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Neighbours: Australian hit show bows out after 37 years

The dramatic story started on March 18, 1985, with three families; Ramsays, Robinsons and Clarkes who all lived and worked in Erinsborough, a fictional suburb of Melbourne.

By Boniface Mithika 1 month ago

Neighbours: Australian hit show bows out after 37 years

From Kenyan refugee camp to World Cup: Australian Awer Mabil joins Spanish club Cadiz

From Kenyan refugee camp to World Cup: Australian Awer Mabil joins Spanish club Cadiz

By Charles Odero 1 month ago

Why Australia qualified for FIFA World Cup despite missing out during Asian qualifiers

Why Australia qualified for FIFA World Cup despite missing out during Asian qualifiers

By Odero Charles 2 months ago

Australia beat Peru on penalties to claim World Cup place

Australia beat Peru on penalties to claim World Cup place

By Reuters 2 months ago

Late deflected strike keeps Australian World Cup hopes alive

Australia will take on Peru next week for a place at November's World Cup finals after beating the United Arab Emirates 2-1 on Tuesday

By Reuters 2 months ago

Late deflected strike keeps Australian World Cup hopes alive

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

The boy got up and exchanged a high-five with Morrison, footage showed.

By Reuters 3 months ago

Australian PM knocks over child playing soccer at campaign event

Charles Leclerc claims thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed his second win of the Formula One season with a thumping, pole-to-flag victory at the Australian Grand Prix

By Reuters 4 months ago

Charles Leclerc claims thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Japan, Saudi Arabia seal World Cup spots as Mitoma downs Australia

Kaoru Mitoma's late double secured Japan's qualification for a seventh straight World Cup finals on Thursday as the Samurai Blue beat Australia 2-0 in

By Reuters 4 months ago

Japan, Saudi Arabia seal World Cup spots as Mitoma downs Australia

Australia fully reopens borders after two years

Australia has fully reopened its international borders to travellers vaccinated against the coronavirus after two years of pandemic-related closure.

By Reuters 5 months ago

Australia fully reopens borders after two years

Angela Okutoyi: From an orphanage to the Tennis Grand Slam

Angela Okutoyi’s twin sister Roselida Asumwa is also a top tennis player in the country. The two were orphaned at birth, brought up by grandma.

By Mike Kihaki 5 months ago

Angela Okutoyi: From an orphanage to the Tennis Grand Slam

Masi replaced as F1 race director after Abu Dhabi controversy

Australian Michael Masi has been replaced as Formula One race director and offered a new role within the sport's governing FIA in the wake of the titl

By Reuters 6 months ago

Masi replaced as F1 race director after Abu Dhabi controversy

Kenyan tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi eager to achieve her dream

Angela Okutoyi wrote history when she became the first Kenyan girl to reach the third round at a Grand Slam tournament last week.

By Mike Kihaki 6 months ago

Kenyan tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi eager to achieve her dream

I will bounce back, says Okutoyi

?Angie says she is set for a big comeback after having so much fun at the Australian Open.

By Mike Kihaki 6 months ago

I will bounce back, says Okutoyi

Nadal edges Medvedev in five-set thriller to win Australian Open

Rafa Nadal edged Daniil Medvedev in a classic Australian Open final on Sunday, roaring back from two sets down to claim a record 21st Grand Slam title

By Reuters 6 months ago

Nadal edges Medvedev in five-set thriller to win Australian Open

Barty says ‘dream come true’ to win first Australian Open title

World number one Ash Barty said her dream came true after she ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open by beating Ameri

By Reuters 6 months ago

Barty says ‘dream come true’ to win first Australian Open title

Rugby: Kenya Sevens face Australia in Seville Sevens at 4.49pm EAT

Kenya Sevens will be hoping to kick off the Seville Sevens on a high note when they face off against Australia Sevens from 4.49 pm East African Time a

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Rugby: Kenya Sevens face Australia in Seville Sevens at 4.49pm EAT

Tennis: Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

Rafa Nadal stood one win away from a men's record 21st Grand Slam singles title after overpowering Italian seventh seed Matteo Berrettini 6-3 6-2 3-6

By Reuters 6 months ago

Tennis: Nadal beats Berrettini to reach Australian Open final

Tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi exits Australian Open with head held high

There is hope for Kenyan tennis after African champion Angela Okutoyi rewrote history with her exemplary performance at the 2022 Australian Open.

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi exits Australian Open with head held high

It’s over as Angela Okutoyi exits in third round

The U18 champion exits the stage as the first Kenyan woman to make a maiden appearance in the third round in singles of any event at a Grand Slam.

