# Australia

Last week

19th March 2023 - 25th March 2023

# Land down under

Bath coach joins Eddie Jones' Wallabies ahead of World Cup

Neal Hatley was part of Jones’ coaching set-up when he was England manager.

5.6k

Mar 23rd 2023, 8:19 AM

# Extreme Weather

Millions of dead fish wash up in Australian river after flooding and heatwave

Experts said the extreme weather had put stress on the ecology of Menindee, New South Wales.

28.2k

Mar 19th 2023, 9:31 AM

Last month

March 2023

# Down Under

Australian submarines deal with US could have 'deadly' consequences, former Prime Minister warns

The deal is part of a plan to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.

13.0k

Mar 15th 2023, 7:45 AM

# Down Under

China warns UK, US and Australia treading 'path of error and danger' with submarine deal

The deal is part of a plan to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China.

15.3k

Updated

Mar 14th 2023, 12:30 PM

This year

2023

# shaping up

Eddie Jones lures England assistant Hodgson to Wallabies

Hodgson, who becomes the first member of Jones’ coaching staff, will assume the role of defence coach.

7.6k

Feb 27th 2023, 8:19 AM

# Fiona Lavelle

Tributes paid to Irish woman who died while hiking in western Australia

Fiona Lavelle, a paramedic, was originally from Co Mayo.

38.0k

Feb 24th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Australia

Australia to legalise MDMA and magic mushrooms for medical use

The psychedelic substances will soon be used in the treatment of depression and post-traumatic stress.

12.6k

Feb 3rd 2023, 7:22 AM

# heading off

Australia to remove images of British monarch from its banknotes

The late Queen Elizabeth II’s image will not be replaced.

19.1k

Feb 2nd 2023, 9:39 AM

# Australia

Hosts want 'urgent' answers over Saudi sponsorship of Women's World Cup

Visit Saudi is reportedly poised to be named among the sponsors.

5.4k

Feb 2nd 2023, 9:18 AM

# Perth

Mining company 'sorry' for losing radioactive capsule in Western Australia

The solid, silver-coloured cylinder is smaller than a human fingernail but authorities say it could cause acute radiation sickness.

22.2k

Jan 30th 2023, 7:14 AM

# Tennis

Ominous Sabalenka advances to Australian Open semi-final, Paul ends Shelton's fairytale run

Fifth-seeded Sabalenka is the highest remaining seed left in the women’s draw.

2.1k

Jan 25th 2023, 8:26 AM

# crikey

'Toadzilla': Record-breaking cane toad found in Australia believed to be largest of its kind

Cane toads were introduced in Queensland in 1935 to control the cane beetle, with devastating consequences for other wildlife.

26.4k

Jan 20th 2023, 8:29 AM

# RIP

Irish man dies attempting to save daughter from drowning at Australian beach

The man swam out to rescue his 11-year-old daughter who eventually reached the shore safely.

40.4k

Jan 19th 2023, 10:54 AM

# factcheck

Debunked: Misleading graph used to argue that non-vaccinated people achieved ‘Zero Covid’

Unvaccinated people appear not to be affected by the disease — until you count deaths

628

Jan 12th 2023, 3:44 PM

# Australia

Cardinal Pell, whose abuse convictions were overturned, dies aged 81

Vatican news agency EWTN reported that his death on Tuesday was due to complications from hip replacement surgery.

11.4k

Jan 11th 2023, 7:29 AM

# aussie aussie aussie

Wallabies coach Rennie rules out working with Eddie Jones at World Cup

Speculation has been mounting about the future of the sought-after Australian Jones.

4.0k

Jan 9th 2023, 8:26 AM

# Syria

Former 'ISIS bride' faces up to ten years in Australian prison

Raad has been charged with travelling to parts of Syria that were controlled by IS – a crime under Australian law.

17.4k

Jan 6th 2023, 6:46 AM

# Kinder Surprise

Irishman accused of smuggling cocaine to Australia 'internally' in Kinder Surprise capsules

If found guilty he faces a maximum penalty of 25 years’ imprisonment.

26.6k

Jan 4th 2023, 5:41 PM

# Australia

British couple among four killed in helicopter collision in Australia

The couple were on holidays in Queensland.

22.5k

Updated

Jan 3rd 2023, 12:13 PM

# Wizard of Oz

Djokovic romps in first singles clash in Australia since deportation

The Serbian crushed Constant Lestienne at the Adelaide International to kickstart his bid for another Grand Slam title.

