With Australia's men's Test team largely settled, there are a few key spots that could hang on a handful of Sheffield Shield performances before the start of the Ashes.
Nina Kennedy is ready to compete at the World Championships after cramming a four-month recovery into six weeks, even if she doesn't fully trust her body quite yet.
Australia's men's Test cricket captain has lobbied Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to contribute to a $100m fund to help sporting clubs withstand the effects of climate change.
Meg Harris rounds out her swimming championships in style with a gold medal in the 50m freestyle final, but it isn't enough to help Australia overtake the United States in the final medal tally.
After taking gold in the 4x200m relay, Mollie O'Callaghan can eclipse Ian Thorpe to become Australia's outright leader in swimming world titles if she wins the 100m freestyle.