Bali Nine repatriation a step closer under draft deal

Tom Andrews transitioned from a financial planner to a BBL player with the Sydney Thunder after being overlooked by Tasmania, showcasing his talent with key performances. Glenn Maxwell accepted his Test snub gracefully, focusing on his contract and moving forward. Andrews impressed with both bat and ball, helping the Thunder secure a spot in the BBL finals while balancing cricket with his university studies and work commitments in Adelaide. Full Article

A backpacker in Sydney warns job seekers of online employment scams, citing high pay for little effort as a red flag. Almost falling victim to a scam offering a delivery driver job for $320 per shift, he realized it was a scam when asked for sensitive information. Gumtree and Scamwatch advise caution with job offers asking for personal details before a formal offer is made, with over 6000 Aussies losing $58.3 million to social media...

Australian No.2 Alexei Popyrin will be putting his disappointing Australian Open campaign behind him as he faces time off due to a glute injury that affected his shocking first-round loss. Despite being sick for four days leading up to the match, the 25-year-old took full responsibility for his poor performance and expressed disappointment, vowing to take a break to reassess and improve after a challenging month of tennis. Popyrin, who suffered the injury during the...

Alex de Minaur started his Australian Open campaign strongly by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in a commanding 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 win, showcasing his readiness to succeed after overcoming a hip issue. De Minaur's dedication to improvement and hard work with his team have paid off, as he displayed a formidable performance on the court, setting the stage for a potential deep run in the tournament as Australia's best title hope. If he maintains his...

Police are narrowing their search for the man who raped elderly woman Jessie Grace Lauder twice in her Melbourne home in the 1980s, offering a $500,000 reward for information. Lauder's grandson expressed disgust for the attacker, describing the trauma endured by the family for decades and urging the public to help bring the perpetrator to justice. The man, believed to have lived near Lauder's home in Newport, is described as 20-30 years old at the...

The survivors of a tragic seaplane crash off Rottnest Island, Jeremy and Patricia Connor, expressed gratitude for pilot James Wong's demonstration on how to open the emergency exit, which they believe was a critical factor in their survival. The couple extended their sympathy to the pilot's family and thanked the public, rescue crews, hospital staff, and investigators for their support and assistance in the aftermath of the crash, as the Australian Transport Safety Bureau conducts...