Kayaker rescued after abandoning his solo bid to cross the Tasman Sea
Scott Donaldson was winched on board a rescue helicopter after encountering rough seas and strong winds An adventurer has been rescued after abandoning a bid to be the first person to kayak solo from...
View ArticleNRL: what to look out for in round 18
Killer Sea Eagles; Warriors to win; slippery Sandow; Cronk's hell (for leather); to watch or to cook: that is the question And so to the best little big ground in Texas, or something, dear sweet...
View ArticleG'day! Helston discovers its long-lost twin
A Cornish town has discovered it has a long-lost twin. Helston in West Cornwall has been twinned with the South Australian city of Port Augusta for at least 40 years – but nobody knew. The link was...
View ArticleICE at pains to take cotton global
The contract will be accepted several locations in the US and Australia – but Malaysia’s strict import requirements have become a sticking point Reported by FT.com 1 day ago.
View ArticleTrailer released for Angelina Jolie directed World War II blockbuster...
The first official trailer for Angelina Jolie's World War II epic has been released, five months after wrapping its Australian shoot. Reported by MailOnline 23 hours ago.
View ArticleLyon developing new variation with Muralitharan
Spinner Nathan Lyon has welcomed Australia's employment of former Sri Lanka spin bowler Muttiah Muralitharan ahead of a tough series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates. Reported by Cricket365...
View ArticleRobin Thicke's Paula sells fewer than 54 copies in Australia after mammoth,...
As if Robin Thicke’s career could take much more of a battering, his new album Paula has shifted fewer than 54 copies in Australia. Reported by Independent 22 hours ago.
View ArticleAussie Groth upsets Mahut to reach Newport semis
Australia's Samuel Groth dethroned defending champion and fourth seed Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday to reach his first career ATP semi-fina Reported by Sport.co.uk 22 hours ago.
View ArticleNorth and Godleman return for Falcons
Derbyshire Falcons welcome back former Australia all-rounder Marcus North and batsman Billy Godleman for Friday’s NatWest T20 Blast game with holders Northants Steelbacks at Wantage Road. Reported by...
View ArticlePanos Armenakas decides to leave Watford for Udinese despite interest from...
Panos Armenakas has decided to join Udinese despite being chased by Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.The 16-year-old, who grew up in Australia, joined Watford's academy in 2012. The...
View ArticleAustralia: Newly-elected Senator to introduce same-sex marriage bill
An Australian Senator will reportedly introduce a same-sex marriage bill as a priority, shortly after taking office. Reported by PinkNews 19 hours ago.
View ArticleLondon Broncos appoint Andrew Henderson as assistant to head coach
Henderson moves from Sheffield Eagles Its a fantastic opportunity at an ambitious club London Broncos have appointed Scotland international Andrew Henderson as assistant to head coach Joey Grima for...
View ArticleAustralia: Judge suspended for claiming incest is no longer taboo because...
An Australian judge has been suspended, after claiming that incest can no longer be treated as "unnatural" because people have accepted homosexuality. Reported by PinkNews 19 hours ago.
View Article'Space junk' fireball lights up Australian sky
Spectacular light show over Australia thought to be space junk from Russian booster rocket Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 18 hours ago.
View ArticleNicholson considers Australia move
BBC Local News: Devon -- Former Torquay defender Kevin Nicholson says he could move to play Australia if he does not get a deal in England. Reported by BBC Local News 18 hours ago.
View ArticlePremiere: Sean O'Neill - Vienna
An Australian in London... There’s a curious universality to *Sean O’Neill’s* music. Born and raised in Perth, Australia the singer now resides in London. Yet, listening to his music, such...
View ArticleMoment skydiver is whacked in the face by a flying trainer at 40,000ft
The coach was performing a tandem jump with a female client in Australia when she suffered what can only be described as a serious footwear malfunction. Reported by MailOnline 17 hours ago.
View ArticleDuo charged with false imprisonment and kidnap over Brownstock...
Two men have been charged in connection with the death of a man who was hit and killed by several cars after leaving last year's Brownstock Festival in Stow Maries.Essex Police said its probe into the...
View ArticleAustralia judge probed for saying incest 'may be accepted'
Australian judge to be investigated after he reportedly said sex between siblings was gaining social acceptance just like homosexuality Reported by Telegraph.co.uk 14 hours ago.
View ArticleParents prosecuted for taking children on holiday during school term
Couple given conditional discharges and ordered to pay costs after taking children to Australia for three weeks A couple who took their children on holiday to Australia during school term time have...
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