A maximum security prisoner stages an audacious escape in the Australian state of New South Wales by tying bed sheets together to climb over a wall.

A rare white humpback whale is spotted off the coast of Queensland, and whale watchers are hoping it is Australia's famous whale Migaloo.

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Australia captain Michael Clarke has confirmed he will retire from international cricket at the end of the ongoing Ashes series.

Australian stunt biker Robbie Maddison has found a new way to surf on his motorbike.

The spirited performance from Bangladesh bowlers sends the right signals in an otherwise disappointing Test series against the top-ranked team in the world.

The BCB confirms dates of Australia's tour of Bangladesh later this year. The visitors will play two Tests in October in what will be their second Test series in Bangladesh.

An Australian plane passenger, who claims to have suffered back pain after being seated next to an overweight man, is suing Etihad Airways.

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.

Australia says it is encouraged by UN Security Council support for an international criminal tribunal into last year's MH17 crash.

A nurse who said he was forced to work with the so-called Islamic State is thought to be returning to Australia.

Nearly half of Australia's digital users illegally download movies, TV shows and music on a regular basis, a government survey has found.

An Australian surfer has made an incredible escape after encountering two sharks during a major competition in South Africa.

Johnny Depp's wife, actress Amber Heard is charged with illegally smuggling dogs into Australia.

A team of researchers has unexpectedly discovered four extinct underwater volcanoes off the coast of Sydney in Australia.

Steven Smith has conceded the top spot in the Test batting rankings after an underwhelming display in the first Ashes Test against England in Cardiff where he made twin scores of 33 in Australia's 169-run defeat.

A 62-year-old Indian jumps in front of a fast moving train to dramatically save his 18-month-old granddaughter after the baby’s stroller fell on tracks at a railway station in Australia, media reported today.

New Zealand's South Island, and some parts of Australia, has been treated to the Aurora Australis, a natural light display in the sky.

India's legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar has been voted the 'Best Test player' of the 21st century in an online poll conducted by Cricket Australia's website.

Bangladesh now have 10 successive ODI wins at home in between a memorable World Cup down under, and a spot in the Champions Trophy as well.