SYDNEY, March 7 — It may have deadly animals and wild weather, but Palm Cove in Australia’s northeast has been named the world’s best beach, beating rivals in Hawaii, Greece and Fiji. The two-kilometre stretch of pristine white sands backed by rows of palm trees was ranked number one beach in the world by the … Read more
TOKYO: Harry Garside, a certified plumber who has incorporated ballet into his boxing, on Tuesday reached the semi-finals of the Tokyo Olympics, earning Australia’s first medal in the sport in 33 years. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
BRISBANE: A group of Australia-based scientists are looking to venom from a deadly native spider to actually save lives, by halting the harmful effects of heart attacks. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
DUBBO, Australia: After surviving years of crippling drought, farmers in eastern Australia are locked in a months-long battle with hordes of mice that are pouring through fields and devouring hard-earned crops. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MIAMI: World number one Ashleigh Barty defeated hometown favourite Shelby Rogers 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 in the third round of the WTA clay court tournament in Charleston, South Carolina on Thursday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
AUGUSTA, United States: A quarter-century after Greg Norman’s epic final-round Masters collapse, his legacy is still felt at Augusta National and in an epic 33-year PGA win streak for Australians. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
MIAMI: Australian Matt Jones fired a one-under par 69 to seize a three-stroke lead over Americans J.B. Holmes and Aaron Wise after Saturday’s blustery third round of the US PGA Honda Classic. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
