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02:25 Gout Gout set to take on the world’s best

Teen sprint sensation Gout Gout has been named as Australia’s first representative in the 200m in the team being sent to the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo and will take on the world’s best sprinters for the first time.

21:12 More than 20 tourists dead in horror attack: ‘This is an abomination’

At least 26 people were killed in the Indian-administered Kashmir region when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.

17:44 At least 24 tourists dead in horror attack

At least 24 people were killed in the Indian-administered Kashmir region when gunmen opened fire on tourists on Tuesday, a senior police officer told AFP, with authorities calling it the worst attack on civilians in years.

22/04 Deadly drugs find new Aussie market

Deadly drugs that have killed young people across the country have been found by Northern Territory health workers for the first time.

21/04 Aussie gun adds to century makers in England

Two days after Cameron Green made a century on return to cricket in England, Peter Handscomb served a reminder of his worth with an unbeaten 142 at Old Trafford.

20/04 Cricket world loses mind as 14yo phenom makes history, breaks down in tears

Indian batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi on Saturday made history as the youngest ever IPL player at 14 years old after Rajasthan Royals brought him in as their impact substitute against Lucknow Super Giants.

20/04 Ten years on, insiders reveal how homegrown food retail giant Pie Face imploded

It was the delicious homegrown retail success story that captivated prominent investors and aspirational franchisees, fuelling its rapid expansion across Australia – and then the world.

19/04 Donald Trump threatens to slash Harvard University funding

US President Donald Trump wants to get what he pays for. And that includes his preferred brand of university graduates and scientists.

16/04 Spin star’s injury blow

World Cup winning Australian spinner Adam Zampa has flown home from the IPL and will miss the rest of the tournament due to a flare up of a previous shoulder injury.

15/04 Putin’s disturbing plan on Aussie doorstep

Russia has asked Indonesia for permission to base strategic surveillance and combat aircraft in the province of Papua, some 1400km north of Darwin.

13/04 ‘Justice’: Why ex-soldier running for election

Navy hero John Armfield served Australia in Afghanistan and now he hopes to serve in parliament to give voice to the complex mental health challenges roiling the military.

13/04 Two new measles cases confirmed in WA

WA Health has confirmed two new measles cases, bringing the total number of infections in Western Australia to 14 since March 19.

12/04 Family of Bondi Junction victim’s announce touching act

The family of the hero security guard killed during the Bondi Junction stabbings has launched an appeal for Australians to donate the gift of life in his name.

11/04 ‘Got a young girlfriend’: Golf icon’s eye-opening Masters monologue

Gary Player has still got it.

11/04 ‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans talk election 2025

It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

10/04 RBA pours cold water on homeowner hopes

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has poured cold water over predictions of a double interest rate cut next month insisting it’s “too early” to make hard calls on the impact of Donald Trump’s tariff chaos.

10/04 Ukraine releases striking footage of alleged captured Chinese soldiers who claim Russia dropped poison gas after they surrendered

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky claims at least 155 Chinese nationals are fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine, releasing new footage of two men, who themselves claimed to be Chinese, captured in Donetsk Oblast on Thursday.

09/04 ‘Australian nightmare’: Crisis we can’t ignore

Whether you’re for it or against it, it’s undeniable that by virtually any metric, Australia is in the midst of an unprecedented experiment with mass immigration.

08/04 Hidden meaning behind famed cricket bats

They became a symbol of his distinguished military service – accompanying him on 11 tours of duty.

08/04 Liberal defence spokesman Andrew Hastie under fire over combat roles for women

Labor says Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie should be stripped of his portfolio after he refused to back down from past comments saying women should not serve in combat roles in the Australian Defence Force.

07/04 Beckham family bodyguard dead after chilling final post

David Beckham’s former bodyguard Craig Ainsworth has been mysteriously found dead after he suddenly went missing in Spain.

07/04 Donald Trump tariffs: Global markets are in free fall, what should I do?

Markets are collapsing. This is like one of those times where they tell you there’s a chance of minor earthquakes and then you see the entire neighbourhood collapsing into a cloud of dust. What should you do?

05/04 Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid

Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total in three months.

03/04 Airline launches ‘first ever’ flight from Aus

South Australian travellers hoping to step foot into the west coast of the US without going via another major city will be able to do so from December, with a major airline launching a direct route between Adelaide and San Francisco for the “first time”.

03/04 Donald Trump goes after ‘dirty’ countries with savage tariffs that could cripple vulnerable economies

Donald Trump’s long-awaited plan to impose hefty tariffs on America’s trade partners has arrived and some of the world’s most vulnerable economies have been harshly punished.

01/04 Sam Konstas reaches new level with monster pay rise

Australian selectors have reinforced they see Sam Konstas as the future of the Test side, despite being overlooked for the tour of Sri Lanka, after they handed the teenage phenom his first national contract for the 2025-26 season.

01/04 Chilling call to dead soldier’s mum

The mother of an Australian soldier found to have died from an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound was told her son had been murdered just a day after his death.

01/04 Nation’s horror move after quake kills thousands

Myanmar’s military-run government has been slammed for its “outrageous” move to continue air strikes as the war-torn country grapples with the aftermath of an earthquake which has left over 2,000 people dead.

31/03 ‘Any outcome:’ Aus preps for Trump’s Lib Day

The Albanese government is preparing for “any outcome” that arises from US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, however changes to Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and biosecurity measures will be strictly off the negotiating table.

31/03 Woman taking Melania’s place

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31/03 Horror as tourists almost swept off pool ledge

The heart-stopping moment a swimmer was almost swept-off a rooftop in Bangkok after a monster earthquake in Myanmar rocked the city has been caught on CCTV.

30/03 Bombshell claims Shane Warne police investigation covered up item

The investigation into the death of Shane Warne has been turned on its head with bombshell claims one item was removed from his Thailand villa after police had begun their investigation.

