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Australia

Hibs star Martin Boyle will join up with the Australia national team. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hibs confirm injured Martin Boyle will join Australia squad after request

Celtic's Aaron Mooy has pulled out of the Australia squad due to injury. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Aaron Mooy has pulled out of the Australia squad due to injury. (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic's Aaron Mooy pulls out of Australia squad as SPFL star takes his place

Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)
Mosese Tuipulotu has spoken to Gregor Townsend. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu: Glasgow Warriors interested in player of ‘real potential’

Angus Peter Campbell
Angus Peter Campbell

Book review: Electricity, by Angus Peter Campbell

Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Ollie Smith scores a try against Australia in October, with Blair Kinghorn cheering him on in the background. The pair will start against Italy.  (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Opportunity knocks for Ollie Smith and Blair Kinghorn in absence of big two

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates Saturday's Scottish Cup quarter-final win over Hearts at Tynecastle. (Photo by Craig Foy / SNS Group)

Postecoglou earned stripes with Zebras on journey from 'bottom of food chain'

Mosese Tuipulotu has been named on the bench for the Waratahs' Super Rugby match against Hurricanes. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)
Mosese Tuipulotu has been named on the bench for the Waratahs' Super Rugby match against Hurricanes. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images for Rugby Australia)

Mosese Tuipulotu on Scottish Rugby radar with reports of lucrative offer

What’s inside Oscars 2023 gift bags worth over £100,000

Former Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pictured during a Livingston training session in November. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Former Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pictured during a Livingston training session in November. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Ex-Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths completes surprise return to former club

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will rack up 100 games in charge against Hearts on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou will rack up 100 games in charge against Hearts on Wednesday. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

'Long odds' - Postecoglou on 100 games at Celtic and the possibility of 100 more

Dwight Yorke wants the Aberdeen job. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
Dwight Yorke wants the Aberdeen job. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Dwight Yorke reveals why Aberdeen should appoint him and not Chris Wilder

Labrador Retrievers have a unique combination of attributes that make them a wonderful pet.
Labrador Retrievers have a unique combination of attributes that make them a wonderful pet.

11 reasons why the Labrador Retriever is the UK's most popular breed of dog

Ray Bradshaw's new solo show Def Com 1 is touring the UK and Ireland now and will be in Scotland this week. Pic: Lisa Ferguson
Ray Bradshaw's new solo show Def Com 1 is touring the UK and Ireland now and will be in Scotland this week. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

How Scottish comedian Ray Bradshaw Deaf Com 1 reaches a wider audience

The spears that were taken by James Cook back in 1770 (Photo: Cambridge University)
The spears that were taken by James Cook back in 1770 (Photo: Cambridge University)

Australian aboriginal spears taken by Lieutenant Cook to be returned

Celtic's Japenese contingent, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi, celebrate after the Viaplay Cup final win over Rangers.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)
Celtic's Japenese contingent, Kyogo Furuhashi, Reo Hatate, Daizen Maeda, Tomoki Iwata and Yuki Kobayashi, celebrate after the Viaplay Cup final win over Rangers.  (Photo by Alan Harvey / SNS Group)

Celtic, Hearts and Hibs in Asia Cup headache as stars set to miss matches

Duncan Di Biase, Brillband’s founder and chief executive: 'The message is spreading and momentum is building around the brand as consumers wake up to the realisation they have been overpaying for broadband.' Picture: Elaine Livingstone
Duncan Di Biase, Brillband’s founder and chief executive: 'The message is spreading and momentum is building around the brand as consumers wake up to the realisation they have been overpaying for broadband.' Picture: Elaine Livingstone

Broadband disruptor targets 'overpaying consumers' with £1m growth push

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou lifts the Viaplay Cup trophy after a 2-1 win over Rangers.
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou lifts the Viaplay Cup trophy after a 2-1 win over Rangers.

Postecoglou breaks silence on Celtic future - 'I couldn’t be happier'

New Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones speaks regularly with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.
New Wallabies head coach Eddie Jones speaks regularly with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou.

Postecoglou reveals his relationship with rugby coach Jones

The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO
The Mavericks - Henrik Stenson, Ian Poulter, Sam Horsfield and Lee Westwood - have turned up in Mexico for the LIV Golf League season-opener in new team colours. Picture: LIv Golf GO

Team apsect enhanced for start of 2023 LIV Golf League in Mexico

The tidal pools became a major draw after they opened in 1933 with a large, gleaming pavillion helping to attract some 2,000 visitors a day to the North Ayrshire Town. PIC: Contributed.
The tidal pools became a major draw after they opened in 1933 with a large, gleaming pavillion helping to attract some 2,000 visitors a day to the North Ayrshire Town. PIC: Contributed.

