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Australia needs to fix its ailing batting order. These 12 players are vying for the job

This week’s Sheffield Shield and ODI games will give the Australian selectors a clear idea of who is in the best form for the looming Test series against New Zealand.

The Age · 19 min ago

‘I am hungry’: Pesutto tipped for frontbench return

Despite a bruising four years, former opposition leader John Pesutto says he’s committed to returning to parliament and serving under Jess Wilson.

The Age · 19 min ago

The Sydney speed camera raking in $11m in revenue

Most of the top 10 moneymakers were cameras situated in Sydney’s underground motorways.

The Age · 26 min ago

ASX eyes gains, Wall Street steadies as AI stocks rebound

AI stocks bounced back and recovered some of their sell-off from the previous two sessions.

The Age · 28 min ago

‘I’ve never wanted to lose a hitout’: Meet teenage goliath and hot draft prospect Harry Van Hattum

Draft prospect Harry Van Hattum also has the nasty streak that recruiters love from key-position and ruck prospects. But he admits he has had to learn to harness it the right way.

The Age · 29 min ago

Why younger homebuyers risk being locked in mortgage prison

There’s a generational gap between those who can switch banks to get a better home-loan deal, and those who cannot.

The Age · 48 min ago

The ‘immediate warning sign’ to protect your super

The financial regulator has put firms on notice after it found some were using unlicensed marketers trying to convince customers to switch or review their super.

The Age · 48 min ago

‘Living in this house was like a full-body experience’

Alexandra Holman grew up in Holman House, Sydney’s “most beautiful” modern home which perches majestically on a clifftop. It was so inspiring she became an architect.

The Age · 49 min ago

A dietitian’s guide to the top six healthiest nuts and seeds

From almonds to pepitas, a serve of mixed nuts and seeds in your daily diet is an easy way to reap the wide range of nutritional benefits different varieties offer.

The Age · 49 min ago

Worth $57.5 million, the giant chrome gnome’s home is under threat

McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park is a one-of-a-kind art space, but funding cuts mean its future is uncertain.

The Age · 49 min ago

I joined an outback art tour and got a masterclass in relaxation

You don’t have to be an artist to walk in the footsteps of one of Australia’s most famous painters.

The Age · 49 min ago

The ‘what the hell effect’ could be sabotaging your fitness goals

Embracing a “fitness mindset” can make a huge difference when it comes to living a healthier life.

The Age · 49 min ago

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