Australia

Chot Reyes says he respects Fiba decision, but denies inciting unsportsmanlike behavior

(Eagle News) -- Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes on Friday, July 20, said he "stands with" the Samahang Basketbol ng…

Palace on BI order vs Australian nun Fox: “That is the law”

(Eagle News) -- "The law may be harsh but it is the law." This was the Palace's reaction to the…

Thai cave rescue divers given diplomatic immunity: report

  SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Two Australian divers who helped extract the young football team trapped in a Thaicave obtained diplomatic immunity before the rescue in case it failed, national broadcaster…

Facebook faces Australia data breach compensation claim

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Facebook could face a hefty compensation bill in Australia after a leading litigation funder lodged a…

Sterilized mosquito trial slashes dengue-spreading population in an Australian town

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--More than 80 percent of a dengue fever-spreading mosquito has been wiped out in an Australian town during…

First quolls born in Australian wild in half a century

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--The first eastern quolls in 50 years have been born in the wild on the Australian mainland, with…

Australia tycoon Packer quits family firm, citing health

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--Australian tycoon James Packer has quit his family firm Consolidated Press Holdings as he recovers from mental health…

Aussies and Filipinos ‘sorry’ for #basketbrawl in Manila; Aussie coach blames Gilas coach for “inciting” PHL players

  Australia and the Philippines apologized Thursday for bringing basketball into "disrepute" with a massive on-court melee between players, fans…

Marc Pingris apologizes for selfie after brawl between PHL, Australian teams

(Eagle News) -- Marc Pingris on Tuesday, July 4, apologized for his selfie after the brawl between Gilas Pilipinas and…

New Zealand kayaker finishes epic solo Tasman voyage

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AFP)--A New Zealand adventurer has become the first person to kayak the Tasman Sea solo after a…

Australia’s Daniel Kickert expresses regret over team’s brawl with Gilas

(Eagle News) -- Australian player Daniel Kickert expressed regret over the Philippine-Australia brawl that marred their World Cup qualifying match…

Japanese tourist dies climbing Australia’s Uluru

SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)--A Japanese tourist has died attempting to climb Australian tourist attraction Uluru, police said Wednesday, adding to the…

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