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Alex began as a sport reporter at news.com.au before shifting to news in recent years. He has a keen interest in global affairs, painfully obscure rock music, Italian meats and Formula 1. As an eternal pest, he spends most of his time deleting sentences that simply won’t fly in civilised society.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 18: Josh Hazlewood of Australia celebrates the wicket of Tagenarine Chanderpaul of the West Indies during day two of the First Test in the Mens Test match series between Australia and West Indies at Adelaide Oval on January 18, 2024 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

‘Unstoppable’: Aussie star’s superhuman feat

Josh Hazlewood’s freakish showing has sent a shockwave through the West Indies and threatened to end the Test match with days in hand.

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Novak has turned on the crowd. Photo: Channel 9

‘Say it to my face’: Sledging goes too far

World number one Novak Djokovic wasn’t in the mood on Wednesday night as he took aim at a fan in the Aus Open stands.

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Steve Smith dismissed by star’s first delivery in Test cricket

Unthinkable scenes as Smith falls flat

A West Indies star has done something not seen in Test cricket for over 80 years, putting an abrupt end to Steve Smith’s highly anticipated innings atop the order.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Ajla Tomljanovic of Australia celebrates match point in their first round match against Petra Martic of Croatia during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

Aussie pulls off mind-blowing comeback

Aussie star Ajla Tomljanovic has pulled off a ridiculous opening round comeback win to keep her Australian Open campaign alive.

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It was tough scenes to finish the match. Photo: Getty Images and Channel 9

Wife in tears over ‘sad’ Aus Open scenes

Alex de Minaur is through to the second round of the Australian Open but it was far from the way he would have wanted it to go.

Military

Oil prices surged after an escalation of conflict in Yemen.

House price fears after shock air strike

A sudden surge of violence driven by rebel forces has world leaders on edge — and now it’s clear it could be painful for Australia, too.

US Politics

US President and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle arrive for the Nobel Banquet in Oslo, 10/12/2009.

Michelle Obama interview sparks speculation

A recent interview with Michelle Obama has sparked a firestorm of speculation as the 2024 election rumour mill gets underway.

Cricket

Thousands spilled over the fence and surrounded Warner’s final send-off at the post match presentation in scenes we haven’t witnessed for a retiring player in many years.

Shock SCG scenes reveal undeniable truth

The cricket world has stood in awe, and maybe a little bit of guilt, as the SCG produced scenes that were unthinkable just a few years ago.

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The players have walked off the SCG after umpires stalled the game due to bad light.

‘Crazy’: Crowd boos, legends erupt at ‘lunacy’

The umpires have copped it on day two at after making a howler of a decision that left thousands at the SCG stranded and fuming.

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David Warner has built a career off gnawing his way out of sticky situations.

Ponting explains outrageous Warner moment

Ricky Ponting has taken his hat off for an inventive ploy that left David Warner millimetres from heartbreak in a thrilling finish to day one.

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