Australia

'We know how to beat them': Rabada's WTC warning to Australia

South Africa fast bowler says plans are in already in motion in their quest to take the World Test Championship mace off Australia at Lord's in June.

Australian Education Expo held in Dhaka

To highlight the opportunities for higher education in Australia, the Australian Education Expo was organised by Executive Study Abroad.

Australia to force Meta, Google to pay for news

Traditional media companies the world over are in a battle for survival as precious advertising dollars are hoovered up online.

Australia's social media ban for under-16s sparks mixed reactions

Australia has passed a new law banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. The law, approved on Thursday, forces companies to block kids under 16 from logging in, or they could face fines of up to A$49.5 million (US $32 million). The government says the ban will protect children from harmful content online, but it has sparked mixed reactions from young people, parents, and tech companies.

India crush Australia by 295 runs in first Test

India ran riot to win the opening Test in Perth by a crushing 295 runs on Monday and leave Australia shellshocked and searching for answers.

Australia backs down on social media misinformation fines

Australia has decided not to go ahead with a plan to fine social media companies for failing to stop the spread of false information. The proposed law would have allowed fines of up to 5% of a company’s yearly earnings but was dropped because it didn’t have enough support in the country's Senate.

Australia fight back after Jaiswal's majestic 161

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal slammed a majestic 161 but Australia took four wickets in the middle session to give themselves a sliver of hope in the first Test at Perth on Sunday.

Australia protest forces ship to abort arrival at coal port, 170 arrested

New South Wales police said 170 protesters were arrested on Sunday for refusing to move from the shipping channel near the Port of Newcastle.

'Puzzle' master Sinner powers champions Italy back into Davis Cup final

World number one Jannik Sinner was described as a "puzzle that not many have solved" after defeating Alex de Minaur to power holders Italy into the Davis Cup final with a 2-0 victory over Australia on Saturday.

October 8, 2019
October 8, 2019

Smith, Warner in Aus T20 squad for SL, Pakistan series

Australia on Tuesday named Steve Smith and David Warner in their Twenty20 squad for home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan as selectors firm up plans for next year's World Cup on home soil.

July 30, 2019
July 30, 2019

Australia aim to pour cold water on England's summer

England are still basking in the glow of an epic World Cup triumph but if anything can throw cold water over their memorable summer it would be a first home Ashes series loss to Australia for 18 years.

July 7, 2019
July 7, 2019

Limping Australia look forward to 'blockbuster' England semi

Australia captain Aaron Finch is relishing a "blockbuster" Cricket World Cup semi-final against England at Edgbaston on Thursday but injury concerns threaten to derail the plans of the defending champions.

July 6, 2019
July 6, 2019

Warner ton in vain as Australia lose against SA

Prolific opener David Warner smashes a brilliant 122 but could not claim victory for Australia as they slipped to a 10-run defeat to South Africa in their Cricket World Cup clash at Old Trafford on Saturday, leaving them facing a semi-final against England.

June 25, 2019
June 25, 2019

Australia thrash England to move into semis

Australia beat England by 64 runs at Lord's to secure their spot as the first team into the semi-finals.

May 19, 2019
May 19, 2019

Ecstatic Australian PM celebrates 'miracle' victory

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison basks in the glow of a "miracle" election victory that sparked praise from the US president, soul searching on the left and speculation about what policies he will pursue.

March 20, 2019
March 20, 2019

Bangladesh issues travel advisories for its citizens

Bangladesh has issued separate travel advisories warning for citizens travelling to Australia and New Zealand following the March 15 terror attacks in Christchurch that left five Bangladeshi origins brutally killed and three others injured.

March 19, 2019
March 19, 2019

Bangladesh issues travel alert for visiting Australia

Bangladesh issues a travel advisory warning for citizens travelling to Australia following terror attacks in two mosques of New Zealand on March 15 that left five Bangladeshi killed and three injured.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

Australia to bar visitors with domestic violence convictions

Visitors who have been convicted of violence against women and children will be kicked out or barred from entering Australia, Immigration Minister David Coleman says, as Canberra steps up its crackdown on foreign criminals.

March 3, 2019
March 3, 2019

Record Australian heat brings fire to scorched land

Firefighters battled 25 blazes across the Australian state of Victoria as a record-breaking heatwave delivered the hottest start to March on record for the southern third of the country.