Brisbane

David Warner hit by neck injury ahead of Ashes

Australia vice-captain David Warner said he will undergo intense treatment on his neck after suffering sudden pain during training on Tuesday, just two days before the first Ashes Test in Brisbane.

Nov 21, 2017, 09:22 AM IST

England must silence Aussie crowd to win Ashes, says Graeme Swann

Swann, who retired mid-way through England's ill-fated tour in 2013/14, described the noise levels at the Gabba in Brisbane, hosting the first Test from November 23, as "unbelievable".

Nov 15, 2017, 14:50 PM IST

Andy Murray targets return in Brisbane ahead of Australian Open

Former world number one Andy Murray is targeting a return to competitive tennis at the Brisbane International in January in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Nov 08, 2017, 11:32 AM IST

Heena Sidhu wins gold at Commonwealth Shooting Championships

Heena Sidhu's rich vein of form continued at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships in Australia as she won gold in the women's 10m Air Pistol event on Tuesday. 

Oct 31, 2017, 11:53 AM IST

Australia boosts airport security after Sydney counter-terror raids

Australia raised its terror alert in September 2014 and has passed a series of anti-terrorist laws to prevent attacks on its territory. 

Jul 30, 2017, 17:08 PM IST

`Monster` Cyclone Debbie batters northeast Australia

A "monster" cyclone smashed into northeast Australia Tuesday, cutting power, damaging buildings and uprooting trees, with coastal towns in lockdown as residents battled lashing rain and howling winds.

Mar 28, 2017, 13:06 PM IST

Australia's tour of India: Aussies hire Monty Panesar, Sridharan Sriram as spin consultants for upcoming tour

Australia have named four spinners in the squad to take on top-ranked India in the series that begins from February.

Jan 17, 2017, 09:46 AM IST

Aus vs Pak: Chris Lynn, Billy Stanlake to make ODI debuts at Brisbane as hosts look to continue winning streak

Smith said he expected right-hander Lynn to play with the same freedom he has shown in Twenty20 Big Bash League.

Jan 12, 2017, 15:02 PM IST

Australia vs Pakistan: Another blow for visitors as Sarfraz Ahmed leaves Aussie tour due to mother's illness

Mohammad Rizwan will take the gloves for the first day-night match and could remain in the side if Sarfraz does not return to Australia.

Jan 12, 2017, 12:29 PM IST

Junaid Khan eager to prove himself in Australia after being recalled in limited-overs squad

Junaid seemed to have caught the eye of selectors after his impressive performance in domestic cricket and the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)

Jan 10, 2017, 11:30 AM IST

Australia rest pacer Josh Hazlewood for opening ODI against Pakistan

Pace bowler Billy Stanlake from BBL's Adelaide Strikers is likely to make his debut if Australia opt to play three pacemen at the Gabba.

Jan 08, 2017, 12:53 PM IST

Indian-origin bus driver burnt alive in Australia's Brisbane

There was no apparent motive for the killing of the 29-year-old man named by local media as Manmeet Alisher, a well-known singer in the Indian Punjabi community.
 

Oct 28, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Australian `coward` gets life for French student murder

An Australian man was Wednesday sentenced to life behind bars for the rape and murder of a young French woman in Brisbane, with a judge blasting his "cowardly" actions.

Oct 26, 2016, 11:08 AM IST

WATCH: Angry Shardul Thakur hits batsman, before taking three wickets

India A pacer Shardul Thakur produced a fiery spell to take three wickets in an ill-tampered first-class match against Australia A at Brisbane's Allan Border Field.

Sep 17, 2016, 00:23 AM IST

Recently-discovered Australian spider can eat toads, swim

This creature, named Dolomedes briangreenei, is around the size of a human palm and can locate its prey by detecting vibrations while skimming around on the surface.  

Mar 10, 2016, 22:05 PM IST

Infant refugee becomes face of Australia's tough asylum seeker policies

The infant, known only by the pseudonym Asha, Nepalese for "hope", has humanised hundreds of anonymous asylum seekers.

Feb 22, 2016, 14:27 PM IST

PHOTOS: India vs Australia, 2nd ODI - Brisbane

India scored 308 runs from 50 overs as Australia chased down the target with an over to spare.

Jan 15, 2016, 19:56 PM IST

India's tour of Australia: Visitors need hitman Rohit Sharma to continue good run

Rohit's outing against the Aussies in ODIs have been good throughout his career.

Jan 14, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

This Brisbane vampire loves 'the metallic taste and texture' of human blood

A 38-year-old make-up artist from Brisbane has made headlines in the Australian media for her bizarre obsession for drinking human blood directly from the wound of her partner.

Jan 14, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Windies facing embarrassing loss in Test warm-up

Jason Holder was left reeling on his back after he copped a nasty blow to the groin from paceman Ryan Lees.

Dec 04, 2015, 15:34 PM IST