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Brisbane Times

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Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

The decision whether to extend Usman Khawaja’s career has been framed, somewhat insultingly, as a charitable donation.

previous day 10

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

The decision whether to extend Usman Khawaja’s career has been framed, somewhat insultingly, as a charitable donation.

previous day 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

The decision whether to extend Usman Khawaja’s career has been framed, somewhat insultingly, as a charitable donation.

previous day 9

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

Khawaja should play in Adelaide out of ruthlessness, not charity

The decision whether to extend Usman Khawaja’s career has been framed, somewhat insultingly, as a charitable donation.

previous day 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

That $4000 e-bike for your teenager almost killed me (but worry most for your kid)

That $4000 e-bike for your teenager almost killed me (but worry most for your kid)

I suspect NSW’s big crackdown on e-bike speeds could be a mere precursor to draconian measures, including prohibition.

05.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

05.12.2025 10

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

05.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

05.12.2025 10

The Age

Malcolm Knox

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

It’s not until Nathan Lyon is missing that Australia realises how much they need him

Already without Patrick Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, to voluntarily add Lyon smacked of overthinking.

05.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

Will Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon play in Brisbane? We will find out for sure, eventually.

04.12.2025 10

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

Will Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon play in Brisbane? We will find out for sure, eventually.

04.12.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

Will Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon play in Brisbane? We will find out for sure, eventually.

04.12.2025 10

The Age

Malcolm Knox

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

If Australia are just messing with England’s heads, it’s a plan that’s worked before

Will Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon play in Brisbane? We will find out for sure, eventually.

04.12.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

England’s unwillingness to play any cricket outside the Ashes Tests was always going to invite criticism once results went south.

28.11.2025 3

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

England’s unwillingness to play any cricket outside the Ashes Tests was always going to invite criticism once results went south.

28.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

England’s unwillingness to play any cricket outside the Ashes Tests was always going to invite criticism once results went south.

28.11.2025 3

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

Ashes combatants should forget golf and give fans what they want: more cricket

England’s unwillingness to play any cricket outside the Ashes Tests was always going to invite criticism once results went south.

28.11.2025 6

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

How to screen for ‘Aussie values’: Bring on the beagles and bugles

Liberals want to test would-be immigrants for their “Australian values”. Our politicians might avoid their own backyards as a guide, lest they...

21.11.2025 8

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

How to screen for ‘Aussie values’: Bring on the beagles and bugles

Liberals want to test would-be immigrants for their “Australian values”. Our politicians might avoid their own backyards as a guide, lest they...

21.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

How to screen for ‘Aussie values’: Bring on the beagles and bugles

Liberals want to test would-be immigrants for their “Australian values”. Our politicians might avoid their own backyards as a guide, lest they...

21.11.2025 7

The Age

Malcolm Knox

How to screen for ‘Aussie values’: Bring on the beagles and bugles

Liberals want to test would-be immigrants for their “Australian values”. Our politicians might avoid their own backyards as a guide, lest they...

21.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to remember

The bookmakers have Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but their guess is as good as ours. Everyone has something to say, but nobody knows a...

20.11.2025 5

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to remember

The bookmakers have Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but their guess is as good as ours. Everyone has something to say, but nobody knows a...

20.11.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to remember

The bookmakers have Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but their guess is as good as ours. Everyone has something to say, but nobody knows a...

20.11.2025 5

The Age

Malcolm Knox

England have a plan. Australia are making it up as they go. This could be an Ashes to remember

The bookmakers have Australia as favourites to retain the Ashes, but their guess is as good as ours. Everyone has something to say, but nobody knows a...

20.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype

The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it.

14.11.2025 3

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype

The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it.

14.11.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype

The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it.

14.11.2025 3

The Age

Malcolm Knox

There’s every reason to believe this Ashes series will live up to the hype

The traditional clash between Australia and England might not be as central to the world of cricket now, but there’s still something in it.