Revival of outdoor pool at Saltcoats inspired by Oslo and Bondi

Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu is flanked by Finn Russell during Scotland's win over England in the 2023 Six Nations opener at Twickenham. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu on bonding with Finn Russell on the Scotland naughty step

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been heavily linked with a move to the English Premier League. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been heavily linked with a move to the English Premier League. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

Postecoglou 'to leave Celtic in summer' as 'snout' claims 'it's going to happen'

MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.
MyCustomerLens boss Paul Roberts says 'very few' businesses seek ideas from employees when making important decisions. Picture: Gittings Photography.

Professional services firms 'making key decisions without knowing client needs'

Hugh Jackman has said  he thinks it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a Republic in the future. Picture, BBC
Hugh Jackman has said  he thinks it is “inevitable” that Australia will become a Republic in the future. Picture, BBC

Hugh Jackman: I think it’s inevitable that Australia will become a Republic

Those who are offered jobs could find themselves living in Perth, Australia
Those who are offered jobs could find themselves living in Perth, Australia

Australia offering jobs to skilled workers from the UK

Sione Tuipulotu in action for Scotland against Wales during Saturday's win at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)
Sione Tuipulotu in action for Scotland against Wales during Saturday's win at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

Sione Tuipulotu's brother Mosese says his future is with Australia not Scotland

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been linked with the Leeds United vacancy.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)
Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou has been linked with the Leeds United vacancy.  (Photo by Rob Casey / SNS Group)

Celtic 'too important' to Ange Postecoglou despite Leeds being 'exceptional fit'

Where on Earth is it best to be a dog?
Where on Earth is it best to be a dog?

10 best countries in the world to be a dog - from New Zealand to Sweden

An aerial view of Geelong waterfront today. PIC: Bob T/CC/
An aerial view of Geelong waterfront today. PIC: Bob T/CC/

Sun sets on Highland Games in Australia after 166 years

Hearts' Garang Kuol holds off Rangers' Borna Barisic during the match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)
Hearts' Garang Kuol holds off Rangers' Borna Barisic during the match at Tynecastle. (Photo by Mark Scates / SNS Group)

Hearts skipper backs Kuol after difficult full debut v Rangers

Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji head coach. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)
Vern Cotter has stepped down as Fiji head coach. (Photo by Kai Schwoerer/Getty Images)

Vern Cotter: Former Scotland coach quits Fiji post for personal reasons

Australia decides to remove British monarchy from banknotes

Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie performed at the Mackintosh Church with his band during Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri/Celtic Connections
Jazz pianist Fergus McCreadie performed at the Mackintosh Church with his band during Glasgow's Celtic Connections festival. Picture: Gaelle Beri/Celtic Connections

Fair pay and treatment for arts workers needs to become the norm

Adam Hardie, Head of Food&Drink, Johnston Carmichael
Adam Hardie, Head of Food&Drink, Johnston Carmichael

No alcohol drinks are here to stay - Adam Hardie

The parents of Serbia's Novak Djokovic, father Srdjan Djokovic (L) and mother Dijana Djokovic, react after he beats Russia's Andrey Rublev in the men's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)
The parents of Serbia's Novak Djokovic, father Srdjan Djokovic (L) and mother Dijana Djokovic, react after he beats Russia's Andrey Rublev in the men's singles quarter-final match on day ten of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2023. (Photo by DAVID GRAY/AFP via Getty Images)

Footage shows Novak Djokovic’s father at pro-Russian demonstration in Australia

Andy Murray is popular with the fans in Australia.
Andy Murray is popular with the fans in Australia.

Celtic manager hails Andy Murray’s ‘helluva performance’

Kye Rowles has signed a new five-year contract with Hearts.
Kye Rowles has signed a new five-year contract with Hearts.

Hearts' Rowles loving 'wild run' - one part of game he's desperate to improve

Australia internationalist Kye Rowles has signed a new long-term deal with Hearts.
Australia internationalist Kye Rowles has signed a new long-term deal with Hearts.

