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Millions scattered across Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Toronto, New York and beyond have not abandoned their homeland; instead, they have sustained it

The Diaspora Dividend: Zimbabwe’s Unofficial State of Survival

Millions scattered across Johannesburg, London, Sydney, Toronto, New York and beyond have not abandoned their homeland; instead, they have sustained it

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Indonesia seizes half-a-million masks amid coronavirus panic buying

Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found

With bushfires burning around Australia, will the first grand slam of the decade be affected? (Daniel Pockett/Getty)

Will bushfires affect Australian Open tennis?

Here are the implications the Australian fires might have on tennis players as they gear up for the first grand slam of the new decade

Australian police raid public broadcaster amid media crackdown
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Australian police raid public broadcaster amid media crackdown

Six police descended on the corporation’s offices in Sydney armed with a warrant targeting three senior journalists and executives

Israel Folau. (Reuters/Peter Cziborra)

Folau homophobia hearing begins in Sydney

The controversy has overshadowed Australia’s World Cup preparations, with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vowing not to select Folau

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Sydney puts on dazzling 2019 fireworks, but gets the year wrong

Photos of the typo were shared on social media sites

Crusaders end Stormers’ perfect start

The Crusaders brought an end to the Stormers perfect record, the only one in Super Rugby this year, with a 31-24 victory on Saturday.

Australia demolish India in Sydney

Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the one-day series international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Australia’s record run chase sinks England

Australia pulled off a spectacular run chase to win the sixth one-day international against England by two wickets on Wednesday.

Aussie bloke ‘marries’ best mate — his dog

An Australian man has surprised friends by getting married — to his pet dog of five years, a golden labrador called Honey.

A koala walks into Australian bar … and nods off

A koala has caused a stir at an Australian pub, wandering inside during a stormy evening and taking up a position above the bar before promptly falling asleep.

World champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel

World champion surfer Andy Irons found dead in hotel

Three-times world surfing champion Andy Irons was found dead on

Australian dogs treated to a live music performance

It’s a dog’s life. Well, it was on Saturday when the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House came alive with the sound of high pitched music.

Australian teenager completes round-the-world solo sail

Australian teenager completes round-the-world solo sail

An Australian teenager sailed into Sydney Harbour on Saturday to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe that takes her into the history books.

Dust storm blankets Sydney as drought bites

A huge outback dust storm swept eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday, disrupting transport and forcing people indoors.

Waratahs down Highlanders in Super 14 clash

Australia flanker Phil Waugh celebrated his 100th Super 14 appearance by leading the Waratahs to a 34-16 win over the Highlanders on Friday.

‘New Tiger’ Lee tears up the rankings

New Zealand teenager Danny Lee rocketed more than 400 places in the world golf rankings on Monday after his sensational Johnnie Walker Classic win.

Beale kicks Waratahs to victory over Chiefs

Kurtley Beale kicked the Waratahs to a hard-fought 11-7 victory over the Chiefs in a Super 14 clash on Friday.

Pressure is all on Proteas, says Ponting

Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.

Homes razed as Australia suffers record heatwave

Southeastern Australia faced chaos on Friday, as a heatwave fanned fires that destroyed homes, claimed lives and strained services.