28/03 ‘Scariest’: Sophie Monk caught in earthquake

Sophie Monk has recounted the terrifying moment she was on the 52nd floor of a hotel in Thailand when a major earthquake struck, filming herself fleeing the building.

28/03 Twin tons give the Bulls hope in Shield final

Fighting centuries from Jack Wildermuth and Jack Clayton have given the Queensland Bulls a chance to secure a remarkable win in their Sheffield Shield final against South Australia at Karen Rolton Oval.

28/03 NSW great makes major announcement about future

NSW Blues veteran Moises Henriques has retired from Sheffield Shield after a stellar first-class career.

28/03 Archaic law giving Trump horror new powers

Black helicopters swooping down at night.

28/03 Soldier’s widow responds to murder claim

The widow of an Australian soldier has asked the coroner to reopen her husband’s coronial inquest after the revelation that another serviceman allegedly confessed to killing him.

28/03 Ex-Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter bulldozes Meghan Markle in just five words

Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter labelled Meghan Markle as the “Undine Spragg of Montecito” after the latter married Prince Harry, quit the royal family and moved to California.

28/03 ‘KILLED HIM’: Bombshell new claim about Aussie soldier’s death

A former Australian soldier allegedly claimed that he killed his own comrade while on tour – but authorities have refused to investigate.

27/03 ‘Won’t be needed’: AI to replace major professions

Bill Gates predicted that advancements in artificial intelligence will significantly reduce humanity’s role in many traditional tasks such as medicine and education — and the seismic shift could happen in less than 10 years.

27/03 Why this pic should ‘terrify’ America

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25/03 Bombshell: War veteran considers legal action

Australian war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith is considering legal action after it was revealed a Nine journalist claimed he received briefings on the Victoria Cross recipient’s legal strategy during a multimillion dollar defamation suit.

25/03 ‘Kiss of death’: Holiday ruined in an instant

It was set to be the holiday of a lifetime, exploring the slopes half a world away with her family.

16/03 Trump weighs up US travel bans on 43 countries

Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly considering enforcing new travel bans that would affect citizens in dozens of countries.

15/03 Albo celebrates Holi after cash promise for Labor heartland

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been welcomed with an honoured guard and large crowds as he arrives in the Labor heartland of Sydney’s west to celebrate the Hindu festivals of Holi and Fuldol.

14/03 ‘New Nostradamus’ makes chilling prediction

A UK psychic credited with forecasting Trump’s assassination attempt and other momentous events made a chilling prediction ahead of a devastating cargo ship collision in England.

14/03 ’Destabilised’: Sign US is headed for ‘collapse’

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13/03 Kim K spills wild detail about infamous 72-day marriage

Kim Kardashian is revealing some shocking new information about her infamous 72-day marriage to former NBA player Kris Humphries.

12/03 Pakistan train hijack horror ends in bloodbath

Pakistan’s train hijack terror has ended in a daylong bloodbath, with all suicide vest insurgents killed in a fierce battle between security forces and separatist militants.

12/03 Plane diverted over passengers’ wild toilet act

Air India has implored passengers to use the lavatories for their intended purpose after some clogged toilets with clothing, diverting an international flight.

12/03 Marnus back for Bulls but Khawaja out

Test batsman Marnus Labuschagne will make a timely return to the Queensland side for the Bulls’ vital Sheffield Shield clash against runaway competition leaders South Australia.

12/03 450 people taken hostage in deadly train siege in Pakistan

About 450 train passengers were taken hostage and three killed after militants set off explosions on a railway track in southwestern Pakistan.

11/03 Miraculous way couple survived ship sinking

A couple’s honeymoon cruise in the Maldives turned to horror after their ship sank, leaving the pair clinging to the same lifejacket to stay alive.

11/03 Teo settles with cancer patient’s family

Neurosurgeon Charlie Teo has settled a civil case brought by the family of a late West Australian mother who underwent surgery for brain cancer in 2018.

06/03 Legends blast 17 sixes in Aussie revenge win over India

It wasn’t quite revenge for losing the Champions Trophy semi-final but an Australian Masters team featuring Shane Watson demolished an Indian team featuring Sachin Tendulkar in the International Masters League.

06/03 ‘Slap down’: Charles embarrasses Trump

Whoever thought King Charles had it in him? The wiliness? The pluck? The spare hour?

05/03 Macca’s drink sold for 55 years finally in Aus

A “legendary” McDonald’s drink that has been sold for 55 years overseas has finally landed on Australian shores.

05/03 New Zealand crush South Africa to reach Champions Trophy final

Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck hundreds as New Zealand eased to a 50-run win over South Africa in Lahore on Wednesday to set up a rematch with India in the Champions Trophy final.

05/03 Smith’s huge career move after ICC defeat

Australian captain Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day International cricket.

05/03 Tradie ‘degraded’ in front of male co-workers

A woman, who has dubbed herself the “Bikini Tradie”, has said she felt “degraded” after being denied the chance to work shirtless.

05/03 Horrifying reason wealthy teens died in Cybertruck crash

The reason three recent high school graduates were killed and another seriously injured in a Tesla Cybertruck crash has been revealed by a new report.

05/03 Insane way man tries to escape cops on beach

A man has been charged after police spent several hours attempting to arrest him during a dramatic cat-and-mouse chase that has since been viewed millions of times online.

05/03 Moment Meghan show falls apart

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05/03 Woman sacked after leaving ‘disgusting’ tip

A woman has been sacked from her job after leaving a “racist” remark about her waiter on a restaurant bill.

05/03 Sabrina Carpenter’s brutal five-word take-down of ex Barry Keoghan

Sabrina Carpenter kicked off the European leg of her Short n Sweet Tour in Dublin, Ireland – the hometown of her actor ex-boyfriend, Barry Keoghan.

04/03 Australia knocked out as India takes revenge, world roasts Cooper Connolly

The cricket world is brutally roasting rising star Cooper Connolly after Australia was knocked out of the Champions Trophy on Wednesday morning (AEDT).

