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The cheers from ecstatic England cricket fans in Nottingham had barely quietened when, just a short drive away in Wolverhampton, the booing from the country's football supporters reached an angry crescendo.It would be hard to imagine two more contrasting sporting performances by England's respective national teams than those produced on Tuesday.
New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell has tested positive for Covid-19 following his side's second Test defeat to England at Trent Bridge.Bracewell experienced symptoms on Wednesday morning and became the second squad member to contract the virus after captain Kane Williamson, who missed the second Test after a positive result on the eve of the match.
Joe Root's irresistible form has ended Marnus Labuschagne's lengthy reign at the top of cricket's Test batting rankings.Australian star Labuschagne rose to the No.
A new project aims to 'rewild' captive koalas by gently releasing them into larger sanctuaries.The plan is to house the endangered marsupials at a breeding site near a NSW national park before releasing them into a safe, 1500-hectare wild sanctuary in the state's north.
Hero goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne says the Socceroos are "miles away" from considering whether they'll use their goalie swap tactic at the FIFA World Cup later this year.Bearded and beaming, Redmayne was among Socceroos players given a warm welcome home by fans and family at Sydney airport on Wednesday evening following the heart-stopping World Cup playoff triumph over Peru in Qatar.
Heavy rain in China has claimed at least six lives this week and forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people.Five people died in southeastern China, according to state media reports.
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A former Tasmanian government worker has told a sexual abuse inquiry limited evidence was gathered about an "obvious" serious child-on-child assault in the state's out-of-home care system.A commission of inquiry into Tasmanian government responses to child sexual abuse in public institutions is this week examining out-of-home care.
Residents of NSW have been urged to reduce their energy usage in the coming hours as a number of coal-fired power stations unexpectedly failed to come offline, despite intervention by the electricity market operator.NSW Treasurer and Energy Minister Matt Kean told media on Wednesday night people should limit their electricity usage between 5.
Bitcoin has fallen to a new 18-month low, dragging down smaller tokens with it, as the recent tumble in crypto markets showed no sign of letting up.The world's largest cryptocurrency fell on Wednesday as much as 6.
Three-time Olympic hammer champion Anita Wlodarczyk has to end her season over injuries sustained when stopping a thief from stealing her car.Wlodarzcyk, 36, said on Instagram late on Tuesday she damaged a thigh muscle in the recent incident which does not allow her to compete any more in the campaign featuring the world championships in Eugene, Oregon, and the European championships in Munich.
The Northern Territory government tweaked its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for workers to beat a legal challenge that was "almost certain to succeed", a court has heard.Four people who launched the action against the vaccination mandate, that ends on Wednesday, want taxpayers to settle their legal bill after withdrawing their case.
Parramatta's leading names are divided over what contributed to their capitulation to Canterbury on Monday that handed the Bulldogs their biggest upset of the NRL season.The Bulldogs played the Eels off the park on Monday to claim a 34-4 victory and lift themselves off bottom place on the table.
Many parents have had their fair share of toilet disasters, but one mum still "can't quite believe" what she went through at her local hardware store.
Pauline Hanson detested her former colleague Brian Burston and tried to seriously harm his reputation, a court heard in the final day of a defamation hearing.Mr Burston is suing the One Nation leader for defamation, saying she accused him of sexual harassment on social media, via a text message to his wife and during a television interview.
Marcus Stoinis has been ruled out of Australia's cricket tour of Sri Lanka while Ashton Agar's injury concerns have pushed Matt Kuhnemann within reach of an international debut.The pair's setbacks, both issues with their sides, in Tuesday night's ODI series-opening win took Australia's injury toll to six inside the first two weeks of their tour, which includes four more 50-over clashes and two Tests.
When mining magnate Ken Talbot's will was read to family his trusted solicitor of 15 years held the hand of the billionaire's widow.But now, more than a decade after a plane crash that claimed the life of her husband, Amanda Talbot is suing legal practitioner Bill Boyd.
Australia and Japan will conduct more sophisticated military exercises, following a meeting between the countries' defence ministers.Defence Minister Richard Marles was hosted by his Japanese counterpart Nobuo Kishi in Tokyo on Wednesday where the pair spoke about closer defence ties and a "step-up sophistication of exercises and activities".
The shocking neglect case of Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith has led to a series of issues being opened up to further investigation at the disability royal commission.Ms Smith, who had cerebral palsy, died in hospital in April 2020 from septic shock, multiple organ failure, severe pressure sores and malnourishment.
The Liberals have won the sixth and final spot in the South Australia Senate race, picking up a seat alongside the Greens following the distribution of preferences.Independent senators Rex Patrick and Stirling Griff both lost their seats at the expense of the Greens' Barbara Pocock and the Liberals' Kerrynne Liddle.
