Sydney

Gayle also appealed the size of his payout, seeking an increase. A New South Wales court dismissed both appeals. (Photo: AFP)

Australian newspapers lose Chris Gayle masseuse defamation appeal

Gayle was accused of exposing his penis and indecently propositioning the woman in a dressing room during the 2015 World Cup in Sydney.

16 Jul 2019 1:08 PM

England scripted history as it claimed its first-ever World Cup title. The final will be remembered for ages as it did not have a winner after the 50-over and super over action, both of which were tied. In the end, England were announced as the winner as they had hit more boundaries, 26, as compared to New Zealand's 17 boundaries in the match. (Photo:AP/AFP)

Former umpire Simon Taufel opines on New Zealand’s unlucky overthrow

Taufel, who had umpired during the 2011 World Cup final, confirmed that Dharmasena and Marais Erasmus made a mistake.

15 Jul 2019 3:55 PM

ABC cricket correspondent Geoff Lemon said Australia's weakened line-up had no answers to an England bowling attack. (Photo: AFP)

ICC CWC'19: Semi-final rout raises Australia's Ashes anxiety

Hosts England humbled Australia to secure an eight-wicket win at Edgbaston to advance into World Cup final.

12 Jul 2019 5:25 PM

Those targeted had offered shelter to victims of a bout of violence several weeks ago, Undialu said. (Photo: File)

18 massacred, including women and children, in Papua Guinea attack

Violence has long ravaged the poor but resource-rich Pacific Ocean nation, but the scale of the latest bloodletting has shocked the country.

10 Jul 2019 5:58 PM

A gamer who inadvertently broadcast audio of himself striking his pregnant partner while playing the online video game Fortnite pleaded guilty to assault in a Sydney court Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Sydney gamer who livestreamed attack on partner pleads guilty

According to police, another user watching feed called officers, who arrested Munday at his home in southwest Sydney suburb of Oran Park.

08 Jul 2019 3:26 PM

We are creating a bank that will be more profitable, leaner, more innovative and more resilient, Deutsche Bank Chief Executive Officer Christian Sewing wrote to staff.

Deutsche Bank shares rise pre-market as 18,000 global job cuts begin

Deutsche had some 4,700 staff at its main regional offices in Sydney, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore, as per its website.

08 Jul 2019 12:42 PM

Sigley is married to a Japanese woman, Yuka Morinaga. (Photo: AP)

Australian student detained in North Korea, released; on his way home: Scott Morrison

Alek Sigley, 29, who was studying in the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, had been missing since June 25.

04 Jul 2019 1:20 PM

Analysts said the gains were mainly driven by American Petroleum Institute (API) data showing a fall in US crude inventories.

Oil prices jump as US crude stocks fall, Middle East worries add support

Oil prices have been squeezing higher on escalating tensions in the Middle East.

26 Jun 2019 10:41 AM

Hayez is believed to have used the messaging app WhatsApp the night he disappeared and his father, who has travelled to the town to meet police, called for his account to be shared with investigators. (Photo: AFP)

Help me to keep promise: Dad's plea for backpacker son missing in Australia

Theo Hayez was last seen on May 31 at a hotel in Byron Bay.

17 Jun 2019 1:12 PM

Tendulkar became the world’s leading run-scorer in tests and one-day internationals, with more than 34,000 runs and 100 centuries, in a 24-year career that ended in 2013. (Photo: PTI)

Sachin Tendulkar sues Australian batmaker over 2 million dollars

The court website showed the lawsuit was filed on June 5, with the first court date in Sydney on June 26.

14 Jun 2019 12:27 PM

He now faces an intense radiation and chemotherapy program for 18 months in his effort to contain cancer. (Photo: Cricket.au/Twitter)

Former Australian spinner Robertson battling brain cancer

The 53-year-old was diagnosed with primary brain cancer, otherwise known as glioblastoma, and had to undergo emergency surgery on May 13.

29 May 2019 4:47 PM

Dam levels in the state are now just over 50 per cent, down sharply from 96 per cent in April 2017, she said. (Representational Image)

Australia restricts water use in populous state, as drought persists

New South Wales, home to about a third of Australia’s 25 million people and its biggest city Sydney, last imposed restrictions in 2009.

28 May 2019 3:07 PM

He once gouged her eyes and on another occasion chocked her with her handbag. (Representational Photo)

Aussie man gets 10 years in jail for rape, kidnap of British backpacker

Marcus Martin, 24, pleaded guilty to three counts of rape and one count of deprivation of liberty in October last year.

28 May 2019 2:57 PM

Smith was the golden boy of Australian cricket until he opted to turn a blind eye to teammates Cameron Bancroft and David Warner conspiring to alter the ball during the third Test against South Africa. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith ready to pick up where he left off at World Cup 2019

While the Test format is where Smith has really excelled, he has also been formidable in one-day internationals, where he averages 41.84.

24 May 2019 12:21 PM

Slater occupied a position at the top of the Australian Test batting order for close to a decade, hitting 5,312 runs before his 2004 retirement.

Former Aussie opener Michael Slater kicked off plane

Macquarie Sports Radio, citing eyewitnesses, said the row erupted between Slater and two women as they boarded a flight from Sydney.

21 May 2019 1:22 PM

The final result may not be known for some time. (Photo:AP)

Conservatives in Australia on course for 'sensational' election victory

Though it is unclear whether the Scott Morrison-led coalition can govern with an outright majority.

19 May 2019 8:57 AM

Weeks ago, Prime Minister Scott Morrison's conservative Liberals had been heading for an electoral drubbing. (Photo:AP)

Voting under way in climate-dominated Australia elections

Between 16 and 17 million people are expected to vote across the vast island-continent, with the opp centre-left Labor party tipped to win.

18 May 2019 9:13 AM

Oil prices have drawn support after Saudi Arabia on Tuesday said armed drones struck two of its oil pumping stations.

Oil prices ease on surprise rise in US stockpiles, but Middle East tensions support

WTI crude futures were at USD 61.39 per barrel, down 39 cents, or 0.6 per cent.

15 May 2019 9:56 AM

The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) also praised the way players had worked for cultural change. (Photo: AP)

Cricket Australia lauds players' post-scandal conduct

The men's national team had no conduct citings during the 2018-19 season, the first clean sheet in seven years.

09 May 2019 5:57 PM

But supporters hope it will serve as a reminder to investors that Uber's gig economy model is likely to face more legal and regulatory scrutiny. (Photo: AP)

Uber hit with Australia class action ahead of stock listing

This comes at sensitive time for the company, as it prepares to sell 207 million shares, raising up to USD 10 billion in a US IPO.

03 May 2019 9:46 AM