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# Brisbane

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# Australia
10 million now in lockdown as fourth Australian city issues stay-at-home orders
Australia is now battling flare-ups of the highly contagious Delta variant.
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Jun 29th 2021, 6:57 AM
# Knockout Clashes
Cavan, Dublin and Mayo players to feature as 2021 AFLW finals begin next weekend
The regular season concluded today.
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Mar 28th 2021, 4:04 PM
# Australia
More virulent Covid-19 strain in Brisbane puts Australia on 'high alert'
The stay-at-home order for Brisbane was triggered after the UK strain spread from a returned traveller to a cleaner.
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Jan 9th 2021, 8:22 AM
# cian english
Family of Irish teenager who fell to his death in Australia ask for candles to be lit in his memory
Cian English (19) died while trying to flee a group of armed robbers, police have alleged
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May 27th 2020, 8:08 AM
# cian english
Irish teenager fell to his death as he tried to escape alleged armed robbers in Australia
Three men aged 18, 20 and 22 have been arrested and charged with 19-year-old Cian English’s murder.
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May 24th 2020, 8:48 PM
# In Demand
'Rugby Australia should be mortgaging the bank and the house to get David Nucifora back'
Former Wallabies hooker Brendan Cannon believes the IRFU’s High Performance Director should be snapped up by Australia.
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Dec 5th 2018, 10:36 PM
# One up
'We know it's going to get harder' - Cheika expects Ireland to improve
The Wallabies boss believes Ireland will be better with another week’s preparation under their belts.
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Jun 10th 2018, 7:02 AM
# Blunt
Ireland's attack lacks creative edge to leave Schmidt's side chasing Wallabies
The tourists couldn’t create enough clear try-scoring chances in Brisbane.
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Jun 9th 2018, 2:20 PM
# On a Roll
Grand Slam champs Ireland look to repeat 1979 feats in Australia
The Wallabies are planning to use their exciting backline stars to run at Joe Schmidt’s side.
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Jun 9th 2018, 9:00 AM
# Skipper
'It's a huge honour' - O'Mahony steps into Best's shoes against Wallabies
The Ireland captain has belief in Joey Carbery’s ability to guide the team at out-half.
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Jun 8th 2018, 10:30 AM
# brisvegas
Wallabies battle to win hearts as Schmidt worries about their lethal attack
Michael Cheika bumped into some Munster fans during Ireland’s Grand Slam-securing game against England.
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Jun 8th 2018, 6:45 AM
# 10
'Mate, you'd be a brave man telling Johnny Sexton he wasn't playing'
Michael Cheika suggested that Sexton should be worried about Joey Carbery’s starting chance.
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Jun 8th 2018, 4:00 AM
# Homework
Genia and Wallabies set for 'war of attrition' with statistically-strong Ireland
Scrum-half Will Genia has done his homework on the visiting Six Nations champions.
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Jun 4th 2018, 6:30 AM
# Brisbane
Australian police hunt for 'Irish scammers' suspected of a spate of crimes across the Gold Coast
Queensland Police held a press conference yesterday.
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Mar 11th 2018, 4:05 PM
# dodgers army
Watch: Friends and family rally to support recovery of Irishman who fell 7 storeys in Australia
David Conway has undergone seven serious operations since his fall in July.
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Oct 8th 2017, 8:30 PM
# drug money
Cocaine seizure in Australia links Kinahans to European port and Colombian distributors
Their latest venture has hit a snag.
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Sep 17th 2017, 12:05 AM
# Brisbane
Irishman critical after falling from construction site in Australia
The man was resuscitated by colleagues after falling 20 metres onto concrete.
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Jul 11th 2017, 2:24 PM
# Land down under
Michael Conlan could fight in Australia this summer on undercard of Pacquiao's title defence
The bout would take place in Brisbane in July.
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Apr 21st 2017, 9:51 AM
# middle island
Irish woman (21) in critical condition after light aircraft crashes in Australia
A UK woman died in the crash.
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Jan 10th 2017, 10:44 PM
# Brisbane
Bus driver burns to death in Australia after passenger sets him on fire
Passengers were said to be “traumatised” by what happened.
