Cricket: ‘Devastated’ Smith makes tearful apology for ball-tampering
“Devastated” former Australia captain Steve Smith has broken down in tears repeatedly as he apologised for his part in the ball-tampering scandal which has rocked his nation. The 28-year-old arrived…
As questioning ends, Vatican Treasurer’s lawyer says no evidence to back charges
Vatican Treasurer George Pell’s lawyer today said there was no evidence to support charges of historical sexual offences against the Australian cardinal, after four weeks of questioning accusers and witnesses…
Australia’s China scholars air divisions over interference laws
A group of Australia-based academics who study China said well-documented reports show actions by China’s Communist Party amounted to “unacceptable interference” in Australia‘s society and politics, entering a debate dividing their community.…
Embattled PM Malcolm Turnbull forced to delay tax cut
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has been forced to delay introducing a bill to cut corporate tax due to a lack of Senate support, denying him a much-needed political victory…
Russian envoy warns world risks ‘Cold War’ if anti-Moscow bias continues
Russia’s Ambassador to Australia says the world will enter into a “Cold War situation” should the West continue its bias against Moscow in response to the nerve agent attack against…
Once overlooked, 2,500-year old coffin may offer clues into ancient Egypt
Australian academics could help unlock mysteries around ancient Egypt after discovering that a 2,500-year old coffin might contain the remains of a prestigious mummy. The University of Sydney acquired the coffin 150 years ago and a series of…
Vatican Treasurer’s lawyer says case prejudiced by book
Release of a book on Vatican Treasurer George Pell just two months before charges were laid against him last year for historical sexual offences may have prejudiced his case, a…
Australia to expel two Russian diplomats over UK nerve agent attack
Australia is expelling two Russian diplomats in response to a nerve agent attack in England that the British government has blamed on Moscow, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said. The United States…
Sponsors put Australian cricket on notice as ball-tampering scandal engulfs a nation
Australia‘s major cricket sponsors, including Qantas Airways, breakfast cereal maker Sanitarium and brewer Lion, say they are assessing their relationship with the country’s favourite pastime as the fallout from a…
Malcolm Turnbull under pressure after government loses 29th straight opinion poll
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull’s coalition government has lost its 29th straight Newspoll, putting the country’s leader in an increasingly precarious position as his party attempts to push planned corporate tax…
