It was a huge boost for Tony Popovic's men in the race to come second in Asian Group C behind runaway leaders Japan and automatically qualify for the 48-team tournament in North America next year.
Some 316,540 people were without power in Queensland's southeast where the Gold Coast city was the worst-hit area with more than 112,000 without power due to the storm system
Australia won the second Test against Sri Lanka by nine wickets in Galle on Sunday to sweep the series 2-0.
The Aussies may have to find three new players to include in their 15-member squad for the upcoming tournament in Pakistan and UAE.
Australia upped the ante overnight banning DeepSeek from all government devices
Over three-quarters of Australians surveyed by pollsters Gallup were dissatisfied with the availability of affordable housing in 2024
More than three years after fleeing Afghanistan as the Taliban swept to power, a women's team of refugee cricketers will play an exhibition match in Melbourne on Thursday, hoping it will be a first step on the path to full internationals.
The story of Australia's latest entrant to the exclusive '10,000 Test runs club' is one of false starts, sustained brilliance, and unforgettable highs
Lightning strikes on Monday evening ignited several fires in the Grampians National Park
Pakistan thoroughly punished Australia for resting their top players in the one-day international series decider at Perth Stadium on Sunday, cruising to an eight-wicket win in the third and final game after a sublime display of seam bowling.
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that his government will introduce legislation to prevent users under 16 from accessing social media platforms, citing the risks of online harm.
The bill is part of a wide-ranging regulatory crackdown by Australia, where leaders have complained that foreign-domiciled tech platforms are overriding the country's sovereignty, and comes ahead of a federal election due within a year.
The minimum age for children to log into sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok has not been decided but is expected to be between 14 and 16 years, Albanese said.
The two countries have sought to boost security ties in the face of increased flashpoints in the region including the South China Sea, where several states claim sovereignty over disputed islands and waterways.
Australian employees can now enjoy their personal time without the intrusion of work-related communications, thanks to a new "right to disconnect" law that came into effect on Monday. This legislation protects employees, in most cases, from being penalised for not responding to work calls, emails, or texts outside of their official working hours.
The film “Hindi Vindi”, an Indian-Australian co-production, is gearing up for its October release in cinemas across India and Australia. The movie features rising star Rupanty Akid in a significant role and is directed by Indian filmmaker Ali Sayed, based in Sydney.
Authorities announced environmental approvals for the US$24 billion SunCable project in Australia's remote north that is slated to power three million homes.
Australia women’s cricket captain Alyssa Healy has said it would be "hard to fathom" playing October's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, amid the ongoing political crisis in the country.
Bangladesh High Performance squad moved into the final of Top End T20 series in Australia, beating Northern Territory Strike by 21 runs today.
