Israel Folau’s GoFundMe page removed for ‘violating terms of service’
An online fundraising page by sacked former Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been taken down for violating GoFundMe’s terms of service, the crowdfunding platform has said.
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Jofra Archer takes aim at friend Steve Smith ahead of Australia showdown
Jofra Archer is happy to call Steve Smith a pal but insists there will be “nothing friendly” on the field during England’s crucial World Cup clash against Australia.
London Bridge attack victim’s parents set up charity cycle ride
The parents of an Australian au pair who was killed in the London Bridge terror attacks have said that “love will always win over hate” as they set off on a charity cycle ride in honour of their daughter.
Folau accused of greed over funds appeal to fight Rugby Australia
Sacked former Wallabies full-back Israel Folau has been accused of greed after launching an online fundraising drive for his legal action against Rugby Australia.
Huntsman spider photographed eating a pygmy possum in Australia
A huntsman spider has been photographed eating a pygmy possum in Australia.
Aaron Finch stars as Australia leave Sri Lanka chasing 335 for victory
Aaron Finch blasted a national World Cup record 153 as Australia set Sri Lanka 335 for victory at The Oval.
Revolut goes down under in first step outside Europe
Revolut is making its first foray outside the UK and Europe with a launch in Australia as the fintech firm pledged to “tear down financial borders”.
Australia opener David Warner thanks his wife for her support during tough times
David Warner credited his wife for his first international century since returning from a ball-tampering ban after inspiring Australia to a World Cup victory over Pakistan.
Australia opener David Warner continues to let his batting do the talking
David Warner smashed his first international century since returning from a ball-tampering ban to lay the foundations for Australia’s 41-run World Cup win over Pakistan at Taunton.
David Warner hits first international century since ball-tampering ban
David Warner claimed his first international century since returning from a ball-tampering ban as Australia took control of their World Cup clash with Pakistan at Taunton.
Australian authorities make country’s biggest seizure of crystal meth
Australian authorities say that they have seized the country’s largest-ever haul of methamphetamine which was hidden in stereo speakers shipped from Bangkok.
Nathan Coulter-Nile and Mitchell Starc ensure Australia see off West Indies
Nathan Coulter-Nile’s extraordinary 92 from 60 balls and Mitchell Starc’s five-wicket haul ushered Australia to a 15-run victory over the West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Nathan Coulter-Nile hits career-best 92 as Australia recover against West Indies
Nathan Coulter-Nile hammered the best score by a number eight at a World Cup as Australia recovered from 38 for four to post 288 all out against West Indies at Trent Bridge.
Australian cardinal to appeal against child sex convictions
The most senior Catholic found guilty of child sex abuse is to ask an Australian appeals court to reverse his conviction on charges of molesting two choirboys in a cathedral more than 20 years ago.
‘Egg Boy’ Will Connolly donates £55,000 to Christchurch mosque attack survivors
An Australian teenager dubbed “egg boy” after he threw an egg at a politician for his remarks about the Christchurch massacre has donated almost 100,000 Australian dollars (£55,000) to survivors.
‘Ruthless’ England fans make it Lyon’s den
Australia spinner Nathan Lyon was not surprised by the “ruthless” reaction from England fans to Steve Smith and David Warner.
Smith and Warner in action as Khawaja gives Australia a World Cup worry
Steve Smith marked his return to English soil with a typically assured half century but there were contrasting fortunes for his Australia team-mates David Warner and Usman Khawaja.
Smith and Warner return for Australia in World Cup warm-up
Australian duo Steve Smith and David Warner made a low-key return to English soil on Wednesday, as the West Indies posted 229 in the first World Cup warm-up.
Watch as a suspected meteorite flashes over Northern Australia
Residents in northern Australia described a bright flash and rattling windows after a suspected meteorite was caught on camera.
No appeal by Israel Folau over sacking – Rugby Australia
Israel Folau is out of time to launch an appeal against Rugby Australia’s decision to terminate his contract over homophobic social media posts.
How England’s Test players and hopefuls fared in the County Championship
The County Championship has returned after a brief hiatus for the Royal London One-Day Cup.
Tributes to Australia’s former prime minister Bob Hawke following death aged 89
Bob Hawke, Australia’s longest-serving Labor Party prime minister, whose charisma and powers of persuasion earned him near-folk hero status among many Australians, has died at the age of 89.
Former Australian prime minister Bob Hawke dies aged 89
Bob Hawke, one of Australia’s longest-serving prime ministers, has died aged 89.
Australia’s Eurovision pick finds taste of victory ‘tempting’ but ‘distracting’
The Australian entry in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest has said she finds the prospect of winning “obviously tempting, but also distracting”.
Australia and Iceland qualify for Eurovision final but Finland snubbed
Iceland’s Hatari and Australia’s Kate Miller-Heidke have qualified for the Eurovision Song Contest’s grand final following a high-energy semi-final in Tel Aviv.
Iceland’s techno-punks Hatari shock during first Eurovision live semi-final
Iceland’s Eurovision Song Contest entry made a shocking semi-final debut as they performed in leather and latex against a backdrop of pyrotechnics.
Greenpeace protesters dangle from Sydney Harbour Bridge
Protesters in Australia suspended themselves on ropes from Sydney Harbour Bridge in an effort to persuade prime minister Scott Morrison to declare a climate emergency.
Rivals spar over Christian beliefs as Australia prepares to go to the polls
The leaders of both of Australia’s major political parties agreed that gays do not go to hell because of their sexual orientation, as Christian beliefs rose to extraordinary prominence in the final days of an election campaign.
University library in Australia evacuates hundreds due to strong-smelling fruit
Around 550 people were evacuated from The University of Canberra Library after a suspected gas leak turned out to be a particularly smelly piece of fruit.
Australian PM puts personal life at centre of election campaign launch
Australia’s Prime Minister has launched his conservative coalition’s election campaign with an extraordinarily personal presentation.