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Longer life expectancy in lockdown, ANU claims

Pandemic restrictions have led to longer life expectancy for Australians, a new study from The Australian National University has found.   

Australia win fifth Ashes Test by 146 runs, claim series 4-0

Australia have defeated England by 146 runs late on the third day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart to secure a 4-0 series win.

All Australians accounted for in Tonga

Australians and officials in Tonga have been accounted for after an underwater volcanic eruption off the Pacific nation while marine warnings remain for NSW.

Travis Head’s superb century helps Aussies to 6-241

Travis Head's sublime century has lifted Australia to 6-241 at stumps on an eventful opening day of the fifth Ashes Test in Hobart.

Australia passes one million COVID cases

Australia has surpassed more than one million COVID cases since the pandemic started, more than a quarter of which were recorded in the past four days alone.

England hold on for thrilling draw against Australia at SCG

Australia's hopes of an Ashes whitewash have been dashed after England held on for a thrilling draw in the fourth Test in Sydney.

Fish ownership on the rise as Aussies seek low-maintenance pets

Fish ownership is on the rise with 11 per cent of Australian households having a combined total of 11.3 million fish, according to the latest report from Animal Medicines Australia.

Australia ready to cautiously ring in 2022

Australians are ready to ring in 2022 after another tumultuous year, with fireworks and community celebrations planned around the country.

Australia on top after late carnage at the MCG

Australia have claimed four England wickets in the final hour of day two of the Boxing Day Test to be in reach of clinching the Ashes 3-0.

Australia go 2-0 up in Ashes with big win over England

Australia have beaten England by 275 runs in the second Test at Adelaide Oval to take a two-nil series lead in the Ashes.

Australia cruise to nine-wicket win in Ashes opener

Australia have cruised to a nine-wicket victory in the first Ashes Test, humbling England after being set a target of just 20 at the Gabba.

COVID-19 vaccines approved for Australian children aged 5 to 11

Children aged between five and 11 can be vaccinated against COVID-19 from January following approval from Australia's immunisation advisory body.

Value of houses in Australia skyrockets, housing affordability worsens

ABS says house prices in Australia and Canberra have skyrocketed to new heights, and the REIA says housing affordability is worsening.

Preview of the First Ashes Test at The Gabba

The Ashes Test series between traditional rivals, Australia and England, gets underway in Brisbane on Wednesday 8 December.

Child adoptions in ACT continue to decline

Adoption numbers have declined across the country, falling to their lowest since Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) recording began in 1990-1991.

Overview of the Australia and England Ashes squads

With the Ashes starting at the Gabba in Brisbane this Wednesday 8 December, here's a look at both the Australia and England squads.

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