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Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Robinson and Ewing cruise into third round at Rio Pro

Australians Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing have cruised into the third round of the Rio Pro, but Molly Picklum endured a tougher time in the women's draw.

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

Poor conditions put Rio Pro surfing on hold

The World Surf League has opted to delay surfing at the Rio Pro for two additional days, hoping that a swell arrives with top-five ranking spots on the line.

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Australian surfers look to cement spot in title decider

Molly Picklum, Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing are Australia's leading hopes in the World Surf League's Rio Pro as they chase a crucial top-five rankings spot.

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Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

Brazil flood toll rises to 143, rains continue to pour

The death toll from the Brazil floods has risen to 143, as the government announces $A3.5 billion in emergency money to deal with the crisis.

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

WA's Erceg suffers heartbreaking loss in UFC title bout

Australian Steve Erceg was left to rue two crucial mistakes in the deciding fifth round during his UFC flyweight title loss to champion Alexandre Pantoja.

Madonna's free show wows thousands on Copacabana beach

Madonna's free show wows thousands on Copacabana beach

Thousands of people have turned up for a free concert by pop legend Madonna, held on Rio de Janeiro's iconic Copacabana beach.

WA's Steve Erceg swaps booze for UFC success

WA's Steve Erceg swaps booze for UFC success

Steve Erceg has the chance to become the first West Australian to become a UFC champion when he takes on Brazilian Alexandre Pantoja for the flyweight belt.

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Erceg bracing for death chants ahead of UFC title bout

Erceg bracing for death chants ahead of UFC title bout

Erceg bracing for death chants ahead of UFC title bout

Erceg bracing for death chants ahead of UFC title bout

West Australian Steve Erceg will be the clear underdog when he takes on UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in Brazil this weekend.

At least 14 dead in Venezuela gold mine collapse

At least 14 dead in Venezuela gold mine collapse

At least 14 dead in Venezuela gold mine collapse

At least 14 dead in Venezuela gold mine collapse

Officials in Venezuela say at least 14 people are confirmed dead from the collapse of an illegally operated open-pit gold mine.

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Opals coach happy to leave door open for Jackson

Lauren Jackson shocked the basketball world with her retirement announcement, but Opals coach Sandy Brondello hasn't ruled out a fifth Olympics for the legend.

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

Opals escape in tense Brazil win as Olympic berth nears

The Opals have defied a nerve-shredding offensive drought in the second half to beat hosts Brazil 60-55 in their Olympic qualification opener.

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers

Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.

Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Jackson primed to influence Opals' Games fortunes

Michele Timms can't wrap her head around Lauren Jackson's longevity and is confident the 42-year-old can have a vital say in the Opals' Olympic qualification.

Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising

Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising

Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising

Fires kill 123 in Chile, toll expected to keep rising

At least 123 people have been killed by forest fires in central Chile, officials say.

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Chile forest fires kill 112, hundreds still missing

At least 112 people have been killed and hundreds are still missing as wildfires sweep through central Chile.

Fires kill at least 51 in Chile, toll likely to rise

Authorities are concerned the death toll from forest fires raging across Chile will rise.

Opals great Jackson in frame for Olympics comeback

Lauren Jackson has been included in the Opals' extended squad for February's Olympic Games qualifying tournament in Brazil.

Nine dead, 15 injured after raid at Peru mine

Nine people have been killed after a raid by a group of armed men in the Poderosa mine facilities in Peru.

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Australia's Sakakibara wins maiden BMX world title

Australia's Saya Sakakibara has claimed her maiden BMX World Cup title after winning the season-ending event in Argentina.

Aussie Sakakibara edges closer to BMX world title

Saya Sakakibara has won the BMX Racing World Cup event in Santiago to move one step closer to winning the world title.

Surfers' final chance to reach 2024's Championship Tour

The World Surf League's Challenger Series reaches its climax in Brazil, with four women and eight men still able to qualify for the top-level Championship Tour.

Olympic return in view as Sakakibara eyes BMX World Cup

Australia's Saya Sakakibara holds top spot going into the final two rounds of the BMX Racing World Cup and is already eyeing Olympic redemption at Paris 2024.

Opals' Olympic path to Paris goes through Brazil

Australia's women's basketball team must avoid a last-placed finish at a round-robin tournament in Brazil to qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil's Amazon state

Fourteen people have been killed in a plane crash in Brazil's Barcelos province.

Ewing, Wright finish runners up in Brazilian surf

Australia's Tyler Wright has qualified for the World Surf League season finale after finishing runner up to teen Caitlin Simmers at the Rio Pro in Brazil.

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