Australian leg-spinner Mitchell Swepson has criticised the trend of seam-friendly pitches after the SCG Test went without a specialist spinner for the first time in 138 years. Read his full take on the state of spin bowling in Australia.
Cricket Australia faces fierce criticism after two Ashes Tests finished inside two days. Former Test batsman Will Pucovski blames declining Shield pitches. Read the full analysis.
Former Test star Greg Blewett warns that overly fast Australian pitches are eroding the traditional five-day contest, risking the soul of Ashes cricket. Read his full critique.
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.'
A 71-year-old rider has died after being thrown from a motorbike on the Pacific Highway at Rainbow Flat. Police are investigating the single-vehicle incident.
A 62-year-old man has died after a shooting on Oakley Rd, McLaren Flat. Two local men are charged with murder and firearm offences. Police confirm no ongoing threat.
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Beat Perth's housing shortage. Discover how a Summit Homes granny flat can generate up to $720/week rental income and be built in just six months using steel-frame construction.
Mitchell Starc calls for lively Ashes pitches, challenging Cricket Australia's preference for longer Tests to maximise financial returns. The paceman wants curators to 'stick to their guns'.
Respected Australian broadcaster Gerard Whateley has sounded the alarm about flat pitches for the upcoming Ashes series, warning they could spell disaster for Test cricket's entertainment value.
Discover how a clever property arrangement could legally increase your retirement income. Financial expert reveals the little-known Centrelink rule that could transform your golden years.
South Australian police escalate search for missing 73-year-old Gus Lamont, planning to drain a dam on his Walker Flat property as family makes emotional plea for information.