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Top Afghan cricketers urge Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education

Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have spoken out, as international cricket grapples with how to best address human rights concerns in the country

The Guardian - AU

Cricket Australia defends Afghanistan boycott after hypocrisy accusation

Australian cricket chief ‘proud’ of decision to cancel bilateral series after outgoing ICC chair questions ‘principles’.

Al Jazeera

CA 'proud' of Afghanistan stance after ICC criticism

Outgoing ICC chairman Greg Barclay has sprayed Cricket Australia for refusing to play Afghanistan in bilateral series, but not in world cups.

AAP

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Former NRL boss Greenberg becomes Cricket Australia CEO

Todd Greenberg has gone from NRL boss to Cricket Australia CEO in the space of five years, after being appointed as Nick Hockley's replacement at Jolimont.

AAP

Former Australia Test opener Ian Redpath dies, aged 83

Ian Redpath has died at 83, after making a career out of being one of the hardest men to dismiss in Test cricket.

AAP

CA back skipper Cummins' BBL-free schedule

Pat Cummins' decision to play overseas Twenty20 leagues and skip the Big Bash has been green-lit by Cricket Australia, while BBL expansion remains an option.

AAP

Cricket Australia outline what's next in search for CEO

Cricket Australia has launched a global search for Nick Hockley's replacement as CEO, insisting they will not be rushed on finding his successor.

AAP

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Insurers warn of bill shock from hospital pay demand

NSW officials are demanding private health insurers pay full freight for public hospital stays, suggesting taxpayers are being asked to provide a huge subsidy.

AAP

Private insurers short-changing hospitals and the state

NSW taxpayers left to pay the massive bill

Newcastle Herald

Not 'realistic' Libs didn't know deadline: commissioner

The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.

AAP

Gabba uncertainty clouds Brisbane's cricket Test future

The Gabba is set to go without a Test match in 2026-27 for the first time in 50 years, as part of a Cricket Australia long-term plan for fixtures.

AAP

Cricket Australia braces for more pain after $17m loss

Hosting the Twenty20 World Cup has been crucial to Cricket Australia restricting its net loss to $16.9 million in the last financial year.

AAP

Cricket Australia backs 'yes' vote for voice referendum

Cricket Australia has joined other major Australian sporting codes by announcing its support for an Indigenous voice to parliament in the upcoming referendum.

AAP

Dominic Perrottet, Matt Kean and the lure of Canberra: what next for NSW power duo?

While Kean has ambitions to move into federal politics, the outgoing premier’s friends say the more likely direction for him is business

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Former NSW treasurer Matt Kean rules out contesting Liberal Party's top job after Dominic Perrottet steps down

Soul-searching starts at Liberal headquarters after a crushing defeat to Labor in the NSW election, as deputy leader Matt Kean says he won't be contesting the party's top job.

The New Daily

Cricket Australia chief Mike Baird: No problem with players’ putting activism front and centre

Cricket Australia chairman Mike Baird has given full licence to players speaking their mind on political and social issues.

ABC News

Dominic Perrottet rules out more privatisation if his government is re-elected

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet shuts down speculation his government will sell more public assets and completely ruled out privatisation if re-elected next month.

The New Daily

Madonna King: Nicola Sturgeon and Jacinda Ardern lead the way with stylish exits

In both Sturgeon and Ardern’s case, they admitted knowing their time was up; a cataclysmic difference from those other fatigue categories.

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It'll be tough for Perrottet to win the NSW election. But Labor won't romp home either

At the New South Wales election on March 25 a 12-year-old Coalition government will be seeking re-election.

Newcastle Herald

Labor's promise to put a Hunter voice back in NSW Cabinet

The Hunter has not had a dedicated minister since Gladys Berejiklian occupied the role in former premier Mike Baird's Coalition government in 2015.

ABC News

Former NSW premier Mike Baird appointed as next Cricket Australia chair

A high-profile appointment, Baird will take over as Cricket Australia boss in February after Lachlan Henderson steps down due to work commitments.

AAP

Former NSW premier Mike Baird new CA chair

Mike Baird has been announced as the new chair of Cricket Australia, with the former NSW Premier to take over from Lachlan Henderson.

The New Daily

Was Scott Morrison’s censure speech a swan song?

Scott Morrison was the first former PM to be censured by the lower house while in Parliament.

AAP

Baird denies giving Barangaroo views away

Former NSW premier Mike Baird has denied giving away valuable "sight lines" at Sydney's Barangaroo project to developers Crown and Lendlease.

Newcastle Herald

Piper tables port bill, slams 'straitjacket' on Hunter economy

Mr Piper has tabled legislation seeking to scrap controversial penalties on Newcastle developing a large-scale container terminal.

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