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Kuhnemann suffered a nasty thumb injury in the Big Bash.

Spinner poised to play a week after surgery as Khawaja warns against Konstas shuffle

Left-armer Matt Kuhnemann is one training session away from a remarkable return to the Test arena, while Usman Khawaja argued Sam Konstas should stay as his opening partner in Sri Lanka.

  • Daniel Brettig

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Smith returns to Test captaincy as Cooper Connolly firms for shock debut in Sri Lanka

Steve Smith will lead the Australian side for two Tests in Sri Lanka while Pat Cummins stays home on paternity leave. Cooper Connolly, Nathan McSweeney and Matthew Kuhnemann were notable call-ups.

  • Tom Decent
Sri Lankan vadai, a savoury snack made from chana dhal (split chickpeas).

‘Short eats’: One country’s unique, tasty culture of snack foods

Sri Lanka’s concept of “short eats” is savoury snacking at any time of the day, designed to get you through to whichever meal is next.

  • Ben Groundwater
Savvy travellers are increasingly waking up to the wealth of wildlife within the island of Sri Lanka

Think beyond Africa. The unexpected safari destination you should explore

The teardrop-shaped island of Sri Lanka is one of the world’s most biodiverse countries.

  • Paul Ewart
A glam beach getaway … Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort.

Glam it up at this affordable jungle resort (with bonus turtles)

At Sri Lanka’s Sheraton Kosgoda Turtle Beach Resort, it’s worth staying for the buffet alone, and there are numerous scenic spots to retreat to post-meal.

  • Julia D'Orazio
Anura Kumara Dissanayake waves to supporters during a public rally in Dehiowita.

Sri Lanka has had a few jolts. A Marxist new leader may be its biggest

A former tutor, cigarette and vegetable seller, and son of a farmer has ridden a wave of discontent to break through ruling dynasties.

  • Mujib Mashal and Pamodi Waravita
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Protesters outside the Department of Home Affairs Office in Melbourne’s Docklands on Thursday display portraits of a 23-year-old asylum seeker who died in Melbourne on Wednesday after setting himself on fire.

Asylum seeker dies in Melbourne a day after self-immolation

Mano Yogalingam had been part of a protest demanding permanent residency for more than 8000 people who arrived in Australia by boat more than a decade ago.

  • Natassia Chrysanthos and Henrietta Cook
Paradise imperfect… Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka.

Two Aussies took over a hotel in paradise. They lasted eight months

I’ve often dreamed of running a little hotel somewhere beautiful, but Dasha Ross’ story has put me off the idea for life.

  • Lee Tulloch
Still one of the world’s most glamorous hotel brands … Mandarin Oriental Singapore.

Traveller Awards: Hall of Fame – the legends of travel

We salute our icons of travel, those consistently excellent places or brands that deliver time and time again.

  • Traveller team
Eventually, I did find self-fulfilment in Asia... lounging in a Sri Lankan beach bar, drinking cocktails, interspersed with occasional dancing.

Forget ‘Eat, Pray, Love’. My holiday mantra is ‘Dance, Drink, Shag’

Looking for wellbeing in Asia, what about a good time instead?

  • Kathy Lette

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