Australia

Aircraft Crash Kills Waterbomber Pilot Fighting Australian Wildfires

World News | Reuters | Friday August 17, 2018

A helicopter pilot died on Friday when his aircraft crashed while waterbombing rare winter bushfires in Australia that have swept across its drought-stricken southeast, police said.

India vs England: Virat Kohli Urges Team India To Embrace 'Backs To The Wall' Mentality

Friday August 17, 2018

Only once in Test history have a side come from 2-0 down to win a five-match series and that was when a Don Bradman-inspired Australia beat England in 1936/37.

India vs England: India The Latest To Pay For Lack Of Tour Preparation

Agence France-Presse | Thursday August 16, 2018

India head into this week's third Test at Trent Bridge with no other tour games in which players can either rediscover their form or make a case for being called-up.

Indian-Origin Man Plans Billion-Dollar Clean Energy Project In Australia

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 16, 2018

Indian origin British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta has launched a $1 billion, one-gigawatt renewable energy plan based in South Australia's mid-north that he says will lead the country's industry transition to more competitive power.

Australia Desperately Need Steve Smith and David Warner Back, Says Shane Warne

Wednesday August 15, 2018

Shane Warne believes that Steve Smith and David Warner will be better than ever when they come back.

Australian Senator Wants Cuts In "Job-Stealing" Student Visas

Indians Abroad | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday August 15, 2018

Senator Fraser Anning has sought a drastic cut in the number of student visas in Australia, where India is the second largest source of international students after China.

This Day That Year: Sachin Tendulkar Announced His Arrival, Don Bradman Legacy Ended

Tuesday August 14, 2018

August 14 is the day when Don Bradman ended his career and Sachin Tendulkar scored his first Test century.

Australia Resumes Adoptions From India, Says Government

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 14, 2018

Australia has resumed adoption of children from India after five years, a senior official with the Women and Child Development Ministry said today.

Steve Smith, David Warner Set To Return In Australia For Club Cricket

Tuesday August 14, 2018

Steve Smith and David Warner recently featured in the Global T20 League in Canada.

Tech Giants Face Hefty Fines Under Australia Cyber Laws

Agence France-Presse | Tuesday August 14, 2018

The new rules could affect social media giants such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and gaming platforms with chat facilities.

Australian Archbishop Begins Home Detention Over Sex Abuse Cover-Up

World News | Reuters | Tuesday August 14, 2018

A former Australian archbishop, the most senior Catholic cleric in the world convicted of concealing child sex abuse, was spared jail on Tuesday when he was ordered to serve his one-year sentence at home.

Shashi Tharoor Shocked By India's Lord's Debacle, Dreams Of Sensational Comeback

Tanya Rudra | Monday August 13, 2018

The visitors were highly criticised on social media for their lack of fight as they meekly surrendered to record their biggest defeat at Lord's since 1974.

His Surfboard Was Stolen 40 Years Ago, Now Returned As Valuable Vintage

Offbeat | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday August 12, 2018

A surfboard was returned to its Australian surfer after it was stolen from him 40 years ago, local media reported on Sunday.

Rod Laver Leads Australia Greats In Davis Cup Reform Fight

Agence France-Presse | Saturday August 11, 2018

Australian Davis Cup captains and players, led by Rod Laver united on Saturday to oppose proposed reforms to Davis Cup.

Wriddhiman Saha Returns After Surgery, Hopeful Of Making A Comeback For Australia Tour

Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday August 9, 2018

Wriddhiman Saha's rehab will begin at the Bengaluru-based National Cricket Academy after a couple of weeks' rest.