This year’s IPL will take place between September 19 to November 10 in three bio-secure venues in the UAE, subject to Indian government clearances.

The Twenty20 league was originally scheduled to begin in late March but had to be put off because of the COVID-19 crisis, leaving the BCCI staring at a potential $US540 million ($A750 million) loss in revenue.

However, the postponement of this year’s T20 World Cup in Australia because of the pandemic, however, threw a lifeline to the league boasting most of the big names in world cricket.

There, however, were no realistic chances of hosting it this year in India, currently the...

Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery has revealed that he was asked to leave the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts three times.

In an interview with fellow actor Austin Butler, who is set to star as the King in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, the 25-year-old said he struggled through his first year at the drama school.

The Mount Lawley Senior High School graduate said growing up he was “fascinated” by the academy, where his mum had studied broadcasting and his dad had lectured in the sound department.

“My high school was on the same campus, so every day I had to walk through this r...

Historical charm revitalised

Rich in history and lifestyle opportunities, Fremantle is framed by the Swan River to the north and north-west, with the sparkling Indian Ocean to the west.

From its pristine beaches to its diverse restaurants and establishments, Fremantle offers options for everyone, whether it be for a day trip or long-term.

“Fremantle is wonderfully eclectic, layered, interesting and authentic,” City of Fremantle Mayor Brad Pettitt told West Real Estate.

“There’s that sense of being a diverse and interesting place...

Perfectly scaled and proportioned for everyday living, this property at Dianella showcases plenty of charm and 70s character.

The single-storey, brick-and-tile home is situated on a large 728sqm block across from Mount Yokine Reservoir and just down the road from the Eastland/Molloy Reserve.

Dempsey Real Estate Sales Agent Glenda Cooper said this property would appeal to a range of buyers, especially families wanting to create their dream home.

Gold Coast’s early-season bubble of positivity was pricked again as the Suns lost further ground in the AFL finals race with a defeat to reinvigorated GWS in round nine.

Stuart Dew’s exciting young side was the one to watch when it burst out of the competition’s shutdown period with three straight wins.

But four defeats in their past five outings have pushed the Suns back outside the top eight ahead of three straight meetings with teams that sit above them on the ladder.

The Giants dominated the contested game and kept Gold Coast at arm’s length after half-time to post a comfortable 9...

Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir has declared midfielder Connor Blakely has secured his position in the team and proven a point after helping the Dockers to a 12-point win over Collingwood at Optus Stadium.

Fremantle overcame a scoreless first quarter to win 10.1 (61) to 7.7 (49) and Blakely collected 23 disposals and three clearances in his first game for the season.

Having been overlooked for other players all year and been the subject of much conjecture about why he hasn’t been chosen, Blakely seized the chance to play in the midfield.

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Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley has opened up on his controversial tennis match with former Aussie star Alicia Molik, describing the COVID-19 breach as a “miscommunication”.

The AFL slapped the Pies with a $50,000 fine ($25,000 suspended) on Saturday after Buckley and his assistant coach Brenton Sanderson played a game of tennis against Molik and a fourth unnamed person – in breach of the AFL’s strict COVID-19 protocols.

Speaking after his side’s shock loss to the Dockers in Perth, Buckley said he now knows his decision to play was a “crystal clear” breach of the AFL restrictions.

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