23/02 Outrage over Australian national anthem incident at Champions Trophy

The expressions on the faces of Aussie players said it all as the national anthem was badly bungled before their Champions Trophy win over England.

22/02 ‘Outrageous’: Aussie star stuns cricket world

Alex Carey may well have just taken the catch of the tournament at the Champions Trophy in Australia’s opening match.

22/02 ‘Should be an empire’: Trump’s ambition

If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.

21/02 Peter Dutton proposes constitutional changes to deport migrants engaged in hate crimes

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20/02 ‘Big loss’ could unearth Aussie matchwinners

Adam Zampa says the Champions Trophy could provide the platform to find some future “matchwinners” for Australia with so many frontliners missing as Ricky Ponting put batting tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk under the gun to be one of them.

20/02 Aussie cult hero delivers career-best demolition job

Scott Boland has further pressed his claims for selection in the World Test Championship final by snaring a six-wicket haul during Victoria’s Sheffield Shield clash against New South Wales in Sydney.

20/02 Ricky Ponting goes cold on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s place in squad

Rising Australian cricket star Jake Fraser-McGurk has lost one of his most vocal backers in Ricky Ponting.

20/02 ‘Where is the crowd?’: Farcical Champions Trophy scenes slammed

A classic catch, twin centuries and runs galore have kicked off the 2025 Champions Trophy with a bang as New Zealand stole host Pakistan’s thunder in the tournament opener.

19/02 Top spy boss warns of ‘degraded’ security

Australia’s top spy boss has issued a stark warning that Australia’s security environment will become “more dynamic, more diverse and more degraded” over the next five years.

19/02 ‘Embarrassing being American’: Why Aussie dad wants to renounce US citizenship

Jimmy Scott was born in America but has lived in Australia for more than 20 years.

19/02 Couple on round-the-world motorcycle trip charged with espionage in Iran

A British couple detained while on a motorcycle trip in Iran have been charged with espionage.

18/02 Meta unveils plan for giant sub-sea internet cable

Meta has unveiled its plan to build the world’s longest underwater internet cable, spanning a staggering five continents to support its AI projects. 

18/02 Big problem in unusual Australian squad for Champions Trophy

Since Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, 25 players have turned out across 13 50-over games heading to the Champions Trophy, and two smashings by Sri Lanka last week have cast doubt about their chances of taking out the ICC tournament.

17/02 ’Corruption in plain sight’: Trump move stuns

Has the United States given bribery the green light?

16/02 ‘The only plan is the Trump plan’: Benjamin Netanyahu hails US President’s ‘bold vision’ for Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu has deemed Donald Trump’s widely condemned proposal to take control of Gaza and relocate its more than two million residents as a “bold vision” that Israel “will work to ensure … becomes a reality”.

16/02 Lily Allen ‘very upset’ at ex’s new relationship

David Harbour has reportedly moved on with a much younger woman after splitting from his estranged wife, Lily Allen.

15/02 Cricket Australia has failed Aussie spinner Matt Kuhnemann

Former Australia Test player Steven O’Keefe says “the system has failed” off-spinner Matt Kuhnemann after he was cited for a suspect bowling action in Sri Lanka.

15/02 ‘Will pass’: More support for reported Aussie spinner

Matt Kuhnemann “will pass” all tests he has to go through after being reported for a suspect action according to Test teammate Steve Smith who was shocked the spinner was reported in the first place.

15/02 ‘Dangerous’: Smith backs battling batter

Australian ODI captain Steve Smith is adamant young bating tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk can be “dangerous” in more favourable batting conditions set to be on offer during the Champions Trophy in Pakistan despite two failures in Sri Lanka and growing questions about his place in the squad.

15/02 Sex act men can’t get from their wives

A brothel manager has revealed the exact men who visit her establishment – and the sex act most men can’t get from their wives.

14/02 Cricket world goes scorched earth on Aussies

Australia’s dismal One-Day International form has continued, humiliated by Sri Lanka in a record-breaking defeat ahead of this month’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan and the UAE.

14/02 ‘Better at HJs’: Fast food feud over cult item

A fast food chain war has broken out after social media users declared which viral product they liked better.

14/02 ‘System has failed’ Kuhnemann, says O’Keefe

Former Australia Test player Steven O’Keefe says “the system has failed” off-spinner Matt Kuhnemann after he was cited for a suspect bowling action in Sri Lanka.

13/02 Explosive twist complaint made against Aussie Test bowler Matt Kuhnemann

Extraordinary details about complaints made by Sri Lankan players towards Matt Kuhnemann have emerged.

13/02 Delays as trains thrown into chaos

Commuters have been warned to prepare for delays amid a bitter dispute between the rail union and the NSW government.

13/02 Aussie TV veteran passes away

Australian TV personality Tony Healey has died.

13/02 Fans say same thing after Konstas century

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 Konstas smashes maiden One Day ton in losing effort

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 Konstas smashes ton in losing effort

Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.

13/02 Predicted cuts to bring meagre relief for Aussies after years of interest rates hell

Homeowners have been slugged a whopping $54,000 in extra repayments on their mortgages in Sydney as a result of interest rate rises since the election of the Albanese Government but can only expect relief of around $115 a month if the RBA cuts rates next week.

13/02 Child, 1, flown to hospital after house fire

A young child has been flown to hospital following a house fire in northwest Victoria.

13/02 Horrifying moment woman’s phone explodes in her pocket inside supermarket

A woman has suffered severe burns after her phone suddenly exploded in her back pocket while she was shopping at a supermarket.

13/02 Starc 2.0? Johnson’s bold hope for Champions Trophy

Australia quick Spencer Johnson aspires to replicate the feats of superstar fast bowler Mitchell Starc during the upcoming Champions Trophy.

13/02 Worst part of sickening nurse video

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13/02 Man, woman fight for life after storm crash

A man and a woman are fighting for life after a horror crash on the Gold Coast during a severe thunderstorm.

