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Aussies smash Proteas to claim Test series

Australia have claimed their first home Test series win over South Africa since 2005-06 after dismantling the Proteas by an innings and 182 runs at the MCG.

Drowning warning after 11 deaths in Australian waterways

Authorities have warned holidaymakers to take extra care over the break after 11 people died in Australian waterways since Christmas Day.

Dave Warner scores drought-breaking ton in 100th Test

David Warner has ended a drought of almost three years without a Test century by smashing a trademark ton in his 100th match.

Kevin Rudd is Australia’s ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will be Australia's next ambassador to the United States, the government has announced.

Shane Warne to be honoured at Boxing Day Test

Shane Warne will be honoured with a series of tributes at the MCG when Australia take on South Africa in the Boxing Day Test.

Survey reveals Australia’s music habits

TikTok is becoming the main place for people to hear new music and under-35s are more keen to find new artists than older Australians, a new survey shows.

Aussies beat South Africa in two-day Gabba Test

Australia have completed a historic Test victory inside two days, defeating South Africa by six wickets on a green, bowler-friendly wicket at the Gabba.

Fallen Queensland police honoured at Gabba Test

Players and fans at the Gabba for the first Test have paid an emotional tribute to three people gunned down at a property in rural Queensland.

Doctors query COVID-19 pandemic response changes

The Australian Medical Association has questioned a government move to restrict COVID-19 testing and mental health services.

Graham Arnold tells Socceroos to get in Messi’s face

Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is telling his players to get in the face of Argentina's megastar Lionel Messi in their knockout World Cup clash.

Labuschagne ton put Australia on top over West Indies

Marnus Labuschagne's unbeaten 154 has helped Australia to 2-293 after the opening day of the Frank Worrell Trophy against West Indies in Perth.

Socceroos keep simple focus for crunch Denmark World Cup clash

Australia's coach Graham Arnold will not confuse his players with fresh tactics or overly focusing on Denmark.

Macron slams Morrison on submarine deal

Emmanuel Macron has accused former prime minister Scott Morrison of "nuclear confrontation" with China after he ditched a French submarines deal.

Australia concerned over Russian strikes in Poland

Reports of stray Russian missiles killing two people in Poland are deeply concerning, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.

Australia a ‘nation of dobbers’: report

Australians have no qualms dobbing in their neighbours, with new data showing reports to Crime Stoppers rose dramatically during the pandemic.

Petrol prices soar across Australia on back of weak dollar

Motorists are getting hit hard at the pump since the return of the full fuel excise tax, with some cities still yet to reach the peak of their fuel cycles.

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