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Marsh, Smith rescue Aussies after top order tumbles
Australia collapsed to 4-16 before being rescued by a 153-run partnership by Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith.
How the two worst shots and two best balls upended the Boxing Day Test
High farce combined with high drama as the two worst shots of the Test combined with the two best balls of the series to suddenly make the MCG match a contest of true intensity.
Warner in middle of club v country clash, could miss Windies series
David Warner is exploring taking a helicopter from his brother’s wedding so he can play for Sydney Thunder in the BBL, as club versus country flashpoint beckons.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australians urged to leave Lebanon now after two citizens killed
Militant group Hezbollah said one Australian killed in an Israeli airstrike was part of its group, but Sydney-based friends say the other brother had nothing to do with the terrorist group.
Family of volunteer firefighter who died battling Esperance blaze speak out
“We are immensely proud of Harry and all that he achieved and at 20 we thought it was just the beginning.”
Teenage boy killed by shark at remote South Australian beach
A teenager has died following a shark attack off South Australia’s Yorke Peninsula.
From Miss Australia to oil boss: Suellen Osborne’s nation-building plan
An Australian company wants to develop onshore oil and gas in Timor-Leste that may help arrest the tiny country’s alarming decline in government revenue.
‘Very slim’ chance of survival for WA woman who died after hospital ramping: coroner
Ashleigh Hunter died less than two hours after an ambulance rushed her to Royal Perth Hospital on what was later described as a “very busy day”.
Why now is a great time for your teenager to look for jobs
Who wants a job that pays $12 an hour and is busiest over the Christmas holidays?
Updated
Mushroom case
Pair arrested over theft of accused mushroom killer’s car
Erin Patterson’s Leongatha property has been hit by burglars three times in a month, with her car and electrical goods allegedly stolen.
How Trump plans to wield power if he wins: Trade wars, crackdowns and revenge
Donald Trump has laid plans that would upend core elements of American governance, democracy, foreign policy and the rule of law if he regains the White House.
Exclusive
TikTok
Privacy watchdog launches inquiry into TikTok
The inquiry will determine whether TikTok should be formally investigated for harvesting data without user consent.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Doubts over Israel’s ability to dismantle Hamas grow
Israel has “been saying this for a while, that Hamas is collapsing,” said one intelligence expert. “But it’s just not true.”
Neil MacFarquhar
Updated
Sharemarket
Shares near all-time high as Australian dollar climbs
The Australian sharemarket is within 14 points of setting an all-time high after the local index rallied again on the back of rising iron prices.
Half of beachgoers read most common safety flags wrong. Are you one of them?
What is a shore dump and a shore break? Is swim between the flags a clear instruction? Take our surf safety quiz to find out if you really know your beach signs.
WA school leavers are off to university. So, what do they want to study?
New data has revealed what degrees were the most popular in WA, with some receiving over a thousand applications.
The world’s busiest flight routes and airports revealed
Despite still being below its pre-pandemic capacity, the Sydney-Melbourne route is again one of the world’s busiest.
Opinion
Air travel
I arrived in Hawaii, but my luggage didn’t
Here’s what to do if an airline loses your bags. I can tell you from personal experience.
Kristie Kellahan
Travel writer
Western Australia
Exclusive
Prisons
Violence inside WA’s Unit 18 youth prison revealed
Detained children are attacking officers with make-shift blades, metal plates and planks of wood as frightening new details about WA’s youth justice system emerge.
Updated
Bushfires
Volunteer firefighter killed fighting Esperance blaze identified
Harry Stead was fatally injured after falling from a private firefighting vehicle while part of a crew conducting fire suppression activities on a neighbouring farm.
Perth father describes narrow escape after being bitten by shark
A 46-year-old Perth father is lucky to be alive, after an encounter with a shark at a popular tourist and surfing location on Christmas Eve.
Murder charge over woman’s Christmas night death in Broome
The 34-year-old woman was found with serious head injuries on Monday at a home in the Broome beachside suburb of Cable Beach.
Aboriginal man dies in Perth prison infirmary cell
An Aboriginal man has died at a prison in Western Australia.
Politics
Exclusive
Political leadership
Wong tops list of popular politicians – and a former hero now comes last
The exclusive survey highlights the intense dislike for some of the nation’s most recognised politicians.
Business
Updated
Sharemarket
Shares near all-time high as Australian dollar climbs
The Australian sharemarket is within 14 points of setting an all-time high after the local index rallied again on the back of rising iron prices.
World
Israeli bombardments continue, almost all 2.3m Gazans forced from homes
Israel’s military reported three more soldiers killed in action in Gaza, bringing total military losses to 166 since ground operations began.
Opinion
Labor’s stumbles distract from the albatross around Dutton’s neck
Paul Sakkal
Federal politics reporter
Explore
Property
From sprawling mansions to riverside penthouses: The most expensive WA homes sold in 2023
From the leafy green streets of Perth’s western suburbs to the crystal clear waters of Eagle Bay in the state’s South West, here are the most expensive homes sold in 2023.
The luxurious holiday home rentals that cost up to $150,000 a night
Rich summer visitors to Sydney are paying up to stay in the lap of absolute luxury, but there is better value around.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Best of
10 brilliant Bill Granger recipes
Lifestyle
Comforting or cashing in? Inside the complex world of IVF influencers
While many people are thankful for influencers sharing their fertility journeys, others question whether IVF should be so heavily marketed.
Culture
‘I was so overwhelmed’: Why Trent Dalton couldn’t stay on set of Boy Swallows Universe
The TV adaptation of the best-selling book has been an emotional ride for its author, who was confronted once again with his troubled childhood.
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Sport
Falling off a treadmill, cryotherapy: How AFL stars are getting an edge this off-season
Running so hard and fast that you fall off a treadmill might not sound like the ideal way for someone to spend their holidays. But that’s the lot of Melbourne star Christian Petracca, who is one of a number of players taking special steps to try to get an edge over their opponents for the 2024 season.
How the two worst shots and the two best balls upended the Boxing Day Test
High farce combined with high drama as the two worst shots of the Test combined with the two best balls of the series to suddenly make the MCG match a contest of true intensity.
Marsh and Smith come to rescue as tourists rue another costly slip-up
Australia collapsed to 4-16 before being rescued by a 153-run partnership by Mitchell Marsh and Steve Smith.
‘I’m all in’: Warner in middle of club v country clash, could miss Windies series
David Warner is exploring taking a helicopter from his brother’s wedding so he can play for Sydney Thunder in the BBL, as club versus country flashpoint beckons.
Opinion
International rugby
Less kicking, fewer subs and faster scrums: My rugby wishlist for 2024
Through the World Cup in France, the team that registered the most kicking metres enjoyed roughly an 80 per cent win rate. It is a damning statistic.
Warren Gatland
Head coach, Wales national rugby team
‘I can’t believe that result’: LawConnect claims dramatic Sydney to Hobart win
LawConnect, runner-up in the past three events, edged across the finish line 51 seconds ahead of Andoo Comanche not long after 8am (AEDT) on Thursday.
Underdog Aussies up for the Perth fight at United Cup
Doubles star Matt Ebden is adamant Australia can buck the odds and beat their more highly fancied opponents on the way to being crowned United Cup champions.
Have Your Say
The Magic Ticket part three: A free pass to the best moments in Sydney sporting history
Willy Wonka gave out Golden Tickets, but we’ve handed out Magic Tickets to give our journalists the Christmas gift of a free pass to any sporting event ever held in Sydney.
