# Australia

Last year

2022

# Irish Eye

How Ireland's World Cup group rivals got on during the international window

Vera Pauw’s history-makers were 4-0 winners over Morocco, but how did the other teams in Group B fare?

3.8k

Nov 15th 2022, 10:07 PM

# Group by Group Guide

Group D Preview: France have huge talent but some problems, Denmark assume role as Dark Horses

In the latest of our series, we look at Group D: France, Denmark, Australia, and Tunisia.

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Nov 14th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Must do better

'I was delighted to see the Mexican wave. I don't think we had much to do with it'

Ireland boss Andy Farrell said he isn’t worried about the depth of his wider squad.

8.3k

Nov 14th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Cyberattack

Australia blames Russian hackers for medical data theft

The names of patients who received treatment for drug abuse and sexually transmitted infections were leaked

8.9k

Nov 11th 2022, 7:13 AM

# canberra

Outrage in Australia as high-profile rape case abruptly ends in mistrial

Brittany Higgins, 27, alleged that former conservative staffer Bruce Lehrmann, 27, raped her on a couch inside a parliamentary office.

42.9k

Oct 27th 2022, 11:47 AM

# emphatic

England storm in to Rugby World Cup quarter-finals after 75-0 win over South Africa

England will face Australia in the last eight of the tournament after topping their pool.

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Oct 23rd 2022, 3:04 PM

# Whangārei

Nine-try New Zealand crush Scotland at Rugby World Cup

The result ensures they will be top qualifiers for the quarter-finals.

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Oct 22nd 2022, 9:54 AM

# Jerusalem

Australia reverses recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital

Jerusalem is claimed by both Israelis and Palestinians, and most foreign governments avoid formally declaring it the capital of either state.

19.6k

Oct 18th 2022, 7:35 AM

# Comeback

Australia launch second-half rally to defeat Scotland as England survive France scare

Australia bounced back in the second half, with tries from Bienne Terita and Ashley Marsters.

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Oct 15th 2022, 11:07 AM

# qualified

Here's what you need to know about the Women's World Cup draw

Ireland made history last night by booking their place at next year’s finals in Australia and New Zealand.

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Oct 12th 2022, 3:28 PM

# Australia

Alleged victim of rape in Australian Parliament House testifies in court

Brittany Higgins alleges she fell asleep on a couch in the government office where she worked and awoke to her colleague on top of her.

18.4k

Oct 5th 2022, 11:58 AM

# Nick Kyrgios

Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios to fight assault charge on mental health grounds

The charge reportedly relates to an incident involving his former girlfriend.

16.9k

Oct 4th 2022, 7:23 AM

# debunked

Debunked: No, excess carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is not down to natural causes

Spurious claims were made by an Australian climate change denier

2.8k

Sep 29th 2022, 12:23 PM

# Winning

All Blacks thrash Australia to close in on Rugby Championship title

New Zealand won on a scoreline of 40-14 in Auckland.

14.2k

Sep 24th 2022, 10:19 AM

# Grudge match

'Hell-bent' Wallabies say they respect All Blacks haka

Australia have not beaten New Zealand in Eden Park since 1986.

7.7k

Sep 23rd 2022, 10:02 AM

# tasmania

About 200 pilot whales die on Australian beach in mass stranding

Just 35 of the approximately 230 beached whales are still alive.

33.4k

Sep 22nd 2022, 9:35 AM

# Team news

Whitelock to lead All Blacks against Wallabies as Cane ruled out

Neville, Wilson return as Wallabies shuffle pack for All Blacks Test.

3.8k

Sep 22nd 2022, 8:01 AM

# Epic

All Blacks edge out Australia in 76-point thriller to close in on Rugby Championship title

Jordie Barrett scored a try at the death to settle the clash.

34.8k

Sep 15th 2022, 1:15 PM

# wildlife

Elderly Australian man killed by kangaroo he may have kept as a pet

This is the first fatal kangaroo attack since a man died trying to save his dogs from a kangaroo in 1936.

20.9k

Sep 13th 2022, 11:06 AM

# Australia

Death of Queen Elizabeth II rekindles Australian republic debate

Australia’s constitutional ties to the British monarchy will be open to debate for the first time since change was rejected in a 1999 referendum.

