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Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

Waves and winds slow determined transpacific rowers

It has been a choppy ride for three Scottish rowing brothers closing in on Australia's east coast after raising $1.5 million for clean water projects.

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

'Spanner in the works': surf star researching new venue

The World Surf League finals in Fiji could switch to a different - less familiar - break, prompting competitors to do their homework.

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Aussies have the Wright stuff to win surf world titles

Owen Wright made World Surf League history with two perfect heats to win at Cloudbreak, and thinks Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson can also leave their mark.

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Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Picklum looking to follow path of Aussie surfing legend

Molly Picklum says Australia deserves another world champion as she looks to follow surfing legend Stephanie Gilmore, with the title going on the line in Fiji.

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Deadly infectious diseases on Australia's doorstep

Australia has been urged to help fight the deadly infectious diseases on its doorstep, including two major HIV outbreaks.

Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Anthem moment that made Haas choose Samoa to honour mum

Payne Haas once did the Samoan war dance in front of the TV and will now do it at Suncorp Stadium after making a call on his international future.

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Aussies tame Tahiti in finals-defining double

Jack Robinson shot from seventh to fourth and into the WSL finals after winning the Tahiti Pro, shortly after Molly Picklum claimed the women's crown.

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Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Good golly: Molly one win from title after Tahiti test

Australian Molly Picklum stared down a pumping Teahupoʻo and came out the other side to sit one win away from a maiden world surfing title.

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Aussie surfers remain alive in high-stakes Tahiti Pro

Ethan Ewing and Jack Robinson are into the round of 16 at the Tahiti Pro, where places in the top-five World Surf League Finals are on the line.

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

'Psycho mode' surf awaits world No.1 and 12-year-old

Australian world No.1 surfer Molly Picklum says 12-year-old local Kelia Gallina is ready to make history at the Tahiti Pro.

The long, winding road to a climate-resilient Pacific

The long, winding road to a climate-resilient Pacific

The long, winding road to a climate-resilient Pacific

The long, winding road to a climate-resilient Pacific

Sea level rise is not the only threat to island life for Australia's near neighbours, with sources of local income also under pressure from climate change.

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

Eyes of the world on international court climate ruling

An international court will be beamed around the world when it rules on nations' obligations to prevent climate harm and redress greenhouse emissions damage.

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

PNG pilot ready for take off after Aussie graduation

Heydan Chan says his faith got him through a 12 month pilot course but his mentor believes it was pure determination that earned him his wings.

Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory

Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory

Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory

Wallabies survive Fiji flair for comeback victory

Coach Joe Schmidt says the Wallabies have plenty to work on after defeating Fiji, but feels they can still build belief ahead of their first Lions Test.

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Tuvalu downplays claims its citizens want out

Thousands of climate visa applications from island nation Tuvalu's small population does not equate to a looming mass exodus, a senior minister says.

Fiji set to challenge Wallabies before Lions series

Fiji have named a formidable squad for a Test against the Wallabies next month in Newcastle.

Super season over for tired Force after Drua thumping

The Western Force now face a battle just to avoid the wooden spoon after being thumped 38-7 in a five-tries-to-one Super Rugby Pacific loss to Fijian Drua.

Land squeeze threatens climate-exposed islanders

Climate change-fuelled sea level rise and extreme weather events are encroaching on island communities and forcing repeat displacement.

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Australia-Pacific ties enhanced by Labor's election win

Improved relations with Solomon Islands and Vanuatu could be a goal of Labor's second term, with a huge step-up with Papua New Guinea already assured.

Caslick debuts but Stewart injured as Wallaroos win big

The Wallaroos have scored seven tries to one to power their way to a 43-7 win over Fijiana and claim the inaugural Vuvale Bowl trophy.

Too weak, Reds lament soft tries in Super loss to Drua

The bottom-placed Fijian Drua have scored a last-minute try to upset the Queensland Reds 36-33 in a roller-coaster Super Rugby Pacific clash in Suva.

Sevens star Caslick ready for a new career highlight

Former Olympic gold medallist and world sevens player of the year Charlotte Caslick is hugely excited about making her Wallaroos debut against Fiji in Suva.

Sevens above! Caslick named to make Wallaroos debut

Former rugby sevens world player of the year Charlotte Caslick is one of six newcomers in line to make their Wallaroos debut against Fijiana on Saturday.

Wallaroos' big selection call as Caslick settles in

Wallaroos veteran Emily Chancellor has offered rave reviews of sevens star Charlotte Caslick's first days in camp ahead of a potential Test debut in Fiji.

Drua dig deep to keep the Waratahs winless away in 2025

The NSW Waratahs have lost to the Fijian Drua to extend their Super Rugby Pacific losing run away from home to nine matches, their worst streak since 1997.

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