Australia
Tributes pour in for Shane Warne following shock death
Friday 4 March 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
The cricket world is in shock after the sudden death of Shane Warne, one of the greatest players of the sport.
Kyrgios: 'Australian Open would be a disaster without the Big Three'
Wednesday 29 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Australia, Regional
With Roger Federer already ruled out of the Australian Open it would be a "disaster" if Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal do not turn up for the first Grand Slam of the year, Nick Kyrgios said, adding that the sport needs the 'Big Three' to continue playing.
Australian immigration into Norfolk undermining the island - writer
Monday 22 November 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
A Norfolk Islander writer is accusing the Australian government of imposing what he calls "zombie policies" on the island.
Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby player in coma following brutal assault
Wednesday 10 November 2021 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Australia, Regional
Former Cook Islands international sevens rugby union player Kairan Mahia, 29, is in an induced coma in ICU at Royal Perth Hospital after he was allegedly hit from behind in a brutal assault on Sunday morning in Australia.
Outrage as Australia walks away from refugee responsibilities
Wednesday 13 October 2021 | Written by RNZ | Published in Australia, Regional
The Refugee Action Coalition has called Australia's apparent attempt to walk away from its responsibilities for the refugees it dumped in Papua New Guinea an outrage.
Australia Tells Its Citizens in India Amid COVID Crisis: Don’t Come Home
Monday 3 May 2021 | Written by The New York Times | Published in Australia, Regional
Critics condemned the move to temporarily bar Australians, including children, as unnecessarily harsh, a violation of citizenship principles and a cultural double standard. Officials say the policy is necessary. Via The New York Times.
Facebook block hits region hard
Saturday 20 February 2021 | Written by Emmanuel Samoglou | Published in Australia, Economy, National, Regional
As an Australia-wide ban on news content by Facebook continues, it is emerging just how prominent the social media platform has become for Cook Islands residents and people throughout the Pacific region.
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