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Bold BBL plan within reach after crunch meeting

A crunch meeting between Cricket Australia and the six state bodies has ended in big steps being taken towards BBL privatisation.

AAP

Calls grow to step back from demonising opposing views

A tone of debate dismissive of other perspectives risks fracturing society, with Australians already reluctant to engage with people with other viewpoints.

AAP

CA comes under criticism for financial performance

Cricket Australia has accepted criticism from a state chair for its financial performance, but the organisation believes record numbers are ahead.

AAP

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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

Cricket Australia defends selective boycott of Afghanistan amid ICC criticism

Cricket Australia (CA) defended its decision to selectively boycott matches against Afghanistan on Thursday. This followed criticism from International Cricket Council (ICC) departing chairman Greg Barclay, who called CA’s approach inconsistent.

The Times of India

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

Cricket Australia CEO Nick Hockley announces his resignation

NEW DELHI: Nick Hockley, the chief executive of Cricket Australia, has announced his departure after five years in the role. He will leave in March next year, after the current season concludes.

The Times of India

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

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

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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.

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The Guardian - AU

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

ABC News

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.

The Conversation

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.

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