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Australia’s political system allows prime minister and cabinet to make war decisions
The prime minister and cabinet, not parliament, make the decision to go to war under Australia’s political system, the government…
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Australian man charged with abusing 91 children
An Australian former childcare worker has been charged with abusing 91 children in what police described Tuesday as one of…
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Australia, Nigeria into World Cup last 16 but Canada dumped out
Co-hosts Australia surged into the Women’s World Cup last 16 on Monday with Hayley Raso scoring twice in a 4-0…
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Australia deny retiring Broad an early breakthrough in Ashes finale
Stuart Broad and England were denied an early breakthrough as Australia reached 75-0 at lunch on Sunday in their pursuit…
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England’s Jonny Bairstow hits out in his unbeaten 99 against Australia
Jonny Bairstow’s quickfire 99 not out rounded off a staggering England run-spree against Australia in a must-win fourth Ashes Test…
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Australia coach defends keeping shock Kerr World Cup injury secret
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has defended keeping Sam Kerr’s Women’s World Cup injury secret, saying he did so for tactical…
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Knee injuries overshadow Women’s World Cup and spark calls for research
Numerous top players will miss the Women’s World Cup because of serious knee injuries, provoking soul-searching and calls for more…
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Australia to harness home support in World Cup bid
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson said Thursday his team plan to use big home crowds as extra “fuel” to amplify their…
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Veteran Duane Vermeulen to lead Boks against Australia
Duane Vermeulen will stand in for injured Siya Kolisi as captain of Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa when they…
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England hit back to restrict Australia to 416
Australia’s Steve Smith completed his 32nd century but England collected the remaining five wickets they needed to bowl the tourists…
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Australia Beats England By Two Wickets In Thrilling First Test
Australia secured victory in the first Ashes Test after a nail-biting contest went deep into the final day at Edgbaston. After…
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Australia strike between the showers in first Ashes Test
The weather turned in Australia’s favour as England lost both openers in their second innings of the first Ashes Test…
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Yannic Cariah suffers a facial fracture ahead of CWC Qualifier
All-rounder Yannic Cariah has suffered a nasal fracture after being struck in the face at West Indies training ahead of…
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Australia coach Graham Arnold wants revenge over Argentina
Australia coach Graham Arnold said Tuesday he wants “revenge” over Lionel Messi’s Argentina when his side meet the world champions…
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Australia’s Steve Smith wary of following Warner’s retirement plan
Steve Smith insists he has no plans to follow the lead of Australia team-mate David Warner by announcing an intended…
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95-year-old woman dies after being tasered by police in Australia
A 95-year-old woman who was tasered by police at an Australian care home, sparking a public outcry, has died. Clare…
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Heavyweight champ Tyson Fury eyeing for a fight in Australia
Britain‘s world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury says he is seriously exploring the possibility of a fight in Australia. The unbeaten…
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Veteran Wallaby White signs on for Australia until 2025
Wallabies scrum-half Nic White will play in Australia until 2025, announcing on Tuesday a new deal that will take him…
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Thailand women beat Australia to win LPGA International Crown
Thailand captured the LPGA International Crown on Sunday, blanking Australia 3-0 in the championship match to complete a near-perfect run…
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Australia’s NRL planning season-openers in Las Vegas: reports
Australia’s National Rugby League is planning a double-header in Las Vegas to launch its 2024 season, alongside a boxing world-title…
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Australia’s Kim wins LPGA Lotte Championship after playoff
Australia‘s Grace Kim won the LPGA’s Lotte Championship on Saturday after triumphing in a three-woman playoff in Oahu, Hawaii to…
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Van der Poel flying after Olympic and Australia lows
Mathieu van der Poel has put Olympic and world championship agony behind him in 2023, a season already crowned with…
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Mercedes hopes revived despite Red Bull authority in Australia
Red Bull ace Max Verstappen might have dominated a wild Australian Grand Prix, but Mercedes were also a big winner…
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Man City’s Alex Robertson becomes third generation of family to play for Australia
Manchester City‘s Alex Robertson became the third generation of his family to play for Australia Friday as the Socceroos ensured…
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India win Australia series 2-1 after fourth Test ends in draw
India clinched the four-match series against Australia 2-1 after the final Test ended in a draw on Monday in Ahmedabad…
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Australia out for 480 in final India Test after Khawaja’s 180
