Australian consumer prices rose by less than forecast in November, data showed on Wednesday, but core inflation showed enough stickiness that investors still saw a risk interest rates would have to be hiked as early as next month.

"England struggled bowling out there consistently. "Steve Smith showed what he's capable of and we've seen it before. "If the Australians come out tomorrow and keep batting, keep piling on the runs, every run hurts for England."

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a national bravery award to honor those who confronted an antisemitic terror attack.

Australian conglomerate SGH, led by media billionaire Kerry Stokes, has made a A$13.15 billion ($8.83 billion) bid for BlueScope, aiming to broaden its industrial footprint and pushing the steelmaker's shares to a 17-year high.

Australia etched their name into a rare 134-year-old chapter of Test history on Day 3 of the fifth Ashes Test at the Sydney Cricket Ground,.

The 43-year-old allegedly displayed a Nazi symbol and advocated for violence against the Jewish community on X as Australia cracks down on antisemitism after the Bondi Beach shooting.

American Kristie Mewis and Australian Sam Kerr married in a New Year's Eve ceremony near Kerr's hometown Perth, Australia.

The Airbus A380 remains a significant part of the global long-haul fleet, connecting city pairings across the world with high-density capacity. Given Australia's isolated geographical position, it has always attracted plenty of A380 services, with five carriers scheduled to fly the double-decker down under this year.