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Australian State Bans ‘Hazardous’ Machete Knives In Attempt To Stop Crimes

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Sydney: The Australian state of Victoria will outlaw machetes to try stem an outbreak of “knife crime”, its premier said on Thursday, making it the country’s first state to impose such a ban. Broad machete blades — more commonly used to cut crops or slash through jungle — will be declared a “prohibited weapon”, Jacinta … Read more

Afghanistan Women’s XI To Play Historic Exhibition Match In Melbourne

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Cricket Australia (CA) Chief Executive Nick Hockley has described the upcoming exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan Women’s XI in Melbourne as a beacon of hope and a significant milestone in the team’s journey back to international cricket. The Afghanistan Women’s XI, composed of refugees who now reside in Australia, will play a T20 … Read more