On May 30, the United States accused China of intercepting one of its spy planes in an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” over the South China Sea. The American RC-135 plane, according to the US military, was conducting routine operations over the sensitive waterway when the Chinese fighter jet flew directly in…
The dead include a nine-year-old child who was swept into a surging storm drain on the outskirts of Brisbane. At least eight people have been killed with one still missing after severe storms battered Australia’s eastern states over the Christmas holidays, bringing down trees and power lines and leaving tens…
The Australian cricketer, Usman Khawaja, has accused the International Cricket Council (ICC) of double standards – this time after being denied permission to display the image of a dove of peace on his bat, in solidarity with Gaza. What happened between Khawaja and the ICC? Khawaja planned to show his…
Cricket’s whirlwind year began as South Africa lit up a home Women’s T20 World Cup with a stunning run to the final, only to come up against the mighty Australians who crushed the home crowd’s hopes and walked away with a record-extending sixth title. And 2023 ended in a similar…
The maritime alliance wants to counter threats that the Yemeni rebel group says are a response to Israeli ‘crimes’ in Gaza. Greece will send a warship to support a United States-led naval coalition in the Red Sea, becoming the latest country to join the alliance to counter threats from Yemen’s…
Melbourne, Australia – In October this year, a referendum to establish an Indigenous “Voice to Parliament” in the Australian Constitution was heavily defeated at the polls. Had the vote passed, an advisory group would have been established to make recommendations to the federal government to alleviate the social and economic…
More than 300 people were rescued in the Australian state of Queensland overnight, as military helicopters assisted areas cut off by flooding, officials said on Monday. Heavy precipitation in the northeast part of the country has led to rising waters around Cairns, a popular tourist destination that serves as a…
More than 14,000 properties are without power due to heavy rains from Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Hundreds of people have been evacuated in northeastern Australia after extreme floods cut off towns and forced residents to flee to rooftops to escape rising waters. More than 300 people were rescued in the northeastern…
It was the year that saw Australia and New Zealand host the biggest and most-watched FIFA Women’s World Cup, which culminated with Spain’s crowning moment as first-time champions with a win over one of the pre-tournament favourites England. Women’s football giants United States faltered at the quarterfinal stage and several…
Australian cricket player Usman Khawaja has promised to “fight” a ruling by the sport’s governing body that he says has stopped him from displaying messages in support of “those who don’t have a voice”. In an emotional video posted on his social media, Khawaja clarified that his message was “not…
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