Newcastle District Cricket Association will seek clarification after umpires withdrew services on a scorching Saturday. Matches went ahead with players filling in. Get the full story and round nine results.
Murgheboluc suffered a stunning batting collapse of 7-10 to lose their first game of the GCA season. Meanwhile, Thomson secured their third consecutive victory. Get the full match details and analysis here.
North Geelong Warriors legend Sam Hall celebrated his 300th first-grade match with a brilliant 55-run innings. Read about his remarkable career and the club's tribute.
East Belmont snatched a last-ball win over Grovedale, while Luke Ford's century powered St Peters to victory in a dramatic Round 9 of GCA1 cricket. Get all the scores and highlights.
New report reveals how heatwaves and extreme weather events are overwhelming Australia's health services, driving up emergency admissions and costs. Learn the urgent call for climate-resilient healthcare.
Shocking data reveals only 52% of Hunter New England adults saw a dentist last year. Experts warn preventable dental diseases are worsening due to systemic gaps and underfunding. Read more.
Lane Cove Cricket Club's new $20,000 net lights, funded by the Toyota Good for Cricket raffle, are transforming pre-season training and community access. See how the initiative has raised $120k.
Clinicians at a new Adelaide mental health unit refused to admit more patients due to unsafe staffing levels, forcing SafeWork intervention. Read the full story.
New data reveals WA's cost of living crisis is forcing families to choose between food and bills, with smoking rates also rising. Doctors are sounding the alarm. Read the full report.
Novak Djokovic has severed ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, the breakaway union he launched in 2021, citing transparency and governance issues. The 24-time Grand Slam champion will now focus on his Australian Open campaign.
The final round of the Bellarine Peninsula Cricket Association A1 Grade season is set for a thrilling climax, with three finals places still undecided. See who's in the running.
Merewether Lions secured first-innings points in Newcastle District Cricket, while Daniel Chillingworth endured agony with 99 not out. Full round-up of Saturday's action.
A deep dive into what each Geelong Cricket Association club must work on and their potential game-changers ahead of the 2026 season. Discover the local cricket insights.
Meet the rising stars of Geelong Cricket Club's Dowling Shield squad. Discover the young talent aiming for victory in the prestigious under-16 competition. Get the full team list and insights.
The Geelong Cricket Association has unveiled its talented junior squads for the 2024 Country Week carnival. Discover which local stars will represent the region in Melbourne.
St Joseph's batsman Andrew Casey is the standout performer in Geelong Cricket Association's First Grade after eight rounds. Discover his impressive stats and the season's top players.
The body of a 64-year-old man has been recovered from the Hume Weir at Table Top, NSW, four days after he went missing while boating with two children. The children were rescued unharmed. A report is being prepared for the coroner.
Boxing Day is battling to reclaim its crown as Australia's top sales event, with shoppers forecast to drop $1.6 billion. See the state-by-state breakdown and what's driving the spending surge.
A new survey reveals more than a quarter of West Australians will consider regifting unwanted presents this Christmas. Discover the most common regifted items and expert tips for ethical gift-giving.
Bring timeless Aussie tradition to your table with four festive baking recipes from the Country Women's Association archives, including a Christmas cake first judged in 1952. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
A dramatic final round before the Christmas break saw City snatch top spot, a teen prodigy return with a ton, and a rare reverse outright in Newcastle's first-grade cricket.
North Geelong debutant Victor Morrow announces himself with a match-winning performance. Read the full Geelong Cricket Association Round 8 wrap, including Newtown & Chilwell's second straight win.
The Australian Cricketers' Association warns careers are on the line due to failing Snicko technology in the Ashes, demanding the ICC take control. Read the full story.
The Cairns District Court handed down sentences for serious assault, fraud, and drug trafficking on December 19. Read the full details of the cases and judicial outcomes.
Wests all-rounder Zac McGuigan details the horrific injury that dislocated his finger and required surgery, likely ending his cricket season. Read his story of pain and recovery.
Local operators Thomas and Nova Carias-Cox will launch Sunnyboys Park at Newcastle's Foreshore Park in late January, offering family-friendly fare. The opening marks a key milestone in the park's revitalisation.
Mining and energy groups warn a Federal Court decision creates a 'two-tiered' workplace class, expanding union delegate powers beyond Fair Work Commission limits. Read the full story.
Newcastle's 8500-item maritime heritage collection is at risk with no storage solution secured just months before its council-funded lease expires in March 2026. Read the latest.
Two young NSW police officers remain in hospital with serious injuries after being shot at Bondi. The Police Association praises their heroic actions which saved lives. Read their story.
A Cairns District Court judge handed down sentences for serious assault, drug trafficking, and fraud offences on December 16. Get the full details of the cases and outcomes here.