64 h. ago From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches allegiance to Australia

27-year-old has not been to Russia since coming out as gay in 2022World No 12 will be Australia’s new No 1 women’s tennis singles playerRussian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the government.The world No 12 has been playing on the tour as a neutral athlete after Russian and Belarusian players were banned from competing under their own flags following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading...

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64 h. ago From Russia with love: Daria Kasatkina switches tennis allegiance to Australia

27-year-old has not been to Russia since coming out as gay in 2022World No 12 will be Australia’s new No 1 women’s tennis singles playerRussian-born tennis player Daria Kasatkina is switching allegiances to Australia after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the government.The world No 12 has been playing on the tour as a neutral athlete after Russian and Belarusian players were banned from competing under their own flags following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago A Sydney caravan laden with explosives was a ‘fake terrorism plot’. Here’s what we know

Police say they believed soon after the caravan’s discovery in January that it was a ‘con job’, alleging it was fabricated by criminals for personal benefitFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe discovery of a caravan packed with explosives earlier this year led to concerns about a possible terrorism attack, criticism of the police and media, and a fierce political debate about the federal government’s response to antisemitism.On Monday, Australian police said the caravan was part of a “fake terrorism plot” allegedly orchestrated by organised criminals for personal gain. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Threatened species: court asked to compel Australian ministers to create recovery plans

The Wilderness Society launches legal action in hope of helping animals on brink of extinctionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastOne of Australia’s largest conservation organisations has launched legal action alleging that successive federal environment ministers failed to meet their obligation to create recovery plans for native species threatened with extinction.The Wilderness Society (TWS) filed the proceedings in the federal court on Monday.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Rugby League in Las Vegas: Penrith Panthers defeat Cronulla Sharks in NRL thriller

Updates from the rugby league at Allegiant StadiumPanthers defeat Sharks 28-22; Australia thrash England 90-4Canberra Raiders beat New Zealand Warriors 30-8Canberra coach Ricky Stuart has taken inspiration from the poker tables at his hotel and reshuffled his pack for today’s game against the Warriors. Josh Papalii will start, and Morgan Smithies revert to the bench. Smart move to unleash big Papa from the get-go. Vegas won’t know what hit it Ethan Strange and Jamal Fogarty will run the side from the halves. Corey Horsburgh and Joseph Tapine will bring muscle up the middle. There are a couple of fresh faces in the lime green line-up. Owen Pattie will debut from the bench and Savelio Tamale plays his second NRL game on the wing. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Rugby League in Las Vegas: Penrith Panthers v Cronulla Sharks– live

Updates from the rugby league at Allegiant StadiumPanthers v Sharks under way after Australia defeat England 90-4Kick off time is 4pm in Las Vegas/12pm GMT/11am AEDTAny thoughts? Get in touch with Megan on emailCanberra coach Ricky Stuart has taken inspiration from the poker tables at his hotel and reshuffled his pack for today’s game against the Warriors. Josh Papalii will start, and Morgan Smithies revert to the bench. Smart move to unleash big Papa from the get-go. Vegas won’t know what hit it Ethan Strange and Jamal Fogarty will run the side from the halves. Corey Horsburgh and Joseph Tapine will bring muscle up the middle. There are a couple of fresh faces in the lime green line-up. Owen Pattie will debut from the bench and Savelio Tamale plays his second NRL game on the wing. Continue reading...

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