Study shows Aussie dingo may be world`s oldest dog

Last Updated: Thursday, March 18, 2010, 08:47

Australia`s iconic dingo may be the world`s oldest breed of dog, according a major new DNA study that is likely to boost conservation efforts.

Maha govt to give adequate security to Oz players: Chavan

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 16:25

The Maharashtra government would provide adequate security to Australian cricketers playing in the IPL matches here, Chief Minister Ashok Chavan said on Tuesday.

Clijsters out, Henin advances at Aussie Open

Last Updated: Friday, January 22, 2010, 20:17

The much-anticipated potential quarterfinal between the back-from-retirement Belgians dissolved in 52 minutes Friday at the Australian Open.

Aussies to bring own security at Delhi 2010 CWG

Last Updated: Friday, January 15, 2010, 17:22

Jittery about their security in India, the Australian delegation for this year`s Commonwealth Games in Delhi will be accompanied by the country`s Federal Police.

Three Australian men plead guilty to funding LTTE

Last Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 17:05

Three Australian men of Sri Lankan origin have reportedly pleaded guilty to providing money to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE).

Aussie scientists find coconut-carrying octopus

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 13:11

Oz scientists have discovered an octopus in Indonesia that collects coconut shells for shelter.

Aussie Open chief backs Serena to keep it clean

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 18:27

Australian Open chief Craig Tiley Wednesday backed Serena Williams not to repeat the foul-mouthed tirade that landed her with a record fine when she defends her title in January.

Venomous Aussie redback spiders invading Japan

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 14:03

Australia`s venomous redback spiders are on the march in Japan, where they are believed to have arrived years ago as stowaways on cargo ships, a wildlife expert warned Wednesday.

Stolen Aussie Olympic gold back after 25 years

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 22, 2009, 15:20

An Olympic gold medal won by Australian swimming legend John Konrads in 1960 has been returned to its rightful owner 25 years after it was stolen, police said on Tuesday.

Daly to return to Aussie Open after camera clash

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2009, 21:25

John Daly plans to return to the Australian Open a year after being fined for smashing a fan`s camera into a tree during the tournament.

Aussie koala that survived fires dies in surgery

Last Updated: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 22:30

Sam the koala, who gained worldwide fame and sympathy when she was rescued during Australia`s devastating wildfires this year, was euthanized today after a veterinarian found the cysts that threatened her life were inoperable.