Adults in developing nations more optimistic than those in rich countries
Ipsos Mori survey of adults in 20 countries finds that those in richer countries fear their nations' best days are behind themAdults in parts of the developing world are far more optimistic than their...
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Alastair Cook finds form with century for Essex
England captain Alastair Cook put down an early marker as he looks to put his torrid winter behind him with a century on the second day of Essex's County Championship match with Derbyshire at...
View ArticleRed Bull wait for decision
Red Bull are expected to find out on Tuesday whether they have won their appeal against Daniel Ricciardo's DQ in Australia. Reported by Sporting Life 14 hours ago.
View ArticleMeet Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene of Australia
MEET Mary Magdalene, Jesus Christ's girlfriend. Mary lives in Australia. She is "somewhat known historically but largely unknown". She hangs out with Jesus, known locally as AJ... Reported by Anorak 10...
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Close of play: Gloucestershire v Hampshire - day 2
James Vince scored a hugely impressive hundred to issue a timely reminder to the England selectors and give Hampshire the upper hand at the halfway stage of the LV=County Championship Second Division...
View ArticleClose of play: Somerset v Yorkshire, day two
EVER since he hit 130 against Australia last summer, Chris Jones has made it clear he is not fazed by being in the company of those with bigger reputations than his. And the young opener outshone his...
View ArticleAlastair Cook marks first ton for five months with baby celebration
England's captain 'rocks the baby' after unbeaten 139 Essex 94 and 297-5; Derbyshire 154 Alastair Cook has been urged throughout his career by his mentor Graham Gooch to trade in "Daddy" hundreds, and...
View ArticleCould the fall in unemployment be tentative first signs of a recovery?
A fall in Australia's unemployment rate should be taken with caution, but strong growth in construction and retail particularly in WA could indicate the economy has been given a kick-startContinue...
View ArticleCould the fall in unemployment be tentative first signs of a recovery? | Greg...
A fall in Australia's unemployment rate should be taken with caution, but strong growth in construction and retail particularly in WA could indicate the economy has been given a kick-startThe labour...
View ArticleUndersea drone hunt for Malaysian plane foiled by depth
SYDNEY/PERTH, Australia (Reuters) - A U.S. Navy underwater drone sent to search for a missing Malaysian jetliner on the floor of the Indian Ocean had its first mission cut short after exceeding its 4.5...
View ArticleWilliam, Kate and baby George to be greeted in Sydney by nostalgic public
Australians will welcome royal couple and eight-month-old future head of state as poll shows strong support for monarchy With nostalgia and a renewed investment in imperial-sounding titleage, the...
View ArticleRoyal Easter Show: the Wimbledon of woodchopping - video
The woodchopping and sawing competition has been a feature of Sydney's Royal Easter show for over a century. It attracts about 200 male and female competitors from Australia and overseas who compete in...
View ArticleThe royals in Australia: a step back for republicanism, or a celebration?
We'd like to publish four takes by our Australian readers. Tell us whether you're looking forward to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's visit, which starts this week Continue reading... Reported by...
View ArticleIndigenous suicide at 'crisis' numbers after youth lose their cultural identity
Elders say government funding needed to help them bring troubled youth back into arms of community The loss of cultural identity is a major factor in explaining the high rate of suicide among...
View ArticleAustralia: Second airport for Sydney
Australia approves construction of a second international airport in Sydney, nearly 70 years after the idea was first debated. Reported by BBC News 1 hour ago.
View ArticleAustralians for Coal campaign fires up protesters instead of supporters
Charm offensive by the Minerals Council of Australia to rally the 'silent majority' falls at first social media hurdle The mining industry appeared to have all it needed for a decent online campaign: a...
View ArticleAustralia: Royal Ascot next for Zoustar
Top three-year-old sprinter Zoustar looks set to travel to Britain for his date at Royal Ascot without another run in Australia Reported by Racing Post 33 minutes ago.
View ArticleNew coach must remodel arrogant England - Agnew
Arrogant and complacent in Australia, England must restore the pride in the shirt, says BBC cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew Reported by BBC Sport 13 hours ago.
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Napoleon's hair stolen from The Briars museum in Australia
Thieves entered the historic Briars Park homestead in Mount Martha, south of Melbourne, through a bathroom window on Thursday night. Reported by MailOnline 12 hours ago.
View ArticleNaomi Watts Talks "Diana" in Harper’s Bazaar Australia May 2014
Her biopic “Diana” was a box office flop, and now Naomi Watts is ready to open up about playing the iconic princess. In the May… via Emag.co.uk Reported by Musicrooms.net 12 hours ago.
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