# Australia

Last year

2022

# Queensland

Six people, including two police, killed in ambush and siege in rural Australia

The two officers killed were Constable Matthew Arnold, 26, and Constable Rachel McCrow, 29.

25.3k

Dec 13th 2022, 7:09 AM

# What's Next?

Rugby Australia in talks with sacked England coach Eddie Jones

The governing body is keen to entice Jones home.

8.9k

Dec 11th 2022, 9:46 AM

# factcheck

Debunked: Conspiracy theory 'documentary' repeats long-disproven claims about Covid vaccines

‘Died Suddenly’ is heavy on gruesome medical imagery, but light on facts

5.9k

Dec 8th 2022, 1:40 PM

# the dream survives

Messi magnificent as Argentina hold on to beat Australia

Messi scored the opening goal as his side advanced to a quarter-final meeting with the Netherlands.

39.3k

Dec 3rd 2022, 9:17 PM

# Sentenced

Murderer at centre of 'Teacher's Pet' podcast jailed for 24 years in Australia

Chris Dawson, 74, was found guilty of killing his wife Lynette Dawson after the podcast led to a new investigation.

19.3k

Dec 2nd 2022, 8:40 AM

# Australia

Australia to lobby against ‘endangered’ status for Great Barrier Reef

A UN report released yesterday warned that without ‘ambitious, rapid and sustained’ climate action, the world’s largest coral reef is in peril.

14.7k

Nov 29th 2022, 9:18 AM

# Shaky Ground

'Just weren't able to bring it home' - Pivac defiant despite mounting pressure after defeat

His side squandered a 21-point lead in their defeat to Australia.

8.3k

Nov 26th 2022, 7:49 PM

# Oz Icon

'I was messaging my family saying I was going to score' - Australia's heroic match-winner

Mitch Duke nabbed the crucial goal that fired his side to victory over Tunisia.

5.5k

Nov 26th 2022, 1:42 PM

# Optimism

Australia win third World Cup game in their history to revive last-16 hopes

Striker Mitch Duke scored the only goal of a tight match against Tunisia.

7.4k

Nov 26th 2022, 12:21 PM

# kylian in the name of

No signs of the holders' curse as France come from behind to beat Australia

Kylian Mbappe starred as the defending champions opened with a 4-1 win.

18.9k

Nov 22nd 2022, 9:13 PM

# Verdict

'Australia made it an absolute dogfight... we're delighted with the win'

Andy Farrell praised his side for finding a way to win in Dublin.

12.9k

Nov 19th 2022, 11:28 PM

# nerves of steel

Byrne's late penalty sees Ireland scrape past Wallabies in Dublin

The Leinster out-half held his nerve to decide a poor Test match at the Aviva Stadium.

55.4k

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Nov 19th 2022, 10:11 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Ireland versus Australia, Autumn Nations Series

Ireland take on Australia in the Aviva Stadium.

56.5k

Nov 19th 2022, 7:06 PM

Australia beat Samoa to retain Rugby League World Cup title

Australia recorded a comprehensive 30-10 victory over Samoa at Old Trafford.

6.1k

Nov 19th 2022, 6:00 PM

# mates

Wallabies boss Rennie aims for Ireland scalp after a coffee with Leo Cullen

Australia’s head coach knows his men need a ‘massive’ performance on Saturday.

15.8k

Nov 17th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Team news

O'Brien and McCloskey start in Ireland team to face the Wallabies

21-year-old lock Joe McCarthy is set for his Test debut off the Irish bench.

38.0k

Nov 17th 2022, 2:10 PM

# Jackal

Broken nose healed, Beirne welcomes target on Ireland's backs

The Munster man made his Test debut against the Wallabies back in 2018.

8.9k

Nov 17th 2022, 6:00 AM

# rugby weekly extra

'Wallabies teams normally respond very well under extreme adversity'

Ex-Australia and Ulster lock Justin Harrison joined The42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast today.

5.4k

Nov 16th 2022, 11:59 AM

# 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.

3.4k

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.

3.8k

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.

4.5k

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.

5.0k

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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.

18.5k

Updated

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

3.3k

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.

34.9k

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.

21.0k

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.

25.4k

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.

12.8k

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.

12.7k

Sep 2nd 2022, 9:25 AM