Bali Nine repatriation a step closer under draft deal

Josh Hazlewood made a strong comeback from injury, delivering a superb performance for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL with figures of 3-21, helping secure a 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings. His fast and accurate bowling silenced the home crowd, while teammate Tim David praised his skill and freshness. RCB's batsmen set a challenging total of 196, with Hazlewood's early breakthroughs and economical bowling ensuring Chennai never threatened the target, despite a late surge...

In a thrilling match, the Bulldogs secured a comeback victory over the Blues, winning 12.11 (83) to 11.9 (75). Sam Davidson praised the Bulldogs' resilience in the win, describing it as one of the best wins he had been a part of. The lead swapped hands during the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs ultimately emerged victorious to move to a 2-1 record, while the winless Blues rued missed opportunities to close out the match. Full...

A small aircraft lost control and crashed into the tarmac during an aerobatics performance at the International Air Show, with the pilot sustaining serious injuries. The incident occurred away from spectators, causing gasps from the crowd, leading to the suspension of the airshow for the day as emergency services respond. The event, the largest of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, is now facing transportation delays as tens of thousands of patrons try to leave...

On 3 May, Australians will head to the polls in a five-week campaign between Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton for the nation's top job, focusing on addressing the cost of living crisis. The election was officially announced by Prime Minister Albanese, with polling booths open from 8am to 6pm and voting mandatory for citizens aged 18 and over. Enrolment can be checked and updated online, and early voting options are available for those unable to...

Radio stars Kyle and Jackie O breached decency rules for airing graphic content about Jackie Henderson's alleged sex life and discussing listeners' sexual pasts, found by the media watchdog ACMA. The segments included explicit sexual descriptions, leading to criticism of the KIIS FM breakfast show. Despite previous enforcement actions and program censors, the broadcaster failed to meet community standards, prompting further investigations and potential enforcement actions. Full Article

Following scheduled and ongoing medical treatment for cancer, King Charles experienced temporary side effects that required a short period of observation in hospital, prompting the cancellation of a planned trip to Birmingham to prioritize his recovery. Despite the minor setback, the King has returned to Clarence House and is continuing his treatment throughout 2025, with upcoming engagements including a visit to Italy in early April. Buckingham Palace emphasized the King's transparency about his diagnosis to...