Australia

Allan Matthews admitted 'removing tissue' from the 52-year-old without consent or authority

Khurram Jahangir Khan was named 'Young Victorian of the Year' for his volunteer work with immigrant communities

Bystanders were stunned to watch the enormous bird latch its talons on to the screaming boy's head

The marsupial was recently admitted to the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after apparently being hit by a car

Lehmann believes in the 26-year-old's ability to join the ranks of McGrath, Lillee, Johnson, and Brett Lee

Al Qudsi, 42, was found guilty in a unanimous decision of aiding the men to fight with extremist groups in 2013

Turnbull’s Liberal-Nationals are expected to win 76 seats, the minimum for a majority

the number of people being diagnosed with AIDS in Australia was now so small it was no longer reported.

The 25-year-old admitted one count of animal cruelty in Brisbane Magistrates Court

Labor has won 66, and with five independents elected, opposition does not have sufficient seats to govern in Canberra

Australia has had five prime ministers in just nine years after bitter party infighting

"If you go back to Ashes and have a look at my leading edges, it probably didn't help me," says Aussie opener

The latest ABC projections give the government 73 seats and Labor 66

In the last 12 years, up to 68,000 dogs were killed because they were seen as unsuitable for racing

Hayley Jensen, Corinne Hall, and Joel Logan are now required to participate in anti-corruption education programs

Some 275 kilograms (605 pounds) of crystal methamphetamine were found under the floorboards of shipping containers

Turnbull faces the prospect of having to deal with independents and minor parties to stay in power

Knife-edge poll: Australians swing against ruling coalition

Anti-Islam sentiment became more prominent in Australia last year

World Cup-holders defeated the hosts by 58 runs in the final to clinch the trophy

Australia's prime minister promised stability and strong economic policy in the wake of global turmoil by Brexit vote

Darren Bravo's ton, impressive fast-bowling from Shannon Gabriel helped hosts bag 100-run win over South Africa

"I have no doubt that our very strong and intimate relations with the United Kingdom will be entirely unaffected"

Winner of South Africa-West Indies clash qualifies for final against Australia

Two other men have been jailed with three more still before the courts

Kangaroos chase 283-run target with six wickets remaining at Kensington Oval

The fate of the plane presumed to have crashed at sea still remains a mystery

The Vietnamese boat was discovered north of Australia this month, with the 21 men, women and children on board

Most of the abuse was perpetrated by older recruits as part of ritualised practices of 'bastardisation'

Heinz products contain over 60 percent sugar significantly higher than natural fruit and vegetables

Malcolm Turnbul is in favour of a referendum on the issue instead of a parliamentary vote

The July 2 poll is tipped to be a tight race, and could see the ruling coalition be turfed out of office

The move comes as concerns grow that a flood of mostly Chinese investors is crowding out locals

The 35-year-old led his side to six-wicket victory in fifth match

Australian opening batsman suffers injury while fielding during Saturday's victory over South Africa

South Africa's suspect temperament was again exposed as they crashed to 36-run defeat

Rye Hunt, 25, disappeared on May 21 from the Copacabana Beach area

Players union urges Cricket Australia to resolve issues with pink ball

Cricket Australia will proceed with the proposal despite misgivings of captains Steven Smith and Alastair Cook

Police confronted the man, reported missing from a psychiatric centre, after being alerted by staff

Underwater photographer Tim Samuel came across the little creature trapped inside the only slightly larger jellyfish

Former pacer believes stunted development in academies resulted in a slump in standards

The match will be played from November 24-28 at Adelaide

Proteas will face World champions in their second match of tri-nation series on Tuesday at same venue

The woman, 60, was fatally mauled offshore from Perth by a shark described by witnesses as bigger than their boat

Australia has adopted the colour for all tobacco packaging along with graphic health warnings

The hosts lost their opening Tri-Nation Series day-night game by six wickets

'This storm, which was so ferocious, has taken life from us' says New South Wales Premier Mike Baird

Three fishermen who tried to help the woman described the shark as being longer than their 17-foot long boat

'The deceased person has significant injuries that are consistent with a shark attack' WA police