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Watson scored a record 1024 runs for Thunder and included a century at the Gabba last season. (Photo: BCCI)

Watson retires from Big Bash League

Watson who captained BBL side Sydney Thunder for the past three seasons, had retired from international cricket in 2016.

26 Apr 2019 1:44 PM

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that intelligence indicated the attack was carried out by a local group, with support from the Islamic State group. (Photo:AP)

More terrorist attacks likely: Australia warns Sri Lanka

Australia on Friday warned more terror attacks were 'likely' in Sri Lanka, cautioning citizens against visiting the island nation.

26 Apr 2019 1:07 PM

The reptiles seized include 2 Blue Tongue lizards and as many as 17 Singleback lizards. (Photo: Twitter @AusBorderForce)

Japanese woman arrested for smuggling 19 lizards in Australia

A Japanese woman appeared in court after she was detained at Melbourne International Airport for attempting to smuggle 19 lizards.

24 Apr 2019 12:49 PM

US crude inventories fell by 1.4 million barrels in the week to April 12, compared with analyst expectations for an increase of 1.7 million barrels.

Oil prices extend losses despite surprise drop in US inventories

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures were at USD 63.67 per barrel, down 9 cents, or 0.1 per cent.

18 Apr 2019 9:10 AM

Warner has scored 400 runs in 7 matches in IPL 2019 for Sunrisers Hyderabad, with an impressive average of 80. (Photo: PTI)

Khawaja and Finch's opening position in jeopardy after David Warner's return.

Warner has been in blistering touch in the Indian Premier League and typically opens the batting.

16 Apr 2019 11:16 AM

Australia has some of the world’s toughest gun control laws. (Photo:AP)

One dead, three injured in shooting outside Australia nightclub

A drive-by shooting outside a nightclub in the Australian city of Melbourne inflicted 'horrific injuries' that killed a security guard.

14 Apr 2019 11:07 AM

The reintegration of Warner and co-conspirator Steve Smith has already begun with the pair meeting the one-day team after their bans expired late last month. (Photo: File)

'Warner needs Australian cricket more than they need him': Graeme Smith

Warner is suspected of instigating a plot to use sandpaper to alter the ball in the now infamous Cape Town Test last year.

10 Apr 2019 11:09 AM

Hazlewood said the workload meant the chances of himself, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins playing every Test was slim. (Photo: AP)

‘I don’t think all five quicks will play together’: Hazlewood on Ashes schedule

The team will face Joe Root's England in five Tests in less than seven weeks, immediately after the one-day World Cup.

04 Apr 2019 4:51 PM

Australia will defend their 50-over World Cup title in England and Wales from May 30. (Photo: AP)

Jhye Richardson to be fit before World Cup, scan reveals no bone fracture or damage

The right-arm paceman has had a strong season during which he made his test debut and also established himself in the 50-overs side.

28 Mar 2019 4:06 PM

The governing body added on its website that the 22-year-old -- who has gone from strength to strength in recent months -- would fly back to Perth on Monday and undergo scans to assess the damage. (Photo: AP)

Jhye Richardson dislocates shoulder, faces fittness battle for World Cup

Richardson took 2-16 in the second one-dayer in Sharjah but fell awkwardly on his bowling arm and left the field in the 11th over.

25 Mar 2019 12:48 PM

Storm evacuees board an Australian Defence Force C-130 plane preparing to take off from Borroloola, Australia.(Photo:AP)

Cyclone lashes remote Australian coast with wind, rains

A vast and powerful cyclone made landfall on Saturday along a remote stretch of the northern Australian coast.

23 Mar 2019 10:58 AM

Bishop, who was Australia's first female foreign minister and deputy leader of the Liberal Party. (Photo:AP)

Melanie Trump mistook me for a politician's partner: Former Australia FM

Australia's former foreign minister says she was mistaken for the spouse of a politician by US First Lady Melania Trump.

11 Mar 2019 3:09 PM

Selector Trevor Hohns said after consultation with head coach Justin Langer, it had been decided they would be better served playing their way back into contention at the Indian Premier League. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner dropped from Australia's one-day side for Pakistan

There had been much talk about Warner, and Smith being rushed back into the side ahead of the World Cup in England this year.

08 Mar 2019 12:13 PM

Her ex-boyfriend has also died in a road accident that appeared deliberate, they said. (Photo:Facebook)

Body of an Indian dentist with stab wounds found in suitcase

Preethi Reddy's body was found stuffed in a suitcase in her car parked in an eastern Sydney street, New South Wales Police said.

06 Mar 2019 10:21 AM

Steve Smith and David Warner's return can spark Australia to World Cup glory: Warne

The star pair's ban from state and international cricket for ball-tampering expires later this month.

06 Mar 2019 9:54 AM

US energy firms this week cut the number of oil rigs operating for the first time in three weeks week after US crude production hit an all-time high.

Oil prices firm on hopes for US, China trade deal

WTI crude futures were at USD 57.38 per barrel, up 11 cents, or 0.2 per cent, from their last settlement.

25 Feb 2019 10:20 AM

Australia's tropical north experiences heavy rains during the monsoon season at this time of the year, but the recent deluge has surged far above normal levels (Representational Image)

'Once in a century' floods hit northeast Australia

Once in a century floods have turned streets into rivers and forced thousands to abandon their homes in northeast Australia.

03 Feb 2019 10:24 AM

The body of Aiia Maasarwe, 21, was found near the campus of the Melbourne University where she was studying. (Photo: AAP)

Israeli student, killed in Australia while on phone with her sister

Her body was found on Wednesday morning by passers-by at 7 am about 50 meters from the stop where she exited the tram.

17 Jan 2019 6:32 PM

The body of Aiia Maasarwe was found near the campus of the Melbourne university where she was studying. (Photo: Instagram)

Israeli student, 21, killed in Australia while on phone with her sister

An Israeli student has been killed in a late-night attack in Australia.

17 Jan 2019 11:57 AM

18-year-old Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed al-Qanun (2nd L) being escorted by a Thai immigration officer (R) and UNHCR officials at Suvarnabhumi international airport in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi teen is refugee, UN confirms, asks Australia to resettle

UN has found that a teenage woman who fled Saudi to Thailand is legitimate refugee and has asked Australia to take her in, officials said.

09 Jan 2019 12:42 PM

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