Andrew Barr recently announced that Canberra will host its first ever Test match in the summer of 2018-19, ensuring Canberrans will soon enjoy even more blockbuster cricket at Manuka Oval. Mr. Barr said that the ACT Government has been working towards the goal of hosting international test cricket in Canberra for many years. It is…
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‘The Ashes’ official commemorative coin released
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To celebrate Australia taking out the 2013 Commonwealth Bank Ashes Test Series the Royal Australian Mint has released a 20 cent official commemorative coin. “Cricket is a national pastime for many Australians, and undeniably linked with our country’s heritage and culture,” Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer the Hon Steve Ciobo MP commented. Royal Australian Mint…
Australia Post releases Ricky Pointing souvenir stamp pack
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To celebrate the outstanding sporting career of former Australian Test Captain Ricky Ponting Australia post has released a special souvenir stamp pack. After 168 Tests and 375 ODIs, Ponting is Australia’s leading run-scorer in Test and ODI cricket, and is one of only three players in history to have scored 13,000 Test runs. “Australia Post…