Hearts star Rowles pens long-term deal as transfer interest confirmed

Stuart Grant moved into the cottage he bought as a wreck with no roof and no doors in 1984
Stuart Grant moved into the cottage he bought as a wreck with no roof and no doors in 1984

Man, 89, built his own off-grid 'Hobbit House' in Highlands

Eddie Jones, who was recently axed by England, will take charge of Australia at the World Cup.
Eddie Jones, who was recently axed by England, will take charge of Australia at the World Cup.

Australia sack ex-Glasgow coach Rennie and replace him with Jones

Garang Kuol will link up with Australia team-mate Cammy Devlin at Hearts. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Garang Kuol will link up with Australia team-mate Cammy Devlin at Hearts. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

Why Kuol is the missing piece of the Hearts attack

Garang Kuol has signed for Hearts for the rest of the season.
Garang Kuol has signed for Hearts for the rest of the season.

Hearts complete loan signing of Newcastle's Kuol

Garang Kuol won a move to Newcastle United on the back of excellent form for Central Coast Mariners.
Garang Kuol won a move to Newcastle United on the back of excellent form for Central Coast Mariners.

Hearts win race to sign Newcastle and Australia starlet Kuol on loan

A teacher and students in a classroom in Scotland. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire
A teacher and students in a classroom in Scotland. Picture: Ben Birchall/PA Wire

How do the world’s best-ranked education systems run their schools?

Hearts target Garang Kuol in action for Australia in the World Cup last 16 match against Argentina. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images for Football Australia)
Hearts target Garang Kuol in action for Australia in the World Cup last 16 match against Argentina. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images for Football Australia)

Hearts woo Australia wonderkid as Neilson makes his pitch for Newcastle winger

Edinburgh Airport - the busiest flight hub in Scotland. Picture: Lisa Ferguson
Edinburgh Airport - the busiest flight hub in Scotland. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Holiday firms expect 'Sunshine Saturday' bookings to return to pre-Covid levels

Koonalda Cave in South Australia (photo: Google Maps/ Paul Hanley)
Koonalda Cave in South Australia (photo: Google Maps/ Paul Hanley)

Vandals destroy ancient Australian cave paintings

A British couple were among four killed in a mid-air collision that left two mangled helicopters on a sandbank near an Australian tourist hotspot, investigators said. (Photo by Handout / ABC / AFP via Getty Images)
A British couple were among four killed in a mid-air collision that left two mangled helicopters on a sandbank near an Australian tourist hotspot, investigators said. (Photo by Handout / ABC / AFP via Getty Images)

Family ‘heartbroken’ after British couple killed in Gold Coast helicopter crash

A British couple were among four killed
A British couple were among four killed

Tributes to British couple among four killed in Australia helicopter crash

A helicopter collision has killed four people in Australia
A helicopter collision has killed four people in Australia

Sea World helicopter crash: 4 dead & 3 critically injured

Extreme weather events across the UK this year, such as heatwaves, floods and fires, have made three-fifths of people in Scotland more concerned about climate change.
Extreme weather events across the UK this year, such as heatwaves, floods and fires, have made three-fifths of people in Scotland more concerned about climate change.

Royal London partners with social enterprise amid climate change concerns

Thirsty Uber passenger dumbfounded after £10 pub trip results in bill for £35,000
Thirsty Uber passenger dumbfounded after £10 pub trip results in bill for £35,000

Uber passenger charged over £35,000 for four-mile journey

Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II died in September 2022

The famous people who died in 2022- including Queen Elizabeth II

Tom Stocker, Partner and specialist in sanctions and compliance risk at Pinsent Masons
Tom Stocker, Partner and specialist in sanctions and compliance risk at Pinsent Masons

Russian oil price cap signals new approach to sanctions - Tom Stocker

Nominees announced for for BBC Sports personality of the Year 2022

Antonio Colak in action for Rangers with Carl Starfelt of Celtic during a cinch Premiership match between the two clubs in September.
Antonio Colak in action for Rangers with Carl Starfelt of Celtic during a cinch Premiership match between the two clubs in September.

'I don't get that': Celtic and Rangers comparison leaves Postecoglou baffled

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David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.
David Harris and other executives at Circularity Scotland are receiving a combined £667,000 in annual salaries and fees.

MSPs condemn ‘monstrous’ payments to deposit return scheme executives

The epicentre of the earthquake is believed to be in Afghanistan.
The epicentre of the earthquake is believed to be in Afghanistan.

Earthquake measuring 6.5 hits Afghanistan and Pakistan

Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister's Questions in Holyrood
Nicola Sturgeon during First Minister's Questions in Holyrood

SNP accused of 'shameful' attempt to shield new First Minister from scrutiny

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