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Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Defence, energy are priorities for Japan-Australia ties

Japan's top diplomat in Australia has delicately handled questions surrounding the involvement of a South Korean defence company in shipbuilding efforts.

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Aussies falter as home stars shine at Japan LPGA event

Australians won't contend during the final round of an LPGA Tour for the first time all Asian swing after Minjee Lee fell 14 shots behind at the Japan Classic.

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

Trump lauds Japan's 'great' PM, inks rare earths deal

US President Donald Trump has praised Japan's new prime minister before sealing a critical minerals deal and hailing Tokyo's fast-tracked defence spending.

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Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Trump heads for Tokyo royal welcome, eyes China deal

Defence will be high on the agenda when US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.

Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Rookie Champion de Crespigny named Wallabies captain

Two-Test rookie flanker Nick Champion de Crespigny has been named to captain the Wallabies against Eddie Jones' Japan in Saturday's rugby Test in Tokyo.

Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister

Japan's parliament elects first female prime minister

Japan's parliament has elected ultraconservative Sanae Takaichi as the nation's first female prime minister.

Paisami looking to be Wallabies' centre of attention

Paisami looking to be Wallabies' centre of attention

Hunter Paisami is hoping to prove himself in Saturday's Test against Japan and regain the Wallabies No.12 jersey for the spring tour.

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Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee catches fire at PGA Tour event in Japan

Min Woo Lee has rattled through the back nine in just 28 shots to revive Australian hopes at the PGA Tour's Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

Another Japanese tale of woe for Melbourne City

Another Japanese tale of woe for Melbourne City

Another Japanese tale of woe for Melbourne City

Another Japanese tale of woe for Melbourne City

Melbourne City have suffered an agonising defeat in the Asian Champions League Elite group phase, losing to Japanese opposition again in Kobe.

Former Tokyo winner firms for Turin, Vukic into QFs

Former Tokyo winner firms for Turin, Vukic into QFs

Former Tokyo winner firms for Turin, Vukic into QFs

Former Tokyo winner firms for Turin, Vukic into QFs

Australia's Aleksandar Vukic has recorded a second win at the Japan Open to set up a tasty quarter-final clash, while a former champion also progressed.

Aussie leaves Davis Cup heartbreak at the door in Tokyo

Aussie leaves Davis Cup heartbreak at the door in Tokyo

Aussie leaves Davis Cup heartbreak at the door in Tokyo

Aussie leaves Davis Cup heartbreak at the door in Tokyo

Prior to Carlos Alcaraz turning out for the first time at the Japan Open, Aussies Aleksandar Vukic and Jordan Thompson have taken to the court in Tokyo.

Australia's Tokyo campaign bodes well for future

Australia's Tokyo campaign bodes well for future

Australia's Tokyo campaign bodes well for future

Australia's Tokyo campaign bodes well for future

Australian Athletics high performance boss Andrew Faichney liked what he saw from the green and gold squad in Tokyo.

Gutted Denny slips and slides to fourth in discus final

Gutted Denny slips and slides to fourth in discus final

Gutted Denny slips and slides to fourth in discus final

Gutted Denny slips and slides to fourth in discus final

There were contrasting emotions for Matt Denny and Alex Rose in a rain-sodden men's discus final at the world championships in Tokyo.

Robinson's next target is Mottram's 5000m record

Robinson's next target is Mottram's 5000m record

Robinson's next target is Mottram's 5000m record

Robinson's next target is Mottram's 5000m record

Ky Robinson has come from the clouds with a flying finish in the men's 5000m at the world championships.

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Olyslagers soars to high jump gold in Tokyo

Nicola Olyslagers has lived up to her world No.1 ranking by winning gold in the women's high jump at the Tokyo world championships.

Super Sunday in store for soaring Aussie team in Tokyo

High jump queen Nicola Olyslagers headlines a batch of Australian medal chances on the final day of the world athletics championships.

Little goes large to claim javelin bronze in Tokyo

Australian javelin thrower Mackenzie Little has won Australia's third medal of the Tokyo world championships.

Big Matt Denny set to challenge for discus medal

Matt Denny and the other big boppers have all powered into the men's discus final at the Tokyo world championships.

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US sprinters Lyles, Jefferson-Wooden win 200s in Tokyo

Noah Lyles has extended his remarkable domination of the 200m at the world championships with a fourth straight gold in Tokyo.

Little goes large: Aussie doc's javelin tonic at worlds

Javelin thrower Mackenzie Little and middle distance star Jessica Hull were the standout Australian performers on day seven of the world championships.

'Amazing': sprint superstar's nod of approval to Gout

Noah Lyles has heaped immense praise on Gout Gout, who is pledging to put all the lessons he learnt in Tokyo into practice as he chases world sprint domination.

McLaughlin-Levrone roars to historic world 400m triumph

American hurdling great Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone has run the fastest women's 400 metres in 40 years to lift the world title in Tokyo.

Gout Gout bows out - but promises to return even faster

Teenaged sensation Gout Gout's debut world championships campaign has ended in the 200m semi-finals in Tokyo.

Junior star Gout Gout announces himself on world stage

Sprint sensation Gout Gout has lived up to the hype by qualifying for the 200m semi-finals at the world championships.

Over the Moon: American vaulter savours gold of her own

With Nina Kennedy absent through injury, American Katie Moon has won a third world pole vault title in Tokyo.

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