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Australia

Australian Open prize fund reaches record $75 million

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2025 General view during the final between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 26, 2025 General view during the final between Germany's Alexander Zverev and Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Jaimi Joy

Head century helps Australia near England's tally in fifth Ashes test

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 6, 2026 Australia's Travis Head celebrates after completing his century REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 6, 2026 Australia's Travis Head celebrates after completing his century REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Change of tactics pays off for Without Reg in Mandurah Cup

 Without Reg
 Without Reg

Hit by energy deficiency condition, S’pore triathlete Louisa Middleditch powers on

jctri01 - Middleditch in action on her bicycle at the 2025 SEA Games, where she won two bronze medals and one silver. 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COUNCIL (SNOC)
jctri01 - Middleditch in action on her bicycle at the 2025 SEA Games, where she won two bronze medals and one silver. 

PHOTO: COURTESY OF SINGAPORE NATIONAL OLYMPIC COUNCIL (SNOC)

Root ton fires England before Head strikes back for Australia

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root celebrates after reaching his century REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Root says offering thanks, not bidding farewell, after Sydney century

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root acknowledges the crowd and walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught and bowled by Australia's Michael Neser REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 5, 2026 England's Joe Root acknowledges the crowd and walks back to the pavilion after losing his wicket, caught and bowled by Australia's Michael Neser REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Commentary

Australia’s double bonanza from rare earths

Australia's reserves of rare earths and other critical metals have given it strategic heft as other countries look to alternatives to China. Seen here is Lynas's rare earths mine at Mount Weld in Western Australia.
Australia's reserves of rare earths and other critical metals have given it strategic heft as other countries look to alternatives to China. Seen here is Lynas's rare earths mine at Mount Weld in Western Australia.

Precious Charm digs deep to land Coastal Classic

Precious Charm
Precious Charm

Brook finally shows the patience and control his critics have demanded

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 4, 2026 England's Harry Brook in action REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 4, 2026 England's Harry Brook in action REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

Root-Brook stand lifts England before weather intervenes in final Ashes test

Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 4, 2026 General view during England's innings on day 1 REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Cricket - The Ashes - Australia v England - Fifth Test - Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, Australia - January 4, 2026 General view during England's innings on day 1 REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.