Byron Bay is an idyllic beach town. Just don’t mention the high rates of drink-driving
The Northern Rivers town claims the state’s fourth-highest drink-driving rates, but locals say there are complex reasons behind the problem.
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The Northern Rivers town claims the state’s fourth-highest drink-driving rates, but locals say there are complex reasons behind the problem.
There’s more grey hair out here now and more confidence on stage. It’s as if the stasis anxiety in Barnett’s songs is exorcised in the act of simply doing what she does.
Usman Khawaja says he was ready to go public with his recollections of “sandpapergate” in 2021 – but didn’t want to “go to war” with Australia’s bowlers, who had denied knowledge of a plan to tamper with the ball.
Former Great Britain captain Kevin Sinfield has raised $26 million for MND research and support in the past seven years. He’s coming to Australia next year for his next charity run.
The indie rapper was kicked off Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour in September over his public support of Palestinians.
The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.
Australia & Pacific
Michael Vaughan is the former captain of the England Test cricket team
The Test series defeat in South Africa exposed a struggling batting order, an ageing bowling attack and a captain under fire. England, here for a white-ball tour, will be loving it – and rightly so.
6G’s founding researcher says 5G was faster, “but that’s kind of it”. As preparations for Australia’s next network ramp up, there are important lessons to be learnt.
Australia & Pacific
Margot Saville is deputy opinion editor at The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Usman Khawaja's bombshell claims in his new book have rocked the Australian cricket community, reopening the Sandpapergate scandal from eight years ago.