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Australia hail Smith as Bradman incarnate
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs in fourth Test against England at Old Trafford, Manchester on September 5, 2019. Photo: Reuters

Australia hail Smith as Bradman incarnate

The Steve Smith double century at Old Trafford that continued his brilliant Ashes campaign has generated wonder Down Under, with Australia media branding him a modern-day Don Bradm...

 Sep. 06
Australia to lift 18-month Covid travel ban in Nov
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison discusses travel restrictions during a press conference in Canberra on Friday. Photo: AP

Australia to lift 18-month Covid travel ban in Nov

Australia has outlined plans to lift a pandemic ban on its vaccinated citizens traveling overseas from November. But no date has yet been set for welcoming international tourists back.Travel restrictions that have trapped most Australians and permanent residents at home over the ...

 Oct. 01

Aussie women cricketers get pay rise but ‘big gap’ remains

Aussie women cricketers get pay rise but ‘big gap’ remains Australia's women cricketers will get a pay rise this year, administrators said, while admitting that wages will still fall well short of the men's game.Retainers for Big B...

Oct. 13

Sydney to welcome overseas arrivals without quarantine

Sydney to welcome overseas arrivals without quarantine The Australian city of Sydney will allow the entry of fully vaccinated travellers from overseas from Nov. 1 without the need for quarantine, authorities said on Friday, although th...

Oct. 15