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Ashleigh Gardner named Women’s ODI Player of the Year and Beth Mooney wins T20I Player of the Year Josh Hazlewood wins Shane Warne Men’s Test Player of the Year, while Travis Head is the Men’s ODI Player of the Year and Adam Zampa wins the Men’s T20I award Glenn Maxwell and Cooper Connolly joint winners of KFC BBL|14 Player of the Tournament, while Ellyse Perry and Jess Jonassen share Weber WBBL|10 Player of the Tournament Annabel Sutherland and Travis Head have taken top honours at the Australian Cricket Awards in Melbourne tonight winning the prestigious Belinda Clark Award and Allan…

Cricket Australia (CA) and the Australian Cricketers’ Association (ACA) are proud to announce the winners of the peer-voted Domestic and Young Cricketer of the Year Awards ahead of tonight’s 2025 Australian Cricket Awards. The domestic awards are voted for by the players. To be eligible for the Young Cricketer of the Year awards, players must be 24 years or less prior to the commencement of the award period and have not won the award previously. Prior to the award period, male players must have played 10 or less first-class matches and 25 or less combined List A and BBL matches…

Get ready to be swept away by a wave of nostalgia as Tips Music Limited and Sterling Reserve Music Project continue their electrifying journey with “Tips Take 2.” Following the resounding success of “Sambhala Hai Maine,” the dynamic duo is back with the second captivating classic “Palki Mein Hoke Sawaar,” set to release on January 29th, 2025. Hari Nair, Chief Executive Officer, Tips Music Limited, said, “At Tips Music,we believe in the power of timeless melodies. ‘Tips Take 2’ is our endeavour to reimagine our classics in a new take. We are happy to partner with Sterling Reserve to release the…

The city of dreams, a melting pot of cultures, is set to witness the grandeur of Indian tradition and Bengali heritage come alive with the “Basant Panchami Mela” on February 2nd, 2025, at Radisson Blu,Deira Creek. Organized by the multifaceted Madhurima Nigam under the banner of Shongi, this event promises to be a celebration of Saraswati Puja, art, literature, and music that transcends borders and unites hearts. Rooted deeply in her Bengali heritage, Madhurima Nigam, the wife of celebrated singer Sonu Nigam, has always harboured a passion for preserving and sharing the rich cultural tapestry of Bengal. “My mother is Bengali,…

The Australian Medical Association today launched its Modernise Medicare campaign, calling for reform to an out-of-date Medicare system to ensure Australian patients can get the care they need from their GP. AMA President Dr Danielle McMullen said Medicare — the bedrock of Australia’s healthcare system — was stuck in the 1980s and no longer met the needs of today’s patients. “Medicare was revolutionary when it was introduced in the 1980s, but with our ageing population and growing chronic disease rates, GP consultation items have become out-of-date,” Dr McMullen said. “The GP consultation item structure has failed to keep up with…

It’s a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or ‘the Pill’) could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia. Screening for risk factors of ovarian cancer using artificial intelligence, UniSA researchers found that the oral contraceptive pill reduced the risk of ovarian cancer by 26% among women who had ever used the Pill, and by 43% for women who had used the Pill after the age of 45. The study also identified some biomarkers associated with ovarian cancer risk,…

Swimz Guildford extends its deepest condolences to the families affected by recent drowning tragedies over the holiday period. These heartbreaking losses highlight the urgent need for stronger water safety awareness and action. In just the past two months, and in February already, we have seen multiple drownings— including young children and adults in backyard pools, rivers and beaches across Greater Sydney and New South Wales. February 2025: * Drowning of a five-year-old boy in Sydney’s west, after being pulled unconscious from the water on Saturday 1 February. January 2025: * The tragic loss involving a Western Sydney toddler while on…

The renowned musical duo Jaani and B Praak have officially launched Kripa Records, a devotional music label dedicated to creating spiritually uplifting music. Inspired by the Sanskrit word “Kripa,” meaning “grace,” the label aims to produce songs that invoke peace, devotion, and reflection with modern production values, visuals at a scale never seen before in this category, offering listeners a space to connect with the divine and find solace in their faith.   Distributed by Universal Music India, Kripa Records aims to bring together celebrated artists and composers to craft melodies that inspire spiritual awakening. The label seeks to blend traditional and…

Liverpool celebrated Australia Day by firing up the barbie in Bigge Park, welcoming new citizens and conferring honours on residents who are making amazing contributions to the city. Liverpool Mayor Ned Mannoun said the city celebrated its diverse multiculturalism in many ways, but especially by uniting to celebrate “the best country in the world, Australia”. “Australia Day is not about the nation, it is about the people who make the nation,” he said. “It is a land of opportunities that welcomes new residents from all nations and gives them a safe and harmonious place to live.” Australia Day Ambassador Lottie…

The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future in Sydney’s West by delivering $580 million to support flood resilience and housing growth in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and surrounds. The Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley Flood Resilience and Housing Growth Package will provide crucial road connections to support new housing and boost economic growth through safer and more reliable access to flood-prone areas. The package includes $345.3 million for Stage 1 of the Townson Road and Burdekin Road project. Stage 1 will upgrade 1.6 kilometres of Townson Road between Richmond Road and Jersey Road, delivering two-lanes in either direction, separated by a raised median. This investment…