Australia

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.

Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16

Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or government identification to enforce a social media age cut-off, some of the toughest controls imposed by any country to date.

Warner backs McSweeney to shine in India series

Former Australia opener David Warner has backed Nathan McSweeney to score the most runs in the test series against India despite the uncapped batsman's lack of experience as an opener.

May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024

Head says IPL form no guarantee for T20 World Cup success

Travis Head has decimated bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this year but the Australian tempered expectations ahead of next month's Twenty20 World Cup in the West Indies and United States, where turning tracks could make batting tougher.

May 4, 2024
May 4, 2024

‘Rajkumar’ draws audience in Australia, released in the Middle East

The release of “Rajkumar” in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.

May 3, 2024
May 3, 2024

Australia replace India at top of Test rankings

The ICC updated their annual team rankings on Friday and Pat Cummins' side rose to the top in five-day cricket

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

Captain Marsh to keep Australia 'nice and relaxed' at T20 World Cup

The honour of captaining Australia sits lightly on Mitchell Marsh's shoulders as he prepares to lead the team in search of an unprecedented treble of major global titles at the T20 World Cup in June.

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

Fraser-McGurk pushing for a World Cup spot

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk has made a strong case for inclusion in their Twenty20 World Cup squad, former skipper Michael Clarke said after the top-order batsman lit up the Indian Premier League (IPL) again with his pyrotechnics.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Singapore rules out playing host to Commonwealth Games

Singapore on Wednesday joined Malaysia in ruling out hosting the 2026 Commonwealth Games, further plunging the future of the multi-sport event into doubt.

April 2, 2024
April 2, 2024

Tigresses suffer heavy defeat despite Trishna hattrick

Despite a record hattrick from left-arm pacer Fariha Trishna, Bangladesh suffered a ..run defeat against six-time T20 world champions Australia in the second T20I in Mirpur on Tuesday. 

March 31, 2024
March 31, 2024

Tigresses keen to 'restore confidence' in Australia T20Is

Bangladesh have another tough nut to crack as the Tigresses take on Australia in a three-match women's T20I series, beginning at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka today.

March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024

Stoinis, Agar lose Australia contracts

All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and spin bowler Ashton Agar have been dropped from Australia's contracts list for the 2024/25 season after falling out of favour with selectors.

March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024

Hathurusingha to miss second Test against Sri Lanka

Bangladesh national team head coach Chandika Hathurusinghe will not be present during the upcoming second Test against Sri Lanka, scheduled to commence on 30 March in Chattogram.