Tourists flee as heatwave kindles blazes in Australia
Tourists and firefighters were forced to flee vast fires burning in southeastern Australia, as a heatwave rekindled devastating bush blazes across the country. Continue Reading
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New Zealand volcano victims identified
All victims of the White Island volcanic eruption have now been identified, New Zealand police said Tuesday, as they formally named two Australians and an American among the deceased. Continue Reading
Biotech major Mylan launches insulin biosimilar
Biotechnology major Biocon and pharmaceutical company Mylan N V announced the launch of their insulin biosimilar Semglee, indicated for the treatment of diabetes, in Australia. Continue Reading
Australia rule out bouncer battle despite blow
Australia coach Justin Langer has told his side to avoid being drawn into a bouncer battle after Steve Smith was ruled out of the third Ashes Test against England. Continue Reading
Ashes first match marks beginning of ICC World Test Championship
India’s Test matches against West Indies that will start later this month will also be a part of the championship. Continue Reading
World Cup: We have a point to prove in semis, says England coach
England coach Trevor Bayliss believes his side has a point to prove now they are in the semi-finals of the World Cup after falling short in the last two major international tournaments. Continue Reading
Police raids on Aussie media fuel calls for journalist protections
Australia’s democratic credentials have been called into question following police raids on major media organisations this week, sparking urgent calls for greater protection of journalists and their sources. Continue Reading
Gibson glad to see Archer get his England chance
South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wants England fast bowler Jofra Archer to have a good World Cup — but only after the Proteas have played the hosts in Thursday’s tournament opener at the Oval. Continue Reading
Maxwell wary of Rashid threat
‘It’s a different kettle of fish when you are actually facing Rashid Khan’, says big-hitting Australian Glenn Maxwell who felt the Afghan leg-spinner will be the key to their fortunes in their World Cup opener. Continue Reading
World Cup 2019: Smith keen to prove a point
Before his dramatic fall from grace, Steve Smith was drawing comparisons with Australian batting icon Donald Bradman, and there are signs he is ready to pick up where he left off. Smith was the golden boy of Australian cricket until he opted to turn a blind eye to teammates Cameron Bancroft and David Warner conspiring to alter the ball during the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town in early 2018. It proved catastrophic, with his career and reputation crumbling — he was banned for a year and sacked as national captain. Continue Reading