Akram cautions: “Too early to judge” Pakistan after Canberra practice match

Akram cautions: "Too early to judge" Pakistan after Canberra practice match

Too early to judge Pakistan based on Canberra performance. New management and captain need time to adjust. Perth Test will be a “big challenge” due to bouncy pitch. Before the much awaited first Test against Australia in Perth, former legendary bowler Wasim Akram has offered his thoughts on Pakistan’s performance in the practice match. Speaking … Read more

Alcohol-free Pakistan Bay introduced at Perth Stadium for Pakistani fans

Alcohol-free Pakistan Bay introduced at Perth Stadium for Pakistani fans

CA introduced Pakistan Bay at the Perth Stadium. CA aims to provide an unforgettable and inclusive experience. The first Test will begin on Dec 14. In order to provide Pakistani cricket fans with an unforgettable and inclusive experience during the first Test of the Benaud Qadir Trophy, which is scheduled to take place at Perth … Read more

Australia’s bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games crumbles due to political disarray

Australia's bid to host 2026 Commonwealth Games crumbles due to political disarray

Gold Coast has withdrawn its bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Alberta, Canada, also withdrew its bid to host the 2030 Games. The future of the 2026 Commonwealth Games is now uncertain. Australia’s Gold Coast has been forced to withdraw its bid to host the Commonwealth Games in 2026 due to a lack of … Read more

Mitchell Marsh eager to play in West Test against Pakistan

Mitchell Marsh eager to play in West Test against Pakistan

Mitchell Marsh expressed excitement over West Test match. He also revealed that he will not change his batting approach. The first Test between Pakistan and Australia will begin on December 14. Mitchell Marsh, an all-rounder for Australia, expressed his excitement and eagerness to play in the next West Test against Pakistan, which is set to … Read more

Teen girl dies in Swan River after shark attack in Perth

Swan River

16 y/o girl is believed to have been bitten by a shark while swimming in a Perth. She was retrieved from the Swan River on Saturday and later declared dead. This is thought to be the first fatal shark attack in the area since 1923. In Western Australia, a 16-year-old girl lost her life after … Read more

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia, says authorities

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A radioactive capsule that went missing last month has reportedly been located. The capsule was in use at Rio Tinto’s Gudai-Darri mine in Western Australia. It has a little amount of caesium-137, which can lead to burns, skin damage, and radiation sickness. A tiny radioactive capsule that went missing last month has reportedly been located, … Read more

Three more charges with alleged murder of teen in Perth

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Cassius Turvey, 15, died ten days after suffering head injuries in October. Three more people have been charged with his murder. The alleged attack took place in a suburb of Perth, Western Australia last year. A 15-year-old boy died after suffering head injuries while coming home from school with his pals, and three more people … Read more

Perth hotel fire kills 3 in blaze at New County Hotel

Perth hotel fire

The New County Hotel in Perth called for 21 ambulances and 9 fire units. The Scottish Ambulance Service provided on-site care to eleven patients. Police evacuated apartments and hotel guests. A fire that started in a hotel in Perth and quickly spread throughout the property was responsible for the deaths of three individuals. At around … Read more

United Cup trophy unveiled in Cottesloe Beach, Perth

United Cup trophy unveiled in Cottesloe Beach, Perth

United Cup will be held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney from January 6-8. Trophy was created by Thomas Lyte, a silversmith and goldsmith. More than 400 craft hours were required for the creation of this masterpiece. A spectacular new United Cup trophy made of sterling silver with a 24-carat gold plating hallmark was unveiled on … Read more

Jonny May to miss England’s second Test against Australia amid Covid

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Jonny may not return for the second Test. His illness has hindered his fitness. There are several replacements that can be filled. Jonny May is unlikely to return for England in this Saturday’s second Test, and his involvement in the remainder of the series is in doubt because of his recent Covid injury. The veteran … Read more

Western Australia announces direct Europe flight path

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The nonstop journey between Perth and Rome will take a little over 16 hours. The route is anticipated to produce around 7.7 million Australian dollars (about 5.4 million U.S. dollars) and attract more than 3,700 additional visitors to Perth over the next two years. WA Premier Mark McGowan will watch the first flight leave on … Read more

England recall Farrell ahead of Australia tour

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After missing the whole Six Nations due to an ankle injury, Owen Farrell was included in a 36-man England training squad on Tuesday ahead of a tour to Australia. The 30-year-old, who was England’s captain, has had ankle surgery twice this season, but the fly-half/center has since proven his fitness and form with Saracens. Henry … Read more

Qantas will begin the world’s longest non-stop passenger flight

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SYDNEY: Qantas stated on Monday that by the end of 2025, it would have launched the world’s longest non-stop commercial flight, with passengers spending 19 hours in the air travelling from Sydney to London. The airline said that it has ordered 12 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to perform the “Project Sunrise” flights to locations such as … Read more

New Zealand tour of Australia postponed over Covid rules

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Australia’s upcoming summer schedule of limited-overs series will only feature Sri Lanka after New Zealand postponed tour to Australia amid tight border controls and quarantine requirements in NZ, to control the virus outbreak, as the Kiwis return is uncertain. All the travellers visiting New Zealand had to go through a mandatory 10-day quarantine period, and … Read more

Perth axed as host of fifth Ashes Test over quarantine rules

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PERTH: Perth was axed Monday as host of the potentially pivotal fifth Ashes Test between Australia and England because of tough Covid rules which require players to spend 14 days in quarantine. A decision on the new venue for the Test, scheduled to start on January 14, is yet to be made with Hobart, Melbourne and … Read more

Cavallo landmark as ex-England star Sturridge debuts Down Under

Cavallo landmark as ex-England star Sturridge debuts Down Under

Australia’s A-League kicks off a new season this weekend with former Liverpool star Daniel Sturridge set to make his debut in Perth against Adelaide’s Josh Cavallo, who recently revealed he was gay. Sturridge signed with Perth Glory as one of the competition’s highest-calibre players since Italian Alessandro Del Piero joined Sydney FC in 2012. “I’m … Read more

Seven venues confirmed for 2022 Twenty20 World Cup in Australia

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SYDNEY: Next year’s Twenty20 World Cup will be held across seven venues in Australia, officials confirmed Tuesday, with Sri Lanka and the West Indies forced to play for a place in the Super 12. The tournament, which was supposed to be held Down Under in 2020 but was pushed back two years due to coronavirus, … Read more

English cricket chiefs give ‘conditional approval’ for Ashes tour

English cricket chiefs give 'conditional approval' for Ashes tour

LONDON: England’s Ashes tour of Australia is set to go ahead after the England and Wales Cricket Board gave “conditional approval” to the trip on Friday. There were fears the Ashes would be cancelled after months of concern over tough Covid-19 quarantine guidelines which England’s players and their families will have to follow in Australia. … Read more