Tag: Australia
Rugby uses eye-tracking technology to tackle concussion
<p>WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A “shadow trial” of advanced eye-tracking technology will be conducted in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman tournament in Australia and New...
Australian bowlers call for end to Sandpapergate ‘innuendo’
<p>SYDNEY — Four bowlers in the Australian cricket lineup embroiled in a 2018 cheating scandal in South Africa issued a joint statement Tuesday rejecting...
Eurovision Song Contest starts with first semifinal
<p>ROTTERDAM, Netherlands — Lithuanian pop-rock band The Roop gets the Eurovision Song Contest party started Tuesday night with the fittingly titled song “Discoteque" and...
2 England rugby coaches leave roles after Six Nations
LONDON — Two members of Eddie Jones’ backroom staff stepped down Friday in the wake of England’s worst performance in the Six Nations rugby...
2 England rugby coaches leave roles after Six Nations
<p>LONDON — Two members of Eddie Jones’ backroom staff stepped down Friday in the wake of England’s worst performance in the Six Nations rugby...
Wealthy nations once lauded as successes lag in vaccinations
<p>WELLINGTON, New Zealand — Some wealthy nations that were most praised last year for controlling the coronavirus are now lagging far behind in getting...
Australian telco fined $39M for exploiting Indigenous folk
<p>CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s largest telecommunications company Telstra was fined 50 million Australian dollars ($39 million) on Thursday for unconscionable conduct in selling remote...
Mack Horton on swim rival Sun Yang: let’s change the subject
<p>SYDNEY — Two years after his controversial podium move at the world swimming championships, Australian Mack Horton still can't seem to shake off questions...
US vows to stand by ally Australia against China
<p>WASHINGTON — The Biden administration vowed Thursday to stand by Australia in its worsening trade and other disputes with China. </p>
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Australian telco fined $39M for exploiting Indigenous folk
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s largest telecommunications company Telstra was fined 50 million Australian dollars ($39 million) on Thursday for unconscionable conduct in selling remote...