Australia

YouTube added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Australia will include YouTube in its upcoming ban on social media access for teenagers under 16, reversing an earlier exemption for the platform.

Qantas data breach hits over 5 million customers

Qantas Airways has confirmed that the personal information of 5.7 million customers was accessed in a major cyber breach, one of the most significant Australia has seen in recent years, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Pursuing a master’s degree in Australia: What you should know

The country is also known for providing a high quality of life and favourable weather conditions, making it one of the top destinations for higher studies for international students.

Australia win first Test as West Indies batting order collapses

Australia's vaunted pace attack demolished West Indies' fragile batting, routing the hosts for just 141 off 33.4 overs to complete a comprehensive 159-run victory in the final over of the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.

West Indies face daunting chase to win 1st Test against Australia

West Indies have been set a daunting victory target of 301 after Australia were dismissed for 310 on the stroke of tea on the third day of the first Test at Kensington Oval on Friday.

Cummins says bowler-dominated WTC final still a 'good Test'

Australia captain Pat Cummins said the World Test Championship final against South Africa was a good advertisement for Test cricket despite hurtling towards a likely finish within three days.

Australia reach World Cup as Palestinian dreams ended

Tony Popovic's Socceroos, who went into the third round's final match day heavy favourites to progress, defeated direct rivals Saudi Arabia 2-1 in Jeddah to seal the second automatic qualification spot in Group C.

Australia edge closer to FIFA World Cup with 5-1 thrashing of Indonesia

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.

Thousands of Australians without power as ex-tropical cyclone lashes Queensland

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

March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023

India to monitor players' workload in IPL ahead of WTC final

The IPL kicks off on March 31 and the final is scheduled for May 28, while the WTC decider begins at The Oval on June 7.

March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023

India into WTC final after SL lose to NZ in last-ball thriller

Sri Lanka would have qualified for the WTC final if they had swept New Zealand in their two-match series and Australia denied India victory in the ongoing fourth test in Ahmedabad.

March 12, 2023
March 12, 2023

'King Kohli' gets Test ton after three-year wait

Kohli ended the long drought and reached his 28th Test hundred with a single, sparking wild celebrations at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

March 9, 2023
March 9, 2023

Ton-up Khawaja steers Australia to 255-4

After a long grind, Khawaja was batting alongside Cameron Green, on 49, at close of play after Australia elected to bat at the world's biggest cricket stadium in Ahmedabad.

February 26, 2023
February 26, 2023

From dream-shattering accident to T20 World Cup final

In 2011, Tazmin Brits was involved in a horrific car accident which left her gravely injured and losing the will to live. Her dream of taking part in the London Olympics as a javelin thrower was also shattered as she lay in a hospital bed for three months.

February 25, 2023
February 25, 2023

Australia's Head relishing recall after being dropped for first Test

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head said being dropped for the opening Test in India came as a surprise

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

Australia suffer another injury blow

Warner was hit on the helmet shortly after being struck on the elbow on the opening day of the second Test defeat in Delhi. He was replaced by concussion substitute Matt Renshaw.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

England's absence robs WTC final of 'Bazball' buzz

England's mathematical chance of making the final were snuffed out after India hammered Australia inside three days in Nagpur earlier this month.

February 21, 2023
February 21, 2023

Magical Marufa announces arrival on the world stage

Growing up in rural Bangladesh, Marufa had to fight for the opportunity to play cricket, and then moving to the Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protishtan, the national sports institute, she began to believe. 

February 19, 2023
February 19, 2023

Bumrah to miss entire Australia series

He was left out of the first two tests against Australia but India captain Rohit Sharma was optimistic the 29-year-old would be available for the last two matches of the series