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Australia won’t send troops to Ukraine if Russia invades: PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has indicated Australia won't send troops to Ukraine in the event of an invasion by Russia but will provide practical assistance to allies.

Australia crush Sri Lanka at Manuka to clinch ODI series

Australia have wrapped up the T20 series against Sri Lanka with a six-wicket win at Manuka Oval on Tuesday.

Australia name Test squad for Pakistan tour

Australia will take 18 players to Pakistan for their first Test tour of the country since 1998, including three spinners and two wicketkeepers.

Jakara Anthony’s Brisbane-to-Beijing golden path

The sunny climes of Brisbane - and about a 50 degree temperature swing from icy Beijing - is where mogul skier Jakara Anthony honed her Olympic gold medal-winning run.

Justin Langer resigns as Australia cricket coach

Justin Langer has resigned as coach of the Australian men's cricket team, ending six months of speculation around his role.

AUSTRAC and business working to stop forced sexual servitude

A new financial crime guide from AUSTRAC will help businesses identify and report suspicious activity related to forced sexual servitude.

Tributes flow for Australian music pioneer Glenn Wheatley

One of the pioneers of the Australian music industry, Glenn Wheatley, has died at the age of 74 with COVID. He was double vaccinated.

Shock loss to Korea sees Matildas crash out of Asian Cup

Sam Kerr endured a rare off night in front of goal as the Matildas crashed out of the AFC Women's Asian Cup with a shock 1-0 quarter-final loss to Korea Republic.

Thrilling draw at Manuka puts Australia near Ashes

Australia have one hand on the Ashes after England narrowly missed pulling off the greatest chase in women's Test history during a thrilling draw today at Manuka Oval in Canberra.

Federal government allocates $50m to help protect koalas

The federal government will spend an extra $50 million over the next four years to pull east coast koalas back from the brink.

Many Australians uninformed on Holocaust

Despite Australia having one of the largest per capita number of Holocaust survivors in the world, 25 per cent of us don't know much about the Jewish genocide.

Matildas on top of Group B at AFC Women’s Asian Cup

With two wins from two matches, the Commonwealth Bank Matildas are sitting on top of Group B heading into the final group stage match on Thursday evening in Mumbai.

Novavax to roll out in Australia from late February

Australia's newest COVID-19 vaccine Novavax will be distributed from February 21 after being ticked off by ATAGI.

Big Open wins for Aussies O’Connell and Inglis

Australia's world No.175 Chris O'Connell has sent 13th-seeded Diego Schwartzman packing in the second round at the Australian Open.

A history of Australia’s national day

As Australia's national day approaches this year, it’s important to understand the reasoning and history behind the division over 26 January.

Police spoil post-Ashes drinking session

English cricket officials say they will investigate after police were called to end a drinking session in Hobart, marking the end of the Ashes series.

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