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Australia

Beale eyes home World Cup after surprise Wallabies call-up

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's Kurtley Beale in action with Wales' Aaron Wainwright Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Autumn International - Wales v Australia - Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, Britain - November 20, 2021 Australia's Kurtley Beale in action with Wales' Aaron Wainwright Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers/File Photo

Australia social media teen ban a 'modest' step, says government in top court challenge

The legislation requires the companies to take reasonable steps to stop underage users from holding social media accounts.
The legislation requires the companies to take reasonable steps to stop underage users from holding social media accounts.

West Indies women's coach Deitz steps down, Coley named interim

Rugby defence guru Shaun Edwards says Steve Borthwick declined his England offer

Former England women’s rugby coaching consultant Shaun Edwards is now defence coach with Argentina until the end of next year’s Rugby World Cup.
Former England women’s rugby coaching consultant Shaun Edwards is now defence coach with Argentina until the end of next year’s Rugby World Cup.

Point Of Law never in doubt in Melbourne Cup

Jockey Ethan Brown (L) and trainer Ciaron Maher (R) pose with their trophies after Brown rode British horse Point of Law to win the Melbourne Cup horse race at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on November 3, 2026. Short-priced favourite Point of Law on November 3 surged to victory at the 10 million AUD (7.2 million USD) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race that stops a nation". (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--
Jockey Ethan Brown (L) and trainer Ciaron Maher (R) pose with their trophies after Brown rode British horse Point of Law to win the Melbourne Cup horse race at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on November 3, 2026. Short-priced favourite Point of Law on November 3 surged to victory at the 10 million AUD (7.2 million USD) Melbourne Cup, earning jockey Ethan Brown a debut win in Australia's "race that stops a nation". (Photo by William WEST / AFP) / --IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE--

Australian central bank chief signals pause after split decision on latest rate hike

The Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor Michele Bullock says “we’re basically preserving our options” on whether to raise interest rates again next year.
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s governor Michele Bullock says “we’re basically preserving our options” on whether to raise interest rates again next year.

Horse racing-Point of Law runs down Royal Supremacy in Melbourne Cup thriller

Reddit blasts Australia’s ‘inept’ social media ban as court challenge begins

Reddit and a libertarian advocacy group have taken to the High Court to contest the Australian law.
Reddit and a libertarian advocacy group have taken to the High Court to contest the Australian law.

Australia is weighing the risks as Chinese EVs take over its roads

Australian drivers have started to buy Chinese-made electric vehicles due to their cheap prices and growing consumer confidence about their reliability.
Australian drivers have started to buy Chinese-made electric vehicles due to their cheap prices and growing consumer confidence about their reliability.

England without injured Mitchell for Nations Championship matches

FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Training - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Britain - February 6, 2026  England's Alex Mitchell during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Rugby Union - Six Nations Championship - England Training - Pennyhill Park, Bagshot, Britain - February 6, 2026  England's Alex Mitchell during training Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo

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