12/02 Nurses to be charged over sick comments

Police have asked an Israeli influencer for a full, raw version of a video showing two Sydney nurses who boasted about wanting to kill Israeli patients.

12/02 Influencer who exposed nurses speaks out

An Israeli content creator has spoken for the first time since he exposed antisemitic comments from two Sydney nurses made during a chance encounter online.

12/02 ‘Oh my god’: Smith stuns cricket world

Australia is continuing their dominant run in Sri Lanka after two straight Test wins to kickstart the tour.

12/02 Australian cricket team reeling as Mitchell Starc steps away for ‘personal reasons’

Mitchell Starc has withdrawn from the Champions Trophy squad for “personal reasons” and left Sri Lanka before two ODIs as the understrength final squad for the tournament was confirmed with Steve Smith as captain.

12/02 Australian cricket rocked by Test spinner’s bombshell report

Australian spinner Matt Kuhnemann has reportedly been cited for a suspect bowling action after his heroics during Australia’s 2-0 series sweep of Sri Lanka.

12/02 Trump adviser: ‘Australia killing the US aluminium market’

Donald Trump’s top trade adviser Peter Navarro had unleashed on Australia for “killing the aluminium market”, in a blow to hopes that the US President will grant Anthony Albanese’s plea for a tariff carve out.

11/02 Smith’s injury reveal ahead of Champions Trophy

Steve Smith concedes he’ll be limited by an ongoing elbow issue when he captains Australia in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and potentially in the Champions Trophy.

11/02 SEN boss doubles down on sacking journo over Gaza posts

SEN boss Craig Hutchison has doubled down on the decision to sack veteran cricket broadcaster and prominent journalist Peter Lalor.

10/02 Macron reacts to his deepfakes

Emmanuel Macron has reacted to a series of fake artificial intelligence-generated videos of himself, including those showing the French President singing with long blonde hair and resembling TV character MacGyver.

10/02 World at ‘turning point’ as leaders scramble

Political and tech industry leaders descended on Paris Monday for a two-day summit on artificial intelligence, hoping to find common ground on the revolutionary technology set to remake business and society across the world.

09/02 Smith backs ‘out of runs’ Labuschagne

Steve Smith has gone into bat for Marnus Labuschagne, confident runs for Australia’s No.3 are “just around the corner”.

09/02 ‘Masterclass’: Genius Steve Smith captaincy move reignites Pat Cummins debate

Steve Smith is a cricketing genius.

08/02 Greats say same thing about Aussie keeper

When the swashbuckling, hugely popular Adam Gilchrist burst onto the Test cricket scene back in 1999, it forever changed the measuring stick for wicketkeeper batters.

08/02 TV star shares holiday tragedy

A former Channel 7 journalist has shared heartbreaking news that her fiance and “soulmate” died suddenly during a trip to India.

08/02 Pat Cummins and wife Becky announce birth of second child

Pat Cummins and his wife Becky have welcomed the birth of their second child, a baby girl.

07/02 Steve Smith scores another century, breaks two Ricky Ponting records

Steve Smith is in such good form he is breaking records every time he time he steps on the field.

07/02 ‘All at sea’: Marnus Labuschagne’s poor form continues in big ‘worry’ for Australian Test team

Marnus Labuschagne is under mounting pressure to keep his spot in Australia’s Test team after another low score in the second Test against Sri Lanka.

07/02 ‘Stupid’: Pat Cummins surprise sledge revelation before Champions Trophy

Pat Cummins has heard them all.

07/02 ‘Legal high’ Aussies are obsessed with

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07/02 ‘Biggest scandal in history’: Donald Trump claims ‘billions of dollars stolen’ by USAID

Donald Trump has accused the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and other agencies of stealing “billions of dollars” to aid Democrats, calling it “perhaps the biggest scandal in history”.

06/02 Tourists died after staying in ‘fumigated’ Sri Lankan hostel

A second tourist who died suddenly at a Sri Lankan hostel alongside a British travel influencer has been named as police probe whether toxic fumigation chemicals played a role in the tragedy.

06/02 Debutant’s mum breaks down during baggy green presentation

The opening day of the second Test belonged to Australia as Sri Lanka survived the day to be 9/229.

06/02 Sudden retirement rocks Australia ahead of Champions Trophy

Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has hung up the bat from one day international cricket in a shock announcement.

06/02 Retirement bombshell shocks Aussie ODI team

Australia’s Champions Trophy squad is in tatters with Marcus Stoinis making the bombshell decision to retire from ODI cricket on the eve of the tournament.

05/02 Influencer dead days into dream holiday

A British woman who died suddenly in Sri Lanka has been named as Ebony McIntosh as tributes pour in to the “beautiful” travel influencer.

05/02 Donald Trump tells Afghan journalist ‘I can’t understand a word you’re saying’

Donald Trump has sparked mixed reactions over a humorous response to a foreign journalist during a White House press conference, complimenting her accent but dismissing her question because “I can’t understand a word you’re saying”.

05/02 ‘I’ve left instructions’: Wild US plan if Donald Trump is assassinated

Love or loathe him, we can all agree US President Donald Trump has had a big day at the office and probably needs a nap.

05/02 Marnus Labuschagne’s fate locked in as debutant looms

Marnus Labuschagne’s spot in the Australian Test squad appears safe as the Aussies prepare for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

05/02 Teals hit Dutton, Albo with election demand

Influential crossbenchers say increases to social welfare payments will be a key priority in their decision to guarantee support to either major party in the advent of a hung parliament following this year’s federal election.

05/02 The Aga Khan death: Billionaire and spiritual leader dies

The Aga Khan, imam of the Ismaili Muslims and head of a major development aid foundation, died Tuesday in Lisbon at the age of 88, his foundation announced.

05/02 33yo dumped by teen, holds press conference

An American woman who flew to Pakistan to marry her teenage online boyfriend but was left heartbroken when his family forbid the relationship has become an internet sensation.

