Australia

Australia, which has successfully avoided falling into recession for almost 25 years, posted better-than-expected GDP

American defence giant Lockheed Martin says it is "essentially the eyes, ears and sword of the boat".

CA are determined to reprise the success of last year's inaugural day-night Test against New Zealand at Adelaide Oval

The Great Barrier Reef attracts around A$5 billion ($3.90 billion) in tourism every year

Former South Africa fast bowler is set to join the Aussies for their tour of Sri Lanka

49-year-old has previously coached with England, New Zealand and South Africa

Farhad Jabar, 15, shot senior accountant Curtis Cheng, 58, outside Sydney police headquarters

12 new subs to be delivered by French contractor DCNS under the country's biggest ever defence contract

Cricket boards of all major test-playing nations have thrown their support behind day-night matches, says Sutherland

Australia announces French DCNS as the winning bidder to design and build its next generation of submarines

PCB set to propose home Day-Night Test against West Indies in UAE to prepare for Australia tour

19-year-old had a lucky escape Monday when he fought off a crocodile which bit into his foot as he slept

Buckingham sets fire to a river to draw attention to methane gas he says is seeping into the water due to fracking

Prime minister promises to spend A$15 million on boosting the capability of anti-graft agents to track down money

It is the second leak from within the military acquisition project

Museum Victoria says the unique fossil belonged to an extinct species of "killer sperm whale"

International race between France, Germany and Japan to win contract to build new submarines is reaching a climax

Toads were introduced to Australia in 1935 but are so poisonous they can kill predators that try to eat them

Brisbane mother, Channel Nine team were arrested Faulkner's soN, daughter were snatched in broad daylight in Beirut

CA chief executive James Sutherland said Pakistan had agreed to play a day-night Test in Brisbane

The farming estate includes 10 cattle stations, stretching across southern and western Australia, and Queensland

The all-rounder's recent ankle injury raises concerns about his fitness for the upcoming tour of West Indies

Defeat India 4-0 in final; Pakistan finish fifth after downing Canada 3-1

Justin Langer will take the side to Caribbean to give head coach Darren Lehmann a break before their tour of Sri Lanka

The note features yellow Prickly Moses wattle flower and colourful Eastern Spinebill native bird

The 18-year-old, named as Bourhan Hraichie, has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm and intentional choking

Last week, AFL condemned fans who hung up a banner reading "Go Pies! Stop the Mosques"

French President Hollande last month abandoned plans to strip French nationality from people convicted of terrorism

Steve Smith's side will play three Tests along with five one-day internationals and two T20Is

Turnbull said regional power Australia, a US ally, was "opposed to the further proliferation of nuclear weapons"

Queensland state govt says Aus$21.7 billion project to build one of the world's biggest mines was awarded three...

Bishop told reporters in Washington that "a strong UK as part of the European Union would be in Australia's interests"

Trio of batsmen rewarded by Cricket Australia for their recent impressive form

Surface is now likely to assist spin and inconsistent bounce

Shahid Afridi's men face 21-run defeat against Steven Smith-led Australia

Prosecutors allege girl was handed cash that she was meant to send to her relative, an alleged IS fighter

Australia scrape through against Bangladesh but face tougher tests ahead

Authorities have seen a trend of teenage children involved in activities that they should really not be involved in

The 29-year-old Khawaja whacked seven fours and one six before he was bowled by Al-Amin Hossain

For Kiwis, Mitchell McClenaghan claimed three, while Mitchell Santner and Corey Anderson picked two wickets each

Australian government ministers rarely make critical comments about elections in other countries

Iran's Revolutionary Guards test-fired two ballistic missiles last Wednesday

The charity Birdman Rally involved participants flying homemade gliders without mechanical assistance

Asian teams have won three out of five stagings of the biennial tournament

Defeat South Africa 2-1 but both sides talk up their chances of winning the mega event

Visitors achieved victory with four balls to spare

Seriously, did she have a personal photographer following her around?

Hosts start their campaign against New Zealand on March 15

Koalas and kangaroos are subject to more scientific study than Australia's twitching rodents and bats

The video shows Maloney allegedly biting off the rat's head and washing it down with three shots of vodka