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Australia are pressing for control of the second Test against South Africa in Gqeberha after rain wrecked the second day. Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls and finished with four as the Proteas stuttered in their reply. Attention is also on bold selection calls, with Nathan Lyon sidelined and Kagiso Rabada missing the series opener, while Anrich Nortje earned a surprise recall.

South Africa and Australia are contesting the second Test of their cricket series, with rain badly disrupting play. Australia's attack, led by Scott Boland, has South Africa struggling at 97-5, after the first day's play was also cut short with the tourists at 20-2. Kagiso Rabada has returned to the South Africa side as the team looks to bounce back, while Australia also recently lost an ODI series to South Africa.

An Australian economist is drawing attention for laying out what she sees as the flaws in the current AI rollout, including the technology's proposed purpose of automating away large numbers of jobs. The commentary touches on data centres and economic disruption, and is circulating among Australian audiences discussing technology policy.

South Africa's batsmen struggled again against Australia in their Test series, with Scott Boland taking four wickets to expose the hosts' frailties. Attention is also turning to the weather in Gqeberha, with rain a factor for day-by-day play at St. George's Park in the second Test.

Australia faced New Zealand in a cricket match marked by a batting collapse that failed to derail the world champions. Cricket Australia coverage quoted the side playing down the wobble, with the message that 'how it goes sometimes' a collapse is no cause for concern. Fans across Australia and New Zealand are debating the result and what it says about both teams' form.

Target Australia is among major retailers making a significant change as Bunnings, Target and Big W embrace the so-called 60-minute trend, offering customers much faster delivery options. The move reflects growing pressure on Australian retailers to match rapid-delivery services popularised by online platforms, with shoppers increasingly expecting same-hour fulfilment on everyday purchases.

An Australian lawmaker has been hit by a car, according to reports circulating widely on social media and news feeds. Details about the politician's identity, the location of the incident, and the extent of their injuries have not been confirmed. The story is drawing attention as people await official updates on the lawmaker's condition and the circumstances of the collision.

Australian authorities have disrupted four major terrorist plots since the Bondi attack, according to a new report, and kept the public uninformed about the foiled schemes. The disclosure has raised questions about transparency in national security communications and about the scale of the threat facing the country since the December incident in Sydney.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called for calm following a car attack targeting a member of parliament. Details about the MP involved, the location, and any injuries remain limited. The incident has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Australian politicians, coming amid heightened tensions around political violence. Authorities are expected to provide more information as the situation develops.

New South Wales and Western Australia meet in a Sheffield Shield match, with both sides making changes. WA regain opener Cam Bancroft and Jayden Goodwin after illness, while Kurtis Patterson has used the fixture to press his case for higher honours. NSW name a side led by Shaw as Australia A players return to the squad.

Australia defeated New Zealand by 40 runs in a Twenty20 international to retain the Rose Bowl trophy. The victory secured the series prize for the home side, extending their recent dominance over their trans-Tasman rivals in women's cricket. The result continues Australia's strong record against New Zealand, who were unable to chase down Australia's total.

Tesla has unveiled a flying, fully driverless sports car model, according to 9 News Australia. The announcement is drawing widespread attention as the company extends its branding from electric vehicles into autonomous aerial transport. Details on specifications, pricing or a release date were not provided in the report, and it remains unclear how far the concept is from actual production.

Australia have posted 167/6 in their 20 overs in the women's T20 international against New Zealand. Ashleigh Gardner top-scored with an unbeaten 84 off 45 balls, while Beth Mooney made 39 off 28. New Zealand's Eden Carson-adjacent bowlers Patel and Jess Kerr took two wickets apiece, with 2-30 and 2-34 respectively. Fans are following the second innings as New Zealand chase.

A newly reviewed book examines a terrorist attack on Australian soil and concludes that when it happened, the country was not ready for it. The review highlights gaps in Australia's preparation and response, portraying the attack as a moment that exposed weaknesses in the nation's security planning. It is drawing attention as readers weigh what the episode says about Australia's readiness for future threats.

South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has played a determined innings to put his side in a strong position against Australia in their Test match, leaving Australia on the back foot. Coverage, including in The Guardian, highlights the leadership quality of Bavuma's knock as South Africa press for the advantage in the contest.

Day three of the second Test between South Africa and Australia drew attention from cricket fans, with highlights of the day's play circulating widely. Sky Sports coverage of the match is available, and followers of both sides are discussing how the contest is shaping up as the Test progresses.

Scott Boland spearheaded Australia's bowling attack as South Africa collapsed to 97-5 on the second day of their Test match, which was again disrupted by rain. Boland took key wickets to put Australia firmly on top, with play repeatedly interrupted by weather and both sides frustrated by lost time.