Sydney

Mystery globules on Sydney beach identified as 'tar balls'

Authorities were baffled earlier this week when thousands of black spheres -- sized between a golf ball and a tennis ball -- were found littering the shores of tourist haven Coogee Beach.

Rupanty Akid set to appear next in ‘Hindi Vindi’

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. 

Tahsan Khan thrills Sydney expats in spectacular concert

Last month, Tahsan Khan made a long-awaited return to the stage with his old bandmates from Black, leaving fans stunned at the “Rock N Rhythm 4.0: Resurrection of Black” concert.

Warner gets brief cameo after Pakistan tail defies Australia

Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul for the third successive innings as Australia dismissed a defiant Pakistan for 313 on the opening day of the third Test on Wednesday to allow David Warner a brief evening cameo with the bat in his final match.

Warner set for Sydney farewell as Australia name unchanged squad

David Warner has been given the hometown farewell from Test cricket he craved after the opening batsman was named in an unchanged Australia line-up for the third and final Test against Pakistan in Sydney next week.

England, Spain pursue history in Women's World Cup final

History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday when England and Spain clash in the final in Sydney with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time.

Australia's Top 10 Tourist Destinations

With the land down under oozing enchanting beauty everywhere you lay your eyes on, it has proven very hard to narrow down to only 10 tourist attractions. Nonetheless, we have listed below the top 10 tourist destinations you can’t miss on your trip to Australia.

Bangladesh team reach Sydney for South Africa challenge

Having beaten the Netherlands by nine runs in their first Super 12 match, Bangladesh cricket team are preparing for their next challenge, against South Africa on Thursday.

Masood, Iftikhar power Pakistan to 159

Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh both took three wickets as Pakistan made 159-8 against India in their opening game of the Twenty20 World Cup in an electric atmosphere at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday.

December 21, 2016
December 21, 2016

Cricket: Big Bash bans Russell's black bat

Cricket officials Wednesday banned a black bat used by West Indian Andre Russell in Australia's T20 Big Bash League because its colour marks the ball.

December 12, 2016
December 12, 2016

Cricket: Pakistan confident Yasir will be fit to face Australia

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur is confident leg spinner Yasir Shah will be fit to face Australia in this week's day-night opening Test of a three-match series at the Gabba in Brisbane.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016

Cricket: Maxwell may miss again as Australia look to rebuild confidence

Controversial all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could still find himself on the outer in Australia's second one-day international against New Zealand on Tuesday.

December 5, 2016
December 5, 2016

Cricket: Decision not to review Smith lbw was understandable, says Mike Hesson

The decision not to review a leg before wicket appeal on Australia's captain Steve Smith was the right one at the time as there was significant doubt from even people off the field, New Zealand coach Mike Hesson has said.

December 4, 2016
December 4, 2016

Australia win after Smith special

Steve Smith hits a record-breaking century and took two superb catches as Australia beat New Zealand by 68 runs in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy one-day series opener

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Cricket: Day-night Ashes Test under discussion

Discussions over whether Australia will host England in a first day-night Ashes cricket Test next year are taking place but nothing has been decided yet, Cricket Australia (CA) said on Thursday.

December 1, 2016
December 1, 2016

Cricket: New Zealand coach downplays Australia turmoil

New Zealand coach Mike Hesson declined to lay the boot into Australia Thursday after a demoralising Test series defeat to South Africa, insisting their one-day team was a different beast.

November 25, 2016
November 25, 2016

'Voice of cricket' Benaud gets face on new Aussie coin

The "voice of cricket" Richie Benaud has been honoured with his face on a 50-cent coin in Australia, with a limited mintage inspired by statistics from his storied career.

October 25, 2016
October 25, 2016

Sydney Thunder and Sixers to lock horns with Tigers in the lead up to BBL

Defending champions Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers will tackle a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI as part of their preparation for this summer’s KFC Twenty20 Big Bash League.

October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016

Cricket: Marsh to stand down as Australia's chief selector

Australia will have a new chairman of selectors before the next Ashes series after Cricket Australia says that Rodney Marsh would not be seeking to stay on in the role when his contract expires next year.