Australia: tendencias de esta semana

An Australian cyclist survived a rare encounter with a two-metre eastern brown snake that became tangled in her bike chain and bit her leg.

The 154th Open Championship has commenced at a parched Royal Birkdale, with Australian stars preparing for a firm, bouncy links test in prime time.

Argentina overturned Anthony Gordon's opener to defeat England 2-1, with Lionel Messi creating Lautaro Martinez's stoppage-time winner.

Moises Henriques has retired from NSW and the Sydney Sixers after 22 years, leaving as Australian domestic cricket's most-capped player.

Christopher Nolan's 172-minute adaptation of Homer's epic has opened in Australia to praise for its IMAX spectacle and sharp disagreement over its storytelling.

Argentina face Spain with a fourth World Cup, a successful title defence and a place alongside football's most decorated nations at stake.

Argentina scored twice after the 84th minute to beat England 2-1, setting up a World Cup final against Spain and triggering scrutiny of Thomas Tuchel’s tactics.

Christopher Nolan's 172-minute adaptation of The Odyssey has drawn praise for its IMAX spectacle and practical effects, alongside criticism of its pacing, dialogue and overloaded cast.

England and Argentina face off in Atlanta at 5am AEST, with Messi, Bellingham and Kane competing for a place against Spain in the World Cup final.

Coles has expanded Flybuys pay-with-points redemptions, allowing eligible members to take up to $100 off one in-store shop.

Adelaide Crows defender Josh Worrell has been reported over a Woodville crash that injured a pedestrian and will be summonsed to court.

The AFL has expelled Nicky Winmar from its Hall of Fame after his assault conviction, while St Kilda has suspended him pending the end of the legal process.