By Mike Kihaki 6 months ago

It’s over as Angela Okutoyi exits in third round

Okutoyi one win away from Australian Open quarter-finals

Kenya tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi registered her second victory at the Australian Open Junior Championship at Melbourne Park yesterday.

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Okutoyi one win away from Australian Open quarter-finals

Okutoyi eyes second win in Australian Open tie

Kenyan tennis sensation Angela Okutoyi will be seeking to edge closer to the knock out stages when she faces Zara Larke of Australia today in the seco

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Okutoyi eyes second win in Australian Open tie

Angela Okutoyi launches Australian Open debut with a win

Angela Okutoyi launch Australian Open debut with a win

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Angela Okutoyi launches Australian Open debut with a win

Okutoyi bullish ahead of Australia Open debut on Saturday

Kenyan tennis top seed Angela Okutoyi is confident of bouncing back and performing well ahead of her debut in the 2022 Australian Open.

By Washington Onyango 6 months ago

Okutoyi bullish ahead of Australia Open debut on Saturday

Australia leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to play at next year's Open

The world number one player left Australia late on Sunday after the Federal Court upheld a government decision to cancel his visa

By Reuters 7 months ago

Australia leaves door open for Novak Djokovic to play at next year's Open

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Tennis star Novak Djokovic boarded a plane bound for Dubai on Sunday evening, a Reuters journalist said, after the Australian Federal Court upheld the

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic boards plane bound for Dubai after court upholds visa cancellation

Reaction to Australia court upholding cancellation of Djokovic's visa

Following are reactions to the Australian federal court upholding a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa...

By Reuters 7 months ago

Reaction to Australia court upholding cancellation of Djokovic's visa

Djokovic facing deportation from Australia after losing court appeal

Novak Djokovic had been asked to present himself for an interview with Australian immigration officials on Saturday.

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic facing deportation from Australia after losing court appeal

Australian federal court upholds cancellation of Novak Djokovic's Australian visa

An Australian has court upheld a government decision to cancel Novak Djokovic's visa

By Reuters 7 months ago

Australian federal court upholds cancellation of Novak Djokovic's Australian visa

Australian Open Grand Slam: Okutoyi warm-up for Melbourn event

As the Australian Open Grand Slam Tournament draws near, the 2021 Africa Junior Champion Angella Okutoyi has set her eyes on the big prize.

By Mike Kihaka 7 months ago

Australian Open Grand Slam: Okutoyi warm-up for Melbourn event

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

The Australian government cancelled Novak Djokovic's visa for a second time on Friday, saying the world tennis No. 1, unvaccinated for COVID-19, may

By Reuters 7 months ago

Australia cancels Novak Djokovic's visa again

Djokovic in Australian Open draw but may still be kicked out

Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic was included in the Australian Open draw as top seed on Thursday though the government could still kick him out...

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic in Australian Open draw but may still be kicked out

Djokovic confirmed in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty

World tennis number one Novak Djokovic was confirmed in the Australian Open draw on Thursday despite uncertainty over whether the government will can

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic confirmed in Australian Open draw despite visa uncertainty

Djokovic confirms error on Australian entry form, visa still in doubt

Novak Djokovic said "human error" was behind a mistake made on his Australian entry documents that breached the country's strict laws on reporting rec

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic confirms error on Australian entry form, visa still in doubt

Djokovic a victim of politics, kept in captivity in Australia, say family

Novak Djokovic's family said he was the victim of a "political agenda" in Australia as they rallied around the world number one who was denied entry i

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic a victim of politics, kept in captivity in Australia, say family

Nadal calls out Djokovic after he was denied entry into Australia: ‘Sorry but get vaccinated’

Rafa Nadal said he feels sorry for Novak Djokovic after the world number one was denied entry into Australia but added that the Serb knew for months h

By Reuters 7 months ago

Nadal calls out Djokovic after he was denied entry into Australia: ‘Sorry but get vaccinated’

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic was denied entry into Australia on Thursday after initially being granted a medical exemption from the c

By Reuters 7 months ago

Novak Djokovic denied entry to Australia, seeking injunction to stop his removal

Reaction to Djokovic being refused entry to Australia

Following are reactions to Novak Djokovic being refused entry to Australia to play the Australian Open:

By Reuters 7 months ago

Reaction to Djokovic being refused entry to Australia

Djokovic faced with visa bungle as he lands in Australia

Novak Djokovic landed in Melbourne on Wednesday in the middle of a political maelstrom over his medical exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requiremen

By Reuters 7 months ago

Djokovic faced with visa bungle as he lands in Australia

No special treatment in Djokovic exemption, Australian officials say

Novak Djokovic did not receive any special treatment in getting an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination requirements to play at the Australian Open lat

By Reuters 7 months ago

No special treatment in Djokovic exemption, Australian officials say

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