'A giant': tributes for Liberal stalwart Bruce Baird Former prime minister Scott Morrison is leading tributes to Liberal stalwart Bruce Baird, who spent decades serving in both state and federal politics. AAP · Oct 2
Bruce Baird, former federal Liberal MP and NSW minister, dies aged 84 Baird, father of former NSW premier Mike Baird and journalist Julia Baird, helped win the Olympics for Sydney The Guardian - AU · Oct 2
BBL fallout: former NSW premier quits as CA chair Former NSW premier Mike Baird has resigned as Cricket Australia chairman as the Big Bash League privatisation saga continues. AAP · Sep 27
'Worse off': BBL sales slammed by Cricket NSW Cricket Australia's decision to open up the Big Bash League to privatisation could lead to the sport being "worse off", according to Cricket NSW. AAP · Sep 9
Dear Diary: ministers hiding the business of government The federal government has been urged to join most states in adopting a proactive ministerial diary-disclosure regime, so citizens know who they are meeting. AAP · Jul 4
Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation. AAP · Jun 15
Calls grow to step back from demonising opposing views A tone of debate dismissive of other perspectives risks fracturing society, with Australians already reluctant to engage with people with other viewpoints. AAP · Feb 24
CA comes under criticism for financial performance Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead. AAP · Oct 30, 2025
Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024
Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’. Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024
Cricket Australia defends selective boycott of Afghanistan amid ICC criticism Cricket Australia (CA) defended its decision to selectively boycott matches against Afghanistan on Thursday. This followed criticism from International Cricket Council (ICC) departing chairman Greg Barclay, who called CA’s approach inconsistent. The Times of India · Dec 5, 2024
CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups. AAP · Dec 5, 2024
Former NRL boss Greenberg becomes Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg has gone from NRL boss to Cricket Australia CEO in the space of five years, after being appointed as Nick Hockley's replacement at Jolimont. AAP · Dec 3, 2024
Former Australia Test opener Ian Redpath dies, aged 83 Ian Redpath has died at 83, after making a career out of being one of the hardest men to dismiss in Test cricket. AAP · Dec 1, 2024
The Times of India · Oct 20, 2024 Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley announces his resignation NEW DELHI: Nick Hockley, the chief executive of Cricket Australia, has announced his departure after five years in the role. He will leave in March next year, after the current season concludes.
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 CA back skipper Cummins' BBL-free schedule Pat Cummins' decision to play overseas Twenty20 leagues and skip the Big Bash has been green-lit by Cricket Australia, while BBL expansion remains an option.
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Cricket Australia outline what's next in search for CEO Cricket Australia has launched a global search for Nick Hockley's replacement as CEO, insisting they will not be rushed on finding his successor.
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand NSW officials are demanding private health insurers pay full freight for public hospital stays, suggesting taxpayers are being asked to provide a huge subsidy.
Newcastle Herald · Oct 2, 2024 Private insurers short-changing hospitals and the state NSW taxpayers left to pay the massive bill
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Not 'realistic' Libs didn't know deadline: commissioner The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
AAP · Aug 18, 2024 Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.
AAP · Oct 26, 2023 Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.
AAP · May 22, 2023 Cricket Australia backs 'yes' vote for voice referendum Cricket Australia has joined other major Australian sporting codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 27, 2023 Dominic Perrottet, Matt Kean and the lure of Canberra: what next for NSW power duo? While Kean has ambitions to move into federal politics, the outgoing premier’s friends say the more likely direction for him is business
ABC News · Mar 26, 2023 Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.