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# australia - Yesterday’s News
Two-try debutant Herschel Jantjies stars for Springboks
The Rugby Championship got underway in Johannesburg.
Cheika prepared to leap before he’s pushed after World Cup
Australia endured a miserable 2018 and there is no room for error in a World Cup year. But can their mixed bag of a squad succeed?
# australia - Wednesday 17 July, 2019
James O'Connor wanted behavioural clauses in Rugby Australia deal
The 29-year-old is set for a first Wallabies appearance in six years.
Ulster's Coetzee returns to Springboks 23 for first time in four years
The powerful back row has been named on the bench for Saturday’s Rugby Championship clash with Australia.
# australia - Monday 15 July, 2019
Children take stolen car on 1,000km road trip across Australian outback before being caught
Police are investigating several alleged offences committed during the road trip.
Australian police link bones to missing French backpacker
Erwan Ferrieux and Hugo Palmer were last seen at Shelly Beach in February.
Irish tourist in Australia says he'd no idea an octopus he put on his arm is the world's deadliest
Venom from the blue-ringed octopus usually leads to paralysis and can even kill.
# australia - Friday 12 July, 2019
Wallabies' Bernard Foley to leave Waratahs and Australia after World Cup
The 29-year-old is set to move to Japan’s Top League.
# australia - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Australian seagulls carrying drug-resistant superbugs, study finds
The gulls became infected after coming into contact with human faeces, the report said.
# australia - Saturday 6 July, 2019
Irish couple facing deportation in Australia because son has cystic fibrosis granted residency
The couple appealed the decision to refuse them residency which prompted intervention from a government minister.
# australia - Friday 5 July, 2019
Arm function restored to paralysed patients as part of groundbreaking Australian study
Two years after the procedure, most participants were able to feed themselves, use tools and handle electronic devices.
# australia - Thursday 4 July, 2019
Former Ulster star earns Wallabies recall for first time in three years after overcoming cancer
Christian Lealiifano has been included in the 34-man squad for their Rugby Championship opener.
Australian student detained in North Korea surfaces in Beijing airport in 'very good' spirits
Alek Sigley disappeared without a trace around 23 June.
# australia - Monday 24 June, 2019
Buildings shake and workers flee in Australian city of Darwin after powerful earthquake hits
The epicentre of the earthquake was in a remote part of Indonesia.
Israel Folau's GoFundMe campaign shut down for breaching terms
After receiving more than 700,000 Australian dollars in donations, the page was shut down due to a violation.
# australia - Saturday 22 June, 2019
Norway keep their cool in shoot-out to advance past Australia
The Matildas bow out of the tournament after failing from the spot.
# australia - Thursday 20 June, 2019
'I'm fighting for what's right': Folau makes funding appeal for legal costs
The sacked rugby player is hoping to raise $3 million to aid his legal battle against Rugby Australia.
# australia - Friday 14 June, 2019
Another blow for the Wallabies as Kerevi joins post-World Cup exodus
In better news for Australia, Tevita Kuridrani has opted to extend his contract with the Brumbies.
Australia will play at 2020 Copa America after accepting invitation
Australia will feature at next year’s Copa America for the first time in their history.
# australia - Thursday 13 June, 2019
Tonga open the door for Israel Folau to represent them at the 2023 World Cup
The former Wallabies fullback was fired by Rugby Australia for posting homophobic comments on social media.
# australia - Sunday 9 June, 2019
Juventus ace fires Italy to remarkable comeback win as they end 20-year World Cup absence in style
Barbara Bonansea’s 95th-minute goal broke Australian hearts.
# australia - Saturday 8 June, 2019
Ashleigh Barty ends Australia's 46-year wait for French Open title after thrashing Czech teenager
Eighth seed Barty got off to a strong start and never looked back to claim her maiden Grand Slam title.
# australia - Wednesday 5 June, 2019
Ireland head coach sees room for improvement as focus shifts to 'physical' Australia
Noel McNamara’s side made a positive start to the World Rugby U20 Championship by seeing off England.
Australian police search public broadcaster headquarters amid media crackdown
Police targeted three journalists involved in a two-year-old investigative report.
Cardinal George Pell begins appeal against child sexual assault conviction
Pell is most senior Catholic ever jailed for child sex abuse.
# australia - Tuesday 4 June, 2019
Four people killed and two injured in Darwin shooting
The attack was not believed to be terror-related.
# australia - Monday 3 June, 2019
Cardinal George Pell to appeal against his convictions for sex attacks on two choirboys
The most senior figure in the Catholic church to be convicted of historical child sexual offences, Pell was sentenced in March to six years in prison.
# australia - Sunday 2 June, 2019
Top-10 finish for Ireland 7s in 30-degree Paris heat as Olympic qualification countdown continues
Anthony Eddy’s side were hit with injuries heading into the Challenge Trophy final where they lost out to Canada.
# australia - Tuesday 28 May, 2019
Pocock calls an end to his time with Brumbies and chases World Cup fitness
The Wallabies back row is struggling with a calf issue and his club have been unable to put a time frame on his return.
# australia - Thursday 23 May, 2019
Socceroos call-up for Aussie-born midfielder whose parents hail from Dublin
Brandon O’Neill registered on Ireland’s radar during Martin O’Neill’s tenure as national team manager.
# australia - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Wallabies hooker withdrawn from training camp amid drink-driving allegations
Waratahs player Tolu Latu is among the contenders to make Australia’s squad for the World Cup.
# australia - Saturday 18 May, 2019
Australia's Liberal Party retains power in shock election win over Labor rivals
Just under 17 million people cast their vote across the country.
# australia - Friday 17 May, 2019
Wallabies star Israel Folau sacked over anti-gay comments
The fullback has 72 hours to appeal.
# australia - Wednesday 15 May, 2019
Connacht sign exciting Australian Sevens wing
Head coach Andy Friend has previously worked with 25-year-old John Porch.
# australia - Thursday 9 May, 2019
A 36-year-old Irish man has been killed in a multi-vehicle collision in Australia
The collision involved a lorry and 10 other vehicles.
There's a typo on the new Australian $50 note (but 46 million of them are already printed)
In circulation since October, the note spells the word responsibility incorrectly.
# australia - Wednesday 8 May, 2019
From daytime to midnight in minutes: Massive dust storm engulfs Australian town
Strong winds in the region whipped up the dust which then covered the Victoria town.
# australia - Tuesday 7 May, 2019
Irish couple facing deportation from Australia because son has cystic fibrosis lose appeal
The couple are holding out hope that Australia’s Immigration Minister will intervene.
Tribunal rules that Folau anti-gay posts were a 'high-level' code of conduct breach
No sanction has yet been decided, though it is possible that the rugby star’s contact termination could stand.
# australia - Wednesday 1 May, 2019
'It's something as a child you dream of. To do that alongside my sister in Australia is class'
From the west of Ireland to the West Coast Eagles, Mayo sisters Niamh and Grace Kelly on seizing the opportunity of a lifetime.
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