Topic: Australia — Neutral reports only
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[2026-02-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Several countries have extended greetings to Sri Lanka as the Nation celebrated its 78th Independence Day, reaffirming long-standing friendships and continued cooperation with the island Nation. Messages from the United Kingdom, China, Australia, India, and the United Arab Emirates reflected Sri Lanka’s strong diplomatic ties and shared commitment to peace and development.
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[2026-02-05 01:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-02-04 18:35 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: While Chinese nationals lead the pack, Malaysia’s tourism minister also cites interest from the US, UK, Australia and Bangladesh
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[2026-02-04 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Japan have also bid for 2035 edition; a decision will be made at a single annual congress following a proposal by the AFC president
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[2026-02-03 21:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-02-03 16:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say
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[2026-02-03 13:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 13-year-old hero ditched his life jacket halfway through the swim, fearing the drag would stop him reaching shore
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[2026-02-03 11:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: World Rugby chairman has been forced to defend a decision that pitches debutants ranked world No 22 against two-time world champions
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[2026-02-02 21:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 22-year-old woman’s backpack buckle got caught on a Nagano ski lift, dragging her and leaving her suspended in mid-air as she tried to get off
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[2026-02-02 15:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Financial Times
Snippet: Victoria Craig, Claire Jones and Madeleine Speed
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[2026-02-02 15:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz has plenty of big goals he wants to achieve for the rest of 2026 after becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams at the age of 22
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[2026-02-01 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz wins in four sets in Melbourne to add year’s first major to his stellar collection. Novak Djokovic still chasing record 25th title
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[2026-02-01 20:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Elena Rybakina inflicted further Grand Slam final heartbreak on world number one Aryna Sabalenka with a dramatic third-set fightback to win her first Australian Open title.
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[2026-02-01 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: One is aiming for record of most majors and oldest man to win one, while the other is aiming to be youngest man to complete career Grand Slam
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[2026-02-01 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pacific Islanders will face old nemesis New Zealand in one semi-final while Olympic champions France will meet South Africa in the other
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[2026-01-31 22:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Big-serving Kazakh fifth seed holds her nerve to get payback for defeat to the Belarusian in the 2023 final in Melbourne
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[2026-01-31 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pair rally from 4-1 down in first set to beat Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Serbia’s Aleksandra Krunic, as first-time duo win men’s title
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[2026-01-31 13:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Tucked away in the rugged Victorian bushland lies the tiny outpost of Licola, population: five.
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[2026-01-31 12:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-31 02:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-31 02:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Novak Djokovic is one win away from a record 25th grand slam title after stunning reigning Australian Open champion Jannik Sinner
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[2026-01-30 20:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The Spaniard will next face either two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner or 10-time Australian Open finalist Novak Djokovic
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[2026-01-30 14:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Teenager Kai Thompson ends up on the wrong side of a three-set clash with eighth seed Zangar Nurlanuly in Melbourne
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[2026-01-30 14:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market
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[2026-01-30 10:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Carlos Alcaraz plays Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final, with the Spaniard aiming to be the youngest man to complete a career grand slam
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[2026-01-30 06:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Southern Cross University (SCU), one of Australia’s leading public universities, in partnership with NSBM Green University, is opening doors for Sri Lankan students to earn a globally recognised Australian Bachelor of Business – right here at home.
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[2026-01-30 00:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Both finalists have yet to drop a set as they win straightforward semi-finals; China’s Zhang Shuai also qualifies for women’s doubles final
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[2026-01-29 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The fourth-seeded pair will face seventh seeds Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia and Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan on Saturday
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[2026-01-29 06:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Plantations and Community Infrastructure Ministry has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and the Government of Australia to accelerate growth in Sri Lanka’s coconut export sector. A cooperation agreement was signed yesterday (28) at the Plantation Industries and Community Infrastructure by Ministry Secretary B.
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[2026-01-29 02:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-01-29 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras
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[2026-01-28 23:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Envoy Xiao Qian says Beijing ‘has the obligation to take measures’ if the port, leased to China for 99 years, is taken back
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[2026-01-28 21:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Government of Australia to revitalize Sri Lanka’s coconut industry.
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[2026-01-28 18:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Pegula beats Anisimova to reach last 4 for first time while Rybakina foils Swiatek’s grand plans; China’s Zhang Shuai reaches doubles semis
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[2026-01-28 07:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: After heavy defeat from Australia at the group stage, Sri Lanka under 19 s fought back strongly to win their first Super Six game of the ICC Under 19 World Cup against Afghanistan by 4 wickets in Windhoek, Namibia on Monday. With this victory Sri Lanka join Afghanistan and West Indies at four points each while Australia lead the group with 6.
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[2026-01-28 00:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A Beckham family feud is exposing the pitfalls of celebrity name trademarks and their impact on personal identity and legacy
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[2026-01-28 00:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Authorities urge caution as temperatures soar, fuelling out of control fires
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[2026-01-26 16:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Amanda Anisimova swept past China’s unseeded Wang Xinyu and will face fellow American Jessica Pegula in quarter-finals
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[2026-01-26 14:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-26 06:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Sonal Tranchell of Asian International School delivered an outstanding performance to win two gold medals at the New South Wales Regatta 2026, held at the Manning River Rowing Club in New South Wales in Sydney, Australia.
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[2026-01-25 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Top seed Spaniard was in ominous touch and Serb legend gets a walkover as both Hong Kong Open champions finally bow out and on same day
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[2026-01-25 19:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The London exhibition includes a letter from Oscar Wilde’s lover asking Queen Victoria for a pardon and King Edward VIII’s abdication letter
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[2026-01-25 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-25 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
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[2026-01-24 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Asia Times
Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive
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[2026-01-24 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Wang’s win over Linda Noskova matches her best singles performance at a grand slam, as stoppage helps Italian ace recover, Osaka pulls out
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[2026-01-24 15:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
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[2026-01-24 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Snippet: Dr Debashish Mazumder is one of many working against food fraud in Australia. Source: SBS / Spencer Austad
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[2026-01-24 06:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Daily News
Snippet: Paceman Will Byrum produced a devastating spell of fast bowling as Australia Under 19 recorded an emphatic nine wicket win over Sri Lanka Under 19 in their ICC Under 19 World Cup Group A fixture played in Windhoek, Namibia, yesterday.
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[2026-01-23 18:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Latest winners in city get to fourth round while men’s top seed steps up bid for maiden Melbourne title with win in 100th grand slam match
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