Parts of regional and rural Australia are suffering from the impact of extreme weather. Floods and droughts are taking a major financial toll. While rain has brought some relief to certain regions, the impact on mental health remains.

STEVE SMITH was left gagging as his finger appeared to be hanging after dropping a catch against South Africa. The Aussie batter fumbled a chance to take the wicket of Temba Bavuma on the third

Australia & South Africa observed 1 minute of silence before the start of play on Day 3 to pay respects to the lives lost in Ahmedabad plane crash.

If this game has been the ultimate Test, as billed by its promoters, then Australia’s increasingly fragile batting lineup has largely failed its questions.

The South Australian government has vowed to crack down on street gangs by introducing “tough new measures” that give police greater powers and prevent further recruits to the crime rings.