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