Tag: Australia
Love leads Bulls to first-innings points
Martin Love stroked an impressive century to guide Queensland's first innings to 354 on day two of the Sheffield Shield match against New South Wales at the Sydney Cricket Ground.[MORE]
Storms weaken, severe wind warning remains for SE Qld
Predictions SE Qld will be struck by massive storms this afternoon have fallen away, but strong winds are lashing the region.[MORE]
Black Caps reeling at stumps
Australia strengthened its grip on the first Test, as New Zealand struggled to 6 for 143 at stumps on day three.[MORE]
Canberra and Adelaide in 0-0 draw
Adelaide United and Canberra United played out a scoreless draw in their round five W-League match at McKellar Park in Canberra this afternoon.[MORE]
Dozens of whales dead in mass stranding
Fifty two pilot whales believed to be from a maternal pod have died after a mass stranding on Tasmania's north-west coast.[MORE]
Shake-up planned for Australian golf
Major changes are planned for Australia's summer of golf as players prepare to tee off in next week's Masters tournament at Huntingdale, in Victoria.[MORE]
Carl Williams' mother found dead
Barbara Williams, the mother of convicted killer Carl Williams, has been found dead in her Melbourne home.[MORE]
Hull maintains LPGA lead
Australian Katherine Hull fired a 1-under-par 71 in the second round to maintain her lead at the season-ending LPGA ADT Championship in Florida.[MORE]
Akermanis unhurt after crash in race warm-up
Western Bulldogs player star Jason Akermanis has escaped unhurt after rolling his car before the start of a Mini Challenge race at Symmons Plains in Launceston.[MORE]
Whincup extends V8s championship lead
Ford's Jamie Whincup has stretched his lead in the V8 Supercar championship after finishing second in the opening race at Symmons Plains in Tasmania.[MORE]
Kiwis struggling as Ryder, McCullum depart
Australia struck a crucial double blow after the tea break to leave NZ in trouble at 4 for 49 on day three at the Gabba.[MORE]
Rescued sailors relax after yacht ordeal
The captain of the Pacific Sun cruise ship says four sailors rescued from the Coral Sea after their yacht sank yesterday are in good spirits. [MORE]
Newton-John's boyfriend probably drowned: report
US Coast Guard investigators have concluded that Olivia Newton-John's ex-boyfriend, Patrick McDermott, most likely drowned at sea.[MORE]
Deans warns Wallabies over Paris complacency
Australia coach Robbie Deans has warned his Wallabies to beware a wounded French side who will be bent on revenge for the maulings they suffered on their summer tour when the two sides meet in Paris on Sunday morning (Australian time).[MORE]
Ambrose's US ambitions on the line
Marcos Ambrose has declared there will be no second chances if he fails to make an impact when he steps up to the premier NASCAR Championship in the US next year.[MORE]
Lee takes 300th Test scalp
Brett Lee became the fourth Australian to take 300 Test wickets on day three of the first Test.[MORE]
Katich leads Australia to 326-run lead
Simon Katich has carried his bat to lead Australia to a commanding position in the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba.[MORE]
Aussie to plead not guilty over Thai royal family insult
A Melbourne man held in Bangkok since September will plead not guilty to charges of insulting the Thai royal family. [MORE]
Tander on pole at Symmons Plains
Holden driver Garth Tander has taken pole position for the opening V8 Supercars race at Symmons Plains in Launceston.[MORE]
Webber seriously injured in bike accident
Mark Webber has a broken leg after being hit by a car in Tasmania. [MORE]
Ton-up Katich dominating at Gabba
Centurion Simon Katich single-handedly led Australia to a dominant position at lunch on day three of the first Test against New Zealand at the Gabba.[MORE]
Merrick praises Melbourne's mental toughness
Ernie Merrick has praised Melbourne's mental toughness in emerging from a run of player absences and high stakes matches to establish a gap on top of the A-League.[MORE]
Cheap fuel may be short lived: MTA
The Motor Trade Association (MTA) believes the drop in fuel prices could be short lived. [MORE]
Bligh calls for calm before storms
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh warns residents in the state's south-east not to panic ahead of storms expected later today.[MORE]
