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How Leigh Diffey became the voice of American motorsport

From IndyCar and F1, to IMSA, NASCAR, and Supercross, there may not be a single American racing fan who doesn't know the Australian commentator's calls.

Motorsport

Obituary: Former F1 team boss Colin Crabbe, the man who gave Ronnie Peterson his chance

As the head of his small Formula 1 team, Colin Crabbe, who has died aged 82, was the man who gave Ronnie Peterson his big break. It was just before Crabbe’s 27th birthday when his Antique Automobiles team made its F1 debut in 1969, in the non-championship Madrid Grand Prix at…

Autosport

Blocking the noise, impressing Marko: Inside Hadjar's first day of school

"Impressive; fast and no mistakes." Praise doesn't get much better coming from Helmut Marko when we ask him to evaluate Isack Hadjar's first day of school as he made his full grand prix debut for Racing Bulls in Australia.

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‘You have unmet needs’: the psychology behind Australia’s love affair with big cars

The promise of adventure, attention, muscle and safety is driving consumers towards large vehicles – even as they fuel congestion and outstrip the size of car parks

The Guardian - AU

The new reality dawning in Australia: it can no longer rely on the US

For all the fraternal rhetoric, the alliance has always been asymmetric. It seems Washington under Trump sees it as immaterial

The Guardian - AU

The rise of Hot Dub Time Machine: ‘No matter how good a DJ is, you’re still pretending to be a musician’

Tom Lowndes was a sound designer on McLeod’s Daughters before reinventing himself as a ‘time-travelling DJ’ who fast became a global festival phenomenon

The Guardian - AU

Four months after daughters’ deaths, parents of Laos backpackers face ‘horror scenarios’ amid fight for answers

As the UK, Australia and Denmark mount joint diplomatic push, grieving families fear Laos’ investigation into the suspected methanol poisonings won’t deliver justice

The Guardian - AU

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Who is Sam Jones? Influencer breaks silence after wombat video enrages Australia

Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese has condemned the social media star’s cruel act

Evening Standard

F1 Thailand race plans progressing as Domenicali heads for talks in Bangkok

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed he will visit Thailand after the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in Bangkok.

Autosport

F1 race in Thailand moves closer with Domenicali heading for talks in Bangkok

Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali has revealed he will visit Thailand after the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in Bangkok.

Motorsport

US influencer who sparked outrage after snatching baby wombat flees Australia

Sam Jones quietly departed on Friday as the Australian government began reviewing her visa status

Evening Standard

David Warner sends warning to England over Bazball ‘myth’ ahead of Ashes

Warner has signed a deal with London Spirit in this season’s Hundred tournament and is excited to return to Lord’s

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton trails Charles Leclerc in Australian GP practice after Ollie Bearman suffers big crash

Leclerc was quickest in second practice, ahead of both McLarens, but it was a torrid day for teen Bearman

The Independent UK

Hot weather in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide this weekend with temperatures to reach as high as 39C

Adelaide set for high of 39C and Melbourne 36C on Saturday, while Sydney expects 36C on Sunday, bureau forecasts

The Guardian - AU

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Climate advocates label Australia a 'petro-state'

In the shadow of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, climate advocates have gathered in the NSW capital for Climate Action Week Sydney to consider a policy response.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Shorten urges ‘push back’ on tariffs; wombat grabber leaves Australia; and Donatella Versace’s path to fashion icon

Albanese and Dutton downplay chance of retaliatory tariffs as Trump’s trade war intensifies

The Conversation

After 30 years on the outer, unions could soon return to the Pilbara. Here’s why that’s a big deal

A battle is underway on the mine sites in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region. Unions are keen to get back into the iron ore industry after decades on the outer. Mining companies are desperate to keep them out.

The Guardian - AU

Trump administration accused of ‘blatant foreign interference’ in Australian universities over questionnaire on DEI and gender

Researchers told to respond within 48 hours to more than 30 questions, including on DEI, gender and climate

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Pacific to bank on ANZ thanks to Australian guarantee

The federal government will provide a $2 billion guarantee to ANZ bank in the Pacific for it to continue services as Australia works to lock out China.

The Conversation

Not just bees and butterflies: beetles and other brilliant bugs are nature’s unsung pollinators

About 90% of flowering plants rely on animals to transfer their pollen and optimise reproduction, making pollination one of nature’s most important processes.

AAP

'A risk': Australia's youngest murderer to be set free

One of Australia's most notorious killers is considered a risk of planning a violent revenge, but he will still be given another chance to be in the community.

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Influencer Sam Jones Has Left Australia After Backlash Over Viral Wombat Video

"There's never been a better day to be a baby wombat in Australia."

The Independent UK

Lewis Hamilton ready to race for Ferrari for the first time in F1's season-opening Australian GP

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time

The Guardian - AU

AFL blocks Cricket Australia bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval

Football code has rights to the premier venue from 15 March each year leaving South Australia to host domestic decider at Karen Rolton Oval

AAP

Joint's set to be jumping at the BJK Cup in Brisbane

Maya Joint has had her dramatic rise recognised with a call-up to Australia's Billie Jean King Cup team for the Brisbane qualifiers.

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