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SYDNEY, October 6, 2025 – Australian racing star Asfoora has made history by claiming the prestigious Prix de l’Abbaye at Longchamp, France, becoming the first Aussie horse to win the Group 1 event. The six-year-old mare, trained by Henry Dwyer, pulled off a stunning victory on Arc day, echoing the feat of Lochsong back in…
October 8, 2025 | Sydney, Australia Australia and PNG Finalise the Pukpuk Treaty Australia and Papua New Guinea (PNG) have formally sealed a historic defence pact, marking Canberra’s first major military alliance since the ANZUS Treaty of 1951. The Pukpuk Treaty—named after the Tok Pisin word for “crocodile”—was officially approved by PNG’s National Executive Council…
The stage is set for a thrilling 2025 NRL Grand Final as the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos prepare to clash at Sydney’s Olympic Stadium on October 5. After back-to-back losses to Penrith in previous years, both teams are eager to claim the premiership title. The Storm, led by veteran coach Craig Bellamy, are aiming…
September 30, 2025 | Canberra, Australia A sharp social-media post by journalist Elizabeth Glab last week re-ignited concerns about Australia’s landmark AUKUS submarine treaty, raising fresh questions over whether Canberra will ever receive the advanced submarines it was promised. The post, published on September 24, described a recent meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and…
Sydney | September 30, 2025 A New Trade Shock for Australian Pharma The Australian pharmaceutical industry is bracing for heavy losses after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed 100% tariffs on imported pharmaceutical goods, effective October 1. Announced during a White House press briefing on September 26, the decision is the latest in a string of…