September 25, 2023
Lyon, France – Eddie Jones said he remained 100% committed to the task of turning Australian rugby around after his young side was demolished by Wales and pushed to the brink of elimination from the World Cup in the pool stage on Sunday. Jones was hired on a five-year contract in January, but a report
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The Wallabies’ horror 40-6 defeat to Wales has cast significant doubt on Roosters gun Joseph Suaalii’s future in the 15-man code. That is according to The Daily Telegraph’s Phil Rothfield, who explained he wouldn’t be “surprised” if his manager Isaac Moses was looking for a get-out clause. Following the defeat, Eddie Jones’ side’s campaign is
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Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill hit attacking centuries to help India thrash Australia by 99 runs in a rain-hit one-day international on Monday morning to clinch the series 2-0. Iyer (105) Gill (104) put on a dominant second-wicket stand of 200 to lay the foundations for India’s 399-5 after being invited to bat in Indore.
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If the Wallabies crash out early from the World Cup and Eddie Jones gets the sack, he won’t have to wait long until he gets another job. Highly-placed sources have told this masthead that Jones has an open-ended offer to return to Japan, where is hugely respected. Jones has no intention of going to Japan
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Australia is set to announce a new economic policy focused on achieving sustained and inclusive full employment as it seeks to solidify its position in the country’s strongest labor market in nearly five decades. The policy emphasizes that anyone seeking employment can find it without extended job searches. The overarching goal is to ensure that
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Chris Dutton has been a sport journalist since 2008, covering rugby union, rugby league, basketball, cricket and soccer. He has covered World Cups and Olympic Games in print and online. Chris has had a stint as news director, but is back in sport to follow the ups and downs. Email: chris.dutton@canberratimes.com.au Chris Dutton has been
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SYDNEY: Workers will end strike action at Chevron’s gas plants in Western Australia, their union said on Friday, accepting a deal proposed by Australia’s industrial relations body. Staff launched rolling strike action two weeks ago, threatening a major production pipeline that pumps out 5 percent of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) stocks. The disruption spooked
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CANBERRA, Australia: Australia’s government reported on Friday that it had a budget surplus of AU$22.1 billion ($14.2 billion) in the last fiscal year, the first time the nation’s books have been balanced in 15 years. The government cited low unemployment and high prices for the country’s commodities, including iron ore, coal and gas. The surplus
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The Australia PM’s XIII has escaped with a hard-fought 30-18 win over the PNG PM’s XIII in front of a raucous crowd at Port Moresby. Australia coach Mal Meninga praised both sides post-game as well as the PNG fans, who came out in droves to support their country. “The PNG side played really well. A
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There are signs the trading stalemate between Australia and China could soon be over. Beijing has put forward a deal to end its crippling 200 per cent tariff on Australian wine and grant exports back into the country. They say they are willing to cooperate but want both governments to accommodate one another’s concerns. Sources
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