Australian cricketer James Faulkner caused confusion about his sexuality on social media on Tuesday after posting a picture of himself having dinner with “the boyfriend” before later clarifying he was “not gay”. All-rounder Faulkner, who turned 29 on Monday, shared a picture of himself at a restaurant with his mother and a male friend with […]
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Australian police detain man, neutralize explosive materials
Australian bomb experts were working to destroy “explosive” materials found in a suburban Adelaide home Tuesday, following the arrest of a 43-year-old man. South Australian police said the materials were found late Monday and the man appeared in court early Tuesday facing charges of possession of explosives. “Investigations are continuing at the address,” the police […]
The Australian model of first class cricket
When Imran Khan, the most iconic cricketer-turned-politician in the world, reached the corridors of power in Islamabad in August 2018, cricket pundits expected a complete overhaul of the first-class cricket structure in Pakistan. He didn’t take long to nominate Ehsan Mani as Pakistan Cricket Board chairman, but the expected overhaul took a while to materialize. […]
Australian WWII ship sunk by Japanese submarine found
An Australian freighter sunk by a Japanese submarine during World War II has been located “relatively intact” in waters off the country’s southeast coast, archeologists said Tuesday. The SS Iron Crown was hit by a torpedo on June 4, 1942 while carting ore in waters off Australia’s southern coastline near the state of Victoria. The […]
New Zealand disarms police as terror threat level lowered
New Zealand police on Wednesday ended the routine arming of frontline officers as the terrorism threat level was lowered a month after the Christchurch mosques massacre. Police and security agencies reduced the threat level from high to medium, meaning authorities judge that another attack, violent criminal behavior, or violent protest remains “feasible” rather than “very […]
Australian grandmother in emotional reunion with IS fighter’s orphans
An Australian grandmother to children of a notorious Islamic State group fighter has tracked down the orphans in a Syrian refugee camp in an emotional reunion she hopes will lead to their return home. The three surviving children of jihadist Khaled Sharrouf and his wife Tara Nettleton are in the Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria […]
Former Worcestershire cricketer Hepburn found guilty of rape
Australian-born former Worcestershire county cricketer Alex Hepburn was found guilty at a re-trial on Friday of raping a sleeping woman as part of a sex game conducted on WhatsApp. The BBC and Sky television reported the jury delivered a unanimous guilty verdict on a count of oral rape after deliberating for nearly 11 hours. The […]
Former Australian cricketer Bruce Yardley dies at 71
MELBOUNRE: Former Australian bowler and influential coach Bruce Yardley died on Wednesday at the age of 71 after a battle with cancer. Playing at a time when the test landscape was dominated by fast-bowlers, Yardley started out as a medium-pacer himself before switching to off-spin midway through his career and earned his test debut for […]
Erin Holland, the Australian beauty winning hearts
The Australian beauty Erin Holland has mesmerized the Pakistani crowd; she is a soprano singer and the winner of Miss World Australia 2013. Holland has also been a presenter for the cricket league in India, IPL. After showcasing her talents in IPL she is now seen covering PSL 2019 matches being held in Karachi. Holland […]