2.5k

Jan 3rd 2023, 10:02 AM

# Gold Coast

Four passengers killed as helicopters collide over Australian beach

The collision happened near the Sea World theme park at Main Beach, a northern beach on the Gold Coast.

36.1k

Jan 2nd 2023, 9:16 AM

# Covid-19

Canada and Australia impose Covid rules on travellers from China

China is battling a nationwide outbreak of coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that had been in place for much of the pandemic.

6.8k

Jan 1st 2023, 8:22 AM

Last year

2022

# Queensland

Australian police investigate extremist views of Queensland killers

A series of posts expressing radical sentiments have been found online under the name of one of the shooters.

15.6k

Dec 14th 2022, 1:41 PM

# Queensland

Six people, including two police, killed in ambush and siege in rural Australia

The two officers killed were Constable Matthew Arnold, 26, and Constable Rachel McCrow, 29.

25.3k

Dec 13th 2022, 7:09 AM

# What's Next?

Rugby Australia in talks with sacked England coach Eddie Jones

The governing body is keen to entice Jones home.

8.9k

Dec 11th 2022, 9:46 AM

# factcheck

Debunked: Conspiracy theory 'documentary' repeats long-disproven claims about Covid vaccines

‘Died Suddenly’ is heavy on gruesome medical imagery, but light on facts

5.5k

Dec 8th 2022, 1:40 PM

# the dream survives

Messi magnificent as Argentina hold on to beat Australia

Messi scored the opening goal as his side advanced to a quarter-final meeting with the Netherlands.

39.3k

Dec 3rd 2022, 9:17 PM

# Sentenced

Murderer at centre of 'Teacher's Pet' podcast jailed for 24 years in Australia

Chris Dawson, 74, was found guilty of killing his wife Lynette Dawson after the podcast led to a new investigation.

19.3k

Dec 2nd 2022, 8:40 AM

# Australia

Australia to lobby against ‘endangered’ status for Great Barrier Reef

A UN report released yesterday warned that without ‘ambitious, rapid and sustained’ climate action, the world’s largest coral reef is in peril.

14.6k

Nov 29th 2022, 9:18 AM

# Shaky Ground

'Just weren't able to bring it home' - Pivac defiant despite mounting pressure after defeat

His side squandered a 21-point lead in their defeat to Australia.

8.3k

Nov 26th 2022, 7:49 PM

# Oz Icon

'I was messaging my family saying I was going to score' - Australia's heroic match-winner

Mitch Duke nabbed the crucial goal that fired his side to victory over Tunisia.

5.5k

Nov 26th 2022, 1:42 PM

# Optimism

Australia win third World Cup game in their history to revive last-16 hopes

Striker Mitch Duke scored the only goal of a tight match against Tunisia.

7.4k

Nov 26th 2022, 12:21 PM

# kylian in the name of

No signs of the holders' curse as France come from behind to beat Australia

Kylian Mbappe starred as the defending champions opened with a 4-1 win.

18.9k

Nov 22nd 2022, 9:13 PM

# Verdict

'Australia made it an absolute dogfight... we're delighted with the win'

Andy Farrell praised his side for finding a way to win in Dublin.

12.9k

Nov 19th 2022, 11:28 PM

# nerves of steel

Byrne's late penalty sees Ireland scrape past Wallabies in Dublin

The Leinster out-half held his nerve to decide a poor Test match at the Aviva Stadium.

55.4k

119

Nov 19th 2022, 10:11 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland versus Australia, Autumn Nations Series

Ireland take on Australia in the Aviva Stadium.

56.5k

Nov 19th 2022, 7:06 PM

Australia beat Samoa to retain Rugby League World Cup title

Australia recorded a comprehensive 30-10 victory over Samoa at Old Trafford.

6.1k

Nov 19th 2022, 6:00 PM

# mates

Wallabies boss Rennie aims for Ireland scalp after a coffee with Leo Cullen

Australia’s head coach knows his men need a ‘massive’ performance on Saturday.

15.8k

Nov 17th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Team news

O'Brien and McCloskey start in Ireland team to face the Wallabies

21-year-old lock Joe McCarthy is set for his Test debut off the Irish bench.

38.0k

Nov 17th 2022, 2:10 PM

# Jackal

Broken nose healed, Beirne welcomes target on Ireland's backs

The Munster man made his Test debut against the Wallabies back in 2018.

8.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 6:00 AM