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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 06: Shane Warne (R) of the Melbourne Stars has a heated exchange with Marlon Samuels of the Melbourne Renegades during the Big Bash League match between the Melbourne Stars and the Melbourne Renegades at Melbourne Cricket Ground on January 6, 2013 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)

Stars seek BBL redemption against biggest rival

From Warnie’s stoush with Marlon Samuels, to the Renegades snatching a title from the Stars – the Melbourne derby is the BBL’s most heated rivalry. The sides meet at the ‘G this weekend to launch a blockbuster January for events. SEE WHAT’S ON

Cricket
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 22: Nathan McSweeney of the Heat celebrates victory during the BBL match between Brisbane Heat and Adelaide Strikers at The Gabba, on December 22, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

McSweeney stars in Heat win

Nathan McSweeney didn’t let the disappointment of being dropped from the Test team stop him from starring for the Brisbane Heat on his return to the BBL.

SA
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 20: Cameron Boyce of the Adelaide Strikers celebrates taking a wicket during the BBL match between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, on January 20, 2024, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/Getty Images)

Why you should spend New Year’s Eve with the Strikers

A big-name music act will follow a hot contest between the Strikers and Scorchers at Adelaide Oval’s NYE clash, with fireworks guaranteed on and off the field. Plus, see what other events are happening in the city to kick off 2025.

QLD News
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 18: Matt Kuhnemann and Mitch Swepson of the Heat celebrate the wicket of Sam Harper of the Stars during the BBL match between Melbourne Stars and Brisbane Heat at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on December 18, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

New Year’s BBL Bash back at the Gabba

What better way to kick off 2025 than with the reigning BBL champs? The Heat is hosting the Stars – and a special music act – at the Gabba on New Year’s Day, headlining an exciting January for Brisbane events.

NSW
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 12:  David Warner of the Thunder bats during the BBL match between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at Sydney Cricket Ground, on January 12, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Thunder: we’re no underdogs in BBL Sydney Smash

Taking on last season’s finalists in Saturday’s derby will test the Thunder. But big-hitting recruit Sam Billings says his side is “as strong as anyone” ahead of the blockbuster, which headlines a big month of Sydney events. SEE WHAT’S ON

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