Australia

Kiwis pip Aussies by 8 runs

New Zealand come out in front by 8 runs in a riveting contest against Australia during the Super Ten Group 2 match of ICC WT20 2016 at Dharamsala.
18 March 2016, 09:17 AM

This spider surfs, eats fish and has a dreadful size!

Australia's most newly-discovered spider surfs, swims and can catch prey up to three times its own size!
14 March 2016, 06:28 AM

Australia’s bank apps infected with malware

Australia’s largest banks have been the target of a very sophisticated Android attack stealing banking details which by-pass the two step verification process through SMS affecting millions of customers, reports the Sydney Morning Herald.
10 March 2016, 10:49 AM

Siege in Sydney ends with gunman found dead

A gunman who killed one person and injured two others are found dead Monday after a lengthy police siege of an industrial estate in the Australian city of Sydney.
7 March 2016, 04:34 AM

Boy gets stuck in vending machine in Australia

A boy from Australia's remote far north spent six hours stuck in the first vending machine he had ever seen.
29 February 2016, 08:18 AM

Mushy due for a biggie

If Mushy wants to entertain his fans and followers with his bat, he needs to be promoted up the order against Sri Lanka during the 5th match of Asia Cup 2016 at Mirpur, 7:30pm today.
28 February 2016, 08:15 AM

Two Bangladeshi students killed

Two Bangladeshi students were killed and another was critically injured in a tragic road crash in Sydney of Australia early Tuesday.
24 February 2016, 18:00 PM

2 Bangladeshi students killed in Australia car crash

Two Bangladeshi students are killed and another was critically injured in a road crash in Sydney of Australia, reports abc.net.au.
24 February 2016, 07:15 AM

Australia asylum baby 'will be sent back to Nauru'

A baby at the centre of an asylum row in Australia has been released from hospital into community detention.
22 February 2016, 05:15 AM

Brendon McCullum slams fastest ton on lively pitch

Brendon McCullum blasts into history with the fastest hundred in his final Test match to leave Australia shell-shocked on an unforgettable day at Hagley Oval.
20 February 2016, 05:44 AM

Antarctica penguins unable to return home due to iceberg grounding

Tens of thousands of Antarctic penguins are estimated to be unable to return to their colony after a massive iceberg grounded there, according to a newly published study.
20 February 2016, 05:14 AM

Letter flown out of Paris siege by balloon found in Australia

Australia's National Archive is trying to establish how a letter flown out of Paris by balloon during the Prussian siege ended up in its collection.
18 February 2016, 08:25 AM

Australia town consumed by 'hairy panic'

A fast-growing tumbleweed called "hairy panic" is clogging up homes in a small Australian town.
18 February 2016, 06:03 AM

[WATCH] Kid’s wish to become Iron Boy for a day comes true

There is none but Iron Boy who can save the day when Sydney is in trouble.
14 February 2016, 13:18 PM

Tiny spider takes on deadly brown snake

Only in Australia does a snake stand no chance against a spider.
12 February 2016, 07:12 AM

Zika virus: Pregnant Queensland woman tests positive

A pregnant woman living in Queensland, Australia has tested positive for the Zika virus, say health authorities.
10 February 2016, 10:46 AM

'Beautiful' albino turtle found on Australia beach

Wildlife volunteers say they were stunned to find an extremely rare albino turtle on a beach in Australia.
9 February 2016, 13:06 PM

Trans Pacific Partnership trade deal signed in Auckland

The Trans Pacific Partnership, one of the biggest multinational trade deals ever, is signed by ministers from its 12 member nations in New Zealand.
4 February 2016, 15:36 PM

New Zealand quicks Boult, Henry destroy Australia in first ODI

New Zealand strike bowlers Trent Boult and Matt Henry destroy world champions Australia and set up a comprehensive 159-run victory in their opening one-day international in Auckland.
3 February 2016, 11:17 AM

Kerber stuns Williams to win Australian Open title

Angelique Kerber upsets world number one Serena Williams 6-4 3-6 6-4 to clinch the Australian Open and becomes the first German to win a grand slam title since her childhood idol Steffi Graf in 1999.
30 January 2016, 11:40 AM