Pace star backs 'positive' England batting approach England's aggressive batting is again in the spotlight after the tourists were skittled for 110 on a remarkable first day of the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. AAP · Dec 26, 2025
Clicking and streaming: Australian online habits evolve Australians are hooking up to faster broadband connections by the thousands and the technology is changing the way they consume entertainment. AAP · Dec 25, 2025
'It's tough': the Australian Open's Kyrgios conundrum Mark Philippoussis says Australian Open organisers face a tough call on whether to grant a drawcard a wildcard in the form of the polarising Nick Kyrgios. AAP · Dec 24, 2025
Australia considering pace onslaught for MCG Test Cameron Green's spot for Boxing Day could be in jeopardy, with Australia considering using four pacemen at the MCG to further rattle demoralised England. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
How MCG will look to recreate Boxing Day Test 'epic' Replicating one of the best Tests in Australia this century will be tough to do, but Melbourne Cricket Club curator Matt Page is up for the challenge. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Man charged over one of two separate fatal stabbings Police have charged one man with murder as investigations continue into the death of another man involved in an unrelated stabbing attack. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Post-terror protest veto in state hate crackdown Another Australian state has moved to follow NSW with powers to stop or move on post terror attack protests in response to the Bondi massacre. AAP · Dec 22, 2025
Protesters outside Sydney’s town hall chant phrase that NSW premier wants to ban – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2025
Trio jailed over gruesome fatal assault and mutilation A couple and their friend have been sentenced for their roles in the gruesome killing of a man, whose body was mutilated and dumped along train tracks. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
New deal to put Cats boss among AFL coaching greats Two-time AFL premiership coach Chris Scott has signed a three-year contract extension with Geelong, tying him to the club until the end of 2029. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Mata resurgence to continue in A-League Men derby Juan Mata is back in form and looms as the key to the A-League Men derby between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Melbourne BBL derby gets its own giant mace For the first time, the Stars and Renegades will have a genuine trophy to play for during their Melbourne BBL derbies in January. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Mokbel 'sorry saga' drags on as retrial left in limbo Underworld identity Tony Mokbel is still facing the possibility of another trial over alleged drug importation offending dating back to 2005. AAP · Dec 19, 2025
Stars' 41-year-old veteran helps upset BBL champions The Melbourne Stars' bid for a maiden BBL title has begun brightly, as they demolished reigning champions Hobart by eight wickets at the MCG. AAP · Dec 18, 2025
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Kings come from the clouds to beat 36ers in OT The Sydney Kings have notched their second overtime win in four days, reeling in an 18-point deficit to take down the ladder-leading Adelaide 36ers.
AAP · Dec 17, 2025 Clubs will decide on team rebranding if BBL privatises Cricket Australia would not oppose BBL clubs changing their names or colours if sold in a privatisation process, but say mass rebranding is unlikely.
AAP · Dec 16, 2025 Driver could be freed in 15 months after girl's death A 25-year-old driver has been jailed after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing the death of a little girl after she was thrown metres into the air.
AAP · Dec 15, 2025 Renegades' Seifert, Peake hammer Heat in cold Geelong Tim Seifert has become only the second Melbourne Renegades player to score a BBL century as he set up a victory over the Brisbane Heat.
AAP · Dec 14, 2025 Melbourne United off target as Kings rule in overtime Sydney's Kendric Davis starred to hand Melbourne United a fourth straight NBL loss and their second overtime defeat in three days.
AAP · Dec 13, 2025 O'Donnell, Ryan collect big victories in Zatopek:10 Seth O'Donnell has continued his meteoric rise in middle-distance running, adding the Zatopek:10 title to his 5000m national crown in Melbourne.
AAP · Dec 12, 2025 Court identity loophole 'masking wealthy criminals' Legal experts are scrutinising one state's suppression order laws after the son of an AFL great managed to have his court proceedings suppressed.
AAP · Dec 12, 2025 State library 'saved' as management back down from cuts Outcry from prominent Australians to a state library restructure that would have resulted in workforce cuts has led to management withdrawing the proposal.
AAP · Dec 11, 2025 Social media ban slugged with second legal challenge A High Court challenge filed against Australia's social media ban by a leading platform has been dismissed by a government minister as a "complete crock".
AAP · Dec 9, 2025 Nervous wait for students ahead of ATAR release Australian students will soon start receiving their ATAR scores, with many saying they are nervous about the potentially life-changing outcomes.
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 Disunity as Aboriginal people hear 'powerful' apology Indigenous leaders have hailed a state's formal apology for past injustices while lamenting persistent ploys to make the population a "political football".