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Australian conglomerate SGH, led by media billionaire Kerry Stokes, has made a A$13.15 billion ($8.83 billion) bid for BlueScope, aiming to broaden its industrial footprint and pushing the steelmaker's shares to a 17-year high.
Australia's decision to field no specialist spinner at the SCG underlined how far spin has slipped from relevance in home Test conditions
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The 43-year-old allegedly displayed a Nazi symbol and advocated for violence against the Jewish community on X as Australia cracks down on antisemitism after the Bondi Beach shooting.
A product recall has been issued for a baby formula sold in hospitals and pharmacies across Australia. Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) said batches of Nestlé's Alfamino Infant Formula could be contaminated with a toxin called cereulide.
Optus Stadium has now won stadium of the year every year since 2019, with the exception of the inaugural 2018 vote, which was nabbed by the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The west won big as RAC Arena edged out east coast heavyweight Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne to snag best indoor arena for the third consecutive year.
American Kristie Mewis and Australian Sam Kerr married in a New Year's Eve ceremony near Kerr's hometown Perth, Australia.
The tourists lead by 119 runs going into the final day with only two wickets in hand, but their new No 3 is still there on 142 not out