Tag: Australia
Sienna Miller wins damages from Aussie paparazzo Lyons
Sienna Miller has won damages from Aussie paparazzo Darryn Lyons over harassment.[MORE]
Langlands knocked out in motorcade fall
Australian rugby league great Graeme Langlands was knocked unconscious when he fell from a car during a pre-match motorcade of Test stars at the World Cup final in Brisbane on Saturday.[MORE]
Dragons take points in thriller
The South Dragons held off a spirited 36ers side to win a thrilling round 10 NBL contest 106-100 at the Distinctive Homes Dome in Adelaide.[MORE]
Spirit down Lynx
The Bendigo Spirit beat Perth Lynx 107-76 in their round eight WNBL game at Shepparton Stadium on Saturday night.[MORE]
Bushrangers edging Warriors at the WACA
Victoria is 8 for 238 in reply to Western Australia's 239 at stumps on day two of the Sheffield Shield match at the WACA ground in Perth.[MORE]
Qantas flight cancelled just before take-off
A Qantas flight from Sydney to New Zealand had to be aborted today minutes before take-off.[MORE]
Kiwis shock Kangaroos for maiden Cup
New Zealand staged the biggest upset in World Cup history, shocking defending champions Australia 34-20 in the final.[MORE]
Adelaide reclaims second spot
Adelaide United defeated 10-man Sydney FC 2-0 in their round 12 A-League fixture at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on Saturday night.[MORE]
Rudd urges APEC to echo G20 financial crisis commitments
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd told the APEC leaders meeting the seizure of the financial system has damaged everyone.[MORE]
Adelaide leading Sydney at half-time
Adelaide United went into the break leading Sydney FC 1-0 in their round 12 A-League fixture at Hindmarsh Stadium in Adelaide on Saturday night.[MORE]
Oppn criticises citizenship test changes
The Opposition has criticised the Government's decision to axe the general knowledge quiz about Australia in the citizenship test.[MORE]
Gilded Venom wins Railway Stakes
Western Australian horse Gilded Venom has won the $1 million Group One Railway Stakes at Ascot in Perth.[MORE]
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]
SE Qld severe weather warning cancelled
A severe weather warning has been cancelled for south-east Queensland.[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]
Adelaide, Canberra draw as Qld and Sydney triumph
Adelaide United and Canberra United played out a scoreless draw in their round five W-League match at McKellar Park in Canberra on Saturday.[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 concluded Olivia Newton-John's ex-boyfriend Patrick McDermott most likely drowned at sea.[MORE]
