ARTICLES RELATING TO AUSTRALIA

Australians are getting fatter

2013-04-16 10:15

Australians are smoking and drinking less than they were five years ago but are fatter and more anxious, according to a new survey profiling the nation's health.

Australia set for modest budget surplus

2012-05-06 11:59

Australia is on track for a modest budget surplus, says Treasurer Wayne Swan ahead of the unveiling of his fifth budget for the mining-powered economy.

Arthur calls on Chappell

2011-12-17 13:56

Mickey Arthur has called on Former India coach Greg Chappell to share his insights of the Indian team with the Australian squad.

Horne out of Wales clash

2011-12-02 17:11

Australia were forced into a late change when Rob Horne was ruled out of Australia's Test against Wales with a tight hamstring.

Proteas back from the dead

2011-11-18 17:57

The Proteas have made a stirring fightback from the brink of impending disaster to end the second day of the Test on level terms.

Bowlers fight back

2011-11-18 14:45

The Proteas bowlers have fought back to dismiss three Australian batsmen after lunch in the second Test at the Wanderers.

SA set sights on series kill

2011-11-11 16:47

The Proteas have a wonderful chance to achieve a first home Test series success against Australia since 1969/70.

Schalk rooting for Azzurri

2011-10-01 13:22

Schalk Burger has admitted he'll be cheering for an Italian victory over Ireland as South Africa prepare to face the Wallabies.

Australia romp past Russia

2011-10-01 07:08

Patched-up Australia cruised into the World Cup quarterfinals after a ten-try thrashing over hapless Russia.

Marsh rescues Australia

2011-09-16 17:26

Shaun Marsh hit a gutsy 81 to steer Australia out of trouble at the start of the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka.

Ponting celebrates 100 wins

2011-09-03 13:41

Ricky Ponting has become the first cricketer to play in 100 Test wins after Australia defeated Sri Lanka by 125 runs.

Australia crush Sri Lanka

2011-08-20 18:02

Fast bowler Brett Lee and spinner Xavier Doherty took four wickets apiece as Australia crushed Sri Lanka to win the fourth ODI.

Australia all out for 176

2011-03-19 10:59

Paceman Umar Gul took three wickets as Pakistan dismissed defending champion Australia for 176 with more than three overs to spare.

Australia cruise past Kenya

2011-03-13 19:12

Reigning World Cup champions Australia have eased into the quarterfinals of the World Cup with a 60-run victory over Kenya.

Aus want flying start

2011-02-21 06:13

Australia would like to emulate New Zealand's thumping victory over Kenya when they face Zimbabwe in their opening match.

Strauss savours Ashes victory

2010-12-29 16:29

Andrew Strauss savoured the feeling of victory as England sealed the Ashes, but has his sights set on the number one ranking.

Ponting under siege

2010-12-26 11:35

Ricky Ponting should remain captain of Australia despite the spectre of losing the Ashes series, Michael Clarke has said.

Pressure mounts on Ponting

2010-12-16 12:39

England have turned the screws on Australia's embattled leadership with Ricky Ponting's dismal run of form in the Ashes continuing.

Wales rocked by Injuries

2010-11-05 21:15

Wales' efforts to extract some measure of payback for last year's heavy defeat to Australia have been hampered by a rash of injuries.

Aus face SWC 2022 allegation

2010-07-05 07:14

Football Federation Australia is in hot water as it faces claims of financial mismanagement in its bid for the 2022 World Cup.

Aussie lives in giant Jabulani

2010-06-23 12:55

An Australian man is being paid thousands of dollars to watch the World Cup inside a giant Adidas Jabulani football in Melbourne.

ID has a go at Aussie fans

2010-06-21 12:54

The Independent Democrats have complained about a group of disgruntled Australian fans who threw bottles onto the football pitch.

Mensah braced for Aus

2010-06-18 11:32

Ghana captain John Mensah is not expecting Australia to throw caution to the wind as they seek to revive their World Cup campaign.

Aussie papers attack 'Pimbecile'

2010-06-15 09:40

Australia's poor show against Germany has led to a backlash from local press, who have dubbed coach Verbeek 'Pimbecile'.

Cahill tears after red card

2010-06-14 07:47

The first time Tim Cahill ran into Bastian Schweinsteiger he earned a red card. The second time he dissolved into tears.

