Australian Olympic Committee Defends Controversial Paris Games Competitor Australian Olympic Committee defends Rachael Gunn against online petition backlash over her breaking performance at the Paris Games. Top News · Aug 15, 2024
Dan Hooker is all about ‘that sexy little number’ Mateusz Gamrot is bringing to UFC 305 There's a very simple reason Dan Hooker loves the matchup he has Saturday in Perth, Australia. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 15, 2024
Party’s administrative error rules out 100 candidates from running in Australian election State party director apologises, blaming failure to complete paperwork on ‘limited resources’ The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
Formula 1 drivers who have driven and won races with an injury Oscar Piastri revealed he suffered a broken rib following the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in July. The Australian took to social media to share an X-ray image of the injury and joked the “rib’s enjoying the break”. Autosport · Aug 15, 2024
Rassie Erasmus defends making sweeping South Africa changes against Australia: ‘This is not disrespectful’ Erasmus has made ten changes to his starting side for the second of back-to-back Rugby Championship meetings The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024
Grattan on Friday: Peter Dutton inflames debate around visas for Palestinians fleeing Gaza Peter Dutton is 100% signed up to the position of Israel in the Middle East conflict. Immigration minister Tony Burke has an electorate with the second largest Muslim community of any seat in the country. The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024
Luxon wants NZ to be 'force multiplier' for Australia New Zealand's defence capability review will ensure Anzac forces can walk to the beat of the same drum, Prime Minister Chris Luxon says. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Injured Australia pacer Spencer Johnson out of Scotland, England T20Is; replaced by Sean Abbott Spencer Johnson, the Australian fast bowler, has been sidelined from the forthcoming T20I matches against Scotland and England in the UK due to a side injury sustained while representing The Oval Invincibles in 'The Hundred' tournament. The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024
Spencer Johnson to miss T20 tour of England, Scotland Spencer Johnson has been ruled out of Australia's T20 series against England and Scotland, the left-armer suffering a side strain. AAP · Aug 15, 2024
Raygun: Australian Olympic Committee condemns ‘disgraceful’ online petition attacking Rachael Gunn Petition amassing more than 45,000 signatures repeats falsehoods about Rachael Gunn’s breakdancing selection for Paris 2024, says AOC The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024
Afternoon Update: Dutton accused of ‘racist’ Gaza comments; Harris’s economic plan; and de Minaur fit for action Voices grow louder in condemning federal opposition leader’s comments on stopping Palestinians from entering Australia The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2024
Dessert Masters 2024 Cast: Here’s All The Contestants Whipping Up The Drama & Sweet Treats There are some familiar faces in the mix! Pedestrian.tv · Aug 15, 2024
Big alcohol and tobacco are the aces of strategic marketing. The gambling industry has adopted the playbook The federal government has been under significant pressure all week as it works to finalise proposed regulation to restrict gambling advertising. Currently, a partial ban is on the table. The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024
The Australian Olympic Committee Has Condemned A Change.org Petition Made Against Rachael Gunn “The petition has stirred up public hatred without any factual basis. It’s appalling.” Pedestrian.tv · Aug 15, 2024
The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024 'Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem is bigger than India vs Australia': Former Pakistan cricketer on 'hype' around Border-Gavaskar Trophy NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali responded to Ravi Shastri's prediction that India will secure a hat-trick of Test series wins in Australia ahead of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Basit suggested that statements from Indian and Australian experts are attempts to create hype around the series but believes nothing…
The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2024 Australian Olympic Committee hits out at criticism of controversial breaker Rachael Gunn The Australian Olympic Committee has criticized an anonymous online petition attacking controversial Paris Games breaking competitor Rachael Gunn, saying the petition was “vexatious, misleading and bullying.”
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024 What is the abortion drug Donald Trump has been talking about? How is it used in Australia? Donald Trump suggested he was open to revoking access to the abortion pill if he won the presidential race, after being asked by a reporter last Thursday if he would “revoke access” to the drug. The following day, Trump’s campaign office said he didn’t hear the question properly.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Education needed to fight the scourge of cyberbullying Australia's online safety regulator has launched a set of cyberbullying education resources aimed at slowing the rise of online abuse.
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024 South Australia plans to offer pregnant women an RSV vaccine next year. Here’s what you need to know Last week, South Australia announced it would offer pregnant women a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next year for free. It’s the first Australian state or territory to do so.
The Times of India · Aug 15, 2024 Times Exclusive: New NCA will be open for Olympic sportspersons too, says Jay Shah Jay Shah is a man on a mission these days. After predicting India's victory in the T20 World Cup successfully, in February, in Rajkot, India's youngest BCCI secretary, still only 35, and already in his second term, is taking giant steps to take Indian cricket to even greater heights.
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 15, 2024 Ariarne Titmus Says She’s Copped Tonnes Of ‘Inappropriate’ DMs Since Winning Gold At The Olympics After returning from the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with an outstanding four medals around her neck, Ariarne Titmus has revealed that she’s received hundreds of “real wild” messages on social media since her achievement. Australia’s superstar swimmer who won two golds and two silvers in the pool at the recent…
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Australian tourist numbers back to pre-pandemic levels The number of Australians returning from holidays has rebounded to levels not seen since the COVID-19 pandemic.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Australian shares notch up five-day winning streak The ASX200 rose 0.2 per cent, despite a mixed labour market report that could keep domestic interest rates on hold through 2024.
AAP · Aug 15, 2024 Ex-Test skipper Paine gets first big head-coaching gig Tim Paine has gone from Australia's Test captain to elite-level coach in just three years after being handed the keys to the Adelaide Strikers' BBL side.
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2024 The making of Australia’s first Dark Sky Community at Carrickalinga In a world increasingly illuminated by artificial light, the beautiful night skies of a small coastal town in South Australia have attracted international recognition. Carrickalinga on the Fleurieu Peninsula is Australia’s first official Dark Sky Community. The title rewards a dedicated community effort to combat light pollution and preserve the…