05/02 Key to all-rounder’s Champions Trophy bid

Australia all-rounder Aaron Hardie is aiming to keep his game “as flexible as possible” as he closes in on Champions Trophy selection following the injury to Mitchell Marsh.

03/02 Travis Head wins Allan Border Medal beating out Pat Cummins

Travis Head has secured his first Allan Border Medal following an exceptional year with the willow.

03/02 Aussie cult hero claims Allan Border Medal

Travis Head can recall the crossroads innings which kickstarted his dazzling international career and played a crucial role in his Allan Border Medal triumph on Monday night.

02/02 ‘Send him home’: Brad Haddin’s blunt message to selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

02/02 ‘Send him back home to bat’: Haddin’s message to Aussie selectors

Brad Haddin has urged Australian selectors to send Sam Konstas home to play state cricket if he isn’t in their plans for the second Test against Sri Lanka.

01/02 Influencer calls out strangers who stare at her G-cup breasts: ‘If it offends you, don’t look!’

An Australian woman with a G-cup bust has called out strangers who repeatedly stare at her body, stating she has reached a “tipping point.”

01/02 Man charged over double fatal shooting

A third man has been charged with murder following the death of two people in Melbourne’s south last year.

01/02 Australian of the Year winner’s huge move

Professor Richard Scolyer AO, renowned scientist and 2024 joint Australian of the Year recipient, is leaving his role as co-medical director of the Melanoma Institute Australia.

01/02 Drivers warned over ‘speed fine trap’

Motorists are being warned against falling into a “major speed trap” that saw thousands of speeding fines issued in just two days last year.

01/02 ‘So aroused’: Trump’s enemies get weird

The American senator Chuck Schumer is one of those curious politicians who somehow managed to reach the pinnacle of his field, and then somehow stayed there in perpetuity, without possessing any discernible charisma or political talent.

31/01 ‘Didn’t add up’: England fuming as Indian concussion sub call opens up ‘giant can of worms’

Fast bowler Harshit Rana came in as a controversial concussion substitute for his T20 debut and returned figures of 3-33 to help India clinch the series against England.

31/01 Sold out $16 Kmart item set to return

A surprise item with a price tag of just $16 has sold out — but fans won’t have to wait long for it to come back in stock.

31/01 Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing

A 33-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in south Sydney.

31/01 ‘Most wanted girlfriend’ issues dating warning

A model dubbed the “world’s most wanted girlfriend” after 5,000 men applied to date her has shared where other women are going “wrong”.

31/01 ‘Pinata’: Exclusive school responds to co-ed saga

A prestigious boys’ school in Sydney’s inner west has seen more than 50 students leave amid the bitter fallout of a controversial decision to go co-ed next year.

31/01 Another major Aussie music festival axed

Organisers of popular Australian music festival Groovin the Moo today announced that the festival won’t go ahead this year – but they insist it will be back.

31/01 ‘Inappropriate’: Cosy outfit ripped into

A young woman has shared a snap of herself wearing a grey tracksuit set seeking advice after her boyfriend labelled the conservative outfit as “inappropriate”.

30/01 Warne’s prediction comes true, records tumble in Aussie Test demolition

Yet another Shane Warne prediction has come true.

30/01 Bus driver’s horror 10-day scam ordeal

A Sydney dad has been left fuming after his bank blamed him for a scammer’s $12,000 spending spree and refused to refund him.

30/01 25yo sentenced in world first cyber-fart case

A British woman who bombarded her boyfriend’s ex-partner with a series of videos showing her passing wind has defended her “petty” act after being slapped with a community order.

30/01 Cause of TV star’s ‘unexpected death’ revealed

The cause of death for soap opera actress Esta TerBlanche has been revealed six months after her untimely passing.

30/01 Warne family blown away by tiny Test detail

Sri Lankan cricket fans have paid a small but meaningful tribute to Shane Warne and it didn’t go unnoticed by the leg-spinning legend’s family.

30/01 ‘Too late to leave’: Bushfire warning

Residents have been told it’s “too late to leave” as an out of control bushfire threatens “homes and lives” in Victoria’s southwest.

30/01 Increasingly common sight in Aussie cities

One particular sight is becoming more common around the country, some but have claimed Australians are taking it a step too far.

30/01 Aussie fans destroy Barmy Army sledge

Kylie Minogue, a proud Aussie who mostly calls England home, famously sang she “can’t get you out of my head” in a track dedicated to obsession.

30/01 Dire warning after shock summer drownings

Six people have died this year at freshwater swimming spots that were off limits to the public in Far North Queensland – prompting authorities to warn people not to risk their lives.

30/01 Man allegedly stalked group of 12-year-old girls

A man has been charged after allegedly stalking a group of 12-year-old girls through an affluent Sydney suburb over several days, with police alleging he also tried to follow them into the surf.

30/01 ‘I don’t think so’: Aussie man slams bank over credit card fee increase

An Australian man was left gobsmacked after being alerted by his bank that his annual credit card fee had jumped from $0 to $399.

30/01 Forgotten Test gun’s rise continues

The resurgence of Test centurion Kurtis Patterson took another huge step on Thursday when the former NSW captain blasted a century for Australia A against the England Lions in Sydney.

30/01 Teens charged over shock targeted shooting

Five teens and a 21-year-old man have been arrested and charged with attempted murder for an alleged targeted shooting that hit the “wrong” victim.

30/01 Why Matthews chose ‘dream’ spot to be inducted into HOF

The location to be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame was an easy choice for Christina Matthews.

30/01 $500k luxury car stolen from home

A Ferrari worth half a million dollars has been stolen from a home in Melbourne’s west, while three other cars were also stolen following a string of break-ins.

30/01 ‘Hell of a mess’: Warning after kangaroo attack

A man was attacked by a kangaroo outside his home while walking to his car in Queensland’s Central Highlands region.

30/01 Real reason hit 90s show axed from screens: ‘Just nuts’

Who Dares Wins was ratings gold for Channel Seven when it aired back in the late 90s.

