Australia batter Steve Smith goes to hospital after dislocating his little finger on day three of the World Test Championship final against South Africa.

Assistant coach Daniel Vettori insists Australia have not given up hope of retaining their World Test Championship crown after South Africa finished the third day at Lord's in a commanding position.

Identical twins Alistair and Alex Macdonald came to Australia at 16 through the Big Brother Movement in 1955. They returned this year to the Blighty farm where their new life began 70 years ago.

Australia has recorded its best ever gender equality ranking in a major global report, but the government is being warned not to rest on its laurels.

Australia foreign minister Penny Wong said on Friday she was alarmed by the escalation in tensions between Israel and Iran, after Israel said it had struck dozens of targets inside Iran.

Aiden Markram’s magnificent unbeaten 102 helped South Africa edge closer to World Test Championship final triumph

Australia’s first hydrogen refuelling station has opened in Geelong, setting the stage for the regional city to be serviced by hydrogen-powered and emission-free heavy vehicles.

Australia plans to significantly boost surveillance of Pacific Islands territorial waters, spending A$477 million ($310.72 million) on aerial patrols for illegal fishing fleets, tender documents viewed by Reuters show,