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Tanzanian Coins Dating Back to 8th Century Resurface in Australia

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https://sputniknews.com/20230205/tanzanian-coins-dating-back-to-8th-century-resurface-in-australia-1106988541.html Tanzanian Coins Dating Back to 8th Century Resurface in Australia Tanzanian Coins Dating Back to 8th Century Resurface in Australia Coins minted on the Tanzanian coast a millennium ago have been discovered on isolated islands north of Australia. Did Africans discover Oceania long before the Europeans? 2023-02-05T12:17+0000 2023-02-05T12:17+0000 2023-02-05T12:17+0000 africa east africa tanzania australia … Read more

Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon regains motivation ahead of Paris Olympics

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Australian swimming great Emma McKeon says she feels mentally refreshed ahead of the Paris Olympics after needing time to recharge following her successful Tokyo campaign. Key points: McKeon won four gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics She says she needed to regain her motivation after taking a break following Tokyo The 28-year-old is looking ahead … Read more

NBL news 2023: Melbourne United miss finals, Ryan Broekhoff retirement rumours, South East Melbourne Phoenix

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Melbourne United produced a pulsating 40 minutes of playoff-intensity basketball to knock off Adelaide in the penultimate game of the NBL season, only to have their hearts ripped in two on the other side of the country. It came down to the last basket of the season, but Perth beat Sydney by 12 points to … Read more

Sarah Jane Smith banks another female win in Murray River mixed-gender golf event

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Australia’s Sarah Jane Smith has crushed the mixed field to become the second consecutive female winner of the TPS golf tournament series by taking out the Murray River event at Cobram Barooga. Key points: Smith finished the tournament at 20-under-par She is the fourth female golfer to win a mixed-gender event on a recognised professional … Read more

Will there be war with China in 2025? US military officials make worrying prediction

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Will there be war? How soon will it be? It depends on who you ask. But the tornado of claims and counterclaims surrounding Beijing’s belligerent territorial behaviour is gaining momentum and the US decision to shoot down a Chinese spy balloon on Sunday won’t slow it down. “I see hotheads in Beijing, and I see … Read more

‘Expect the ball every time’: How Alex Carey plans to master the conditions in India

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Alex Carey has locked down his place in the Test side after two strong home summers and solid showings in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, but the South Australian knows keeping in India will be another matter entirely. Key points: Alex Carey has revealed his plan to deal with the conditions in India  Carey has been … Read more

Perth shark attack: 16-year-old schoolgirl Stella Berry confirmed as victim of Swan River shark attack

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The shark behind a fatal attack in Perth’s swan river was likely a bull shark, according to Fisheries Minister Don Punch. On Sunday, Mr Punch said it was too early to confirm the species of shark which killed 16-year-old local high school student Stella Berry but said bull sharks were known to be present in … Read more

Coles, Woolworths: Why your supermarket bill was more expensive this week

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Australians are in shock after discovering their usual supermarket bills were significantly more expensive at the checkouts this week. Both Coles and Woolworths announced prices had been “dropped and locked” on hundreds of grocery staples including cereal, meat, bread and toiletries in October 2022. The supermarket giants said the programs had been introduced to give … Read more

BBL final 2023: Australian players watch Perth Scorchers beat Brisbane Heat from India video, Marnus Labuschagne reaction

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As gripping as Saturday night’s BBL final was, the banter and reaction from Australia’s Test players inside their Bangalore hotel was just as entertaining. Several stars from the Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat were unavailable to play in the decider at Optus Stadium after flying to India with the Australian Test squad ahead of a … Read more

F1 2023: Daniel Ricciardo’s name butchered by host at Red Bull season launch, car, Daniel Retardo

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Red Bull’s Formula One season launch left a bit to be desired, as Daniel Ricciardo was called “Daniel Retardo” on live TV. Red Bull revealed its 2023 car and new livery at an event in New York and it left fans underwhelmed as its new car appeared almost identical to the one that saw Max … Read more