30/01 School fined after student dies on trip

A private school in Melbourne has copped a $140,000 fine after a 16-year-old boy suffered fatal diabetes complications while on a school trip to Vietnam in 2019.

30/01 Major recall for popular kitchen item

A recall has been issued for popular herb and spice grinders amid fears the product may contain plastic.

29/01 21yo who scams people looking for romance on dating apps reveals tricks

A young worker has given a first-hand account of what working inside a mass scamming call centre is really like.

29/01 Steve Smith finally reaches rare cricketing air

It took a little longer than he would have wanted, but Steve Smith has just joined one of the most exclusive clubs in Test cricket.

29/01 Horrific stampede at Indian religious festival: Maha Kumbh updates, death toll

Authorities have confirmed at least 15 people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the world’s largest religious gathering.

29/01 Sam Konstas officially axed as Australia rolls dice for first Test against Sri Lanka

Sam Konstas has officially been axed for the first Test.

28/01 Telling photo suggests Sam Konstas set to be dropped

Australian selectors have ignored the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka, promoting Travis Head to opener for Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

28/01 Head move hits Konstas Sri Lanka Test hopes

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

28/01 Head move hits Konstas Test hopes

Australian selectors have defied the urgings of former Test captain Ricky Ponting to stick with teen star Sam Konstas in Sri Lanka and elevated Travis Head to open the batting in Wednesday’s first Test in Galle.

28/01 Reason for ‘complex’ Test fixture clash

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has attributed a prior World Test Championship commitment with Sri Lanka for the fixture clash between the men’s and women’s Tests this week.

28/01 Renegades land first blow in BBL free agency

The Melbourne Renegades have landed the first major blow of the BBL’s inaugural player movement window, with leading quick Jason Behrendorff signing for the next three seasons following a decorated career in Perth.

27/01 Travis Head flags Aussie debut, radical ploy to get ‘advantage’ for Sri Lanka Tests

Travis Head says Australia is considering a radical batting ploy for their two-Test series against Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Wednesday.

27/01 ‘Duty bound’: CA rejects calls for Afghan boycott

Cricket Australia boss Nick Hockley has again rejected calls to boycott a clash with Afghanistan at the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament declaring a decision not to play them outside of tournaments was a “pretty clear” stance and the only action in their control.

27/01 ‘We’ve never sat still’: Controversial Big Bash rule here to stay, expansion on the cards

The Big Bash is back.

27/01 Award winner Aussies must get out

The only Australian picked in the official ICC Test team of the year won’t be in Sri Lanka where the Aussies will confront a batting dynamo named the emerging player of 2024 who blasted five hundreds in the past 12 months, including 184 not out at Galle last September.

25/01 ‘Shocker’: Australian cricketers brutally snubbed in ICC announcement

The Australian cricket team has completed everything possible in all forms of the game in recent years but its players have still been inexplicably snubbed in the ICC men’s ODI Team of the Year.

24/01 ‘Lost my mind’: Stephanie Rice reveals fears she joined a ‘cult’

Aussie swimming champ Stephanie Rice has shared details about her family’s fear she had joined a “cult” before marrying her pastor husband Mark Lassey.

24/01 Aussie red meat booms to record high

Aussie farmers have plenty to celebrate this Australia Day, with red meat exports notching fresh record highs across 2024.

24/01 New man in charge of Australia’s bowling future

Australian coach Andrew McDonald says former Tasmanian bowler Adam Griffiths will add “invaluable” expertise after being put in charge of Australia’s fast bowling present and future as the new pace bowling coach.

24/01 ‘Really poor’: Socceroos coach Tony Popovic takes aim at forgotten prodigy

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is sick of hearing about Daniel Arzani’s “potential”, demanding that the former prodigy, and the rest of Australia’s talent pool, “raise the bar” to be able to compete with Asia’s best nations.

24/01 ‘He’s going back to Haiti’: Border czar reacts to furious migrant who said ‘I’m not going back to Haiti’

Donald Trump’s border czar has reacted to a furious illegal alien who declared “f**k Trump, Biden forever” and that he was “not going back to Haiti” as he was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week.

24/01 Socceroos coach takes aim at Arzani

Socceroos coach Tony Popovic is sick of hearing about Daniel Arzani’s “potential”, demanding that the former prodigy, and the rest of Australia’s talent pool, “raise the bar” to be able to compete with Asia’s best nations.

23/01 English legend’s son’s unthinkable Aussie act

Rising English star Rocky Flintoff has stamped his mark on the cricketing world, belting 108 off 127 balls against a Cricket Australia XI on Thursday.

23/01 Former Aussie skipper’s Hall of Fame nod

Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke has been labelled a “player who defined his generation” after confirmation he would be inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame.

22/01 ‘Bulls***’: Australian cricket guns snubbed in shameless Team of Year wipeout

Pat Cummins’ men have “completed cricket” but have somehow, inexplicably, been wiped out in Wisden’s Test Team of the Year.

21/01 Adam Gilchrist completely loses it over BBL ‘sight to behold’

Sixers weapon Jack Edwards has delivered the “catch of the summer” to dismiss Hurricanes star Matthew Wade and silence the Bellerive Oval crowd in the BBL qualifier final.

21/01 ‘Oh jeez’: Smith reveals serious injury fear

Steve Smith was “worried” he may have needed surgery on the elbow injury which delayed him joining the Test team and will ease in to training at a camp in Dubai to ensure he’s fit to captain Australia in next week’s opening clash with Sri Lanka.

21/01 Trump’s billionaire MAGA inner circle turns inauguration into trillion-dollar event

Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony was attended by a who’s who of billionaires and moguls, including some surprising faces.

20/01 ‘Nothing’: Rookie waits for word on Test debut

A decision on Wednesday about Matt Kuhnemann could determine whether Cooper Connolly’s presence in Sri Lanka becomes more important, but the 21-year-old is already soaking up spin lessons like a sponge with Nathan Lyon and coach Dan Vettori in Dubai.

