Australia

Many of the stylish boutiques and eateries in a city dubbed Australia’s Hipster Capital that prides itself on superior coffee had already closed their doors ahead of a ban on non-essential businesses that will throw 250,000 people out of work from Thursday. … [Read more...] about City streets drain of life in Australia’s toughest lockdown

Tourist 'crushed' by humpback whale in Australia How do you stop sharks attacking? Shark kills man spearfishing off Australian coast "The calf decided to come check us out and ended up being between us and the mum so mum went into protective mode and swung back," Ms Ramsey told Nine News Perth. … [Read more...] about Ningaloo Reef: Second woman injured by whale at Australia tourist hotspot

While Ravindra Jadeja emerged India’s surprise package, claiming three wickets, including two off two deliveries, it was Ishant Sharma's late burst that pushed Australia on the backfoot after Ed Cowan and David Warner put up a 139-run partnership for the first wicket after Michael Clarke opted to bat. … [Read more...] about Australia crumble against spin after fine start

Victoria has ordered an inquiry into breaches of Melbourne hotel quarantines that were possibly the source of the hundreds of new COVID-19 cases recorded in Victoria each day. Travelers to Australia are required to isolate for 14 days in hotels on arrival. … [Read more...] about Australia leader refuses to attack political foes over virus

“We were a little bit scrappy in the second half but it didn’t matter because our lineout was good, our pressure off the line was good, our shots were good ..." Toomua said. “It’s a simple game when you win the contact.” … [Read more...] about Rebels beat Brumbies 30-12 in Super Rugby Australia match