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SportAustralian Associated PressBorder closures cost Perth Ashes Test
Perth has officially lost hosting rights to the fifth Ashes Test after South Australia denied them an 11th hour request, with officials deeming biosecurity requirements were impossible to overcome.Cricket Australia confirmed on Monday the venue for the fifth Test was no officially listed as TBC, with players unable to enter Western Australia without quarantining.
NewsAustralian Associated PressSchool to pay back $2.5m to sports staff
A southeast Queensland private school is set to pay back nearly $2.5 million it short-changed sports staff over eight years.
SportAustralian Associated PressRussia roar to dominant Davis Cup triumph
Russia have ended their 15-year wait for a third Davis Cup title after another clutch performance by Daniil Medvedev.2 Medvedev capped his amazing year with a 7-6 (9-7) 6-2 win over Marin Cilic in the second singles match to give Russia an insurmountable 2-0 lead over Croatia.
SportAustralian Associated PressGlory face tough ALM schedule, uncertainty
Coach Richard Garcia admits the uncertainty of life on the road can creep into the minds of Perth Glory's travelling party but he'll attempt to keep his players focused on a gruelling playing schedule.The Glory are in the midst of a three-game stint in Victoria and are meant to travel to Brisbane and Adelaide to allow them to return home in time for Christmas, before departing for Sydney in the new year.
SportAustralian Associated PressCanberra spoil Heal's WNBL coaching return
University of Canberra Capitals captain Kelsey Griffin showed her warrior spirit and together with an auspicious debut for Brittney Sykes, provided the offence to deny Shane Heal a successful return to the WNBL.The Caps overturned a nine-point point half-time deficit to beat the Sydney University Flames 58-55 Flames at Qudos Bank Arena.
SportAustralian Associated PressHigh-profile Supercars races back for 2022
The iconic Bathurst 1000 will return to its traditional October date in 2022 as part of the 13-round Supercars championship that will commence in early March and conclude in mid-November.Supercars organisers released a draft calendar on Sunday with the Newcastle Street Circuit back to host the opening event of the new year from March 4-6.
NewsAustralian Associated PressVic cash splash to help kids re-engage
The Victorian government will spend $113 million to help children re-engage in the extracurricular activities they loved before the COVID-19 pandemic.The Positive Start program will focus on students from government and low-fee non-government schools who have been most affected by COVID-19 closures - as well as those who might otherwise be unable to take part in an outdoor education or camp program.
SportAustralian Associated PressMan City on top after Chelsea's PL slip
On a day in which three different teams led the Premier League standings, it was champions Manchester City that remained there for first time this season.While Chelsea faltered, City displayed total dominance in a 3-1 win at Watford that was their 31st in the calendar year, surpassing their previous club record.
SportAustralian Associated PressMedvedev fires Russia to Davis Cup final
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev have powered Russia into the Davis Cup final after dominating their singles matches against Germany to win their best-of-three semi-final 2-0.The second-ranked Medvedev brushed aside Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4 6-4 to seal the Russian victory on Saturday after Rublev had given them the lead with a 6-4 6-0 win over Dominik Koepfer.
SportAustralian Associated PressDjokovic still coy about Australian Open
Novak Djokovic is still uncertain whether he will take part in the Australian Open but will soon make a decision, the world No.1 said after Serbia's 2-1 defeat by Croatia in the Davis Cup semi-finals.
SportAustralian Associated PressMoxon, Gale depart after racism fall out
Yorkshire's long-serving director of cricket Martyn Moxon and head coach Andrew Gale have become the latest high-profile departures following the Azeem Rafiq racism investigation.The county announced a clear-out on Friday which includes the entire coaching team and made a pledge to appoint successors "imminently".
HealthAustralian Associated PressAussie blokes still quiet on mental health
Aussie blokes continue to struggle with their mental health and are doing so in silence.Two thirds of men aged 18 or older experienced a disconnect with family and friends during the past two years of isolation and lockdown, according to the latest national survey conducted by charity Movember.
