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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

India scripted history winning their first ever series on Australian soil beating the home team 2-1 after the fourth and final Test ended in a tame draw due to inclement weather. (Photo: AFP)

India make history, win first-ever series in Australia; ends 70-yr-old jinx

'This is history and a terrific moment for Indian cricket,' said country's greatest opener Sunil Gavaskar.

07 Jan 2019 9:33 AM

President Ram Nath Kovind and First Lady Savita Kovind unveil a statue of Mahatma Gandhi at Jubilee Park in the town of Parramatta, in Sydney on Thursday, November 22, 2018. Mayor of Parramatta, Andrew Wilson, and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison are also seen. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind unveils statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney

Statue designed by Indian sculptors was presented to President Kovind by Mayor of Parramatta in presence of Australian PM Scott Morrison.

22 Nov 2018 2:29 PM

The unnamed man will appear in court next month, police said, after he was accused of assaulting the fellow resident at a care facility in the city's eastern suburbs. (Representational | File)

102-year-old man charged with indecent assault in Australia

Police declined to give details of alleged crime but said the incident took place around lunchtime on Tuesday and was reported to police.

24 Oct 2018 11:19 AM