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Australian tennis star Purcell takes voluntary suspension over anti-doping breach

Sydney: Two-time Grand Slam doubles champion Max Purcell has taken a voluntary suspension for breaking anti-doping rules, the International Tennis Integrity Agency said Monday. The Australian, who is ranked 12th in the world for doubles, admitted to a breach of the regulations relating to the use of a "prohibited method" and had "requested to enter into a provisional suspension on …

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8 hours, 58 minutes ago

Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

Associated Press

NEWCASTLE, Australia — Former U.S. Marine Corps pilot Daniel Duggan will be extradited from Australia to the United States over allegations that he illegally trained Chinese aviators. Australia’s Attorney General Mark Dreyfus approved the extradition on Monday, ending the Boston-born 55-year-old’s nearly two-year attempt to avoid being returned to the U.S. Duggan, who served in the Marines for 12 years …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

India Today

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah and senior Australia batter Steve Smith are up for massive milestones in the 4th Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. India and Australia will face each other next in the Boxing Day Test match, set to be played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground. Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Full Coverage Australia batter Steve Smith, who lit up …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

6ft 5in tall Beau Webster wants to counter-punch India if given a chance in MCG

India Today

31-year-old Australian all-rounder Beau Webster wants to counter-attack India if given a debut in the Boxing Day Test match. Standing at 6ft 5in tall, Webster is a genuine all-rounder, with the ability to clock decent speeds with the ball. Webster spoke about the need to keep the scoreboard ticking and said that a counter-attacking innings in the lower-middle order can …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Simon Katich makes bizarre mind games allegations against Kohli, Jadeja

India Today

Former Australian cricketer Simon Katich has commented on the recent controversies of Indian cricketers with Australian journalists. While Virat Kohli confronted a female journalist for taking photos of his family without permission, Ravindra Jadeja was accused by the Australian media of not entertaining questions in English after an MCG net session. Border Gavaskar Trophy Full Coverage Virat Kohli Confronts Journalist …

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14 hours, 37 minutes ago

Tired pitches for India, fresher ones for Australia: MCG practice row explained

India Today

The Indian cricket team was not overly impressed with the quality of practice pitches provided at the Melbourne Cricket Ground over the weekend. On Saturday and Sunday, the Indian team was offered used pitches that provided little assistance to their fast bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Akash Deep. Adding to the row, fresh practice pitches with more pace …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen has announced she will not play at the United Cup mixed-teams tournament starting later this month, opting instead to focus on preparations for the 2025 season’s first Grand Slam. In a breakthrough season for the 22-year-old, Zheng made the Australian Open final in January— where she lost to Aryna Sabalenka — before …

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Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen will kick off her 2025 season at the Grand Slam next month after deciding to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this week, the 22-year-old said. Zheng was beaten in the final of the year's first major by Aryna Sabalenka in January but enjoyed a successful campaign, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal …

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China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

The Hindu

Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen on Saturday said that she has decided to skip the United Cup mixed team tournament starting this and will kick off her 2025 season at the Australian Open next month. Despite being beaten by Aryna Sabalenka in the final of 2024’s first major, Zheng enjoyed a successful year, claiming the Paris Olympics gold medal and …

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Ravindra Jadeja's Press Conference Turns Controversial; Australian Media Accused of Targeting Star All-Rounder

ABP News

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia has reached new heights of excitement, not just on the field but off it as well. Following earlier incidents, such as the Australian media attempting to capture unauthorized footage of Virat Kohli's family at the airport, a new controversy has emerged involving the press conference of India's star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The Jadeja …

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2 days, 19 hours ago

‘Gravy Day’ is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly

Associated Press

NEW YORK — To many Australians, Saturday is more than just Dec. 21. It’s “Gravy Day,” all because of a lyric in one of the most unlikely Christmas songs ever written. The prisoner is writing, as the song says in its second line, on the 21st of December, “and now they’re ringing the last bells.” The inspiration behind ‘Gravy Day’ …

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3 days, 3 hours ago

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025

The Hindu

The Australian Open will embrace one of the fastest-growing sports in the world when it hosts the inaugural AO Pickleball Slam on the final weekend of next month’s tennis major with $100,000 in prize money. “Pickleball is a sport for everyone, and its rapid growth globally highlights its unique ability to connect people of all ages and backgrounds,” said Tennis …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

‘Raygun: The Musical’ won’t use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Australian breaker Rachael “Raygun” Gunn has tried to be a good sport about the jokes and criticism that poured in from around the globe after her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics. Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge called off the show just hours before it was set to premiere in Sydney, after Gunn’s lawyers contacted its comedy club venue …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

India Today

Australia are set to hand teenage opener Sam Konstas his Test debut in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. McSweeney, who struggled against the Jasprit Bumrah-led pace attack, scored only 72 runs across six innings—the lowest tally for an Australian Test opener in their first six knocks since 1974. 'LIKE CLARKE, WARNER AND SMITH' With 736 runs …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

India Today

Australian selectors and their chief, George Bailey, have faced criticism for dropping young opener Nathan McSweeney from the squad for the final two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. McSweeney, 25, scored 72 runs across six innings in the first three Tests. In the Sheffield Shield, playing for New South Wales, Konstas has scored two centuries and accumulated 369 runs across …