NewsAustralian Associated PressDozens detained in Pakistan over lynching
Police have arrested 13 suspects and detained dozens of others over the lynching of a Sri Lankan employee at a sports equipment factory in eastern Pakistan.A mob of hundreds of enraged Muslims descended on the factory in the district of Sialkot in Punjab province on Friday after the Sri Lankan manager was accused of blasphemy.
SportAustralian Associated PressJackJumpers make mark in maiden NBL win
After 25 years in the national basketball wilderness, Tasmania has sent a message that perhaps won't go unnoticed by other sports pondering expansion.The island state's JackJumpers scrapped their way to a thrilling 83-74 overtime win over the Brisbane Bullets in their maiden NBL game on Friday night.
SportAustralian Associated PressAdvantage Hamilton in Saudi GP practice
Lewis Hamilton has set the pace ahead of his F1 title rival Max Verstappen on the opening day of practice for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.As the champion led home a Mercedes 1-2 from his teammate Valtteri Bottas in Friday's second session, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was able to walk away from a heavy crash.
SportAustralian Associated PressYorkshire ditch coaches after racism probe
Yorkshire's long-serving director of cricket Martyn Moxon and head coach Andrew Gale have become the latest high-profile departures in the wake of the Azeem Rafiq racism investigation.The county announced a clear-out on Friday which includes the entire coaching team and made a pledge to appoint successors "imminently".
TechnologyAustralian Associated PressDiscovery hot on heels of Rangie relative
Any dirt-road driver will confirm that the smartest way to follow a car on a dusty track is to sit as close as possible behind the vehicle in front.The closer, the less chance the dust has to billow up and spoil the view.
BusinessAustralian Associated PressVehicle sales dip amid supply issues
Australia's new car market continues to battle supply issues, with sales falling by 15 per cent in November.But the sector remains on track to retail more than one million vehicles this year, a significant improvement on 2020.
SportAustralian Associated PressAussie Slingsby wins world sailor of year
Australia's Tom Slingsby has been crowned world sailor of the year for a second time.The 37-year-old from Gosford says he's honoured to again win his sport's most prestigious individual award, which he also took out in 2010.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld records new virus case in Brisbane
A person has tested positive for COVID-19 in southeast Brisbane after being infectious in the community for two days.Queensland Health issued a public health alert on Friday, confirming the case and listing exposure sites in Capalaba.
NewsAustralian Associated PressQld passes Olympic laws despite concerns
Queensland has passed laws to set up the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee without changing clauses that shield federal politicians from integrity oversight and could keep documents secret.The Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG) will oversee the sports program, athlete and official accommodation, and cultural and sporting events such as the torch relay and opening and closing ceremonies.
SportAustralian Associated PressSupercars rivalry to reignite with Gen3
Supercars legend Jamie Whincup has hailed the unveiling of new Camaros and Mustangs as a landmark moment for Australia's touring car series.Set to be rolled out for the 2023 season, the Gen3 cars have been revealed at Mount Panorama ahead of Sunday's season-ending Bathurst 1000.
SportAustralian Associated PressMedvedev leads Russia to Davis Cup semis
Daniil Medvedev has maintained his perfect record at the Davis Cup Finals to put Russia into the last four.Medvedev defeated Mikael Ymer 6-4 6-4 on Thursday to give Russia an insurmountable 2-0 lead over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the revamped World Cup of men's tennis.
NewsAustralian Associated PressChina chafes at WTA's actions to back Peng
Beijing has taken umbrage at the Women's Tennis Association's decision to suspend all tournaments in China after the organisation made its strong stand over the safety of Peng Shuai.The WTA announced its decision on Wednesday, concerned that the Chinese player Peng made a sexual assault accusation against a former high-ranking government official and has since disappeared from public view.
SportAustralian Associated PressVerstappen-Hamilton, a battle for the ages
Michael Schumacher was still racing, and Lewis Hamilton only a one-time world champion, the last time rival teams took the Formula One title battle down to the last two rounds of the season.Not since 2012, when Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel faced Ferrari's Fernando Alonso in a final race title-decider in Brazil, has there been a run-in like the one between Max Verstappen and Mercedes' seven-time champion Hamilton.
