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The economic and social impact of the Boxing Day Test reaches far past the pitch and the repercussions of the two-day finish rippled all across Melbourne.  Source link

Daria Kasatkina is being backed to return from her mental health break and quickly become a fan favourite at her new home grand slam, the Australian Open. Source link

Australia’s largest online bookmaker has been fined $313,000 for breaching its licence conditions, in what one gambling researcher described as a “slap on the wrist”. Source link

The ICC has handed down their verdict on the controversial MCG pitch which led to this year’s Boxing Day Test wrapping up after just two days.  Source link

He has already proven his quality away from home, but heading into the final Test of the Ashes summer, Cameron Green remains in search of his breakthrough moment in Australia. Source link

England’s pace bowling stocks will be stretched to their absolute limit for the final Ashes Test with Gus Atkinson ruled out with a hamstring injury. Source link

Usman Khawaja will play in the Ashes finale at the SCG, but Australian coach Andrew McDonald remains in the dark about the 39-year-old’s future beyond that. Source link

After claiming Australia’s first world championship medal in rowing coastal beach sprints, these athletes are turning their attention towards the LA Olympics.  Source link

One in three adults experience social isolation in what experts say is a “dangerous” issue in society. One suburban boxing group is working to tackle the issue, focused on the LGBTQIA+ community more at risk of loneliness. Source link

Australia star Travis Head says he is not precious about continuing to open the batting beyond this Ashes and will bat wherever the coaches tell him to. Source link