20/01 ‘He’ll be fine’: New skipper support amid Smith injury

Travis Head has been endorsed as a captain of few words but more than capable of rising to lead Australia in Sri Lanka if Steve Smith’s elbow issues continue to plague him.

20/01 ‘Brilliant’: Sydney Thunder teammate’s telling David Warner call ahead of BBL finals

The Sydney Thunder won only a single game and finished at the bottom of the ladder last Big Bash season.

20/01 Siddle’s 148km/h rocket, seagull, classic catches: Best viral moments from BBL|14

The pointy end of the 14th edition of the Big Bash League is upon us and the finals schedule is just about locked in.

20/01 Airline apologises over controversial Paris ad

A national airline has copped major backlash over an advert promoting the return of its flights to Paris.

19/01 BBL finals sledge after Maxi Madness

Evergreen seamer Peter Siddle has put the pressure squarely on David Warner and the Sydney Thunder after his team’s remarkable rise to the finals declaring “we won’t be as nervous as they are” in Wednesday’s knockout final.

19/01 ‘Should be worried’: Major threat facing Aus

2024 was a year full of surprises. 2025 will be one of worries.

18/01 Australia will work with Trump: Wong

US President-elect Donald Trump has invited foreign minister Penny Wong and US ambassador Kevin Rudd to attend his inauguration day.

18/01 ‘Doom loop’ facing entire planet

Is humanity sliding into a “doom loop”?

17/01 Superpowers sign terrifying new pact

Russia and Iran signed a new treaty underpinning their economic and military cooperation, in what both sides cast as a major milestone in their relations.

17/01 SCG carnage as wild weather causes roof to fall apart

Wild weather has seen the Sydney Smash fizzle without a whimper as the Sydney Sixers shared the points with cross-town rivals the Sydney Thunder in a washout at the SCG.

17/01 Rip-off? Why the price of a cuppa is sky-high

Australians are paying more than ever for a warm brew, as coffee and tea have experienced high import prices driven by climate change and political instability.

17/01 Warner comes out swinging at ‘Raygun’ jab

David Warner has come out swinging in defence of Sam Konstas, urging the young Aussie to brush off the jabs from the UK press ahead of next summer’s Ashes.

16/01 Bolter’s Test debut firms after ugly injury

A shock Test debut for 21-year-old Cooper Connolly in Sri Lanka has moved closer after a horror thumb injury to spinner Matt Kuhnemann left the Australian squad without a frontline left-arm spinner.

16/01 ‘In the mix’: Aussies to spin Ashes selection move

A change to the Australian line-up is on the cards for the third Ashes ODI on Friday with Georgia Wareham “in the mix” to play on an unusually dry wicket in Hobart potentially giving the home side two leg-spinners after Alana King tore through England in Melbourne on Tuesday.

16/01 Marnus: Head good ‘value’ as opener

Travis Head’s potential move to the top of Australia’s batting order for the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka has been endorsed by teammate Marnus Labuschagne.

16/01 Telling detail in ‘epic’ Trump boast

The threat of “all hell breaking loose” – or the result of persistent diplomatic persuasion?

16/01 Reason ‘remarkable’ Maxy missed Test chance

Glenn Maxwell’s “remarkable” Big Bash batting in his last two outings have displayed the things that set him apart from most players and provided even further evidence of the skillset most believe could help him thrive at Test level.

16/01 What US ban on China tech in cars means for Australia

Experts believe Australia faces a huge risk to its ability to transition from traditionally-fueled vehicles to electric-powered cars following a US government decision to ban Chinese and Russian technologies.

15/01 Wild drama as India bans WAGs

Australia is a brutal place to tour with its venomous fast bowling attacks and raucous crowds.

15/01 ‘Haven’t taken it out partying’: Olympians return medals amid Paris farce

More than 100 Olympic and Paralympic medallists have returned their medals from Paris to get replacements, claiming their hardware has deteriorated since the Games last year.

15/01 Forgotten Test batter’s surge continues

Former Test batter Kurtis Patterson will continue his surge back from the cricketing wilderness after being picked in an Australia A team to play the touring England Lions in a four-day tour match later this month.

13/01 Horror fuel station blast leaves at least 15 people dead

At least 15 people have been killed and over 67 seriously injured after an explosion at a fuel station in Yemen.

13/01 Dynamo’s national pain after horror BBL run

Australian selection chief George Bailey has conceded captain Pat Cummins has been named for the Champions Trophy in February without any extra information on the ankle he injured during the Test series against India as batting dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk paid the price for a horror run in the Big Bash and was axed.

13/01 Young gun axed as Australia announces squad for Champions Trophy

Batting dynamo Jake Fraser-McGurk has paid the price for a horror run in the Big Bash after being left out of Australia’s squad for the Champions Trophy one-day tournament in Pakistan next month, with Pat Cummins named as captain despite battling an ankle injury.

12/01 Luck-riding Aussies need Ashes improvement

The most recent Ashes served Australia a clear reminder that any early lead in the multi-format series can be “chased down pretty quickly”.

12/01 Brilliant Maxwell unbowed by Test snub

Glenn Maxwell has backed the Australian selectors’ decision to leave him out of the squad bound for Sri Lanka despite “desperately” seeking a Test return.

12/01 ‘Never seen anything like it’: Glenn Maxwell act is pure brutality

A “genius” Glenn Maxwell produced a stunning 90-run knock for the ages to lift the Melbourne Stars from disaster in their must-win derby against the Renegades on Sunday night.

12/01 Rudd, Wong to attend Trump’s inauguration

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Australia’s ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd will both attend the inauguration of Donald Trump, despite furore over historic tweets in which Dr Rudd labelled the incoming US president as “the most destructive president in history”.

11/01 Steve Smith reveals shock Olympics ambition

Steve Smith’s long-term red ball future remains one of cricket’s greatest mysteries, but the stand-in Test skipper has revealed for the first time his desire to still be around for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics when T20 makes its debut.

