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The 26-year-old, who is uncapped and not part of New Zealand's World Cup squad, followed up his classy 130 against the Aussies on Wednesday. (Photo: AFP)

New Zealand's Will Young hits second straight ton against Australia

The three-match series is tied 1-1, with Australia aiming for a confidence-boosting win before heading to England to defend their WC title.

10 May 2019 2:06 PM

The defending champions are on a hot run of one-day form and have been boosted by the return of Steve Smith and David Warner after their one-year bans for ball-tampering. (Photo: Barmy Army/Twitter)

Barmy Army doctors Warney's official WC jersey, replaces 'Australia' with 'Cheats'

Justin Langer said they won't be rattled by a hostile reception at the WC as England's Barmy Army gave them a taste of what to expect.

10 May 2019 8:32 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

The word 'responsibility' is printed with a missing 'i' in the Australian USD 50 note photographed in Sydney, (Photo: AP)

Typo! Australia misspells 'responsibility' on USD 2.3 billion worth notes

The Reserve Bank of Australia said the spelling error will be corrected at the next print run later this year.

09 May 2019 3:12 PM

Australia takes on Afghanistan in their first match of the World Cup on June 1 at Bristol. (Photo: AP)

Jhye Richardson ruled out of World Cup due to injury, Kane Richardson replaces him

Richardson had been viewed as an exciting prospect in England looking at his pace and swing. He has taken 26 wickets in his first 12 ODIs.

08 May 2019 10:50 AM

Oscar-winning actor Rush won his defamation case against a Sydney newspaper publisher and journalist over reports he had been accused of inappropriate behaviour toward an actress. (Photo: AP)

Geoffrey Rush finally free of ‘inappropriate behaviour’ charges

The Australian actor wins his defamation case against Sydney newspaper publisher, in spite of testimonies by two female co-actors.

07 May 2019 9:57 PM

The left-handed Warner has been in excellent touch as he scored lot of runs at the top of the order for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. (Photo: BCCI)

'Warner should open with Finch in World Cup': Mark Waugh

Finch recently suggested that either Khawaja, Warner or himself could bat in that position during the World Cup.

07 May 2019 8:25 PM

The small black throatedfinch has stalled the multi-million-dollar Carmichael mine.

Adani’s finch plan for approval of Carmichael coal mine rejected

Adani's proposed plan to conserve the endangered black-throated finch has been rejected by the Queensland government, Australia.

07 May 2019 4:40 PM

The woman was wrestled away by Morrison's close protection security detail and could later be seen leaving the venue holding an egg carton. (Photo:AP)

Video: Aussie PM Scott Morrison egged while campaigning

Australia's election became a little more raucous when a protestor tried -- but failed -- to crack an egg on PM Scott Morrison's head.

07 May 2019 9:48 AM

Cricket Australia had hoped to host New Zealand in an ODI series in January but Aaron Finch’s team will instead travel to the subcontinent after India’s board declined to shift their home series. (Photo: Cricket AUstralia chairman Earl Eddings/Twitter)

CA's failure to cut deal with India stretches Australia's international fixture

Australia’s international schedule will stretch into late-March for the 1st time in 41 years after CA was unable to cut a deal with India.

07 May 2019 9:26 AM

Tom Blundell led a fightback and top scored with 77 before they were all out after 46.1 overs. Cummins ended with 3-36 off eight overs as Australia warm up for the defence of their World Cup title in England. Nathan Coulter-Nile and Jason Behrendorff also took three apiece. (Photo: PTI)

Mighty Australia crushes a weak Kiwi side as Smith, Warner return to side

A weakened New Zealand, missing Kane Williamson, Martin Guptill and Trent Boult, were on the ropes after their horror start.

06 May 2019 1:21 PM

They have been stripped of their leadership titles but head coach Justin Langer said on Friday they would remain important mentors in Finch’s side. (Photo: PTI)

Smith, Warner to play Australia's pre-World Cup warm-up game vs New Zealand

Warner will bat at number three behind Aaron Finch and Usman Khawaja, with Smith named at four in the one-day match at Allan Border Field.

06 May 2019 11:22 AM

Both have been hampered by viruses since returning from the Indian Premier League but took part in net sessions on Sunday ahead of the first of three practice games against New Zealand beginning on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

Steve Smith, David Warner to don Australian colours for 1st time since sandpapergate

The pair were welcomed back into the national fold last week for a pre-World Cup camp in Brisbane.

05 May 2019 2:23 PM

The duo have enjoyed a solid comeback in the Twenty20 IPL, with Warner in blistering form, topping the competition batting rankings with 692 runs from 12 innings. (Photo: AFP)

Australia coach Justin Langer welcomes back Smith and Warner to the team

The duo returned to the national side for a World Cup training camp Friday in Brisbane after serving year-long ban.

03 May 2019 10:41 AM

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

Finch expected the fiery batsman to also dominate on the international stage, providing a massive boost for Australia as the reigning champions chase a sixth World Cup trophy. (Photo: R. Samuel)

'Warner's coming back with a huge hunger to dominate international cricket': Finch

Warner has been in red-hot form in the India Premier League after completing a 12-month ban, he struck a 100 and eight 50s.

02 May 2019 1:28 PM

Cricket Australia (CA) poured cold water on the reports, however, with a spokesperson saying Faulkner had made a 'joke' that was 'taken out of context'. (Photo: AP)

James Faulkner clears air on his sexual orientation

Faulkner shared a picture of himself at a restaurant with his mother and a male friend on Instagram..

30 Apr 2019 10:51 AM

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

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