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Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.

AAP

Why Russell did not jump start in the F1 Australian GP

A brief roll forward by George Russell before the lights went out sparked discussion: Did the eventual Australian GP winner commit a false start?

Autosport

Aussies out of Baseball World Classic in last-gasp exit

Australia have narrowly missed out on a quarter-final place at the World Baseball Classic, after suffering a defeat to South Korea in Tokyo.

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Meghan Markle’s As Ever brand responds to reports about Australia expansion days after parting ways with Netflix

Streamer cut ties with lifestyle brand last week, despite previously signing a multi-year TV and film deal with the Duke and Duchess of Sussex

The Independent UK

Korea Uses Complicated Chart, Routine Sacrifice Fly to Advance to WBC Quarterfinals

Anyone who familiarized themselves with the World Baseball Classic tiebreaking procedures before this edition of the tournament began may have been operating on

Sports Illustrated

Zac Lomax exits limbo via defection as latest NRL star lured by Wallabies jersey

Newly signed Western Force flyer has the skills to not only crack the Australian squad but transform it, all in time for 2027 Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - AU

‘They are safe here’: five Iranian women footballers granted humanitarian visas in Australia

Home affairs minister Tony Burke confirms US president Donald Trump’s overnight comments on social media that the players had been ‘taken care of’

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VPNs surge in Australia as mandatory age verification for adult content begins

VPN services are gaining traction among people in Australia as new age-gating rules came into effect on Monday, March 9. Here's all you need to know.

TechRadar

Franco Colapinto’s Australian GP turns viral with incredible save and strange on-screen error

The Alpine driver produced one of the best saves of the weekend

Motorsport

Gunman accused of Bondi massacre seeks court order to hide family’s identity over safety concerns

Lawyers for the gunman accused of carrying out a mass shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach have asked a court to prevent media outlets from publishing identifying details about his family.

The Independent UK

'Pathetic': Milton on emotional Paralympics comeback

Competing at the Milan-Cortina Games, Australia's Michael Milton held back tears after racing in his first Paralympics event in 20 years - the men's super G.

AAP

Indonesian court sentences 3 men for shooting death of fellow Australian in Bali

An Indonesian court has sentenced three Australian men for the fatal shooting of another Australian

The Independent UK

Australia adds age checks for AI chatbots, adult games and search engines

Australia called it a “common sense” measure that extends real-life protections for children into the digital realm.

Euronews

Iranian women's football team signal 'SOS' from bus after match in Australia amid fears for their safety

International authorities urged to step in to protect team ahead of their return to Iran after they were labelled ‘wartime traitors’ over gesture at Asian Cup

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“Save our girls”: crowd chases bus carrying Iranian women’s football team in Australia

Crowds gathered on the Gold Coast, Australia, as a bus carrying the Iranian women’s national football team passed through the area. Pressure is mounting on Australia to offer the football team asylum after they refused to sing the national anthem before a match during the Asia Cup last week.

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Duke and Duchess of Sussex announce Australia trip

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will tour Australia next month on their first visit to the country in seven years.

The Guardian - AU

Australia would be signed up to Iran war ‘by deception and stealth’ if military support sent, Shoebridge says

Greens senator sounds warning as Labor expected to announce possible defence measures to protect Gulf countries within days

The Independent UK

Australia enforces new age checks for adult websites and video games

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The Guardian - AU

Australia has been asked to assist Middle East nations coming under fire from Iran. What could that look like?

Defence analysts say the world-class capability of the RAAF’s Wedgetail aircraft could help against drone and missile strikes carried out by Iran

AAP

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.

AAP

Energy rating report card urged for all Aussie homes

More than seven million homes will be eligible to receive a mark out of 10 for their energy efficiency but experts say the assessments should become mandatory.

The Independent UK

Australia expands age verification checks from social media to porn and explicit video games

New mandate could impact children’s online privacy, experts say

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s blind refusal to question Trump’s bombing of Iran risks ensnaring us in a dangerous folly

Appeasing the White House at all costs indulges little but a sentimental notion of a US-Australia relationship that no longer exists

The Guardian - AU

How Iranian women’s football team faced a torrid choice to stay or go home

Five players have sought asylum in Australia but neither decision was easy amid a volatile situation in the Middle East

AAP

Act now to protect Iranian soccer team, Australia told

Iran's women's soccer team is in a race against time to secure safety, with advocates fearing dire consequences if they're forced to return home from Australia.

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