As the 2026 school year begins, Canberra parents face rising costs. The Smith Family charity highlights digital access as crucial for student participation, with many struggling to afford devices and internet.
Australia's Test champions are set to ignite the Big Bash League finals. Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, and Usman Khawaja headline the returning stars. Read the full team updates.
Australian cricket star Usman Khawaja has played his final Test match, retiring at the SCG where his journey began. Relive the key moments of his celebrated career.
Australian cricket veteran Usman Khawaja ends his Test career at the SCG, paying tribute to his wife Rachel after an emotional final match. Relive the key moments and his legacy.
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Sunrise's Courtney Roulston shares simple, healthy lunchbox recipes for the new school term. Get inspired with Perino tomato skewers and choc chip oat biscuits.
Australian Olympic backstroker Iona Anderson is targeting the 2026 Commonwealth Games after a successful return from a disc injury at the Japan Open. Read her recovery journey.
Usman Khawaja's emotional retirement speech has sparked debate and left a challenge for Australian cricket: who will now speak up for the marginalised?
Australian cricket great Jason Gillespie has accused Usman Khawaja of a 'temper tantrum' after the retiring batter linked criticism of his Perth back injury to racial stereotyping. Read the full story.
Veteran Australian batter Usman Khawaja confirms he will retire from Test cricket after the Sydney Ashes Test. The 39-year-old opens up on criticism and his inspirational journey. Read his full story.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja's powerful advocacy for social justice and mental health is shaping a legacy far richer than his on-field records. Discover his journey.
Usman Khawaja's remarkable cricket journey, marked by resilience and stunning comebacks, is celebrated as he announces his retirement from international cricket. Read his inspiring story.
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja announces his international retirement. We analyse the top three candidates vying to fill his crucial spot at the top of Australia's Test batting order.
Usman Khawaja announces his retirement from Test cricket after the Sydney Ashes Test. The Australian opener reflects on his trailblazing career, racial stereotypes, and the personal toll of political advocacy. Read his powerful final message.
Usman Khawaja announces his international retirement at the SCG, using the platform to confront racial bias and double standards he faced throughout his career. Read his powerful statement.
Usman Khawaja used his emotional retirement press conference to accuse critics of racial bias over the reaction to his Ashes back injury. The veteran opener's career ends at the SCG.
Australian cricket veteran Usman Khawaja will retire from international cricket after the Sydney Test. The 39-year-old opener's career ends where it began. Read his story.
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Australian coach Andrew McDonald confirms Usman Khawaja will play at the SCG, yet questions remain over the veteran's Test future beyond the Ashes series. Get the latest cricket updates.
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Australia's coach Andrew McDonald confirms Usman Khawaja will play in the Sydney Test, but the veteran opener's future beyond the Ashes remains an open question. Will the SCG be his farewell?
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family's Learning for Life program, providing essential supplies and support to Australian students in need.
Officeworks launches its annual Back to School Appeal with a goal to raise $1 million for The Smith Family, providing essential learning tools and support for Australian students in need.
Discover how Newentor's orthopaedic sleep technology is helping Illawarra locals from Helensburgh to Kiama wake up without pain. Explore customisable mattresses and toppers designed for the Australian climate.
Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja calls for unity after a Brisbane mosque is vandalised with white supremacist symbols. The veteran batter also fights for his Test career in Adelaide.
Veteran Usman Khawaja smashes an unbeaten 150 for Queensland, forcing Australian cricket selectors into a difficult decision ahead of the Test summer. Read the full story.
Usman Khawaja's stunning Ashes century has thrown Australian cricket selectors a major curveball. What does the future hold for the veteran batsman? Find out the full story.
Usman Khawaja scored a crucial 82 on Day 1 of the Adelaide Ashes Test after a last-minute call-up, breathing new life into his international future. Read the full match report.
Steve Smith's late withdrawal from the Adelaide Ashes Test due to vertigo-like symptoms hands Usman Khawaja a surprise recall. Get the latest team news and updates.
Veteran opener Usman Khawaja omitted from Australia's XI for the Adelaide Test, raising serious questions about his international future. Can the Aussies secure the urn?