Australia

Since friends or family giving Irish emigrants helpful information is forbidden in our culture, you can rely on me to do it for you

World governing body’s new proposals could allow a replacement for Cane-like incidents while remaining utterly unforgiving of hard shoulders to the head and similar foul play

Officers fired on stolen car in Sydney, reportedly owned by member of parliament, when it allegedly drove at them

Is this how it feels to have been a man for the best part of the 20th century? Because it’s been pretty great

If Joe Schmidt’s national squad includes the best of those playing overseas, Australia can prove a match for the touring side next summer

If you’re the only person you know who’s gone to university it can be isolating trying to find your way with no one to guide you

Laura Kennedy: When I return from Australia to visit home, I sit in the consequences of that choice to leave

New to the Parish: Bronwyn Ferguson moved from Australia to Inishbofin off the west coast of Ireland in 2022

In the News podcast: Brianna Parkins explains the pluses and the pitfalls of making the big move to Oz

Eimear Considine marked her return to Test rugby with a try just before half-time

A rake of pints. Sure look, you know yourself. Yer man. The unique joy of Hiberno-English should be celebrated, never taken for granted

It’s a joy to be home, but sometimes I wish Ireland would just let you love it without all the complexity

Restriction to apply between 14 and 16 with age verification technology trial to begin soon, says PM

Gerry Thornley: Joe Schmidt has a huge task in galvanising Australia for the forthcoming Bledisloe Cup matches after the historic 67-27 mauling by Felipe Contepomi’s impressive Argentina

British and Irish emigrants to Australia exported sectarian tensions, and the extraordinary story of one nun proved a lightning rod

Australian supermodel reported to have treated her cancer with alternative therapies

Panic attack? One of the most important steps is to stay with the person to keep them calm

If recession and higher unemployment are on the horizon, could this well-trodden pathway become blocked?

Despite a high cost of living, young Irish people living and working in Australia praise the social aspect and greater ability to shape their work lives

I’ll have to introduce my neighbours to fluffy house socks, squirty cream in a can and the cultural importance of the Real Housewives series

Man (29) targeted girls as young as 10 and threatened to share recordings of sexual acts if they did not co-operate

When you make the decision to emigrate, you’re forced to think about your life and future in a way that you can avoid more easily in familiar surroundings

Matthew Brady moved to Australia after graduating in 2021, but though the lifestyle and wages were good, visa restrictions made for ‘unstable living’

Latest data reveal the highest level of emigration down under from the Republic of Ireland since 2013, with numbers returning decreasing

A stroll along Sydney’s coast brought a reminder of the value of spending time well

New Zealander has turned around the fortunes of many rugby teams but his task with the Wallabies look monumental

Rugby Championship: Head coach will be hoping outhalf Noah Lolesio can build on decent display against Springboks’ B-team

South Africa make 10 changes to their side for the second Rugby Championship Test against Australia in Perth

Showing the influence of new attack coach Tony Brown, South Africa produced sensational rugby against outclassed Australia while Felipe Contepomi’s brilliant Pumas shocked New Zealand

Young Irish people don’t need an insulting €750 tax break; they need reasons to feel hopeful again

Study finds in many countries the mental health of young people has declined over the past two decades and was made worse by Covid and the measures taken to contain it

If you’re Irish, you’re always Irish in every situation. We can’t be anonymous anywhere

Everything you need to know about the band’s Dublin concert on Saturday, August 17th

Joe Schmidt must somehow rebuild his young squad’s shattered confidence as they brace themselves for the second Test against South Africa this weekend at Perth's Optus Stadium

A spectacular performance piece by 70 young dancers and musicians from across Ireland is set to confront audiences with the existential threats hovering over our planet

New trial laws in the Rugby Championship could make the sport more entertaining

Mr Tayto felt as relatable as any other Irish immigrant in a new country – out of place

US and Japan agree joint military structure in response to ‘evolving security environment’

Actress played hairdresser Lyn Scully for about 20 years on the Australian soap opera

Brianna Parkins: Sometimes, when you’re a big distance from home, it’s the small things that give you comfort