The Diaspora Dividend: Zimbabwe’s Unofficial State of Survival
Millions scattered across Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Toronto, New York and beyond have not abandoned their homeland; instead, they have sustained it
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Indonesia seizes half-a-million masks amid coronavirus panic buying
Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found
Will bushfires affect Australian Open tennis?
Here are the implications the Australian fires might have on tennis players as they gear up for the first grand slam of the new decade
Australian police raid public broadcaster amid media crackdown
Six police descended on the corporation’s offices in Sydney armed with a warrant targeting three senior journalists and executives
Folau homophobia hearing begins in Sydney
The controversy has overshadowed Australia’s World Cup preparations, with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vowing not to select Folau
Sydney puts on dazzling 2019 fireworks, but gets the year wrong
Photos of the typo were shared on social media sites
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Crusaders end Stormers’ perfect start
The Crusaders brought an end to the Stormers perfect record, the only one in Super Rugby this year, with a 31-24 victory on Saturday.
Australia demolish India in Sydney
Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the one-day series international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
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Australia’s record run chase sinks England
Australia pulled off a spectacular run chase to win the sixth one-day international against England by two wickets on Wednesday.
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Aussie bloke ‘marries’ best mate — his dog
An Australian man has surprised friends by getting married — to his pet dog of five years, a golden labrador called Honey.
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A koala walks into Australian bar … and nods off
A koala has caused a stir at an Australian pub, wandering inside during a stormy evening and taking up a position above the bar before promptly falling asleep.
World champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel
Three-times world surfing champion Andy Irons was found dead on
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Australian dogs treated to a live music performance
It’s a dog’s life. Well, it was on Saturday when the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House came alive with the sound of high pitched music.
Australian teenager completes round-the-world solo sail
An Australian teenager sailed into Sydney Harbour on Saturday to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe that takes her into the history books.
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Dust storm blankets Sydney as drought bites
A huge outback dust storm swept eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday, disrupting transport and forcing people indoors.
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Waratahs down Highlanders in Super 14 clash
Australia flanker Phil Waugh celebrated his 100th Super 14 appearance by leading the Waratahs to a 34-16 win over the Highlanders on Friday.
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‘New Tiger’ Lee tears up the rankings
New Zealand teenager Danny Lee rocketed more than 400 places in the world golf rankings on Monday after his sensational Johnnie Walker Classic win.
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Beale kicks Waratahs to victory over Chiefs
Kurtley Beale kicked the Waratahs to a hard-fought 11-7 victory over the Chiefs in a Super 14 clash on Friday.
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Pressure is all on Proteas, says Ponting
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.
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Homes razed as Australia suffers record heatwave
Southeastern Australia faced chaos on Friday, as a heatwave fanned fires that destroyed homes, claimed lives and strained services.
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Explosive Morkel leads SA to victory
Albie Morkel sped South Africa to victory as they won the third ODI against Australia by three wickets in Sydney on Friday.
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Australia turn the screws on SA
Australia were in a near impenetrable position at the close of the fourth day of the third Test against SA on Tuesday.
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Experts say eating kangaroos could save environment
Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval.
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Proteas enter the lion’s den
In the past South African players have not been able to cope with the “Aussieness” of a tour Down Under. This time, things may be different.
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Daly smashes fan’s camera in tournament rage
Controversial American golfer John Daly grabbed a spectator’s camera and smashed it into a tree at the Australian Open at Royal Sydney on Thursday.
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Opera House architect ‘a man ahead of his time’
Australia on Sunday mourned the death of Danish architect Joern Utzon, who designed Sydney’s iconic, sail-shaped Opera House.
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Australia mourns ‘genius’ Sydney Opera House designer
Australia on Sunday mourned the death of Danish architect Joern Utzon, who designed Sydney’s iconic, sail-shaped Opera House.
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Easy victory for Wallabies in Paris
The Wallabies have dodged the guillotine in winning their first rugby international in France in eight years.
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A battle that can be won
It is never too late to launch an effective HIV/Aids prevention campaign, writes Robert Colman.
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Wallabies on the rise
Australian newspapers on Monday hailed the Tri-Nations win by the Wallabies in South Africa as confirmation of the revival of Australian rugby.
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Deans factor gives Wallabies hope against All Blacks
The Robbie Deans factor has given Australian rugby fans hope the Wallabies can upset the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
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Pope gets ready to lead World Youth Day
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday moved to Sydney’s main Catholic Cathedral as he prepared to take charge of World Youth Day.