10/01 What sparked Aussie dad’s aeroplane bomb hoax

An Australian man who brought the country’s busiest international airport to a standstill after he falsely claimed to be carrying a bomb quit his job and bought a one-way plane ticket in a “rapid descent into a psychotic state”, court documents reveal.

10/01 ‘This is unacceptable’: Aussie fans condemned as racist cricket chant exposed

The MCG have condemned an ugly chant which marred one of the best Test series’ in recent memory between Australia and India.

10/01 China pics that should terrify the world

Beijing has surprised the world with the appearance of a full set of secret new combat aircraft in Chinese skies in recent weeks.

10/01 ‘All the tools’: Steve Smith’s bold Sam Konstas claim

Superstar batter Steve Smith has vowed to “pass on as much knowledge as I can” when he takes charge of a Test squad loaded with emerging talent in Sri Lanka, declaring boom teenager Sam Konstas has “all the tools” to thrive as a key part of the next generation of stars.

10/01 ‘Outbreak’: Truth about virus gripping China

Terrifying images shared on social media purportedly showing patients in China flooding local hospitals and collapsing in waiting rooms have resulted in rampant speculation that the world could be on the brink of another horrifying pandemic similar to that caused by Covid-19.

09/01 Stars brace for cutthroat BBL derby

Marcus Stoinis says Glenn Maxwell’s matchwinning performance on the same day as a disappointing Test squad snub “speaks volumes” about his class as the Melbourne Stars hunt an unlikely Big Bash finals berth.

09/01 Cummins injury reveal as star’s return locked in

Injured all-rounder Cameron Green is set to return as a specialist batsman for the World Test Championship later this year according to chairman of selectors George Bailey who revealed captain Pat Cummins was having scans on his ankle in the wake of Australia’s series win over India.

09/01 Healy fires early Ashes warning shot

Alyssa Healy’s surprising tour match cameo has paid off with the Australian skipper finding form with the bat before Sydney’s fickle summer weather robbed her of the chance to resume her role as wicketkeeper on the eve of the Ashes.

09/01 ‘Bit nicer call’: Recalled batter spinning after axe fell

Nathan McSweeney says Wednesday night’s call from Australian chief selector George Bailey was “a bit nicer” than the last one after being named in the Test squad to tour Sri Lanka weeks after being axed from the Australian team.

09/01 Axe swings, three debutants as Aussie Test squad announced

Former Australian captain Aaron Finch has declared the Test career of reigning Allan Border medallist Mitch Marsh is all over amid the emergence of SCG hero Beau Webster as selectors stuck with opening phenom Sam Konstas for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka.

08/01 ‘Really difficult’: Sad truths in huge Aussie Test squad shake up

The Test squad announced on Thursday will reportedly be the end of the line for some of Australia’s most popular players.

07/01 Coach rips into India’s treatment of Sam Konstas

Batting phenom Sam Konstas has been tipped to thrive for many years to come on the international stage after the teenager was forced to deal with a “disgraceful act” from the touring Indian players in just his second Test match at the SCG.

07/01 ‘Anxiety’: AMA Western Australia raises concerns about ‘influx’ of 150 Indian registrars

The Australian Medical Association has raised concerns about an “influx” of 150 trainee doctors from India to work in Western Australia’s health system under a new program starting this month.

07/01 ‘Dare I say it’: Aussie cult heroes under threat in unthinkable Test selection squeeze

The make-up of Australia’s bowling attack is up for debate over the next 12 months, with two cult heroes on the brink of being left out of the Test team.

07/01 19yo cricket prodigy’s staggering pay rise

Teenage cricket prodigy Sam Konstas’ life has changed immeasurably over the last two weeks after becoming a household name overnight.

06/01 ‘Has to happen’: Powerbrokers considering two-tier Test cricket structure

Cricket’s powerbrokers are reportedly considering the introduction of a two-tier structure for Test cricket to ensure Australia, England and India play each other more often.

06/01 Tennis world shattered by Naomi Osaka split news

Naomi Osaka has split from her long-time partner.

06/01 Travis Head has last laugh over India with perfect post

Travis Head has had the last laugh as he delivered a not-so-subtle swipe at Indian fans in the midst of Australia’s Border-Gavaskar series victory celebrations.

06/01 Australian cricket great fuels theory behind Sam Konstas

Former Australian opener Simon Katich has weighed in on the meteoric rise of Sam Konstas, offering his thoughts on the young gun’s aggressive approach in his debut Test series.

06/01 ‘Out of kilter’: Indian migrants fuel surge as Labor struggles to rein in numbers

A massive surge in migrants from India that has continued since Covid is hampering the government’s efforts to rein in overall numbers, while universities have emerged unscathed from failed efforts to put caps on international students.

06/01 ‘Greatest ever’: Changeroom photo ignites Aussie cricket GOAT debate

When sportspeople are asked to rank a particular performance or achievement among their career highlights, it’s become a cliche for them to simply say “right up there”.

06/01 Unseen Sam Konstas act during SCG Test causes stir

Sam Konstas has done plenty to attract social media scuttlebutt and newspaper headlines - but this is one time where the flashy batsman didn’t deserve it.

05/01 ‘Colossal failure’: India turns on heroes with calls to blow the whole thing up

There have been calls for the whole thing to be blown up after India’s brutal Border-Gavaskar Trophy series defeat.

04/01 Aussie cricket legends react to Sam Konstas as teen’s ‘cocky’ act backfires

Australian cricket legends are urging Sam Konstas to cool his jets after the teenerage appeared to light a fire under India that might end up costing the Aussies the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

03/01 Cybertruck bomber’s chilling ‘Batman’ text

The man who shot himself and then blew up a Tesla car outside a Trump hotel in Las Vegas had separated from his wife over claims of cheating just days beforehand.

03/01 ‘Australia won that battle’: Steve Smith gets last laugh as sledge battle caught on mic

Steve Smith and Australia got the better of India’s Shubman Gill after a sledging battle between the two gun batters.