Most Asian markets turned lower Friday following a healthy run-up in the week, tracking a sell-off on Wall Street where a plunge in retail giant Macy's fanned concerns about the key US retail sector....
Western Sydney Wanderers pinched only their second win of this season's AFC Champions League with a late winner over big-spending Shanghai SIPG in their final group game in Sydney on Wednesday....
An Australian celebrity chef has been charged with assault after he allegedly shoved a young football fan in Sydney. Video captured MasterChef Australia judge George Calombaris being heckled by...
They formed the charming backdrop to Graham Greene's sin-filled Saigon in "The Quiet American", but the colonial-era buildings of Vietnam's biggest city are fast disappearing -- sparking fears it is...
Australia was set to unveil a "practical" budget Tuesday focused on infrastructure spending and housing affordability with the government "listening" to frustrated voters. Treasurer Scott Morrison...
The Canterbury Crusaders stacked up their 10th-straight win as New Zealand continued on a Super Rugby rampage at the weekend, leaving South African and Australian teams scattered in their wake. The...
Sonny Bill Williams has become the latest addition to the All Blacks injury concerns, suffering possible concussion in the Auckland Blues' Super Rugby win over the NSW Waratahs in Sydney on Saturday....
Long-time Australian Olympic Committee chief John Coates on Saturday beat off challenger Danni Roche to remain the president of the AOC. Coates, who has been the president of the Australian Olympic...
An Australian man is suing American Airlines after being seated next to two passengers he claims were ‘grossly obese’. Michael Anthony Taylor alleges that he suffered severe injuries in the...
Indonesia said Friday it has filed a $2 billion lawsuit against an energy company over an oil spill off Australia that it claims caused environmental damage in the archipelago's waters. The civil...
Sydney FC, coming off a record-breaking season with just one defeat, will put it all on the line against Melbourne Victory in Sunday's Australian A-League grand final in Sydney. The Sky Blues have...
US President Donald Trump and Australia's Malcolm Turnbull will meet later Thursday to steady a long-standing alliance after relations soured at a time of growing tensions in the Asia-Pacific. The...
Strengthened New Zealand are bidding to end a losing four-match run against Australia while England pit their World Cup muscle against the bruising Samoans in a Test extravaganza Down Under this...
A US hedge fund plan for mining giant BHP Billiton to move its primary listing to London was shot down by the Australian government Thursday which warned of criminal charges if it went ahead. New...
Staff at Australia's Fairfax Media walked off the job for a week on Wednesday in protest at more hefty job cuts as the leading publisher struggles to cope with slumping revenues. The strike action by...
A merger of New Zealand's two largest media companies was rejected Wednesday as the country's competition watchdog warned it would create a dominant news giant and threaten democracy. NZME and...
The operator of Sydney's main airport Tuesday ruled out involvement in building a second major airport for the city, citing financial risks, leaving the Australian government to develop the project....
Tech billionaire Scott Farquhar has bought a Sydney waterfront mansion for an Australian record Aus$75 million (US$56 million), a report said Monday, after the owners resisted selling the 1863-built...
Asian markets took a step back Thursday after a four-day rally, tracking a weak lead from Wall Street, as traders assess the chances of Congress passing Donald Trump's massive tax cuts. As expected,...
Australia's annual inflation rate has moved back into the central bank's target range for the first time in more than two years, data showed Wednesday, all but ruling out more interest rate cuts....
