Australia

"Leave, and leave early," a minister urges those in the danger zone

Australia experienced its hottest year on record in 2019, with drought causing water shortage and fuelling bushfires

Drifting smoke won't negatively affect the health of the continent's inhabitants, says Chilean service

Novak Djokovic says organisers should consider delaying the tournament, as a last resort

The Blacks Caps were unbeaten in their six previous series before they flew across the Tasman Sea

The batsman emerged from nowhere to become Test cricket's leading scorer last year with 1,104 runs

The 49-year-old is now coach of Brisbane Heat in the domestic Twenty20 Big Bash League

Andrew O’Dwyer was killed along with a colleague on Dec 19 after a burned tree fell in the path of their firetruck

It's a long road ahead and we will be with these communities every step of the way as they rebuild, says Australian...

The Aussie batsmen were warned for running on the middle of the pitch

The off-spinner led the powerful Australian bowling attack to dismiss the Kiwis for 136

Steyn praised the fast-bowler while advising him to bowl fast in order to capitalise on the pitches in Australia

Dar found himself on the wrong end while officiating during New Zealand’s first innings

The Melbourne Stars player apologised after being found guilty of breaching Cricket Australia's code of conduct

The fatal attack is the second in the area in less than three years

The Australians dismissed the Black Caps for 251 to lead by 203 runs in the first innings

Hundreds of properties were destroyed and one man died trying to save a friend's home in the severe conditions

Morrison was heckled by enraged locals and firefighters, after vacationing in Hawaii during the bushfire crisis

10 photos of bushfires engulfing different parts of Australia

His trip was due to focus on trade, defense, intelligence and security issues

They will help deliver supplies to isolated communities, evacuate people in need, and assist in reopening roads

Kyrgios has been at the forefront of rallying support and pledged Aus$200 for each ace he serves

Victoria has been declared a state of disaster across areas home to about 100,000 people

Blazes in the region and smoky conditions forced organisers to pull the pin and move event to Bendigo, Victoria state

The 26-year-old made a throat-slitting gesture after taking each of his three wickets

Catastrophic blazes ripped through the country's south-east on New Year's Eve, killing at least eight people

The smoke from the bushfires have destroyed more than 4 million hectares

The ICC is set to reflect on the idea of making test matches four-day affairs

Wildlife park was also threatened though zoo keepers and firefighters managed to save all 200 animals

A huge crowd gathered in Auckland and Wellington amid fireworks and celebrations

Some residents took to the sea hoping for refuge from one of the worst days

There have been nine confirmed casualties this bushfire season

Sydney and other major cities have been shrouded in toxic bushfire smoke haze for weeks

Volunteers who are also government employees were last week granted additional paid leave to help fight the blazes

Skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl

The fast-bowler claimed seven wickets in just two matches with an economy rate of 5.87

England, Australia and India are discussing the possibility of creating a new yearly four-nations ODI tournament

Raval was jettisoned after twin failures in the 296-run defeat to Tim Paine’s Australia in the series-opener

The 26-year-old pace sensation has had a stellar start in the BBL claiming seven wickets in two matches

News of his holiday prompted street protests and widespread criticism on social media

The actor revealed how she survived a wild awards night back in Australia

One person died in South Australia, another critically injured and 15 homes destroyed

New Zealand coach Gary Stead confirmed his team would rest on Friday

Police spokesperson says prolonged drought, water shortages likely prompted the crime

Climate protesters marched on PM Scott Morrison's official residence to demand curbs on greenhouse gas emissions

Ferguson bowled just 11 overs in the first innings of his test debut before he limped off with the injury

Hazlewood suffered a low-grade hamstring tear in his second over in the opening match of the series in Perth

He learnt to drive when he was seven to escape situations like this, says his father

The plan was aborted at the airport when the plotters decided it was too risky to get through customs

Australia won the first of the three-Test series by 296 runs