Ben Stokes won the toss again and opted again to bat first in the second test, aiming to get England's Ashes campaign on track after a lopsided loss in Perth. Stokes also won the toss and batted first in the series-opening match but ended up losing by eight wicket on Day 2.

Former Miss Universe Australia finalist Elizabeth Kalash and her father Amir confronted three people attempting to steal their car in Melbourne on Tuesday, Dec. 2. Victoria Police are investigating the incident.

Debate has long surrounded when humans first traveled into Sahul, the ancient landmass that is now Australia, New Guinea and Tasmania. Now, a study published in Science Advances, lends credence to the theory that the first humans entered Sahul around 60,

Host Australia and three-time champion New Zealand have been drawn into the same group at the expanded Rugby World Cup in 2027, with the winner likely to face defending champion South Africa in the quarterfinals.

Research and reviews show mosquito repellents are a safe and effective way to prevent mosquito bites if used as recommended.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan is left dismayed as Harry Brook is caught for 31 by Steve Smith off the bowling of Mitchell Starc as England fall to 176-4 on the opening day of the second Ashes Test in Brisbane.