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Victoria’s Squeaky beach beats famous Sydney and Queensland spots to be judged Australia’s best

Wilson’s Promontory beach is the first Victorian site to top Tourism Australia’s list, which celebrates coastal spots

The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2024

Fury ripple effect could lure Opetaia-Briedis duel home

Jai Opetaia's blockbuster world-title rematch with Mairis Briedis could be fought in Australia after Tyson Fury's injury blew up plans for their Saudi duel.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

Quick Bartlett to be rested after ODI debut to remember

Not even in Xavier Bartlett's wildest dreams did he think he would be playing for Australia this summer, let alone be creating ODI history.

AAP · Feb 3, 2024

‘Shockingly amateurish’: Australian government delivers veiled rebuke to Israel over UN agency comments

Exclusive: Canberra insider hits back at Amir Maimon who accused Australia of forgetting ‘Hamas culpability’ for 7 October attacks

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

Dual goals for Australia's women at water polo worlds

Australia's women's water polo team will begin a fresh era under new head coach Bec Rippon at the world championships in Doha.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023

The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive.

Al Jazeera · Feb 2, 2024

Konstas cracks ton as Aussies make U19 World Cup semis

Sam Konstas was the star for Australia's U19 lads as they booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals despite rain winning the day in Kimberley.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

Socceroos throw arms around Miller after Cup errors

Right-back Lewis Miller made two big errors in Australia's agonising Asian Cup quarter-final loss to South Korea, but his coach and teammates have backed him.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024

Five Great Reads: surviving the Playboy Mansion, tip shop finds, and dying people on what matters

Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales

The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2024

Legal centre defunding threat 'hurts small end of town'

Experts warn against defunding Australia's primary environmental litigation group after a judge found it confected evidence in a case against an energy giant.

AAP · Feb 2, 2024