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3 days, 21 hours ago

Australian waitress, 29, who vanished in London two weeks ago - before sending pals 'cryptic' texts - is found safe and well

Daily Mail

An Australian waitress who vanished from a south London backpacking hostel two weeks ago - before sending friends a series of ‘out of character’ text messages when they asked where she was, has been found safe and well. Jessica Parkinson, 29, was first reported missing by her father on Sunday, December 8, after failing to make contact with relatives on …

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3 days, 23 hours ago

Australian who falsely claimed to have invented bitcoin is found in contempt of UK court

Associated Press

LONDON — An Australian computer scientist who falsely claimed to be the founder of the bitcoin cryptocurrency was found Thursday to be in contempt of an order of London’s High Court and was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years. In a judgment on Thursday, Justice James Mellor said Craig Wright had committed “a clear breach” of …

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4 days, 1 hour ago

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

The Hindu

Jack Draper confirmed Thursday he has withdrawn from both the United Cup and Great Britain’s Davis Cup clash with Japan because of a hip injury. Draper had been due to fly to Australia on Monday before partnering with Katie Boulter for Britain at the United Cup, an international mixed team tournament in Sydney starting on December 30. “As I work …

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4 days, 6 hours ago

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial

Associated Press

PERTH, Australia — A British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly admitted in an Australian court on Thursday to reckless driving while he was awaiting trial on charges of raping a woman three months ago. The 29-year-old, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, appeared briefly in the Perth Magistrates Court charged with speeding at 158 kilometers per …

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4 days, 11 hours ago

Simona Halep gets a wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying

The Hindu

Two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep, working her way back from a drug suspension, and Hall of Famer Lleyton Hewitt’s 16-year-old son Cruz were among the players awarded wild-card entries Wednesday for Australian Open qualifying next month. 1 but is currently 877th and hasn’t played at any Grand Slam tournament since 2022 after missing all tournaments for 1 1/2 years …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Video of Australian influencer offering her breast milk to colleagues goes viral

India Today

Australian influencer Sarah Stevenson, who goes by the username Sarah’s Day, shared a video of herself offering her breast milk to her colleagues that has since gone viral on social media. At her office Christmas party, Stevenson surprised her colleagues by offering them freshly pumped breast milk. “Are they really true friends if they don’t try your freshly pumped breast …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

India Today

The Australian government will use a legal workaround to limit the number of international students, a move expected to significantly affect Indian students, for whom Australia is one of the top destinations for higher studies. AUSTRALIA'S MOVE COMES AMID RECORD MIGRATION The move comes amid rising public concerns over record migration levels, with net immigration reaching an all-time high of …

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5 days, 3 hours ago

Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offense charges

Raw Story

Famed Australian broadcaster and former Wallabies coach Alan Jones said Wednesday he is "certainly not guilty" of alleged historical sex crimes, after his first court appearance. Outside court Jones -- addressing the charges for the first time since his arrest -- said he was "certainly not guilty" and was "emphatic" he would defend "every charge". Jones said that prior to …

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5 days, 5 hours ago

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event

The Hindu

Former world number one Simona Halep, whose career stalled due to a doping ban that was reduced on appeal this year, will step up her comeback at the Australian Open after receiving a wildcard for the qualifying tournament on Wednesday. “I have been working hard to get ready for the 2025 season,” said Halep, a former French Open and Wimbledon …

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Australian tennis star Purcell takes voluntary suspension over anti-doping breach

Australia approves extradition of former US Marine over alleged training of Chinese military pilots

IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah, Steve Smith in line for mega milestones in MCG Test

6ft 5in tall Beau Webster wants to counter-punch India if given a chance in MCG

Simon Katich makes bizarre mind games allegations against Kohli, Jadeja

Tired pitches for India, fresher ones for Australia: MCG practice row explained

Zheng Qinwen withdraws from United Cup to focus on Australian Open

Zheng to skip United Cup, stay fresh for Australian Open

China’s Olympic medallist Zheng to skip United Cup to stay fresh for Australian Open

Ravindra Jadeja's Press Conference Turns Controversial; Australian Media Accused of Targeting Star All-Rounder

‘Gravy Day’ is an Australian tradition inspired by an unlikely Christmas song by Paul Kelly

Australian Open to provide platform for pickleball from 2025

‘Raygun: The Musical’ won’t use the name of the notorious Australian breaker

Who is Sam Konstas? 19-year-old Australian opener set for Boxing Day Test debut

Mates club? Australian selectors accused of bias after Nathan McSweeney snub

Australian waitress, 29, who vanished in London two weeks ago - before sending pals 'cryptic' texts - is found safe and well

Australian who falsely claimed to have invented bitcoin is found in contempt of UK court

Britain’s Draper withdraws from Davis Cup tie against Japan and United Cup

British YouTuber and rapper Yung Filly admits to reckless driving in Australia while awaiting trial

Simona Halep gets a wild-card entry for Australian Open qualifying

Video of Australian influencer offering her breast milk to colleagues goes viral

Australia's move to cap student visas through back-door likely to hit Indians

Famed Australian broadcaster denies 'baseless' sex offense charges

Simona Halep gets wildcard for Australian Open qualifying event