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Argentina defeated host Australia 2-1 at the United Cup despite Alex de Minaur’s victory. Switzerland edged France, and Canada triumphed over Croatia in other thrilling matches.
Alex de Minaur’s impressive win couldn’t prevent Australia from falling 2-1 to Argentina at the United Cup, with mixed doubles deciding the tie in Group F action.
Despite Alex de Minaur’s win, host Australia falls to Argentina 2-1 at the United Cup in Sydney.
Alex de Minaur’s victory wasn’t enough to save Australia from a 2-1 defeat to Argentina at the United Cup, as thrilling mixed doubles action decided the opener in Sydney.
Alex de Minaur secured a victory, but Australia was defeated by Argentina 2-1 in the United Cup after a decisive mixed doubles match.
Alex de Minaur’s victory wasn’t enough to save Australia from a 2-1 defeat to Argentina at the United Cup, as thrilling matches unfolded across Group F.
Australia’s CSIRO and UK biotech firm Oxitec have launched Oxitec Australia to combat deadly disease-spreading mosquitoes using genetically engineered male mosquitoes.
Australia records its hottest spring ever, with temperatures exceeding the long-term average by over two degrees Celsius, highlighting a concerning trend in climate change.
Australia has passed a landmark law banning social media use for children under 16, setting a global precedent with strict regulations targeting Big Tech companies like Meta and TikTok.
Australia is poised to ban social media access for children under 16 after a heated parliamentary debate. The proposed law aims to protect youth from the risks of excessive social media use.
The Australian government has withdrawn its proposed misinformation laws after facing opposition in the Senate, and is fast-tracking a bill to ban under-16s from using social media.
Australia plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced. The groundbreaking legislation aims to protect youth from online harm and could become law by next year.
China lost 3-1 to Australia in a 2026 FIFA World Cup AFC qualifier in Adelaide, despite taking an early lead. The defeat places China at the bottom of Group C.
Australia triumphs over China with a 3-1 victory in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifier in Adelaide, despite an early goal from China. The match sees Australia climb to second place in Group C.
China’s defender Jiang Guangtai expresses confidence ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier against Australia, emphasizing the team’s readiness to secure a win.
Canada, Australia, and Germany remain unbeaten in the Davis Cup group stage, securing their second straight victories and edging closer to the finals. The competition intensifies as teams vie for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Authorities warn Australians to prepare for an early bushfire season after experiencing the warmest August on record, with increased fire risks across multiple states.
The Australia-led Pacific Policing Initiative (PPI) sparks debate over its true intentions, with questions on whether it serves security needs or strategic purposes aligned with external interests.
Former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating accuses the Albanese government of ceding to US control through the AUKUS alliance, warning that Australia risks becoming the ’51st state’ of the US.
Australia’s national science agency urges citizens to record koala sightings via a new smartphone app to help calculate the most accurate national population count of the iconic marsupial.