 

Aussies shocked at murder

2012-09-30 11:57

Tens of thousands of people have marched through the Melbourne suburb where murdered Irish woman Jill Meagher was last seen alive.

Aus mines have insurance against lower prices

2012-03-21 14:34

Increased shipments of coal, iron ore and gas would more than make up for any fall in their value, Australian officials say.

Mickey shows Jake the way

2011-12-06 13:05

Jake White has revealed how new Australia cricket coach Mickey Arthur helped convince him to take up his post at the Brumbies.

SA's best and worst in a day

2011-11-18 22:00

The Proteas are dramatically back on track after staring uncomfortably down the barrel after day two of the second Test.

Tahir triple topples tail

2011-11-18 17:43

Imran Tahir's first three Test wickets helped dismiss Australia in the final session, on day two of the second Test.

Oz shell-shocked by collapse

2011-11-11 20:42

Australia was shaken to the core by its loss to the Proteas, leaving captain Michael Clarke questioning the team's fighting spirit.

Hashim poised to lead Proteas

2011-10-01 14:24

Gary Kirsten has confirmed that Hashim Amla will lead the Proteas in Twenty20 and ODI cricket in the absence of AB de Villiers.

Mitchell could be out of RWC

2011-10-01 07:54

Australian winger Drew Mitchell could be out of the World Cup after a hamstring injury against Russia, coach Robbie Deans has said.

Fresh strikes to hit Qantas

2011-09-26 09:37

Qantas has warned of fresh disruption after 4 000 ground staff announced their second strike in as many weeks, hitting thousands of travellers on one of Australia’s busiest weekends of the year.

Wallabies on form - Mallett

2011-09-09 16:24

Italy coach Nick Mallett rates the Wallabies as the form team of the World Cup and says his Azzurri team face a tough Test.

Harris stars in Aussie win

2011-09-03 12:08

Fast bowler Ryan Harris has claimed five wickets as Australia beat a valiant Sri Lanka by 125 runs in the first Test.

Clarke sees Oz to easy win

2011-04-09 14:25

Michael Clarke played a captains innings by smashing a century and leading Australia to victory over Bangladesh in the first ODI.

Australia cruise to victory

2011-03-16 18:20

Australia's openers put on an emphatic display as they crushed Canada by seven wickets in their Group A match on Wednesday.

Rain hits CWC showdown

2011-03-05 14:48

Australia's showdown with co-hosts Sri Lanka has been abandoned due to rain after play was halted in the 32nd over.

Disasters may reverse Aus growth

2011-02-08 07:59

A drop in coal and agricultural exports forced by Australia's flood and cyclone disasters could "thump" its economy, forcing growth into reverse, government warns.

Harris undergoes surgery

2010-12-29 15:44

Paceman Ryan Harris will undergo surgery on his injured left ankle and will be sidelined for three to four months.

Tremlett seizes chance

2010-12-16 13:59

Towering fast bowler Chris Tremlett answered England's call in emphatic fashion on the opening day of the crucial third Ashes Test.

Cook propels England to lead

2010-12-04 09:45

Alastair Cook defied Australia's bowlers to drive England to a first-innings lead of 72 on day two of the second Ashes test.

All guns blazing for Boks

2010-08-27 18:42

Rocky Elsom is in no doubt as to how motivated the Boks will be for Victor Matfield's 100th cap at Loftus Versfeld.

Aussies beat Serbia but exit

2010-06-23 22:48

Australia ended Serbia's SWC quest with a fighting victory but it was not enough to take them into the knockout round either.

Aus, China ink $8.8bn deals

2010-06-21 15:49

Australia and China have signed new deals worth AU$10bn, mostly in resources and energy, after talks between Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Vice President Xi Jinping.

Socceroos: no longer disgrace

2010-06-20 10:25

Just a week after lambasting the Socceroos for their loss to Germany, Australian media has praised the performance against Ghana.

FIFA: Cahill ban stands

2010-06-17 13:36

FIFA says Australia's Tim Cahill has been banned for one game after he was sent off in the World Cup group game against Germany.

Loew hails slick passing game

2010-06-14 08:24

Germany coach Joachim Loew has praised his team's slick passing and effective attack after their 4-0 routing of Australia.

German hot-shots silence critics

2010-06-13 22:52

Germany's Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose silenced their critics by hitting the back of the net in their win over Australia.

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