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Chairman and founder of Adani group Gautam Adani.

Adani's Australian coal mine wins further environmental approval

The project still needed nine further approvals from the Federal and Queensland state governments before mining can start.

09 Apr 2019 9:55 AM

Environment Minister Melissa Price said the project still needed nine further approvals from the Federal and Queensland state governments. (File Photo)

Adani wins groundwater management clearance for Aussie coal mine

Adani Enterprises has taken a step closer to the construction of a controversial thermal coal mine in Australia.

09 Apr 2019 9:37 AM

Cook however teased about his comeback when he said ‘never say never’ on his possible return to England’s Test outfit. (Photo: AFP)

'I've played my last game for England': Cook clears air on his comeback

The 34-year-old announced his retirement from international cricket in September last year.

03 Apr 2019 5:26 PM

Carey was named a co-vice captain of the limited-overs sides captained by Aaron Finch during the home summer, and has impressed with his glovework during recent series against Pakistan and India. (Photo: AP)

Ponting sees Alex Carey as possible replacement for Aaron Finch

Carey has set his sights no higher than ensuring his spot in the 15-man World Cup squad, expected to be announced next week.

03 Apr 2019 3:45 PM

Cooley replaced David Saker, Australia’s last full-time bowling coach, for the India and Pakistan ODI series, but governing body Cricket Australia have yet to decide on a long-term appointment. (Photo: PTI)

'Ashes gets me out of bed but I would probably continue in NCC': Troy Cooley

Cooley helped England win back the urn in the memorable 2005 series, left his post as head bowling coach at the National Cricket Centre.

02 Apr 2019 2:41 PM

'We are extremely disappointed in an article (that) claims we intended to withdraw from the fourth test during last year’s tour of South Africa had David Warner been free to play', the four bowlers said in a Cricket Australia statement on Sunday. (Photo:AFP)

Australia's prime bowlers say there was no feud between them and Warner

Local media, however, reported on Thursday that the bowlers had considered boycotting the match if Warner was selected.

31 Mar 2019 1:25 PM

Finch said it would be tough for selectors to decide who to leave out of the 15-man squad for the May 30-July 14 World Cup in England. (Photo: AP)

'Will be bloody hard to fit disgraced smith and warner to WC squad': Finch

Both Smith and Warner are eligible to return to the national side after their 12-month suspensions for ball-tampering ended on Thursday.

29 Mar 2019 11:26 AM

Australia takes on Pakistan in the fourth ODI of the five-match series today. (Photo: AP)

Pat Cummins to miss last two ODI's vs Pakistan

The exit of Cummins will now give a chance to likes of Coulter-Nile, Behrendorff and Richardson a chance to impress ahead of the World Cup.

29 Mar 2019 11:11 AM

Adam Griffith has been appointed the team's assistant coach for the World Cup, whereas Troy Cooley has been made the side's assistant coach for the Ashes series in England. (Photo: AP)

CA Australia ropes in new assistant coach, Griffith for World Cup, Cooley for Ashes

Griffith and Cooley will officially commence their secondments at the World Cup training camp in May.

25 Mar 2019 2:20 PM

Harris, who plays for Carlton in the Australian Football League Women's (AFLW) competition, was pictured with her leg fully extended as she kicked a goal in a photograph posted online by a broadcaster on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter)

Australia PM slams online trolls for abusing athlete; calls ‘cowardly grubs’

The Prime Minister said that while social media attacks were nothing new, they did appear to be disproportionately aimed at women.

22 Mar 2019 11:01 AM

'If that means me batting at six, I'll comfortably do that. If it's at the top, three or four - it doesn't matter', Finch said. (Photo: AP)

'I will be fine batting at any position', says Aaron Finch

Finch's slot has become more insecure with the highly-rated Usman Khawaja displaying terrific form in the dramatic ODI series win in India.

21 Mar 2019 4:46 PM

Off-spinner Nathan Lyon has a strong chance to retain his place after his key role alongside leg-spinner Adam Zampa in the recent ODI victory over India. (Photo: File)

Maxwell might not play first ODI versus Pakistan due to illness

Maxwell missed training two days out from the first ODI.

21 Mar 2019 4:25 PM

Stephen Fleming has quit after four seasons in charge, having witnessed his team implode to city rivals the Renegades in this year's Big Bash League final. (Photo: Twitter)

Fleming steps down as coach of Melbourne Stars

His decision follows fellow former New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori opting not to renew his contract with Brisbane Heat.

21 Mar 2019 3:46 PM

In first-class cricket, England and Australia players already wear numbers on their backs, unlike in other countries. (Photo: AP/PTI)

Cricketers to have jersey names, numbers during Ashes

The introduction of cap numbers and series details stitched in below the badge on their chest is a relatively recent introduction.

20 Mar 2019 6:17 PM

Smith, who was stripped of the captaincy and is barred from being considered for any leadership role for a further 12 months after his ban ends, echoed Warner's comments. (Photo: File)

Smith, Warner welcomed into Australian squad with hugs, cuddles

Australia are in Dubai as they prepare for an upcoming series against Pakistan in the UAE after their one-day series win against India.

17 Mar 2019 7:47 PM

Hamilton lapped the Albert Park circuit in one minute 22.292 seconds, leading four-times champion Vettel by 0.264 seconds.

Motor racing: Hamilton tops final free practice in Australia

Vettel’s new team mate Charles Leclerc was third quickest, less than half a second behind Hamilton.

16 Mar 2019 12:13 PM

At least 49 worshippers were killed in attacks on the Al Noor Mosque in central Christchurch. (Photo:AP)

Aus PM condemns terror attacks in New Zealand, says terrorists dont deserve names

Australian Prime Minister on Friday said he cannot understand how anyone who would engage in such hate and violence can be called a 'human.'

15 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

The Williams team will use Tata Communications' digital infrastructure to enable real-time data transfer between the pit-lane garage at each Grand Prix.

Tata expands Formula 1 presence with Williams tie-up

Tata provides telecommunications solutions and services, is also working closely with Formula 1 since 2012.

13 Mar 2019 4:09 PM

Aaron Finch, Australia captain, and returning batsman David Warner have had one of the most successful first-wicket partnerships. (Photo: ANI)

Khawaja's ton puts selectors in dilemma

Khawaja, who is averaging 51, along with his captain, Finch stitched a 193-run partnership together for the opening stand.

10 Mar 2019 4:02 PM

Singapore Airlines confirmed that a customer had found what seemed to be 'a foreign object in their meal'. (Photo: AFP)

Man chomps on a 'molar' in an airline meal

The flight attendant adamantly insisted that she needed to take the object away for testing and that it was a small rock.

28 Feb 2019 9:30 PM

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