Authorities were questioning two people after a raid at a warehouse in satellite city Tangerang, where nearly 600 000 surgical masks were found
Here are the implications the Australian fires might have on tennis players as they gear up for the first grand slam of the new decade
Six police descended on the corporation’s offices in Sydney armed with a warrant targeting three senior journalists and executives
The controversy has overshadowed Australia’s World Cup preparations, with Wallabies coach Michael Cheika vowing not to select Folau
Photos of the typo were shared on social media sites
The Crusaders brought an end to the Stormers perfect record, the only one in Super Rugby this year, with a 31-24 victory on Saturday.
Australia crushed India by 87 runs in the one-day series international at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.
No image available
/ 2 February 2011
Australia pulled off a spectacular run chase to win the sixth one-day international against England by two wickets on Wednesday.
No image available
/ 3 December 2010
An Australian man has surprised friends by getting married — to his pet dog of five years, a golden labrador called Honey.
No image available
/ 17 November 2010
A koala has caused a stir at an Australian pub, wandering inside during a stormy evening and taking up a position above the bar before promptly falling asleep.
Three-times world surfing champion Andy Irons was found dead on
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.
An Australian teenager sailed into Sydney Harbour on Saturday to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe that takes her into the history books.
No image available
/ 23 September 2009
A huge outback dust storm swept eastern Australia and blanketed Sydney on Wednesday, disrupting transport and forcing people indoors.
No image available
/ 27 February 2009
Australia flanker Phil Waugh celebrated his 100th Super 14 appearance by leading the Waratahs to a 34-16 win over the Highlanders on Friday.
No image available
/ 23 February 2009
New Zealand teenager Danny Lee rocketed more than 400 places in the world golf rankings on Monday after his sensational Johnnie Walker Classic win.
No image available
/ 20 February 2009
Kurtley Beale kicked the Waratahs to a hard-fought 11-7 victory over the Chiefs in a Super 14 clash on Friday.
No image available
/ 16 February 2009
Australian cricket captain Ricky Ponting says the pressure will be all on South Africa when the teams play for No. 1 Test team status.
No image available
/ 30 January 2009
Southeastern Australia faced chaos on Friday, as a heatwave fanned fires that destroyed homes, claimed lives and strained services.
No image available
/ 23 January 2009
Albie Morkel sped South Africa to victory as they won the third ODI against Australia by three wickets in Sydney on Friday.
Australia were in a near impenetrable position at the close of the fourth day of the third Test against SA on Tuesday.
Saving the planet by eating kangaroos and wild camels may seem like pie in the sky, but the offbeat menu comes with a scientific stamp of approval.
No image available
/ 12 December 2008
In the past South African players have not been able to cope with the “Aussieness” of a tour Down Under. This time, things may be different.
No image available
/ 11 December 2008
Controversial American golfer John Daly grabbed a spectator’s camera and smashed it into a tree at the Australian Open at Royal Sydney on Thursday.
No image available
/ 30 November 2008
Australia on Sunday mourned the death of Danish architect Joern Utzon, who designed Sydney’s iconic, sail-shaped Opera House.
No image available
/ 30 November 2008
Australia on Sunday mourned the death of Danish architect Joern Utzon, who designed Sydney’s iconic, sail-shaped Opera House.
No image available
/ 24 November 2008
The Wallabies have dodged the guillotine in winning their first rugby international in France in eight years.
No image available
/ 17 September 2008
It is never too late to launch an effective HIV/Aids prevention campaign, writes Robert Colman.
Australian newspapers on Monday hailed the Tri-Nations win by the Wallabies in South Africa as confirmation of the revival of Australian rugby.
The Robbie Deans factor has given Australian rugby fans hope the Wallabies can upset the All Blacks in Sydney on Saturday.
Pope Benedict XVI on Wednesday moved to Sydney’s main Catholic Cathedral as he prepared to take charge of World Youth Day.
Pilgrims on Monday bore a giant wooden cross through the streets of Sydney, where Pope Benedict XVI will preside over World Youth Day.