The Socceroo fans would have won the game hands down on sheer spirit, but in the end they gave way to Germany in a humiliating 4-0 defeat.
Bangladesh coach Jamie Siddons warned England’s bowlers "it doesn’t swing, it doesn’t seam in Australia" ahead of their Ashes defence ‘Down Under’.
It’s a dog’s life. Well, it was on Saturday when the forecourt of the Sydney Opera House came alive with the sound of high pitched music.
Injured Galatasaray forward Harry Kewell was included in Australia’s 23-man World Cup squad containing 14 veterans from Germany 2006.
A thief who stole a car with a caravan attached got away with more than he bargained for — as the two owners were in the back.
Australian Formula One legend Jack Brabham has backed Mark Webber to win the world championship after back-to-back victories in Spain and Monaco.
An amorous kangaroo in the mood for love has female joggers hopping mad in Australia’s outback Northern Territory.
Michael Hussey’s rescue mission saw Australia beat Pakistan by three wickets with just a ball to spare to reach the World Twenty20 final on Friday.
An Australian teenager sailed into Sydney Harbour on Saturday to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe that takes her into the history books.
The calculators are packed away and bonus points meaningless as the Super 14 comes down to a South African derby and a couple of Trans-Tasman clashes.
Argentina has taken a major step towards joining an expanded Tri-Nations rugby competition in 2012 after the IRB changed player availability rules.
Lewis Moody is expected to lead England on their tour to Australia and New Zealand after Steve Borthwick was ruled out of the 44-man squad by injury.
South Africa captain Graeme Smith said Australia are the favourites for the World Twenty20 title after his own side crashed out before the semifinals.
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has set a modest goal for the Socceroos at the Soccer World Cup, targeting a spot in the second round.
A thief who tried to steal an X-Men omnibus from the Adelaide Comic Centre is nabbed by the owner in Spider-Man disguise.
Australia’s plan to hit mining projects with a new tax might have upset resource companies, but it could prove popular with voters.
Australia will force tobacco companies to adopt plain packaging, removing all colour and branding logos within two years.
Waratahs winger Lachlan Turner took a kick on his finger tips then tiptoed for 20m just centimetres from the sideline, to help his side to victory.
Rugby unions in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa have secured a 35% increase in broadcasting income with a five-year deal worth $437-million.
The Reds have signed former Wallaby forward Radike Samo as a replacement for captain James Horwill for the remainder of the Super 14 season.
The Queensland Reds cemented their Super 14 semifinal credentials with a 19-12 victory over defending champions the Bulls.
Wallabies number eight Wycliff Palua will need reconstruction surgery on a knee injury and will be out for the remainder of the season.
Cheetahs loose forward Kabamba Floors has been suspended for five weeks after being found guilty of a dangerous tackle on Julian Huxley.
Nothing is ever certain in Super 14 rugby, which refuses to follow a script, writes <em>Andy Capostagno</em>
Australia have culled fast bowlers Nathan Bracken and Stuart Clark from their roster for next season, as they aim to regain the Ashes.
Al Baxter scored his first Super rugby try in his 100th match for the New South Wales Waratahs to help his team thrash the Cheetahs 40-17.
The Auckland Blues boosted their semifinal hopes with a stirring 32-17 win over the Bulls at Eden Park on Saturday.
Former South Africa coach Mickey Arthur was named Thursday as Western Australia’s cricket coach for the next three seasons.
Former Australia captain Stirling Mortlock signed for the Rebels on Wednesday in a major boost for the new Super 15 team and the Wallabies.
Former champion Michael Schumacher on Monday remained upbeat about his return to Formula One despite a 10th-place finish at the Australian Grand Prix.
Welsh forward Gareth Delve has become the Melbourne Rebels’second international recruitment ahead of their debut Super 15 season next year.
Formula One world champion Jenson Button timed his pitstop to perfection to chalk up his first win for McLaren in the Australian Grand Prix.