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Kangaroos batter Italy 66-6 in RLWC masterclass

Australia have thrashed Italy 66-6 in St Helens to book themselves a spot in the Rugby League World Cup quarter-finals.

Australia-England T20 World Cup blockbuster abandoned

Australia's Twenty20 World Cup blockbuster against England has been abandoned without a ball being bowled because of wet weather at the MCG.

Australian therapist gets life for murder in UK

An Australian-born alternative therapist and self-styled healer has been handed a life sentence in the UK for killing her friend for an inheritance.

Australia open RLWC with big win over Fiji

Australia have begun their Rugby League World Cup title defence with a 42-8 win over Fiji in Leeds.

Australia vs England T20I at Manuka Oval

Canberra plays host to the second T20 International between Australia and England at Manuka Oval today, Wednesday 12 October.

Matildas waltz to fine 3-1 win against Denmark

The Matildas have gained their best victory for a year, capping their European road trip with a 3-1 win against Denmark in Viborg.

Australia could send troops to Ukraine

Australian troops could be sent to Ukraine to help train the country's armed forces following Russia's "appalling" attack on Kyiv, Defence Minister Richard Marles has declared. 

National Portrait Gallery reflects on who we are

How well do you know who you are, and is who you think you are, the way other people see you? In an opportunity to gain some understanding of how Australians have been seen throughout history, the National Portrait Gallery (NPG) has opened the doors to its newest exhibition.

Native Australian plants to travel to the moon

Australian and overseas scientists will send a group of plants to the moon to track their resistance to harsh environments.

Protesters across Australia demand monarchy be abolished

Groups have gathered across Australia on the Queen's National Day of Mourning to protest colonisation and demand the monarchy be abolished.

Australia condemns Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threat

Australia has branded Russian president Vladimir Putin's threats to use nuclear weapons as unthinkable and irresponsible.

Australia sanctions Russian steel magnate Alexander Abramov

Australia has sanctioned the Russian co-founder of a steel and mining company, Alexander Abramov.

Australians join world farewell to Queen

Australians have watched live telecasts of the Queen's funeral service at Westminster Abbey and have a day of mourning this week to pay their respects to the long-reigning monarch.  

Prince and Princess of Wales to visit Australia in 2023

The Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Catherine, are proposing to tour Australia in 2023, the Australian Monarchist League (AML) said in a statement issued today.

Pacific nations accept Queen funeral offer from Australia

Representatives from four Pacific nations have accepted an invitation from Australia for transport to the Queen's state funeral.

King Charles III to feature on Aussie coins and $5 notes

Queen Elizabeth's death means King Charles III's face will be on new Australian coins and $5 notes, while older money will remain in circulation.

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