Pope Leo XIV to visit Australia in 2028 confirmed
Pope Leo XIV is slated to visit Australia in 2028, with a Sunday Mass planned in Sydney. Plans remain preliminary as Vatican authorities review logistics and security.
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Australian punter Michael Dickson fuels Seattle’s Super Bowl bid with standout kicking show
An Australian punter for the Seattle Seahawks delivers a standout kicking performance as the team chases a Super Bowl berth, sparking talk of an elite club of Aussie players in the NFL.
Australia imposes 10% levy on Chinese steel ceiling frames
Australia imposes a 10% levy on Chinese steel ceiling frames after an anti-dumping inquiry found imports undercut local producers, prompting questions about prices and supply.
Aussie punter shines as Seahawks rout in Super Bowl
Australian punter Michael Dickson helps the Seattle Seahawks clinch a convincing Super Bowl win, underscoring the growing presence of Australian players in the NFL.
Super Bowl: Dickson punt brilliance helps Seahawks gain early edge
Australian punter Michael Dickson delivers an early standout punt for the Seattle Seahawks in the Super Bowl, a moment analysts describe as a potential field-position turning point.
Police powers upheld as Herzog visit spurs ongoing protests
Authorities say policing powers upheld for the visit of Israeli president Isaac Herzog remain in place, as activists vow to keep thousands of protesters rallying across major cities.
Father time not stopping Australia’s moguls medal bid
Veteran moguls skier Matt Graham, 31, remains injury-free and in peak form as Australia eyes another Olympic podium, challenging assumptions about age in elite sport.
Taylor Momsen rules out acting return
Australian readers learn that Taylor Momsen, frontwoman of The Pretty Reckless and former Gossip Girl star, has ruled out a return to acting for now, with her focus staying on music.
Australian snowboarders push for podium in Olympic big air final
Two Australian women, Meila Stalker and Tess Coady, have reached the Olympic big air final, aiming for a historic podium as the Winter Games unfold.
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed for 20-year term
A Hong Kong court has handed down a 20-year term to media magnate Jimmy Lai in a national security case, underscoring Beijing’s tightening grip on dissent and media freedom.