Australia

“It was a good size bite to the board,” Parker told Seven Network television. “I do not want to get to the gory parts, but he was in a bad way. He was not conscious. It looked like he had already pretty much passed away at that point in time,” Parker added. … [Read more...] about Australia officials probe if dead shark in net killed surfer

If the six-week tournament goes ahead, visiting teams will have to be based in Australia for up to 10 weeks and will have to quarantine on their return home. That would mean All Blacks players, several of whom have young children, will be in quarantine on Christmas Day. … [Read more...] about Rugby Championship moved from New Zealand to Australia

As Breitbart News reported, the issue of sporting activism is a major driver of debate in the U.S. with a Gallup poll this week finding the favorability rating for sports has crashed a whopping 30 points among Republicans and Independents, amid a surge in social justice protests on the field. … [Read more...] about Refusal of England and Australia Cricketers to Take a Knee Draws Fire

While he didn’t mention China, Dutton's comments come after the evacuation from China last week of Australian journalists Bill Birtles and Mike Smith, who sheltered in Australian diplomatic compounds after being questioned by police. Australian Cheng Lei, who works as a business anchor for CGTN, China’s English-language state broadcaster, earlier was taken into custody. … [Read more...] about Australia minister warns foreign journalists amid China spat

He said there is no evidence that action by Australian agencies had put Australian journalists in China at risk. Asked about Cheng Lei, he said “we want to work very closely with the Chinese in relation to that matter and we’ll continue to do that.” … [Read more...] about Australia vs China: Coded Warning to Foreign Agents ‘Masquerading as Journalists or Business Leaders’