Autumn Nations Series news: England host Wallabies, Ireland meet All Blacks in first round
Michael Davey Rugby fans have a thrilling November to look forward to as the 2025 Autumn Nations Series arrives, promising…
Australia
From friends to allies: Australia, PNG clinch Pukpuk defence treaty
Vivien Bernardino Australia and Papua New Guinea have agreed on a new treaty, establishing a mutual defence alliance in the…
PNG and Australia to sign bilateral defence treaty
Carmela Calling Papua New Guinea (PNG) and Australia are set to sign a bilateral defence treaty to integrate the military…
Australia, Iran spiral into diplomatic crisis over arson allegations
Elan Castanares Diplomatic ties between Australia and Iran have plunged into a full-scale crisis following Canberra’s decision to expel Iran’s…
Rugby Championship news: Springboks, Argentina restore pride with tough home wins
South Africa and Argentina both secured home wins this weekend, over the Wallabies and the All Blacks respectively,…
Rugby Championship news: Springboks, Argentina eye home redemption against Wallabies, All Blacks
Both the Springboks and Argentina will be eying redemption this weekend in the wake of tough home losses…
Threatened by rising sea levels, Tuvaluans seek refuge in Australia
Facing the threat of getting wiped off the map by rising sea levels, the low-lying Pacific nation of…
Australia strikes deal for new Navy fleet
Wendellyn Mateo Australia is setting its sights on a new navy fleet under a contract with Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries…
British and Irish Lions news: Wallabies triumph in Sydney to end series on a high
Australia beat the British and Irish Lions 22-12 in atrocious conditions in Sydney on Saturday to deny the…
Mysterious death of platypus ‘Winston Churchill’ finally solved after decades
Eleni Poulios In 1943, in the middle of World War II, Australia became increasingly worried about the Japanese and, hoping…
Giant stick insect discovered in Australia
Rachel Walker A new "supersized" species of stick insect has been discovered in a remote rainforest in Queensland, Australia.
British and Irish Lions: Hugo Keenan’s late try seals victory and series win vs Australia
Simon Wilkes The British and Irish Lions clawed their way back from a 23-5 deficit to seal a dramatic 29-26…
British & Irish Lions news: Andy Farrell defends Welsh absence from first Test squad
For the first time since the 1896 tour of South Africa, the British & Irish Lions have named…
British & Irish Lions news: Hamstring injury rules Tomos Williams out of Australia tour
Tomos Williams has been ruled out of the rest of the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia…
Irish stars lead British and Irish Lions to emphatic victory over Western Force
Aidan Leo After missing the tour opener against Argentina, the Irish contingent made an immediate impact, underlining their value as…
MSG Leaders’ Summit wraps up with Middle East conflict in focus
The 23rd Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) Leaders' Summit wrapped up on Tuesday, June 24, with the Middle East…
Controversial gas plant throws Australia’s bid to host COP31 into question
A major liquified gas plant in Australia is expected to keep running for decades after the government approved…
Australia swings left as Anthony Albanese stages PM comeback win
Anthony Albanese staged a stunning comeback on Saturday to win reelection as Australia’s next prime minister.
Australia takes on role of Pacific region’s biggest donor
Australia is taking on the role of being the Pacific region’s biggest donor after its Labor government unveiled…