Steve Smith returns from injury as Australia announce playing XI for second Test against West Indies

Home Sports Steve Smith returns from injury as Australia announce playing XI for second Test against West Indies Steve Smith makes his comeback after fracturing his finger during the World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa earlier this …

Khaled Sabsabi Reinstated as Australia’s Representative at 2026 Venice Biennale

Government arts council Creative Australia has reinstated Lebanese conceptual artist Khaled Sabsabi as Australia’s representative to the Sixty-First Venice Biennale and has restored Michael Dagostino to his role as curator of the Australian pavilion. The …

Australia's Rebecca Vallance on dressing royalty: 'It's always such a incredible moment to see them wearing your pieces'

When it comes to the ultimate wish-list of royal family members Australian designer Rebecca Vallance is keen to dress, the Princess of Wales and Queen Mary are right at the top. "It would be wonderful to dress both of these women," Vallance told …

The Panama Canal and its importance for Australia

In the light of President Trump’s recent comments, Professor Michael G.H. Bel discusses the significance of the Panama Canal for global freight, and considers how rising costs and proposed alternate routes may affect Australia’s supply chains. Recent …

Australia Playing XI for WI vs AUS 2nd Test 2025 Announced: Steve Smith Returns As Josh Inglis Sits Out

Cricket Australia have named the playing XI for the Australia national cricket team for the upcoming WI vs AUS 2nd Test 2025, which sees the return of ace batter Steve Smith. Smith, who missed out on the first Test due to a dislocated finger, has replaced  …

Australia’s in love with Elon again

Tesla has cast aside owner Elon Musk’s myriad controversies and concerns Aussies drivers are going cold on EVs, to post its best sales records in a year. It appears Australia has fallen back in love with Tesla, with the company hitting a 12-month sales …

‘A slap in the face’: Cricket Australia accused of failing key test after Australia Day snub

Cricket Australia has copped major backlash following its decision to once again remove all scheduled matches on January 26 – effectively cancelling cricket on Australia Day for the second time in 31 years.  The sporting body's quiet removal of any …

Australia’s critical minerals are a ‘strategic asset’ to the US: Penny Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia’s critical minerals are a “strategic asset” not only to the country but also to partners and allies like the US. “We do recognise this is a strategic asset to Australia, but also to our partners and our principal …

Darling to sail for Australia

Overtourism is reshaping communities in Europe - could Australia be next?

A media frenzy erupted over the recent Jeff Bezos "wedding of the century" in Venice. Also notable were the public protests that showed tensions around tourism, especially mass tourism, are increasing. Leading the action was the activist …