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Oct 28th 2016, 10:32 AM
# Queensland
British backpacker (21) stabbed to death in Australia
The woman was killed in an attack that also left a British man critically injured.
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Aug 24th 2016, 12:30 PM
# engulfed in flames
Irishman 'burnt to the bone' after sleeping bag caught fire at Australian rodeo
Ciaran Carolan escaped the flames at the campsite.
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Aug 4th 2016, 6:51 PM
# stiles over substance
Matt O'Connor misses out on head coach role with the Reds
Former international prop Nick Stiles was promoted to his first head coaching role ahead of the ex-Leinster boss.
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Jul 26th 2016, 8:15 AM
# Brisbane
Community rallies to help Irishman injured in Australia
Liam Boland toppled over and fell six metres to a concrete pathway below, sustaining serious injuries.
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Jul 26th 2016, 6:04 AM
# Animal Cruelty
Australian man who bit head off a live rat banned from owning pets
Matthew ‘Mad Matt’ Maloney was charged following a raid by RSPCA investigators after the bizarre stunt.
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Jul 11th 2016, 10:47 AM
# Australia
Irish man in "fight of his life" following serious car accident in Australia
Thomas O’Flaherty, originally from Wexford, was seriously injured in a car accident last week.
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Mar 9th 2016, 9:20 AM
# Brisbane
Grandfather charged with stabbing baby girl to death in Australia
The Chinese man has also been charged with attempting to murder his wife and daughter.
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Jan 8th 2016, 8:56 AM
# she's the one
Robbie Williams got flirty with a fan at a gig... then realised she was 15
She was also with her mam. NO ROBBIE.
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Oct 19th 2015, 8:13 AM
# Brisbane
Hair-raising video shows schoolkids narrowly avoiding injury in motorbike crash
Police said the footage was “a bit of a warning for people to be careful”.
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Jun 23rd 2015, 8:29 AM
# Treatment Table
The injury woes continue for Irish players in the 2015 AFL season
Ciaran Byrne has suffered a ‘devastating’ setback with Carlton.
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Apr 28th 2015, 11:00 PM
# Bettystown
'Devastated' family bringing home 11-year-old who died in Australia
Adam Kielty died from pneumonia and sepsis.
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Mar 2nd 2015, 6:02 PM
# Hitting back
'Remind me, was it two teams outside the top eight involved in an entertaining game?'
Gary Wilson took aim at the ICC after helping Ireland beat UAE.
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Feb 25th 2015, 9:00 PM
# COYBIG
Ireland show their mettle by scraping over the line to keep quarter-final bid on track
Phil Simmons’ side have now won two from two.
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Feb 25th 2015, 11:35 AM
# LOL
This new* Ireland supporter has the best sign of the Cricket World Cup
*And by ‘new’ we mean since the cinematic release of PS I Love You in December 2007.
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Feb 25th 2015, 11:02 AM
# Preview
Cyclone has hit preparations but Ireland can't afford to be blown off course by UAE
Phil Simmons’ side play their second World Cup game tonight.
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Feb 24th 2015, 9:30 PM
# Outbreak
Nurse in Australia being tested for Ebola
The woman had just returned from working for the Red Cross in Sierra Leone.
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Oct 9th 2014, 7:17 AM
# Australia
Missing Irish surfer Stuart Butler has still not been found
The 19-year-old got into difficult in the waters off Byron Bay on Saturday.
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Jul 22nd 2014, 8:17 AM
# Dull
Wallabies grind out win in ugly second Test against Les Bleus
Ewen McKenzie’s men wrapped up their series victory with a 6-0 success in Melbourne against France.
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Jun 14th 2014, 1:03 PM
# beneath the surface
10-year-old girl survives shark attack in Australia
Paramedics treated the girl at the scene before she was taken to hospital.
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Mar 18th 2014, 8:48 AM
# Near miss
Miracle escape from speeding train caught on CCTV
Watch the nail-biting near miss in Brisbane.
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Sep 18th 2013, 7:30 PM
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