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.

February 20, 2019
February 20, 2019

Australia’s rodent becomes first 'climate change extinction'

Australia officially declares a Great Barrier Reef rodent extinct, making it the first mammal believed to have been killed off by human-induced climate change.

January 11, 2019
January 11, 2019

Fake Visas to Rohingyas: Bangladesh mission staffer involved?

A Bangladesh High Commission official stationed in Canberra has been alleged to be involved in issuing fake tourist visas to a group of Rohingyas living in Australia.

January 9, 2019
January 9, 2019

Suspicious packages delivered to diplomatic missions in Australia

Australian police are investigating the delivery of suspicious packages sent to foreign embassies and consulates in Melbourne and Canberra, police and embassy sources tells AFP.

January 8, 2019
January 8, 2019

'They will kill me'

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family and barricaded herself inside a Bangkok airport hotel to prevent being expelled by

January 7, 2019
January 7, 2019

Thousands stung in Australian jellyfish 'invasion'

Highly venomous jellyfish have stung more than three thousand people on Australia's northeastern shores in just a few days, authorities said Monday, forcing the closure of several beaches.

December 15, 2018
December 15, 2018

Kohli leads India's fightback in Perth

Captain Virat Kohli determinedly led India's fightback on an engrossing day two on Saturday, blunting Australia's bowling attack to leave the second test hanging in the balance.

December 15, 2018
December 15, 2018

Australia recognises west Jerusalem as Israel capital

Australia has decided to formally recognise west Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, but won’t move its embassy until there’s a peace settlement between Israel and Palestinians, Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced Saturday.

November 28, 2018
November 28, 2018

Australia's wild weather floods Sydney

Torrential rain and gale force winds lashes Australia's biggest city Sydney causing commuter chaos, flooding streets, railway stations and homes, grounding flights and leaving hundreds of people without electricity.

November 23, 2018
November 23, 2018

Wild winds cause air travel chaos in Australia, fan major bushfires

Strong winds across Australia's southeast coast cause commuter chaos at Sydney and Melbourne airports, the country's two busiest, with thousands of air travellers stranded after dozens of flights were cancelled.

October 25, 2018
October 25, 2018

Pakistan thrash Australia in first T20I

Babar Azam hit 68 and Imad Wasim marked his return with three wickets to guide Pakistan to a resounding 66-run win over Australia in the opening Twenty20 International at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.