Travis Head Confident on Opening Role Future
Australian batsman Travis Head remains confident about his future as a Test opener after a challenging Sydney performance. Get the full story on his mindset and the team's outlook.
Australian batsman Travis Head remains confident about his future as a Test opener after a challenging Sydney performance. Get the full story on his mindset and the team's outlook.
The Melbourne Cricket Ground has received a demerit point from the ICC after the Boxing Day Ashes Test pitch was rated 'unsatisfactory'. Read the full assessment and reaction.
West Australian all-rounder Cam Green admits to feeling extra pressure playing at home as his place in the Australian Test team comes under intense scrutiny. Can he turn it around in Sydney?
Justin Langer says Australian and South African players must accept blame for the MCG's two-day Test finish. The former coach calls for better technique and accountability. Read his full analysis.
The Fourth Ashes Test at the MCG smashed viewership records for Seven and 7plus Sport, drawing a national average audience of 1.52 million. Discover the full ratings breakdown.
The Boxing Day Test at the MCG ended in just two days, leaving 90,000 fans disappointed and Cricket Australia facing huge losses. Curator Matt Page explains the grassy pitch decision.
England's historic two-day Boxing Day Test victory ends a 15-year drought in Australia and delivers a multi-million dollar financial hit to Cricket Australia due to lost match days. Read the full analysis.
Cricket Australia faces pressure after a two-day Gabba Test. Experts warn such a result would be catastrophic in an Ashes series. Read the full analysis.
England's disastrous Ashes tour suffers another blow as fast bowler Gus Atkinson injures his hamstring at the MCG. The setback leaves their bowling attack in tatters ahead of the Sydney Test. Follow the latest cricket news and updates.
Cricket Australia will consider a stronger role in pitch preparation after short Tests, including the Boxing Day match, cost millions in revenue. CEO Todd Greenberg says 'short Tests are bad for business.'
Australia's dramatic batting collapse at the MCG has the Boxing Day Test on track to finish inside two days, posing a major financial blow for Cricket Australia. Follow the live action.
Josh Tongue defends England's aggressive batting after a dramatic 30-over collapse at the MCG. Get the full details on the Ashes Boxing Day Test capitulation.
A Canberra truck driver has been charged after allegedly recording a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway. Police warn of double demerits.
Josh Tongue spearheaded a stunning England fightback on day one of the Boxing Day Test, claiming three key wickets as Australia slumped to 4-72. Read the full match report.
A 34-year-old woman faces court after allegedly crashing with three children in the car while drunk on Christmas Day in Sydney's west. Read the full details.
For many Aussies, the real holiday joy begins on December 26th with a marathon of cricket, sailing, and international sports. Discover why Boxing Day sport outshines Christmas.
A Forde truck driver allegedly recorded a blood-alcohol reading five times the legal limit on the Monaro Highway, with police warning of 'serious risk'. Read the full details.
The MCG Boxing Day Test will be a poignant tribute to Shane Warne. Fans can check heart health at legacy stations, while past greats tip their hats in a special daily ceremony. Read more.
Jhye Richardson is in line for a Test return after four years, while Todd Murphy replaces Nathan Lyon. Pat Cummins is officially ruled out of the Boxing Day clash. Get the full squad details.
Fast bowler Jhye Richardson has been called back to the Australian squad as injury cover ahead of the Boxing Day Test. Get the latest Ashes team news and updates.
A major Geelong police operation over the weekend caught 16 motorists for drink and drug driving offences. Discover the shocking details of the crackdown.
England's Bazball approach suffered a spectacular collapse in the first Test against West Indies. See how the aggressive strategy backfired and what it means for the series.
Mitchell Johnson says Travis Head should stay as Test opener, a move crucial for Australia's batting transition. Read his full analysis here.
Travis Head's brilliant 170 as opener has Australia pondering a permanent move up the order. Can he keep the spot after Khawaja's return? Read the full analysis.
England captain Ben Stokes is under an injury cloud after failing to bowl on Day 3 of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide. Experts speculate on the issue as England's hopes fade. Get the latest updates.
The ACT's Auditor-General warns urgent action is needed to fix the territory's budget, with annual interest payments set to hit $1 billion. Read the full report on the fiscal crisis.
Revelations about the Bondi gunman have sparked a national push for tighter laws, but Canberra's outdated, paper-based firearms registry obscures where guns are concentrated. Discover the data black hole.
Shakira Adams sentenced to 14 years jail for the culpable driving death of Matthew McLuckie in a high-speed, head-on collision on Hindmarsh Drive. Read the full court report.
Star batter Steve Smith has been ruled out of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide due to a recurrence of vertigo. Australian medical staff are confident he will be fit for the Boxing Day Test in Melbourne.
Pat Cummins confirms Usman Khawaja will not return for the Adelaide Test as Australia backs its current top order. Victory this week would secure the Ashes series win.