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Australian consumer prices rose by less than forecast in November, data showed on Wednesday, but core inflation showed enough stickiness that investors still saw a risk interest rates would have to be hiked as early as next month.
Australia refused to provide a post-play interview with broadcaster ABC following comments made by Stuart Clark. Clark, the former Australia fast bowler, is working for ABC on its radio coverage of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.
The 43-year-old allegedly displayed a Nazi symbol and advocated for violence against the Jewish community on X as Australia cracks down on antisemitism after the Bondi Beach shooting.
"England struggled bowling out there consistently. "Steve Smith showed what he's capable of and we've seen it before. "If the Australians come out tomorrow and keep batting, keep piling on the runs, every run hurts for England."
Joe Root contributed 160 to England's first-innings tally of 384 but Travis Head drove Australia to 166 for two in response.
American Kristie Mewis and Australian Sam Kerr married in a New Year's Eve ceremony near Kerr's hometown Perth, Australia.
Anti-Muslim incidents rise after Bondi Beach attack, stirring anxiety among Indonesians in Australia
Reports of Islamophobia in Australia have increased following the Dec 14 attack, and some Indonesian Muslims say they feel anxious about stepping out of their homes.