Malcom Turnbull's new cabinet sworn in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's new cabinet was sworn-in on Monday with five women ministers including Marise Payne, who became the country’s first female defence minister, a......

Malcolm Turnbull takes oath as Australia's new PM

Australia gets a fifth premier in eight years after an internal revolt in the ruling Liberal Party forced Tony Abbott to quit A popular millionaire technology entrepreneur, Turnbull is behind the......

Australian PM Turnbull claims victory in tight election

“We’ve won the election, that’s what we’ve done. The most important people to thank are the Australian people because we have resolved this election,” Turnbull said......

Australian cops foil terror plot to bring down airplane

Australian authorities have arrested four men as they foiled an Islamist-inspired terrorist plot to bring down an airplane. Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed the development at......

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

'We will keep fighting for our rights and our culture until this project dies and becomes an ugly memory.' Image: An aerial view of Lady Elliot Island on the southern end of Australia’s......

Mueller, Hummels recalled by Germany for Euro 2020

IMAGE: Thomas Mueller can't hide his happiness at being named in the Germany squad for Euro 2020. Photograph: Thomas Mueller/Facebook World Cup winners Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels on Wednesday......

Steve Smith, David Warner step down amid ball-tampering probe

IMAGE: David Warner and Steven Smith of Australia. Photograph: Lee Warren/Gallo Images/Getty Images /strong Steve Smith stepped down as Australia captain on Sunday and his deputy David Warner also......

Barty, Serena lead field at Australian Open warm-ups

IMAGE: Serena Williams. Photograph: Julian Finney/Getty Images Twenty-three-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and Australian tennis player Ashleigh Barty will lead the field in the two WTA......

Australian cricketer Khawaja must sort out off-field problems

Arrest comes as Usman Khawaja prepares with the Australia squad in Adelaide ahead of Thursday's first crucial Test against India IMAGE: The experienced Usman Khawaja will have an important role in......

Ashwin comes out in support of Smith, Warner and Bancroft

'The world simply wants to see you cry, once you have cried they will feel satisfied and live happily ever after.' IMAGE: India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Photograph: BCCI 'The world simply......