Lillee's Aluminium Bat Controversy at 1979 Ashes
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test where Dennis Lillee's aluminium bat caused uproar. Discover how this historic cricketing moment unfolded and its lasting legacy. Read the full story now.
Relive the infamous 1979 Perth Test where Dennis Lillee's aluminium bat caused uproar. Discover how this historic cricketing moment unfolded and its lasting legacy. Read the full story now.
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The Marylebone Cricket Club issues stark warning about oversized bats creating imbalance between bat and ball, threatening cricket's traditional skills and player safety.
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Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria, is negotiating a massive government rescue package, joining a growing list of corporate bailouts that critics call 'the year of the taxpayer handout'.
Britain's industrial heartland faces devastating blow as soaring power prices threaten to shut down major aluminium plant, putting over 1,000 livelihoods in jeopardy and exposing UK's energy vulnerability.
Australia's largest aluminium smelter in Tomago faces an uncertain future as Rio Tinto considers closure, threatening over 1,000 jobs and sending shockwaves through the Hunter Valley economy.
Scientists capture unprecedented footage of a barbastelle bat hunting, killing and consuming a robin during nighttime flight - a behaviour never before documented in UK wildlife.
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Major production disruption hits Ford's UK operations as aluminium supplier Novelis implements dramatic price hikes, threatening vehicle output and consumer prices.
Former US President Donald Trump is poised to announce crushing 100% tariffs on Australian aluminium and steel imports if re-elected, dealing a catastrophic blow to a key Australian industry and threatening thousands of jobs.
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A driver on the M6 had a terrifying shock when a bat smashed through their windscreen at 70mph. The bizarre incident, captured on dashcam, left the vehicle damaged and the driver shaken but unharmed. Experts warn of the dangers and what to do if it happen
A landmark US court ruling has struck down Donald Trump's signature tariffs on foreign steel and aluminium, declaring them an unconstitutional overreach of presidential power. The decision sends shockwaves through global markets and UK trade policy.
A Reform UK councillor in Bexley is leading a revolt against a £4 million 'eco-bridge' designed for bats and other wildlife, branding it a scandalous waste of public money amidst a cost-of-living crisis.
Shocking new study reveals mercury levels from aluminium production for takeaways and Amazon packaging are contaminating rainforests and food chains worldwide.
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The UK government announces a new wave of sanctions aimed at crippling Russia's war economy, banning imports of Russian metals and targeting the lucrative diamond industry in coordination with G7 allies.
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