Koala-detection dog helping to sniff out victims of Australia bushfires
A dog named Bear has been helping to save injured koalas following devastating bushfires in Australia.
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Smoke shrouds Sydney’s skyline as wildfires burn nearby
Thick smoke from wildfires has shrouded Sydney and its surrounding areas, with health experts warning residents with medical conditions to remain indoors.
Ant and Dec back in the jungle as I’m A Celebrity returns
Ant and Dec will be reunited in the jungle as I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here returns with a star line-up.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London landed in Sydney 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Qantas jet lands in Sydney after non-stop flight from London
A non-stop Qantas flight from London to Sydney has landed, 19 hours and 19 minutes after take-off.
Timeline of Cardinal George Pell’s career and accusations
Australia’s highest court on Wednesday agreed to hear an appeal by Cardinal George Pell of his convictions for molesting two choirboys in a cathedral more than two decades ago.
Australia wildfires burn as residents warned there is no time left to flee
Ferocious wildfires were burning at emergency-level intensity across Australia’s most populous state on Tuesday, as authorities warned most residents in their paths that there was no longer time to flee.
Australian state declares emergency as wildfires continue
Australia’s most populous state declared a fire emergency on Monday, with worsening conditions expected from wildfires that have claimed three lives and more than 150 homes.
Three dead and more than 150 homes destroyed as Australian wildfires rage
At least three people are dead, several remain missing and dozens have been injured as wildfires continue to raze Australia’s drought-stricken east coast.
Q&A: How would an Australian-style immigration system work?
An Australian-style points-based system would allow Britain to control the number of people coming into the country after Brexit but still welcome much needed professionals like nurses, according to the Conservatives.
Nathan Lyon agrees red-ball contract with Hampshire for 2020 season
Hampshire have signed Australia off-spinner Nathan Lyon for next year’s Specsavers County Championship.
Geoffrey Rush fights appeal in Australian defamation court
Actor Geoffrey Rush’s lawyer has told an Australian appeals court a judge was “well and truly justified” in concluding the Oscar winner was unable to work after being defamed in newspaper articles in 2017.
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australia wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have died in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast.
Swedish paramedics speak of helping save English shark bite victim’s life
A Swedish paramedic and nurse have spoken of how their swift action helped save the life of an English man in Australia whose foot was bitten off by a shark.
Award-winning Australian actress Anne Phelan dies aged 75
The Australian actress best known for her role as Myra Desmond in Prisoner: Cell Block H has died aged 75.
British tourist’s foot bitten off by shark in Australia
A British tourist has had his foot bitten off in a shark attack while snorkelling off the north-eastern coast of Australia, authorities said.
In pictures: The last climb at Uluru
Tourists have gathered at Australia’s Uluru for their last chance to scale the sacred rock.
Dog rescued after becoming stranded on Australian cliff
A dog had to be rescued from a steep cliff in Australia after becoming stranded halfway down.
Australian newspapers campaign against government secrecy
Australia’s major newspapers published redacted front pages on Monday in a coordinated campaign to highlight government secrecy that is often justified on national security grounds.
Day 33 at the Rugby World Cup: Wales & South Africa complete semi-finals line-up
The Rugby World Cup semi-finals line-up was completed on Sunday as Wales and South Africa triumphed in the last eight.
Ben Youngs believes England can still improve ahead of All Blacks showdown
Ben Youngs says there is more to come as England prepare for a World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.
Day 32 at the Rugby World Cup: England set up semi-final date with All Blacks
England and New Zealand sealed their respective places in the Rugby World Cup semi-finals with big wins over Australia and Ireland respectively.
Jones hails England’s Samurai spirit after calm heads secure semi-final spot
Eddie Jones hailed his players’ Samurai spirit following a record-equalling victory over Australia that saw them storm into the World Cup semi-finals.
England hammer Australia to reach World Cup semi-final
England stormed into the World Cup semi-finals as two tries from Jonny May underpinned a record-equalling 40-16 victory over Australia at Oita Stadium.
If we don’t turn up we’re going home, Vunipola warns England team-mates
Billy Vunipola has stunned his England team-mates out of “fairyland” by declaring their World Cup could be over on Saturday.
In pictures: England’s past battles with Australia
England take on Australia in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Saturday.
Billy Vunipola proves fitness ahead of England’s World Cup clash with Australia
Billy Vunipola has won his battle to be fit for England’s World Cup quarter-final against Australia at Oita Stadium.
May recalls how missing night out led to England debut as he approaches 50th cap
Jonny May is poised to win his 50th cap for England recalling the missed drinking session that created the opportunity for his debut six years ago.
England v Australia – past World Cup encounters
England face Australia in the World Cup quarter-finals in Oita on Saturday.
Tributes paid to the man behind soap sensation Neighbours
The television producer who brought the most iconic soap opera of its generation into millions of British homes has died aged 93 after a short illness.
Youngs: Don’t believe the England hype before Australia clash
Ben Youngs has cautioned England against believing their “own hype” as they bid to avoid the upset against Australia that would end their World Cup.
Kylie Minogue pays tribute following death of Neighbours creator
Performer Kylie Minogue has paid tribute to the creator of Neighbours after his death.