England seamer Matthew Potts likely to make Ashes debut in Sydney Potts and spinner Shoaib Bashir have both been named in a 12-man squad for Sunday’s fifth Test at Sydney. The Independent UK · Jan 2
Come in spinner: SCG curator hopeful of five-day Test The SCG's head curator has played down concerns of another raging seamer in Sydney, as Todd Murphy's chances of a maiden home Test increase. AAP · Jan 2
Pakistan-born Australian Khawaja, set to retire from cricket, criticizes racial stereotypes Veteran Australia batter Usman Khawaja has announced he will retire from international cricket after the fifth Ashes test beginning Sunday at the Sydney Cricket Ground The Independent UK · Jan 2
Snorkeller missing in WA as NSW authorities continue search for two lost in rough surf Man, 32, had been snorkelling at Ledge Point Beach when reported missing, while police also searching for two who went missing at Coogee Beach and Palm Beach, NSW The Guardian - AU · Jan 2
Usman Khawaja details ‘racial stereotypes’ in Australian cricket ahead of final Test The fifth Ashes Test in Khawaja’s hometown of Sydney will be the final act of a 15-year career in the Baggy Green The Independent UK · Jan 1
Usman Khawaja announces retirement from international cricket Australian 39-year-old veteran will bat in fifth Ashes Test in Sydney after an impressive career of 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs to date The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost? Recent surveys estimate more than 6.7 million Australians – almost half of all workers, and the majority in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra – work from home at least some of the time in paid or unpaid roles. The Conversation · Jan 1
This is no war: Wanderers keep things in perspective Western Sydney are languishing near the foot of the table, and under-fire coach Alen Stajcic believes bad luck is playing a big part in their struggles. AAP · Jan 1
'Don't gaslight me': Khawaja slams double standards Usman Khawaja has announced the Sydney Test will be his 88th and final one, before turning the torch on the racial stereotyping that has surrounded his career. AAP · Jan 1
Sydney has a history of hosting Ashes comebacks – and launching dynasties Classic New Year’s Tests offer clues for how England and Australia can end this series on their terms at the SCG and set up for the next The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
Wake in Fright riffed on Broken Hill’s lack of affordable transport. Some things haven’t changed since 1971 Penry Buckley visited the Silver City in the footsteps of the classic Australia movie. The 13-and-a-half hour train to Sydney proved more gruelling than glamorous The Guardian - AU · Jan 1
Macarthur sink Wanderers with a Rafael Duran special Mexican striker Rafael Duran has scored his second goal in the space of three games, curling in a beauty during Macarthur's 1-0 win over Western Sydney. AAP · Jan 1
Pakistan star blasts Sixers to crucial BBL result Pakistan star Babar Azam has smashed his second fifty in three matches to spearhead the Sydney Sixers to a six-wicket BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades. AAP · Jan 1
Banged-up Millennium Falcon's Sydney to Hobart tale The final boat, named after a cult Star Wars spacecraft, has finished the Sydney to Hobart after facing a range of issues at sea and rough weather. AAP · Jan 1
AAP · Jan 1 'Perspective' keeps spirited star's career thriving Bendigo's Abbey Wehrung has earned the praise of one of the league's top stars, while new Sydney Flames coach Renae Garlepp admits her side must start winning.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 1 Illegal New Year’s Eve fireworks injure two children and several others across Australia as paramedics cite jump in callouts Ambulance services in Victoria saw emergency incidents more than triple in some parts of the state
AAP · Dec 31, 2025 Rescue missions after tragedy strikes on New Year's Day Authorities are searching for a missing swimmer near where a woman died after being swept out to sea in hazardous beach conditions.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025 Irish man found dead at famous Whitehaven beach among four deaths on Australia’s east coast A woman has also died after being swept into the ocean in Sydney on New Year’s Day, while the body of a man was found near Palm beach
Bored Panda · Dec 31, 2025 “Grotesque”: New Year’s Eve Act Of Reserving Public Space Brutally Slammed By Locals A group of Aussies attempted to get the best views of Sydney’s world-famous fireworks display using a controversial tactic.
The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2025 Sydney’s New Year’s Eve fireworks draw large crowds as people asked to ‘show defiance’ after Bondi attack More than 2,500 police officers deployed on patrol on New Year’s Eve
International Business Times UK · Dec 31, 2025 NYE Cancellations: The Terrifying 'Security Domino' Forcing Sydney, Paris, and Tokyo to Cancel Tonight Major cities including Sydney, Paris, and Tokyo have cancelled New Year's Eve events due to a 'security domino' effect triggered by terror threats. Read the full details on the global crackdown.
Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025 New Year 2026 LIVE: London counts down to midnight as the world celebrates the arrival of the New Year In London, tens of thousands will flock to the banks of the Thames to watch the mayor's annual fireworks display
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 Spin bowling on the back foot with pace dominating quickfire Ashes Nathan Lyon has been the only specialist spinner on show with touring tweaker Shoaib Bashir sidelined by England
The Guardian - AU · Dec 31, 2025 Man dead and teenage boy missing after boat capsizes off northern Sydney beach One man rescued by helicopter after accident in heavy swell near Barrenjoey Headland at Palm beach