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Flamboyant Australia cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash
The 46-year-old, who played 26 Tests and 198 one-day internationals for Australia from 1998 to 2009, was involved in a single-car accident
15 May 2022 7:31 AM
Coronavirus cases surge across Australia as omicron explodes
The surge has already overwhelmed testing stations, prompted new vaccine mandates and caused at least one state to cut back on surgeries
29 Dec 2021 10:45 AM
Australia’s most populous state reports first omicron death
The fatal case was identified as a man in his 80s who was infected at an aged care facility in western Sydney
27 Dec 2021 10:49 AM
Scuttlebutt! Australian PM Scott Morrison denies soiling himself in McDonald's
Australian PM Scott Morrison abruptly decided to squash the rumour -- which has turned 'Engadine Maccas' into internet folklore
15 Jul 2021 3:17 PM
Tim Paine says missing out on WTC final was a 'bitter pill to swallow'
The Aussie Test skipper called for more consistency while handing out points penalties.
05 Jul 2021 5:11 PM
Facebook to restore Australia news pages as deal reached on media law
Prime Minister Scott Morrison had angrily accused Facebook of making a decision to 'unfriend' Australia
23 Feb 2021 10:30 AM
Australia slams 'heavy-handed' Facebook news blackout
Minister Paul Fletcher had also raised concerns that blocking news media on the popular platform could boost the spread of misinformation
18 Feb 2021 11:06 AM
Australian journalist arrested in China for 'supplying state secrets'
Cheng's detention came weeks after Australian authorities raided the homes of Chinese state media journalists
08 Feb 2021 12:34 PM
Virat Kohli shops for his baby
The expectant Daddy stocks up at Baby Village. He made some very special purchases in Australia
11 Dec 2020 2:30 PM
Gold soars to record high as dollar drops
The precious metal had stormed almost $40 higher at one point to reach $1,980 an ounce
28 Jul 2020 10:24 AM
Nestle to rename two popular candies amid global backlash over racist branding
Last week, PepsiCo Inc said it would change the name and brand image of its Aunt Jemima pancake mix, which have been criticized as racist
23 Jun 2020 2:33 PM
Asia stocks extend rally on hopes of quick economic recovery
Markets have been particularly encouraged by a May U.S. jobs report last week that showed a surprise fall in the unemployment rate
09 Jun 2020 9:24 AM
Asia's stock rally pause ahead of U.S. jobs data, euro at one-and-a-half month top
Market sentiment has since been bolstered by powerful central bank stimulus
05 Jun 2020 9:12 AM
Australia's economy shrinks in first quarter, headed for first recession in 30 years
The central bank stepped in by cutting the cash rate to a record low 0.25% and launching an unlimited bond buying programme
03 Jun 2020 8:59 AM
Asian shares make cautious gains; oil and gold jump
Oil prices reached their highest since March as demand picked up as countries around the world eased travel restrictions
18 May 2020 9:16 AM
Australian church fined for selling bleach as virus cure
The development comes weeks after US president Donald Trump was criticised for suggesting Covid patients could be treated with disinfectant.
13 May 2020 3:05 PM
Asian stocks stumble on fears of second coronavirus wave, oil up
As countries gradually ease restrictions in an effort to restart their economies, investors are anxious about a second wave of infections
12 May 2020 10:54 AM
Australia readies to ease COVID-19 restrictions
Australia has fewer than 800 people still sick with COVID-19, and new cases have dropped below 20 each day
08 May 2020 11:13 AM
Australia's Usman Khawaja vows to bounce back after contract snub
There is talk that he is vulnerable against spin, but Khawaja thinks he is second only to Steve Smith
03 May 2020 2:35 PM
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