14.11.2025 5

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

‘Hope the dog dies, Louise!’ Why do we lose our minds over parking?

Parking derangement syndrome causes people to change their plans, move homes, or just not go out. Australians seem particularly susceptible.

07.11.2025 10

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

‘Hope the dog dies, Louise!’ Why do we lose our minds over parking?

Parking derangement syndrome causes people to change their plans, move homes, or just not go out. Australians seem particularly susceptible.

07.11.2025 7

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

‘Hope the dog dies, Louise!’ Why do we lose our minds over parking?

Parking derangement syndrome causes people to change their plans, move homes, or just not go out. Australians seem particularly susceptible.

07.11.2025 8

The Age

Malcolm Knox

‘Hope the dog dies, Louise!’ Why do we lose our minds over parking?

Parking derangement syndrome causes people to change their plans, move homes, or just not go out. Australians seem particularly susceptible.

07.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground...

01.11.2025 7

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground...

01.11.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground...

01.11.2025 9

The Age

Malcolm Knox

The Ashes are here and Australia still haven’t found an opener. But mess isn’t all of selectors’ making

It’s called the hardest gig in Test cricket for good reason, and proper Test openers have always been scarce. But now the production line has ground...

01.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

I struck gold by mistake, but I don’t get all these queues – or the Louvre heist

Take it from this gold investor with a proven track record: there’s nothing rational about queuing to join the gold rush.

24.10.2025 9

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

I struck gold by mistake, but I don’t get all these queues – or the Louvre heist

Take it from this gold investor with a proven track record: there’s nothing rational about queuing to join the gold rush.

24.10.2025 5

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

I struck gold by mistake, but I don’t get all these queues – or the Louvre heist

Take it from this gold investor with a proven track record: there’s nothing rational about queuing to join the gold rush.

24.10.2025 4

The Age

Malcolm Knox

I struck gold by mistake, but I don’t get all these queues – or the Louvre heist

Take it from this gold investor with a proven track record: there’s nothing rational about queuing to join the gold rush.

24.10.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Why Pat Cummins’ stats only tell half the story when it comes to his Ashes importance

Can Australia beat England without their skipper? Hard to say – but after looking back at last summer’s Test series, it’s easier to conclude...

18.10.2025 9

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

Why Pat Cummins’ stats only tell half the story when it comes to his Ashes importance

Can Australia beat England without their skipper? Hard to say – but after looking back at last summer’s Test series, it’s easier to conclude...

18.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

Why Pat Cummins’ stats only tell half the story when it comes to his Ashes importance

Can Australia beat England without their skipper? Hard to say – but after looking back at last summer’s Test series, it’s easier to conclude...

18.10.2025 9

The Age

Malcolm Knox

Why Pat Cummins’ stats only tell half the story when it comes to his Ashes importance

Can Australia beat England without their skipper? Hard to say – but after looking back at last summer’s Test series, it’s easier to conclude...

18.10.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

I’ve found the perfect spot for Albo and Jodie’s getaway

There are some vacation rules that a prime minister should never break, even if he deserves the break.

10.10.2025 9

WA Today

Malcolm Knox

I’ve found the perfect spot for Albo and Jodie’s getaway

There are some vacation rules that a prime minister should never break, even if he deserves the break.

10.10.2025 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Malcolm Knox

I’ve found the perfect spot for Albo and Jodie’s getaway

There are some vacation rules that a prime minister should never break, even if he deserves the break.

10.10.2025 10

The Age

Malcolm Knox

I’ve found the perfect spot for Albo and Jodie’s getaway

There are some vacation rules that a prime minister should never break, even if he deserves the break.

10.10.2025 20

Brisbane Times

Malcolm Knox

Unscripted thriller leaves no time to even check the score

Reece Walsh shines in one of the greatest, action-packed rugby league finals ever.

05.10.2025 3

WA Today

Malcolm Knox