Inside the Lions celebrations after securing series victory against Australia The Lions wrapped up series victory with a game to spare after producing their biggest ever Test comeback at the MCG The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
On a roll: Who Gives a Crap toilet paper co-founder aims for ‘world domination’ Simon Griffiths on how the ethical Australian brand hopes to grow further after getting into the UK’s Tesco The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Australian officials demand explanation over Lions’ last-gasp controversial try Australian rugby officials want an explanation of the decision to award the British & Irish Lions a last-gasp series-clinching try against the Wallabies at the MCG The Guardian - UK · Jul 27, 2025
Lions set up shot at history as Itoje leads way again – 5 things we learned The Lions produced their greatest comeback of all time. The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
‘Cool, calm and collected’: Maro Itoje cements Lions legacy in second Test cauldron Itoje has led the Lions to a series victory in Australia eight years after announcing his arrival with a tour de force in Wellington The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025
Two Australians on board boat intercepted by Israel while trying to transport aid to Gaza, Dfat confirms Officials in Tel Aviv are liaising with authorities and ‘stand ready to offer assistance’, Australian government spokesperson says The Guardian - AU · Jul 27, 2025
Timing of US beef ban end 'absolutely' a coincidence A decision to allow US beef imports into Australia was not aimed at appeasing the White House as part of tariff talks, the prime minister says. AAP · Jul 27, 2025
'Heartbroken' PM says Israel breached international law Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israel of denying aid to starving Gazans but says Australia is not about to move to recognising a Palestinian state. AAP · Jul 27, 2025
Green helps Aussies put on a Big Show for 4-0 T20 lead For the fourth time in as many games, Australia have impressively chased down a West Indies total in their best-of-five Twenty20 series. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
Wong calls withholding aid from civilians ‘morally’ wrong – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025
Calls to make low-cost IVF more accessible in Australia Australia's low birth rate is being linked to cost-of-living pressures, with experts saying affordable IVF could help reverse fertility declines. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
School kids inspired by space salad mission to the moon Australian students are growing cucumbers for a lunar mission, turning classrooms into launch pads for real space science and STEM discovery. AAP · Jul 26, 2025
Marcia Hines: ‘The strangest thing I’ve done for love? Believe the lie’ The singer and Australian Idol judge on her love for breaking dishes, her famous family members, and the most chaotic thing that’s happened to her on stage The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025
The attack on Australia’s net zero target is reckless and gutless. Voters expect more than ‘intergenerational bastardry’ While Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack try to ditch the 43% net zero 2030 emissions target, Australia’s net zero target for 2035 has not yet been set The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 The stranger in a strange place is an enduring narrative in Australian fiction. But what if the crime scene is a whole continent? In my new novel The Leap, there is no single mystery to solve, no killer to track down. Just deliberately forgotten truths about racism, massacres and hatred
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 If the economics of broadening or lifting Australia’s GST are challenging, the politics are horrendous Labor is fundamentally opposed to changing the tax on consumption on the basis it hurts poorer Australians. And the worry about fairness is real
AAP · Jul 26, 2025 Australia-UK treaty unlikely to sink subs deal with US Commentators are being urged against over-analysing the timing of a 50-year arrangement between Australia and the UK, as the US reviews a major submarines deal.
AAP · Jul 26, 2025 INXS win Hottest Aussie 100 with Never Tear Us Apart National youth broadcaster Triple J has named 1980s power ballad Never Tear Us Apart by INXS as Australia's favourite song in its special edition poll.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 26, 2025 No funeral: for the Wallabies and rugby in Australia this was a new beginning By taking the fight to the team many consider the world’s best, a fearless young side again resembled the side once proudly Australia’s favourite
AAP · Jul 26, 2025 I've shown them: Groves completes grand set of wins Australia's Kaden Groves has won a stage at each of the grand tours after showing his skills in the wet to take the penultimate ride at the Tour de France.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025 ‘Completely wrong’: Australia anger at officials over Keenan’s winning Lions try The Wallabies head coach, Joe Schmidt, said Jac Morgan’s tackle did not ‘live up to’ World Rugby’s push for player safety
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Hugo Keenan reacts after last-minute try seals record Lions comeback and series win The full-back slid over in the final moments to settle a brilliant contest at the MCG
The Guardian - UK · Jul 26, 2025 Australia 26-29 British & Irish Lions: second Test player ratings Tom Curry’s recovery tackling was crucial while Will Skelton demonstrated what Australia missed in first Test
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Andy Farrell and Joe Schmidt disagree over ref call as Lions clinch series win The Lions clinched a 29-26 victory in the second Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2025 Australia boss Joe Schmidt questions controversial decision in dramatic Lions defeat: ‘It’s a tough one to take’ Morgan’s clearout on Carlo Tizzano was reviewed by the officiating team before Hugo Keenan’s try was awarded