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Bangladesh’s Tanzid hits historic century in Australia

The opener’s 101 helped Bangladesh take a 153-run lead over Australia in Darwin

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Bangladesh batsman Tanzid Hasan (L) celebrates scoring his century as Australian captain Pat Cummins (R) looks on on the second day of the first Test match at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 14, 2026.

Rising golf star dies following a brain haemorrhage

After being in intensive care for nearly two weeks the teenager sadly passed away

The teenager was an up and coming golfer

Mitchell Starc becomes most successful left-arm bowler

He is now just 6 wickets away from breaking into top 10 of all time leading wicket takers

Australia’s Mitchell Starc prepares to bowl on day two of the fifth Ashes cricket Test match between Australia and England at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in Sydney on January 5, 2026.

Stop being a princess: Fan hilariously taunts Smith

Smith’s fifty sees him draw level with Steve Waugh for most Test scores of 50 or more

Australian batsman Steve Smith sits during a drinks break on the first day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 13, 2026.

Travis Head wins Australian cricketer of the year gong

Head joins elite list with back-to-back Allan Border Medals

Australia's Travis Head

US to invest $400m in Australian rare earth mine

Pentagon funds first primary scandium mine in Australia to counter China

US President Donald Trump (R) speaks during a meeting with Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) in the Cabinet Room at the White House in Washington, DC, on October 20, 2025.

Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc eyes Kapil Dev milestone

Australia fast bowler heads into the series with 433 Test wickets

Starc on verge of surpassing Dev, Steyn during Bangladesh Tests

KPMG faces fresh blow amid confidential data scandal

New CEO vows culture overhaul as bans, job cuts and lost audits hit KPMG Australia

Audit giant pauses new bids as investigations deepen, with job cuts and financial pressure looming

Will ex-Australian cricketer David Warner go to jail?

Warner was charged for drinking and driving during a random breath test in Sydney in April

Will former Australian cricketer David Warner go to jail?

Australia criticises Laos response to alcohol deaths

Families of Australian victims decry ‘devastating’ Laos ruling on Tiger alcohol

Methanol-tainted liquor deaths in Vang Vieng reignite concerns over tourist safety

Sport takes centre stage in Modi-Albanese meeting

The leaders use their MCG visit to strengthen sporting and people-to-people ties

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (L) stands next to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) as he shakes hands with former Australian cricket team captain Steve Waugh (R) during a visit to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on July 10, 2026.

India clinches agreement for Australian uranium supply

Modi receives rock-star welcome from nearly 30,000 cheering and applauding fans

Supporters react as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese address a community event in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, July 9, 2026.

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