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Australian woman on trial accused of murdering in-laws with poisonous mushroom lunch
Last week
20th April 2025 - 26th April 2025
Virginia Giuffre, sex trafficking survivor who accused UK's Prince Andrew, dies aged 41
This month
April 2025
Johnny Sexton to join Lions’ coaching staff this summer and Ireland’s full-time next season
Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland
Test fly-half Lolesio to leave Australia rugby in 2026
Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre in hospital after ‘serious accident’
March
March 2025
Australian PM calls general election for 3 May, as Labor ties with right-wing opposition in polls
Melbourne police probe Kneecap gig over missing King George V statue head
US influencer who took baby wombat from mother leaves Australia
Hundreds of thousands left without power after near-cyclone sweeps over Australia
One dead and 36 injured as tropical low tracks west across Australian east coast
Evacuation orders and power outages in eastern Australia as Tropical Cyclone Alfred approaches
Teenager armed with shotgun overpowered by passengers after boarding flight at Australian airport
Brisbane battens down the hatches as tropical cyclone begins to lash parts of eastern Australia
This year
2025
Australian soap Neighbours cancelled for a second time following an Amazon revival
Joe Schmidt to leave Australia role after this year's Rugby Championship
NFL heading to Australia to play 2026 regular-season game
14 Australian sect members convicted of manslaughter for depriving diabetic child of insulin
Australian woman charged with allegedly poisoning her one-year-old baby for online donations
Novak Djokovic claims he was 'poisoned' before Australian Open deportation
Last year
2024
New Year celebrations begin as Asia and Australia welcome 2025
Millions of people have marked the changing calendar year.
'Iconic' crocodile from Crocodile Dundee film dies peacefully at Darwin zoo
Wallaby Petaia quits Australian rugby for NFL 'dream'
'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell
Crowley's impact helps Ireland to squeeze past Schmidt's Wallabies
Andy Farrell’s side delivered an error-strewn performance but had enough to edge past the Aussies.
Prendergast gets Ireland's call, the Joe Show, and URC returns
Australian government passes social media ban for children under 16
Irish emigrants: 'There's not a single thing a government could do to lure me back home'
Preparing to face Schmidt, Ireland's midfield dilemma, and JT's thoughts on 10
Australian policeman guilty of manslaughter after tasering 'frail' 95-year-old woman
Crowley has earned the 10 shirt but competitors have talent too
Three Irish players named in 2024 AFLW All-Australian side
Social media sites call for Australia to delay its ban on child use
Former Australian national rugby coach Alan Jones charged with multiple sex crimes
Pressure mounts on Warren Gatland as Wales are thrashed by Australia
Pressure mounts on Warren Gatland as Wales are thrashed by Australia
Ireland need a big push against Pumas to show last Friday was a blip
This Irish team have had a habit of bouncing back after disappointing performances.
Dr Catherine Conlon: The clock is TikToking on social media access for young teens
Dr Catherine Conlon
Australia to introduce legislation banning children under 16 from social media
King Charles lambasted by Australian senator for ‘genocide’ against indigenous people