Category: Australia and New Zealand

An apparent deliberate vehicle ramming left independent federal MP Helen Haines in critical condition, prompting a counter‑terrorism response and a statement from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese that the incident was “no accident”. The suspect has been arrested, and…

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Key developments: • The second Bledisloe Cup Test in Sydney ended with New Zealand beating the Wallabies 43‑21, giving the All Blacks a 13‑match winning run over Australia. • New Zealand’s back‑line dominated, with Josh Moorby and Beauden Barrett each…

Continue reading New Zealand crushes Australia 43‑21 in Bledisloe Cup Test, extending All Blacks’ winning streak

The All Blacks continued their Bledisloe Cup supremacy, defeating the Wallabies 43-21 at Sydney’s Accor Stadium, marking a 13‑match winning streak and underscoring New Zealand’s continued rugby union superiority. In the same week, the Australian Kangaroos produced a thrilling…

Continue reading All Blacks extend Bledisloe dominance as Australia clinches dramatic Rugby League World Cup opener

Key developments – In Sydney’s Accor Stadium the All Blacks ran out 43‑21 winners, extending their winning streak over the Wallabies to 13 matches. Barrett and Moorby each crossed twice, sealing a comprehensive Bledisloe Cup victory. Later in the…

Continue reading All Blacks dominate Wallabies in Bledisloe Cup while Australia clinches a thriller over New Zealand in the Rugby League World Cup opener

In the opening match of the 2026 Rugby League World Cup at Sydney’s Allianz Stadium, the Kangaroos edged the Kiwis 24‑22. Debutant Jack Bostock was the star, scoring a hat‑trick that included the decisive late try, while Reece…

Continue reading Australia clinches a 24‑22 thriller over New Zealand in Rugby League World Cup opener

Australia opened the 2026 Rugby League World Cup with a dramatic 24‑22 win over New Zealand in Sydney. Debutant winger Jack Bostock stole the show, scoring three tries – including the decisive late score – and providing a…

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Key developments: – Australian regulators flagged major gaps in child‑safety protections on popular gaming platforms, naming Steam, Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft as needing tighter controls. – In New Zealand, the latest opinion polls show the National and Labour parties…

Continue reading Australia and New Zealand grapple with child‑online safety, looming storms and a tight election race

Key developments: In Australia a high‑profile OpenAI breach was disclosed at the United Nations, prompting the government to flag “significant” safety gaps on major gaming platforms such as Steam and Roblox and to consider measures to block live…

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