Smith's knock included a partnership of 202 with number three Kurtis Patterson, who made 122 from 261 balls to press his case for a place in Australia's Ashes squad. Patterson played two Tests in 2019.

Australian consumer prices rose by the most in over two years in the September quarter as housing and travel costs climbed, data showed on Wednesday, while a shockingly sharp jump in core inflation seemed to rule out a near-term cut in interest rates.

Australia’s core inflation accelerated beyond expectations last quarter, complicating the Reserve Bank’s path to further policy easing and prompting money markets to slash bets on a near-term interest-rate cut.

Injured Australia captain Pat Cummins bowled for the first time since July on Wednesday as he aims to be fit for the second Ashes Test against England. Cummins has not played since suffering a lower back injury against West Indies in July.

Australia's Lynas Rare Earths indicated rising demand for heavy rare earth oxides sourced outside China as it announced a new separation facility in Malaysia on Wednesday. Lynas, the world's largest rare-earth producer outside China,

England’s autumn campaign begins on Saturday against the Wallabies and Steve Borthwick’s team selection is one of the most intriguing of his tenure.

Paramount and UFC have announced an expansion of their partnership, securing UFC media rights for Paramount+ in Latin America and Australia.

Instagram owner Meta and other social media firms said on Tuesday they will comply with a ban on users under the age of 16, adding that they will start deactivating accounts once the law takes effect on December 10.

The country's record goalscorer has endured a turbulent period on and off the field but is now looking to the future