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Cricket australia has publicly backed its veteran pace trio for the 2027 ODI World Cup, prioritising experience despite fitness concerns. In stark contrast, Team India faces uncertainty regarding Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja's futures, hinting at a significant transition phase for the national team as the next World Cup looms.

australia's spy agency was "stretched" by threats on many fronts in the lead-up to an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi in December, the nation's intelligence chief said Monday. But he said the spy agency still had enough resources to do its job.

Foreign Minister of australia, Penny Wong, announced that she will visit India to participate in the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting and hold the australia-India Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue.

A man has died after a shark attack in northern Queensland state in australia, police said on Sunday. The attack follows a fatal shark attack a week ago in Western australia.

Elon Musk's X Corp faces increased penalties in australia for breaching online safety laws. The company admitted failing to provide crucial information on child exploitation prevention measures. This ruling concludes a nearly three-year legal battle with australia's eSafety regulator, highlighting ongoing global scrutiny of social media platforms' content moderation practices.

australia is facing its largest diphtheria outbreak in modern history, with over 220 cases reported and a potential fatality under investigation. The crisis, primarily impacting Indigenous australians in the Northern Territory, is linked to plummeting childhood vaccination rates and a severe healthcare worker shortage. The government is mobilizing an emergency support package to address the situation.

A viral video shows an australian woman calmly removing two large pythons from her ceiling. While snakes seeking shelter in homes is common in australia, experts advise against handling them due to potential attacks, even though pythons are non-venomous.

australia grapples with its worst diphtheria outbreak in decades, with over 220 cases reported across multiple territories. Declining vaccination rates and disrupted healthcare are fueling the resurgence of this once-controlled bacterial infection. Health officials are urging urgent vaccination drives and emphasizing the need for booster shots to combat the alarming rise in both respiratory and skin infections.

Diphtheria, a disease long considered history, is resurfacing in australia, with cases concentrated in the Northern Territory and Western australia. Genomic links reveal a single cluster spreading across states. While skin infections are common, dangerous respiratory diphtheria also poses a threat. Vaccination remains the primary defense against this preventable illness.

australia's own Delta Goodrem has reached the Eurovision 2026 Grand Final in Vienna with her song 'Eclipse'. Millions worldwide will watch as she competes tonight, May 17th, at 5 am AEST, with a primetime replay at 7:30 pm AEST on SBS. This marks a significant moment for australia on the world's largest music stage.

Star batter Babar Azam is back in Pakistan's 16-man squad to face world champions australia in the three-match ODI series starting next week, selectors said Friday. The series will give both teams a chance to build towards the 2027 ODI World Cup to be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia.

australia's 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' has been axed after 12 seasons due to financial struggles and declining viewership. Channel 10 confirmed the show will not return in 2027, despite its popularity. Hosts Robert Irwin and Julia Morris will be involved in other projects. Fans expressed widespread disappointment over the cancellation.

Pakistan's opening pair, Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub, have been ruled out of the upcoming three-match ODI series against australia due to injuries. Both left-handers are undergoing rehabilitation under the PCB medical panel, with Fakhar reportedly suffering from a knee issue and Saim an aggravated ankle injury. Their absence opens doors for other players to step in.

Mark your calendars, australia! The world-renowned K-Pop phenomenon BTS will be gracing Sydney and Melbourne in February with their much-anticipated 'ARIRANG' tour. This is a monumental comeback for the group, returning after a six-year hiatus. Fans can now register for pre-sale tickets and be part of this unforgettable experience.

Candace Owens’ cancelled australian tour has turned into a major financial controversy after promoter Rocksman collapsed with almost no money left, leaving around 15,000 ticket holders without refunds. Owens claims her team lost “hundreds of thousands of dollars” during the failed visa battle and refund efforts. Liquidation reports are now examining the company’s finances, including possible insolvent trading and questionable transactions, while angry fans and sponsors continue demanding answers about the missing money.

Veteran actress Shobana delighted fans by sharing a video of an unexpected encounter with Nivin Pauly and his family in Brisbane, australia. The cheerful clip, capturing a casual street meeting, quickly went viral, with fans praising the heartwarming coincidence and the actors' energy. The video also sparked comments about Nivin's son's resemblance to him.