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England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

England focus on golf, naps, beaches to lift bruised spirits

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Having hit Western Australia's golf links before being beaten by eight wickets in Perth, England's enthusiasts will have access to a selection of championship courses to play a round before a refreshing dip in the Pacific Ocean.

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Former Aus opener Slater gets jail term for domestic violence

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

In sentencing on Tuesday, Maroochydore judge Glen Cash told Slater it was obvious he was an alcoholic, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.

Ex-Australia cricketer Michael Slater remanded to police custody

Ex-Australia cricketer Michael Slater remanded to police custody

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after being charged with offences including common assault and stalking.

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Paralympics: Fortune teller gets it right as Aus swimmer takes gold

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The bubbly 23-year-old Alexa Leary was in a coma in hospital in 2021 after sustaining permanent brain and leg injuries in a high-speed bike crash that left her with a punctured lung and multiple broken bones.

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Former Aus cricketer denied bail in domestic abuse case

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Slater is accused of choking a woman while shaking her at his house in December 2023.

Can you spot the snake? Australian family shocked to find python on verandah

Can you spot the snake? Australian family shocked to find python on verandah

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

After recoiling in shock from their discovery, the Queensland family quickly snapped a photo -- which details just how camouflaged the feared serpent really was.

First medal of CWG goes to Aussie boxer without a punch thrown

First medal of CWG goes to Aussie boxer without a punch thrown

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Australian boxer Taylah Robertson has secured the first medal of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games -- nine days before her first bout.

U-19 WC: Bangladesh stun SL, Aus cruise to victory

U-19 WC: Bangladesh stun SL, Aus cruise to victory

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

The ICC Under-19 World Cup 2012 got underway in Queensland on Saturday with host Australia belying its patchy lead-up form to open with an impressive six-wicket victory over England.

Australia captain Clarke tests driving ambition

Australia captain Clarke tests driving ambition

Rediff.com16 May 2012

Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke will get the chance to put his driving skills to the test when he gets behind the wheel at the International Rally of Queensland later this month, organisers said on Wednesday.