Australia

The motorbike that can 'surf' on water (video)

Australian stunt biker Robbie Maddison has found a new way to surf on his motorbike.
5 August 2015, 08:38 AM

Bangladesh impress in rain-affected South Africa Test series

The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.
3 August 2015, 07:04 AM

BCB announces dates for Australia Tests

The BCB confirms dates of Australia's tour of Bangladesh later this year. The visitors will play two Tests in October in what will be their second Test series in Bangladesh.
2 August 2015, 11:59 AM

Australian sues Etihad over obese passenger

An Australian plane passenger, who claims to have suffered back pain after being seated next to an overweight man, is suing Etihad Airways.
31 July 2015, 15:02 PM

Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
29 July 2015, 08:48 AM

Australia encouraged by support for MH17 crash tribunal

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.
29 July 2015, 06:29 AM

Australian returns from IS Syria conflict

A nurse who said he was forced to work with the so-called Islamic State is thought to be returning to Australia.
24 July 2015, 07:06 AM

Australian digital users illegally download content regularly: Survey

Nearly half of Australia's digital users illegally download movies, TV shows and music on a regular basis, a government survey has found.
22 July 2015, 07:33 AM

Surfing champion escapes shark attack during competition

An Australian surfer has made an incredible escape after encountering two sharks during a major competition in South Africa.
20 July 2015, 05:26 AM

Johnny Depp's dogs: Wife Heard charged with smuggling

Johnny Depp's wife, actress Amber Heard is charged with illegally smuggling dogs into Australia.
16 July 2015, 12:01 PM

Deep sea volcanoes found off Sydney

A team of researchers has unexpectedly discovered four extinct underwater volcanoes off the coast of Sydney in Australia.
13 July 2015, 12:23 PM

Smith concedes top spot

Steven Smith has conceded the top spot in the Test batting rankings after an underwhelming display in the first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff where he made twin scores of 33 in Australia's 169-run defeat.
12 July 2015, 14:13 PM

Grandfather jumps in front of train to save toddler (video)

A 62-year-old Indian jumps in front of a fast moving train to dramatically save his 18-month-old granddaughter after the baby’s stroller fell on tracks at a railway station in Australia, media reported today.
10 July 2015, 10:51 AM

Aurora Australis southern lights stun New Zealand

New Zealand's South Island, and some parts of Australia, has been treated to the Aurora Australis, a natural light display in the sky.
25 June 2015, 14:17 PM

Sachin Tendulkar voted best Test player of 21st century by CA website

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the 'Best Test player' of the 21st century in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia's website.
25 June 2015, 13:20 PM

Boycott still bitter, Bangladesh hunt better

Bangladesh now have 10 successive ODI wins at home in between a memorable World Cup down under, and a spot in the Champions Trophy as well.
25 June 2015, 09:15 AM

Bangladesh thrive on captain Mashrafe

Bangladesh ODI captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s leadership qualities came to the fore from last November, and saw his team win 10 matches at home on the trot either side of a successful World Cup campaign.
24 June 2015, 04:57 AM

New records on offer for Bangladesh bowler Mustafizur Rahman

Mustafizur appears rather detached from the hype surrounding his success, and he wants to bowl well in the last match against India on June 24.
22 June 2015, 15:59 PM

Dhoni's captaincy under scrutiny after India’s defeat

Indian ODI captain MS Dhoni knows the impending criticism heading his way after losing a bilateral series for the first time in Bangladesh.
22 June 2015, 11:17 AM

Australian running legend Ron Clarke dies at 78

Australian world champion runner and former Gold Coast mayor Ron Clarke dies after a short illness in hospital at the age of 78.
17 June 2015, 05:37 AM