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Khaled Sharrouf -- who made headlines in 2014 when he posted an image on Twitter of his young son holding a severed head -- had his citizenship revoked earlier this year, The Australian newspaper reported Saturday. (Photo: YouTube Screengrab)

Islamic State fighter first to be stripped of Australian citizenship

The government has been increasingly worried about foreign fighters returning home.

12 Feb 2017 9:32 AM

Kevin Pietersen had slammed the umpire's decision to turn down a caught behind appeal against Perth Scorchers batsman Sam Whiteman in the January 24 Twenty20 tournament match. (Photo: AFP)

Kevin Pietersen fined for on-air criticism of BBL umpire

Cricket Australia said Pietersen had 48 hours to decide if he wanted to appeal the match referee's decision.

03 Feb 2017 1:34 PM

Kevin Pietersen scored 338 runs at 48.29 in England's landmark four-match series five years ago, including 186 in the pivotal second Test after England lost the first. (Photo: AFP)

Australia must master India spin, says Kevin Pietersen

Australia, who have not won a series in India since 2004, face a daunting challenge in the 4-Test series, starting in Pune on February 23.

03 Feb 2017 10:10 AM

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. (Photo: AFP/File)

‘Dumb deal’ call drags Aussie ties to new low

Trump described the resettlement plan as the worst deal ever and accused Australia of trying to export the next Boston bombers.

03 Feb 2017 7:01 AM

Trump to accept refugee intake from Australia: Turnbull

Around 300 people were stopped or detained worldwide, while four federal judges moved to halt deportations.

30 Jan 2017 10:27 AM

The setback of Steve Smith's injury came less than a month before the tough Indian tour. (Photo: AP)

Steve Smith out of NZ series ahead of India tour

Steve Smith was fielding in the match at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday when he injured his left ankle.

27 Jan 2017 10:42 AM

Joe Mennie was struck on the head while bowling at a training session for his Big Bash League team the Sydney Sixers. (Photo: AP)

Joe Mennie suffers head injury during training

Joe Mennie initially discharged and cleared of serious injury but was readmitted to hospital after further tests.

26 Jan 2017 10:53 AM

The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat from the latest shake. (Representational Image)

6.8-magnitude quake hits off Solomon islands

The Solomons National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) said it had not received any damage reports from the remote area.

20 Jan 2017 9:58 AM

Elvis fans board a train to take them to The Parkes Elvis Festival from Sydney on Thursday. (Photo: AFP)

Fans shake pelvis as Elvis Express departs Sydney

Peak hour travellers were serenaded by tribute acts performing on a stage erected on the platform.

13 Jan 2017 6:37 AM

Markets elsewhere in Asia were more hesitant having already rallied on Tuesday.

Strong dollar lifts Japan shares, crimps commodities

US dollar held near 14-year peaks on Wednesday as an abundance of upbeat global economic data.

04 Jan 2017 10:12 AM

Against a basket of currencies, the dollar was firm at 102.800 having climbed 0.6 per cent overnight.

Dollar holds firm, upbeat China data lifts Aussie

China's foreign exchange regulator said on Saturday that the $50,000 annual individual quota will remain unchanged.

03 Jan 2017 8:11 AM

In this photo provided by World Vision Solomon Islands, a house in Kirakira, Solomon Islands, is damaged after an earthquake. (Photo: AP)

Residents take to the hills as powerful quake hits Solomon Islands

The huge underwater quake triggered a tsunami warning for a wide swath of the South Pacific.

09 Dec 2016 1:16 PM

Moutia Elzahed, one of the two women married to convicted criminal and Islamic extremist Hamdi Alqudsi, is suing the police alleging they punched her and called her a "bitch" during the Operation Apple by terrorism raids at her Revesby home in south-west of the Sydney on September 18, 2014. (Photo: AP/ Representational Image)

Judge declines hearing woman's evidence until she takes off veil

Elzahed refused to take off her burqa and she failed to turn up to the fourth day on November 30 of the hearing.

02 Dec 2016 3:34 PM

Under cricket rules, a player may shine the ball provided no artificial substance is used with Faf du Plessis potentially facing a fine of up to 100 percent of his match fee. (Photo: AP)

ICC charges Faf du Plessis with ball tampering

A hearing will now be held by Andy Pycroft of the ICC match referees panel.

18 Nov 2016 1:33 PM

After Australia crumbled to series defeat against South Africa, Rod Marsh stepped down as Australia’s chief selector. (Photo: AFP)

Hohns to lead Oz selection panel as Marsh quits

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, who was the national talent manager, has also been added to the panel in a temporary position.

17 Nov 2016 10:42 AM

Australian police find baby koala in woman’s bag

The Australian police made one of their more unusual finds when they uncovered a baby koala hidden in the bag of a woman they stopped in the street, in Brisbane, Queensland on Monday. (Photo: AFP)

08 Nov 2016 2:24 AM

Mark Taylor bats for four-day Tests

Former Australia captain Mark Taylor has pitched in to the debate on how to revive spectator interest in test cricket, calling for the game’s longest format to be shortened by a day to encourage more

03 Nov 2016 2:38 AM

Inquest focus turns to response and policy

The fourth day of the Phillip Hughes inquest in Sydney has moved away from analysis of the on-field play leading up to the batsman being fatally struck and onto the medical emergency policies and proc

14 Oct 2016 12:36 AM

Bowler left dazed by fatal delivery to Phillip Hughes

Australian cricketer Sean Abbott was left upset and dazed for days after he bowled the ball which fatally injured batsman Phillip Hughes, a coroner’s inquest has been told.

13 Oct 2016 2:11 AM

Form counts ahead of India tour: Australia coach

Coach Darren Lehmann knows it would be far from unprecedented for a player to earn Test selection based on performances in limited-overs Cricket.

11 Sep 2016 11:38 PM

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