Australia News

Melbourne prepares to fend off Sydney in tennis battle

Sydney is plotting a marketing coup in hopes of stealing the Australian Open away from its longtime Melbourne home by making a more attractive offer to international tennis authorities.

Ponting will surpass Tendulkar: Chappell

Ricky Ponting's flamboyant maiden hundred on Indian soil led Greg Chappell to foretell that the Aussie skipper will eventually pass Sachin Tendulkar's record of maximum Test centuries.9:00 PM on October 11

Austrian right-wing politician Joerg Haider dies in accident

Joerg Haider, the leader of Austria's right-wing Alliance for the Future of Austria, died in a car accident early Saturday, Austrian police confirmed.1:32 PM on October 11

New evidence shows nicotine patches don't work

Millions of dollars are spent in purchasing over-the-counter nicotine replacement therapy, but they have been found to be of uncertain effectiveness when used alone.4:33 PM on October 10

Now Australian bottled beer, sunscreen for Indians

Beer and sunscreen, two iconic products of the Australian lifestyle, are the latest to join the growing list of exports to India.12:01 PM on October 10

Australian stocks follow Wall Street down

Australian stocks gave up 5.5 percent in early trading Friday in response to Wall Street falling to a five-year low.8:00 AM on October 10

Patience key for spinners on Indian wickets: Warne

Shane Warne sought to ease the pressure on Cameron White, who made his debut against India Thursday, saying that spinners don't need to take a clutch of wickets to be successful in India.6:31 PM on October 09

Symonds will have to prove himself for comeback: Sutherland

Cricket Australia (CA) chief James Sutherland has made it clear that troubled all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who was dropped from the ongoing Test tour of India on disciplinary grounds, will have to earn his place back in the side.4:30 PM on October 09

Australia begins bottled beer, sunscreen exports to India

Two iconic products of the Australian lifestyle, sunscreen and beer, are the latest to join the growing list of exports strengthening the economic ties between India and Australia.2:34 PM on October 09

Too much sand in water leads to dead corals

Startling evidence has emerged from new research to show that when fishes get a mouthful of sand, the days of coral reefs are numbered.1:02 PM on October 09

Awry protein linked to breast cancer

A developmental protein like Notch that sometimes goes awry has been linked to breast cancer, according to a new study.10:00 AM on October 09

Lance Armstrong cleared to race in Australian Tour

US cyclist Lance Armstrong will make his official comeback to professional road racing in January at the Tour Down Under in Australia, organisers of the Adelaide stage race said Thursday.7:32 AM on October 09

Australian stocks open sharply lower

Australian stocks tumbled 1.5 percent in early trading Thursday on thin volume.7:31 AM on October 09

Australia entices tourists to 'Come Walkabout'

Australia is enticing international tourists to come and lose themselves in the remarkable landscape, unique culture and warmth of its people through a global tourism campaign launched Wednesday that leverages on an outback movie starring Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman.7:00 PM on October 08

Qantas cuts fuel surcharge on its international fares

Australia's flagship carrier, Qantas, will cut fuel surcharge on its international fares beginning Thursday with flights to India costing 15 Australian dollars or Rs.500 less.2:32 PM on October 08