Comment on this story Comment SYDNEY — A former elite soldier charged with murder for allegedly killing an unarmed man in Afghanistan was released on bail Tuesday by a magistrate who concluded he would face danger from Muslim extremists in prison. Oliver Schulz, 41, had been in custody since hisContinue Reading
Brisbane, Australia CNN — Australians have learned the question they’ll be asked later this year in the country’s first referendum in 24 years, a vote deemed so significant that the Prime Minister paused to gather his emotions Thursday as he announced the details. On a date to be set, AustraliansContinue Reading
But the committee stopped short of calling on News Corp to dilute or otherwise cede any of its Australian interests, and instead made a number of recommendations — including the creation of a judicial inquiry into media diversity, ownership and regulation. The report said it is clear the country’s mediaContinue Reading
Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who ordered the review in February after his party came under pressure over its handling of an alleged rape inside the building, said the findings were “appalling” and “disturbing.” The review detailed widespread improper behavior, and found that more than half of the people who respondedContinue Reading
Shortly after 35-year-old Novak Djokovic despatched another considerably younger player to win a 22nd Grand Slam title, his coach Goran Ivanisevic was asked how long the new Australian Open champion could stay at the top level. The response probably sent a chill through the rest of the ATP Tour. “DefinitelyContinue Reading
Novak Djokovic won a record-extending 10th Australian Open and a record-equalling 22nd Grand Slam men’s title by using all of his talent and nous to see off Stefanos Tsitsipas. Serbia’s Djokovic started strongly and dug deep in the second set on his way to a 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-5)Continue Reading
Srdjan Djokovic (left of the centre three) was filmed with supporters of Russia president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday night Venue: Melbourne Park Dates:16-29 January Coverage: Commentary every day from 07:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra ‘Tennis Breakfast’ live from Melbourne, with selected live text commentaries and match reportsContinue Reading
Financier Josh Freidenberg was faced with a curious question on breakfast television. The host of “Today’s” made a subtle joke that distracted the treasurer, and Karl Stefanovich thought it was ridiculous.Federal Treasury Secretary Josh Freidenberg stumbled today after being asked a curious question from host Alli Langdon about Australia’s submarineContinue Reading
Australia says it is sending police, troops and diplomats to the Solomon Islands to help after anti-government demonstrators defied lockdown orders and took to the streets for a second day in violent protests By DAVID RISING and ROD McGUIRK Associated Press November 25, 2021, 7:38 AM • 3 min readContinue Reading
Rybakina earned the 10th win of her career over a top-10 ranked opponent Venue: Melbourne Park Dates: 16-29 January Coverage: Commentary every day from 07:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra ‘Tennis Breakfast’ live from Melbourne, with selected live text commentaries and match reports on the BBC Sport websiteContinue Reading