15 h. ago Man finds surfboard that drifted 2,400km from Australia to New Zealand

The board was found covered in barnacles and mussels in Raglan, nearly 18 months after it was lost during a boat trip near TasmaniaA surfboard lost off Australia’s coast nearly 18 months ago has washed up on one of New Zealand’s most famed surf beaches, thousands of kilometres from where it was last seen.New Zealand-based French surfer Alvaro Bon was kite surfing in Raglan on the North Island’s west coast on 15 October, when his kite caught in the water and he began drifting out to sea. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Man finds surfboard that drifted 2,400km from Australia to New Zealand – and tracks down owner

Board was found covered in barnacles and mussels in Raglan, nearly 18 months after it was lost during a boat trip near TasmaniaA surfboard lost off Australia’s coast nearly 18 months ago has washed up on one of New Zealand’s most famed surf beaches, thousands of kilometres from where it was last seen.New Zealand-based French surfer Alvaro Bon was kite surfing in Raglan on the North Island’s west coast on 15 October, when his kite caught in the water and he began drifting out to sea. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago Convicted child rapist and volleyball player Steven van de Velde is BANNED from Australia ahead of competition

A call has been made on convicted child rapist and volleyball player Steven van de Velde who wants to come to Australia to compete next month.

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20 h. ago At least 174 racehorses died from racing or training injuries in past 12 months in Australia, report finds

That’s the highest number recorded by the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses since they began tracking deaths 10 years agoFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAt least 174 thoroughbred racehorses died at the track or as a result of injuries sustained while racing or training in the past 12 months – the highest number recorded by animal rights activists since they began tracking 10 years ago.The report from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses (CPR) was released on Tuesday, one week ahead of Australia’s most important horse race, the Melbourne Cup. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago Australia turn to controversial former captain as Pat Cummins injury blow confirmed

The Ashes gets underway in Perth next month but hosts Australia will be without captain Pat Cummins having already confirmed his replacement ahead of the first test

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40 h. ago Pat Cummins ruled out of first Ashes Test, with Steve Smith to captain Australia

Bowler resumes running but will not make series opener in Perth32-year-old says he ‘expects to return to bowling shortly’Pat Cummins is officially out of the first Ashes Test as he continues his recovery from a stress injury in his back, with Steve Smith to reassume the captaincy of Australia in the series opener against England next month.Cummins has not bowled since Australia’s 3-0 series defeat of West Indies in July and had been in serious doubt for the match in Perth on 21 November. After months of speculation over whether he would recover in time, Cricket Australia on Monday finally confirmed that the quick would have to sit out the game at Optus Stadium. Continue reading...

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42 h. ago Ruby Wax, 72, 'is being lined up for I'm A Celebrity': Actress and comedian is in 'advanced talks' to fly out to Australia for new series next month

TV icon Ruby Wax is reportedly being lined up to take part in the next series of I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!

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51 h. ago Scots child dies after incident near Aberdeen park and ride as police race to scene

Emergency services were called to Skene Road in Aberdeen after the alarm was raised at around 8.40pm on Saturday, October 25.

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6 d. ago Sam Kerr is finally back. Her return cannot come soon enough for Matildas | Jack Snape

In the absence of their talisman, Australia have taken more steps back than forward and her presence in the squad this week is timely just four months out from the Asian CupLooking back at a largely forgettable Matildas victory over Taiwan in Perth almost two years ago, the smile stands out. Sam Kerr grinned after scoring the scrappy second goal, then beamed celebrating a job well done with the bench after she was substituted.That was the last appearance for the national team of Australia’s greatest goalscorer. Two months later she suffered a serious knee injury, and a long rehabilitation has left Kerr stranded on 69 goals. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Great Scottish Run competitor dies one week after race as tributes paid

Callan Thain died aged 29 one week after competing in the Great Scottish Run.

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1 week ago How Red Rum changed racing for good – and the iconic horse's unlikely link to TV comic Lee Mack

Racehorse Red Rum died 30 years ago this week, after a stellar career that saved the industry from disaster. But did you know he was once ridden by Lee Mack?

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2 w. ago The Breakdown | South American rugby success stories propel men's World Cup qualifying

Los Condores are in the finals again and subplots abound going into next month’s Dubai qualification tournamentWhile many fans in the UK ponder the early-season fortunes of their clubs, or perhaps debate selection for the imminent autumn internationals, the qualifying battle for the 2027 Rugby World Cup rages on.Chile sealed their second consecutive appearance at the tournament with a sensational playoff win against Samoa last month, leaving a single spot to be won for Australia in two years’ time. On Saturday Paraguay stunned Brazil 39-19 in the first leg of their playoff. The second leg takes place this Saturday in Jacareí, near São Paulo, as Brazil’s men attempt to emulate the women and qualify for the first time. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago BBC Race Across the World star died driving car in ‘appalling conditions’ on way to party

Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner, 24, suffered a catastrophic head injury when his 'high-powered' VW Golf veered off the northbound carriageway near Cheadle earlier this year

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2 w. ago Brydon Carse reveals Stokes and Wood are close to 100% and raring to go for Ashes

England duo trained in nets on injury comeback trailCarse insists he’s looking forward to Australia fan verbalsBen Stokes and Mark Wood are expected to be “raring to go” for the start of the Ashes next month, offering England a timely boost that sits in contrast to Australia’s ongoing concerns over the fitness of Pat Cummins.As the two seamers with prior experience of playing Test cricket in Australia, Stokes and Wood are central to England’s plans this winter. Stokes missed the fifth Test against India with a shoulder injury, however, while Wood sat out the entire summer following knee surgery back in March. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Hamilton Accies boss: We've had to modify training and playing, we can't afford injuries

John Rankin says they have to be careful with demands placed on players

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2 w. ago Australia dealt brutal Ashes blow as Pat Cummins could miss 'entire series' vs England

The latest edition of the Ashes gets underway in Perth next month but the current holders Australia have been hit with what could be a huge blow in their preparations for the series

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2 w. ago Meghan tipped for big British return in just four months – here’s why

Meghan tipped for big British return in just four months – here’s why  Sky News Australia

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2 w. ago Man dies at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh as emergency services race to scene

Emergency services were called to the popular landmark in the capital after the alarm was raised at around 2.35pm on Tuesday.

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3 w. ago Strictly Come Dancing's George Clarke rushed for urgent treatment after training injury

Strictly Come Dancing star George Clarke has opened up about injuring his back in training

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3 w. ago Person killed in drone attack as Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting passenger trains

Two trains were hit in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, killing one and injuring about 30 others, officials sayTwo Russian drones struck trains at a station in Ukraine’s northern Sumy region, killing one person and injuring about 30 others, officials said on Saturday, with Ukraine’s foreign minister accusing Moscow of deliberately hitting passenger trains.“A brutal Russian drone strike on the railway station in Shostka, Sumy region,” wrote the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Telegram, posting a video of a wrecked, burning passenger carriage and others with their windows blown out. Continue reading...

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