for Australia, but his regular efforts to rescue Australia at No.5 may be just as important. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
Call us rubbish, not arrogant: England defend approach England will stick with their aggressive approach through the Ashes, despite being labelled arrogant and brainless after the two-day loss in Perth. AAP · Nov 29, 2025
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 Survivor's harrowing story grips chopper crash probe Terrifying accounts of a mid-air collision between two helicopters have been heard at the first week of an inquest into one of Australia's worst air disasters.
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 CA to speak with Khawaja over Perth pitch criticism Usman Khawaja could face a sanction for labelling the Perth pitch a "piece of shit", with Cricket Australia understood to be disappointed by the remarks.
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 Khawaja on the mend, won't need jab to play Gabba Test Usman Khawaja has revealed he was set to have an epidural in order to bat on the third day in Perth, but says painkillers won't be needed to play at the Gabba.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Doggett will 'be ready' for Gabba Test as Cummins looms Paceman Brendan Doggett is unsure whether he will play in the day-night Test at the Gabba but has guaranteed he will be ready to fire if Pat Cummins is absent.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Perth's Ashes wicket gets full marks from ICC The Perth pitch was not to blame for the fast-and-furious nature of the first Ashes Test, according to the International Cricket Council.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 'Not here to play nice': Opetaia challenger pokes bear Huseyin Cinkara has thrown down the challenge to Australia's world boxing champion Jai Opetaia, declaring he'll knock him "senseless" in their Gold Coast bout.
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 Aussie sports staples back in Commonwealth Games frame Many staple Australian sports could return to the Commonwealth Games when the Indian city of Ahmedabad hosts in 2030.
AAP · Nov 26, 2025 No daily drug tests for pilots before Sea World crash A helicopter pilot killed along with three others in a horror mid-air collision outside a theme park later tested positive for cocaine, a coroner has heard.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Ground worker blamed herself for horror chopper crash A young staff member with no prior experience was tasked with looking out for hazards before a fatal mid-air collision outside Sea World, a coroner has heard.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Opetaia jumps at Jack after latest unification twist Should he retain his own titles, Jai Opetaia will fly to Los Angeles and confront the new WBC champion in an attempt to finally lock in a unification bout.
AAP · Nov 25, 2025 Aussie pace aces gear up ahead of return for Ashes Australia captain Pat Cummins has bowled with a pink ball in Sydney as the star paceman tries to prove his fitness for the second Ashes Test.