Opener Usman Khawaja hit a remarkable 180 and Cameron Green made a maiden century before Australia were bowled out for…
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Spinners shine as India crush Australia by an innings
Spinners Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja eviscerated Australia in just over two hours to hand India a crushing innings-and-132-run victory…
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Australia says no change to rules regarding travellers from China
Australia is making no change to its rules around allowing travellers from China into the country, despite measures by some…
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#ARGAUS: Argentina 2 – 1 Australia
Lionel Messi produced a moment of magic on his 1,000th career game as two-time champions Argentina beat Australia to reach…
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2022 World Cup: Tunisia 0 – 1 Australia
Australia forward Mitchell Duke dedicated his match-winning goal against Tunisia to his son and said it is “a moment I…
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#T20WorldCup: England beats New Zealand by 20 runs
England earned a nerve-shredding 20-run win over New Zealand to reignite their hopes in the Men’s T20 World Cup in…
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R236 million worth crystal meth bound for Australia seized at OR Tambo airport
Crystal meth weighing 785kg, with the street value of R236 million, has been intercepted by the South African Revenue Services…
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R236 million worth of drugs seized at OR Tambo airport
Drugs with an estimated street value of R236 million have been seized at OR Tambo International Airport. This comes after…
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Australia’s winter COVID wave may have peaked early, health minister says
Australia’s COVID-19 winter outbreak fuelled by the new Omicron sub-variants BA.4/5 may have peaked early, Health Minister Mark Butler said…
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Tavern shootings: Incidents are a reflection of culture of violence
The recent tavern shootings in Mamelodi, Orlando and Pietermaritzburg have thrust violence in South Africa into the spotlight once again.…
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Australia seeks to expand fourth COVID-19 dose eligibility amid fresh Omicron threat
Australia looks set to expand the rollout of the fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines as it battles a steady rise…
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Amber Heard is still being investigated in ongoing perjury case in Australia
Amber Heard is still being investigated in an ongoing perjury case in Australia. A spokesperson at the Australian Department of…
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DA’s Nicole Graham resigns as eThekwini leader
The leader of the Democratic Alliance (DA) in eThekwini, Nicole Graham, resigned from her position – effective from the end…
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NICD: No monkeypox cases detected in South Africa
The National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) says there are no cases of monkeypox detected in South Africa. NICD experts…
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Australia hikes interest rates for first time since 2010
Australia‘s central bank raised interest rates for the first time in more than a decade on Tuesday, a pre-election hike…
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Tens of thousands evacuated in Australia as heavy rains close in on Sydney
Tens of thousands of Australians fled their homes and authorities evacuated a hospital on Wednesday as torrential rains continued to…
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New Zealand and Australia send planes to assess Tonga volcano eruption tsunami damage
New Zealand and Australia send planes to assess Tonga volcano eruption tsunami damage. Blanket of ash hinders communications from towns…
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Australia records first Omicron death, authorities stick to reopening plan
Australia reported its first confirmed death from the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 on Monday amid its biggest daily surge…
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Dirco: Welcome relief as Australia lifts COVID travel ban against SA
The international relations department has welcomed Australia’s lifting of its travel ban against South Africa, saying it hopes this will…
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No Omicron deaths yet, as variant spreads worldwide – says WHO
The Omicron variant has been detected in 38 countries but no deaths have yet been reported, the WHO said on…
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New Covid-19 variant omicron symptoms
Patients report tiredness, muscle aches, a ‘scratchy throat’, and cough. A South African doctor who raised the alarm over the…
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Big blow as unlicensed driver slams into 3 cars – VIDEO
If you’re having a bad day, consider the owners of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Hyundai i20, and Porsche Macan, who were…
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He is too much: Disabled man in a wheelchair leaves well-known magosha begging for more tlof tlof
A magosha, who has a client who’s living with a disability, says she’s privileged. The pair from Australia in Melbourne…
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WATCH: Shocking big python
A python was recently photographed slithering across a street at night and it caused major traffic for motorists. The snake…
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Australian border to reopen for first time in pandemic
Australia will reopen its international border from November, giving long-awaited freedoms to vaccinated citizens and their relatives. Since March 2020,…
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