25.3k

Sep 11th 2022, 12:55 PM

# Long Time Coming

South Africa earn first win on Australian soil in nine years with overpowering display

The Springboks picked up a 24-8 win to get their Rugby Championship campaign back on track.

12.7k

Sep 3rd 2022, 12:54 PM

# URC

Benetton confirm mutual termination of Italy wing Monty Ioane's contract

The 27-year-old said he’s dealing with mental health issues and needs to be with his family in Australia.

12.6k

Sep 2nd 2022, 9:25 AM

# Australia

Subject of 'Teacher's Pet' podcast found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago

Chris Dawson was charged with the murder of Lynette Dawson in 2018.

34.2k

Aug 30th 2022, 10:12 AM

# No Luck

South Africa's winless run on Australian soil continues as Wallabies bounce back

The Springboks have not tasted victory in Australia since 2013.

12.0k

Aug 27th 2022, 9:26 AM

# Scott Morrison

Australian PM accuses predecessor of 'trashing' democracy by taking over five ministerial posts

Anthony Albanese said Scott Morrison had appointed himself to more ministries than initially thought.

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Aug 16th 2022, 7:36 AM

# Morrison

Former Aussie PM accused of running 'shadow government' by giving himself ministerial posts

Morrison made himself minister of health, finance and resources, among other positions.

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Aug 15th 2022, 12:41 PM

# olivia newton john

Olivia Newton-John to receive state memorial service in Australia

The Grease star was raised in Melbourne in the state of Victoria.

13.9k

Aug 11th 2022, 2:16 PM

# Pastures new

Former Celtic striker agrees move to Australian third tier

Leigh Griffiths is linking up with Mandurah City.

13.3k

Aug 9th 2022, 5:25 PM

# The Seekers

The Seekers star Judith Durham dies aged 79

Durham made her first recording at 19 and rose to fame after joining The Seekers in 1963.

20.9k

Aug 6th 2022, 1:18 PM

# CLIMATE CRISIS

Australia to block development of coal mine to protect Great Barrier Reef

The Australian Greens party welcomed the news and urged the environment minister to reject another 26 planned coal mines.

13.2k

Aug 4th 2022, 1:20 PM

# End of an era

Neighbours ends 37-year run with nostalgia, emotional reunions and wedding joy

The UK’s Channel 5 aired the last-ever episode yesterday and it will be broadcast on RTÉ this Wednesday.

36.3k

Jul 30th 2022, 11:26 AM

# Neighbours

Neighbours comes to an end next week and RTÉ will stream classic episodes to mark the occasion

The series finale will air this Friday on the UK’s Channel 5, and on RTE next Wednesday.

21.8k

Jul 27th 2022, 2:03 PM

# we need you

McDonald to Irish in Australia: 'You feel robbed of a life in Ireland, you've been badly let down'

McDonald said a referendum on Irish unity will take place in this decade.

40.6k

Jul 20th 2022, 2:07 PM

# Kamikaze Kids

Sam Underhill ruled out of Sydney showdown with Australia due to concussion

It comes in the wake of Tom Curry returning home last week after being concussed in the first Test.

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Jul 11th 2022, 8:26 AM

# Waiting Game

England to discover if they are facing full blown back row crisis before series finale

England lost Maro Itoje and Sam Underhill in their second Test against Australia after being concussed.

8.6k

Jul 10th 2022, 10:23 PM

# Heavy Rain

Flood threat moves north of Sydney as water levels start to recede in Australia's largest city

Evacuation orders and official warnings to prepare to abandon homes were given to 60,000 people for today.

8.7k

Jul 7th 2022, 8:22 AM

# starting XV

Two England debuts for Australia game as Eddie Jones rings the changes

Jack van Poortvliet will also start the second Test against Australia.

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Jul 7th 2022, 8:19 AM

# Rugby

Wallaby Swain banned from last two England Tests after red card

Swain was found guilty of foul play during Australia’s 30-28 win in Perth.

5.5k

Jul 6th 2022, 8:18 AM

# Australia

More than 30,000 may need to flee Sydney amid intense flooding

Parts of the city of 5 million people are facing a fourth flooding emergency in a year-and-a-half.

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Jul 4th 2022, 7:17 AM

# Down Under

€2,000 price tag for 'Gold Table' at Sydney dinner with Mary Lou McDonald

The Sinn Féin leader is planning a tour to Australia to “engage with the Irish community”.

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Jul 1st 2022, 10:15 PM